I must say im highly impressed by the talent that the children have displayed.The kids have taken the time out to learn something new as well as develop the skills that they have. The girls have shown and proved that they are just as competitive if not more than the boys. One by one each child has displayed to me their greatest attributes as well as some of their goals.

On and off the court the kids display fearlessness to the challenges of life and the challenges I bring to them. Most recently the kids have gone basketball crazy. The 6th grade class I must say have shown the greatest levels of respect and discipline. The 6th grade class have made me wish I could slow down time just so that I could teach them everything I know. Without a fight the children have tackled every challenge I could think of.

The 7th and 8th grade class are constantly finding ways to challenge me. My goal stands strong with them as a whole wanting them all to be a great unit. Respect and honor have been the most discussed words. Typically the boys want to play a game most of the time while the young ladies prefer to develop skills.Though both the boys and girls try their best to separate, I do my best to get them to understand the importance of working together.

Most kids just want to have fun, as a proctor I try to meet them in the middle. Every game is instilled with lessons and drills in action. Im sure I drive them a little crazy constantly stopping them in between the game, but its the only way for them to learn. Lately I find myself telling them over and over basketball is not a contact sport. Proper defensive space is top of the list. The reason that most of the girls dont wish to play the games with the boys and vice versa is because they seem to enjoy running into each other in the air for some odd reason. In fact a child has earned the nick name “Elbows”. When he leaped in the air all you feel is elbows. Which I have to instantly tell him that what your doing is called a “charge” offensive foul you name it..

Stressing safety to them during the games is highly important. Self control is also very important along with sportsmanship. The kids understood after a few explanations that I’m fully aware that their not trying to hurt each other and its called an accident. A simple I’m sorry or as the kids say “my bad” goes along way. In fact “my bad” has created closer bonds between the kids. They finally understand that the people in the room are their teammates. The competition is outside if you choose to participate in the worlds biggest show. The only person that should be competition to you, is yourself. To preserver past ones goal, is to accomplish growth and “Over-Standing”  of ones existence. I look forward to the weeks ahead.