I told you recently that Alex really got into basketball this year. It was his first year that he could play on a “real” team with actual games and practices….although still with no keeping score.
Every Monday evening we had a practice—it was supposed to be for 6 weeks. And every Saturday morning for 6 weeks, we were supposed to have games.
I must say, this was Alex’s first exposure to any team sport with “older” kids. He thought it was the coolest thing to have a coach and to gather together to talk about the game in a time out, and to have same color of T-shirts…the list goes on and on.
The funny thing is, Alex was one of the youngest players. He was five and half when he started. Most other kids on his team were 6 and 7. And guess who is the tallest:) ….well, besides the coach.
But as we all know, being tall doesn’t guarantee success in basketball. Those little guys were FAST!
Now, for Alex, one of his major accomplishments was learning how to run and dribble at the same time. Coordination for this five year old boy doesn’t come easy….
As you may know, Alex is also our “performer”. If he could, he’d audition for a part in “High School Musical-4”-haha. He thought he is Troy from HSM. He thought he could dance in between catching the ball. He thought that when spectators (parents and siblings) clap, he should clap too “because it’s like a show”. He was cracking us up:)
When it’s warmer outside, hopefully, Alex will be able to practice with Robert, so that he doesn’t forget everything he learned.
Lyana
Every Monday evening we had a practice—it was supposed to be for 6 weeks. And every Saturday morning for 6 weeks, we were supposed to have games.
I must say, this was Alex’s first exposure to any team sport with “older” kids. He thought it was the coolest thing to have a coach and to gather together to talk about the game in a time out, and to have same color of T-shirts…the list goes on and on.
The funny thing is, Alex was one of the youngest players. He was five and half when he started. Most other kids on his team were 6 and 7. And guess who is the tallest:) ….well, besides the coach.
But as we all know, being tall doesn’t guarantee success in basketball. Those little guys were FAST!
Now, for Alex, one of his major accomplishments was learning how to run and dribble at the same time. Coordination for this five year old boy doesn’t come easy….
As you may know, Alex is also our “performer”. If he could, he’d audition for a part in “High School Musical-4”-haha. He thought he is Troy from HSM. He thought he could dance in between catching the ball. He thought that when spectators (parents and siblings) clap, he should clap too “because it’s like a show”. He was cracking us up:)
Alex “flying” through the court (he is #14).
I am so happy we signed him up to try basketball out. It’s good for kids to feel like they HAVE to practice and they HAVE to work on something to become better. I wish they did keep score so that they kids learn to “lose”. When it’s warmer outside, hopefully, Alex will be able to practice with Robert, so that he doesn’t forget everything he learned.
Lyana
I love it! I can only imagine, but I'm sure it was fun to watch him.
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