Thursday, April 12, 2012

Coaching Girls Basketball

It was nearing the end of a successful CYO basketball season. My husband was the head coach. The 4th grade girls were lined around the lane, waiting for the shooter to shoot a foul shot.  My husband reminded the players, "Box out!  Get the rebound!"  One girl looked back at him.  And shook her head no, and mouthed the words, " I can't. I am on offense."
Posted by Annmarie Pipa at 7:22 AM

85 comments:

  1. Isn't it great to coach a kids' team? Our boys played in a lot of sports, but soccer provided us with the most laughs when they started out. No matter how many times we told the kids to stay in their positions, the whole horde kept following the ball in a cloud of dust. It was like having a whole team made up of Charlie Brown's friend Pig Pen.

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  3. hehe kids just tell it how it is...and make us look so foolish sometimes...smiles...

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  4. :) Love it! Have a blessed day, HUGS!

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  5. Not only knowledge of the game but patience is needed to coach.I have neither LOL.
    Anne

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  6. I never got the hang of basketball at school, obviously needed some coaching :)

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  7. Funny! That's one for the book. :)

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  8. So cute! Thanks for the smile this morning. :-) Hope you have a great day!

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  9. Oh, I miss those days of watching my own kids play. But now, I get to watch my Grand Daughters do their thing. Lots of fun!!! Thank you for stopping by and leaving me such a sweet comment. You really made my night, you'll never know:)
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  10. Lol! That will be a moment to remember! :)

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  11. I miss those days! Our son was a basketball 'star' in High School..I just cheered, but never learned anything about the game. xo

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  12. Haha! Thanks for the smile this morning! :P Also, thanks for stopping by my blog and following. I'm your newest follower and look forward to keeping up with you!

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  13. LOL ....when I played basketball....uhmmmm I'm telling my age here, it was still 1/2 court for girls

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  14. Thanks for finding my blog
    because now that I have "found" you back,
    I'm the person who will be blessed.
    I've read a bunch of your posts...excellent.
    (I'm a follower now.)

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  15. Uh oh. Someone isn't quite getting it. What a great thing to coach a team. Takes lots of patience and hard work.

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  16. This is so cute. Isn't it amazing what comes out of a little kids mouth. I also love to watch the difference in all the kids on little league teams.
    Have a great day!

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  17. This year my daughter decided not to play sports. I miss witnessing these kinds of moments. Thankfully, I can come here and get a chuckle still :)

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  18. So cute! I have a grandson who played basketball this year. He's in 5th grade and I loved watching him and his team play.
    Now he's gearing up for soccer.

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  20. Kids are so cute! That is too funny :)

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  21. Awwee :) So cute!

    -kendall
    songbirdsandbuttons.blogspot.com

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  22. Too funny! At least she understood offense and defense~

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  23. I don't follow basketball, but I imagine this isn't what a coach wants to hear in this situation.

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  24. Heeeee so cute :) What a great husband you have.

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  27. Classic. How great that your husband is coaching too.

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  28. Well, I know this would be really funny if I understood anything about sports, wah!!! But I did really enjoy your story of the dishwasher trip and the missed chance to re-connect with your neighbor...you just never know.

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  30. She knows what she's supposed to do. That's a sign of good coaching!

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  31. Very funny! I hope your day has been going well!

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  32. Good for her! And your hubby for coaching! Really enjoyed your post on being kind. It's a lesson for all of us! Enjoy!

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  33. Thanks for the add on my blog, and I have added you also! Yeah, I am struggling to make money online, but I am not giving up, and am going to utilize my blog as much as possible, but am working on many other things also! 8 kids huh! You must be one BUSY lady! I only have one and am running around like mad!

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  34. So funny, that's one to remember. I enjoy reading all your posts, thanks!
    Raquel :-)

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  35. LOL This is hilarious!! Thanks for making me laugh today! And thanks for your comments on my blog :)

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  37. So cute - kids can always be counted on to make us think!

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  39. Haha so cute! You have a lovely blog.

    xo,
    Em

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  42. LOL...The world would be a boring place with out kids.

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  43. Aw, just priceless!! I just love this blog Mom!

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  45. Very cute! Brings back precious memories :)

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  46. Too funny ..I enjoy your writing !
    Happy Blessed Spring !

    - KAT -

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  47. That is hilarious! I've coached younger kids a few times and they always crack me up.

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  49. HAHAHAHA! Oh man I totally miss basketball.

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  50. Kids are naturally brilliant!

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  51. You never know what kids are thinking -- or going to say.

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  53. Brilliant! Life is simply lovelier because of such witty remarks from kids :)

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  54. Kids are so cute sometimes! Thank you for stopping by my blog, Rural Mama's Sandbox! Following you back!
    Kelsey

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  56. So cute. I never liked basketball. Too much running for me. LOL. Always enjoy reading up on your posts. Thank you.

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  57. That's a good one. I enjoy watching the 'full throttle' of kids playing and getting into the challenges like this.

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  58. That's funny! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  59. I played basketball in Catholic grade school and high school. Never did appreciate those coaches until I became a parent/volunteer at my kids' schools. In this situation I guess you could say out of the mouths of babes oft times come gems...have a great weekend!

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  60. I don't really know a lot about basketball,netball I played in school though. Sounds like you have fun. Thank you for visiting me, I am now following you too. Thank you for your nice comments. xx jeanetteann

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  62. how cute, so many memories!
    can't wait to see you on my blog again!
    faashiongeek.blogspot.com

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  63. your blog is just so cool and inspiring.
    following you now :)

    astorytohear.blogspot.com

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  66. Great story! I read through several posts and really love your posts! Thanks so much for following my blog and I'm following back!

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  67. Thanks as always for the entertaining stories!
    God bless,
    Laurie

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  68. We never had team sports at my school

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  69. LOL...it's always a hoot to hear what kids say!

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  70. Love it!! From the mouths f babes!! Visiting from the Winky Linky Weekend Hop http://takingbackmylifemakingitmyown.blogspot.com/

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  71. Ya gotta love those 4th grade girls!

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  72. kids always say the truth. perfect :D
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  73. I love getting to hear what kids come up with!

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  75. Hahaha! She totally has a point, you know?

    Spanish Pinay

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  80. Ha. It is good to understand your role if life.

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  81. That is so funny! yOu should link it up to my sat laughs:)

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  82. She must be a concrete literal thinker. Thanks for the laugh!

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  83. HA. I love this girl and I don't even know her.

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    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  85. Kids are so much fun! Thanks for visiting my blog. I am your new follower too.

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