Spring Break Greetings

Hi, girls! I hope you're already enjoying the first bit of time here on Break?! Here in Michigan, at least the sun's out and it's a bit warmer!

Anyway, a few items for you for over Break and beyond:

**Congrats again to one of our new permanent captains--Mikayla VanFleeren--as chosen by team vote at the end of practice yesterday. Keep up the good work, Mikayla! And remember, the rest of you, we can ALL strive to be "captain-like" at any given time and in any given context. To the captain Mikayla is replacing, good luck to you, Melinda, on the Varsity squad! You'll be great.

**PLEASE stay/get in shape over Break...anaerobic/aerobic stuff...touches on the ball...all of it. As you'll see below, we immediately jump back into competition after Break (and without Spain travelers, Kaitlyn and Cam).

**So here goes with the schedule for after Break:

-Monday...outdoor practice from 3-5 PM

-Tuesday...away game vs. Zeeland East at 5 PM

-Wednesday...outdoor practice from 3-5 PM

-Thursday...home game vs. Middleville at 4 PM

-Friday...practice from 3-5 PM

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I'm mostly content with the start to our season, but we'd all agree that we've got plenty of work to do!

Have a safe, fun Break, girls, and please let me know if you need anything at all.

2-0 Win @ Coop.

Ladies, considering the circumstances today (weather/lack of outdoor practice), I was proud of the overall effort vs. the Broncos. Job well done. Feel free to check out the "game recap" link below and to the left to view some highlights...in words of course...the English teacher in me :)

Now, let's all be honest and know that we need a lot more training at this point. No need to get complacent already, and I know you girls won't. And that "practice" will commence tomorrow...outside...at 3 PM...pics at 4 PM in the HS cafe. Be prepared!

See you guys soon...congrats again.

Weekend Thoughts...and Next Week

Hi, girls. I hope the weekend is treating everyone well?!

Ok, first, check out the newly updated "roster" link below and to the left in order to view our complete team for the first official time. Yea! As you scroll down this page, you'll also notice our recently voted-upon "core values" and "team goals" for the season. Review these MEANINGFUL thoughts/ideas often and do something every single day (as an individual and as a team) to somehow meet these worthy expectations. Of course, I will help along the way!

Second, congrats to all of our voted-upon team captains from the past handful of days: Leanne, Melinda, and Tiny for the permanent captain positions...and Frannie for being the best embodiment of "communication" this past week thereby earning her the rotating captain nod. Keep up the good work, girls!

Now, regarding our schedule for this coming week (which is still up in the air), here's what we've got thus far:

**Monday...game (still up in the air) at Coopersville at 4 pm...bus right after school...all black jerseys/uniform items...black jersey, warmup tops, jeans for school. IF we do not have a game, still prepare for outdoor practice from 3-5 PM on the practice field. Dress warmly!

**Tuesday...plan for outdoor practice from 3-5 PM...team pics @ ??

**Wednesday...game at Kenowa Hills at 5 PM...bus leaves @ ??

**Thursday/Friday...Spring Break...enjoy! And stay in shape!

That's it for now, ladies. Please let me know if/how I can help at any time! Either way, I'm looking forward to a great week.