Coaching with my big sister

Tracey, who has never played basketball, and I were cajoled into coaching Nicki and Katie's Rec league team.  I can't even remember some of the funny moments that occured during our season, but I will try. 

First I have to say, I had a great time with my sister.  When it came game time, we sat on the bench next to each other and laughed and shared comments about the game.  Sometimes we would talk about things going on in our lives and of course we would coach (??).

In other words, the girls didn't seem as though they listened to what I said, but maybe some of it sunk in.  What a great group of girls.  They were nice and fun.  Some were dedicated to every practice we would have (ok, we didn't have that many practices).  Some didn't go to practice at all but showed up for the games.  It was a fun team.  By the end of the season the quietest, least aggressive girls on the team were shooting and scoring.

It was a great time, even if it wasn't the most competitive play.

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