New Identity

Well, for those of you that follow our blog... which I think may only be Bekah lol (i know its because nothing new is ever posted) i've decided to update it. It was requested that I keep up on the blog throughout the season... so here i am attempting to do just that.

Our team has taken on a whole new identity over the past month. There have been a lot of changes. Aside from graduating half of our team and getting six new players....we also have two new assistant coaches. Yes not ONE new coach...but TWO! Coach B was given the opportunity to coach at some school across the way ;). For selfish reasons, it was devastating news. Especially for the seniors who have spent the last three years with him and share a lot of good memories. He wasn't just a coach, but a friend and somewhat of a father figure to us. However, putting our own issues aside, I think i speak for everyone when i say we are very happy for Coach B and so proud! (Thank you Coach for everything we will really miss you at UV.) It'll be a great opportunity for his family and his career. So good luck Coach B! :) See you on the court in November :)

Not only did we lose coach B but coach Cheeseman also left which was sad for a lot of us.... she was a great post coach and a lot of fun! Although we only had a year with her, some strong bonds were made. Replacing her and Coach B are Coach Liz (Liz Darger) and Coach Dan (Dan Nielson or BIG DAN). They are both really cool... so far.... lol and are really doing all they can to help out team out in anyway.

Our new players: Kyra, Brynn, Cydne, Kaycee, Chantelle, and Kaitlin are all really sweet girls. I would say they are like energizer bunnies.... Just keep going and going and going. It's amazing how much energy you have fresh out of highschool... i'm not sure i even recall having that much energy. They all have amazing work ethic and a lot of heart. We're alittle undersized this year... only having three posts... but hopefully we can stay out of foul trouble and beat our opponents with speed.... its going to be a challenge this year... there is no doubt about that.... but it should be a fun challenge and i know every girl has already stepped up to the plate. We're ready...

Right now we're just going to school and doing pre-season conditioning. Dave has "raised the bar" a few feet i'd say compared to last year. Not sure where the change came from...but weights are more intense and every thursday he finds cruel and unusual ways to get everyone in shape. Although i'm injured and have just been watching through most of it... I can almost feel the girls' pain just from the looks on their faces. There is one thing that is certain- we will most definitely be in shape by the time out season runs around.

Well thats about all I have to say right now. Our first game is Nov. 4 vs. Montana Tech. Our schedule is posted on our website for anyone that wants to try and catch a game. Maybe one of our home games Veva and the FAB FIVE can come perform at half time!! I love that idea!

I'll try to remember to update again soon!

BLAKE