Thursday, August 17, 2006
Camp Wrap Up
In the Zone 2006 wrapped up today with the Championship game and awards. Sam Bell's team captured team honors in the final.
The older girls all received hand-dyed Tie-Dye T-shirts from the coaches of the older girls, Sam Bell, Cara Lynch, Karen Sen, and Paula Sen.
MHS alumni and returning players got to scrimmage with some of the refereees (Stoneham boys players) in what was described as spirited action.
In addition to the skill development attained at camp, the important lessons relayed involve
The older girls all received hand-dyed Tie-Dye T-shirts from the coaches of the older girls, Sam Bell, Cara Lynch, Karen Sen, and Paula Sen.
MHS alumni and returning players got to scrimmage with some of the refereees (Stoneham boys players) in what was described as spirited action.
In addition to the skill development attained at camp, the important lessons relayed involve
- Attitude is everything. The most important awards go to the players who get the most from their effort, not only the most from their ability.
- Team play overshadows individual achievement.
- The best teams learn to trust each other.
- "Nothing is impossible when nobody cares who gets the credit."
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Zoned In
The Lady Raiders hoop camp continues amidst hard work and hard play. As always, the coaches have a hardworking group of girls looking to sharpen their skills. The only differences this year are location (Stoneham High School) and the enthusiastic attendance of some Stoneham youngsters.
Today some hotly contested matches in the Free Throw Contest and 'Hot Shots'. Back from the AAU Nationals in Kansas, Melrose's Colleen Hanscom took the honors in both. Hanscom and other standouts from the eighth grade class, touted as the best in Melrose's history, will look to make the jump to the varsity hardwood this season.
With not too much time left to go in camp, I'd expect some surprises remain for the campers, as the dedicated coaches look to leave them with future memories.
Today some hotly contested matches in the Free Throw Contest and 'Hot Shots'. Back from the AAU Nationals in Kansas, Melrose's Colleen Hanscom took the honors in both. Hanscom and other standouts from the eighth grade class, touted as the best in Melrose's history, will look to make the jump to the varsity hardwood this season.
With not too much time left to go in camp, I'd expect some surprises remain for the campers, as the dedicated coaches look to leave them with future memories.
Monday, August 14, 2006
In the Zone Week
The annual "In the Zone" summer hoop camp kicked off today at Stoneham High School, as Melrose waits for gym construction to be completed. Former Coach Dave Brady, Assistant Head Coach Rob Ferrante, and Stoneham boys coach Bill Killilea run the camp.
The camp focuses on skill development and fundamentals, with ample opportunities for scrimmage. Eighty girls from Melrose and Stoneham compete on eight teams. Eight current or former Lady Raiders serve as counselors, including Shey Peddy, Lyn DeAmato, Meg Kirwan, Liz Lahiff, Sam Bell, Cara Lynch, Karen Sen, and Paula Sen.
Historically, campers also receive awards for effort and a variety of competitions such as 'Hot Shots' and 'Free Throw Shooting'.
Lady Raider Notes - Reliable sources report that renovations on the Marcoux Gymnasium have hit a snag. During removal of the previous floor, excessive moisture was discovered under the 'L' section of the gym. The new poured synthetic floor cannot be installed until the moisture problem resolves.
The Lady Raiders Booster Club will meet soon to continue the seamless transition between the previous to new officers.
The camp focuses on skill development and fundamentals, with ample opportunities for scrimmage. Eighty girls from Melrose and Stoneham compete on eight teams. Eight current or former Lady Raiders serve as counselors, including Shey Peddy, Lyn DeAmato, Meg Kirwan, Liz Lahiff, Sam Bell, Cara Lynch, Karen Sen, and Paula Sen.
Historically, campers also receive awards for effort and a variety of competitions such as 'Hot Shots' and 'Free Throw Shooting'.
Lady Raider Notes - Reliable sources report that renovations on the Marcoux Gymnasium have hit a snag. During removal of the previous floor, excessive moisture was discovered under the 'L' section of the gym. The new poured synthetic floor cannot be installed until the moisture problem resolves.
The Lady Raiders Booster Club will meet soon to continue the seamless transition between the previous to new officers.
Sunday, August 06, 2006
Tournaminty Fresh
The Lady Raiders sent two teams to the Lowell tournament, a tournament with plenty of strong teams, Arlington Catholic, Mercy of Connecticut, Lowell, Billerica, Somerville, and more.
Both teams brought home the bacon, as each won their bracket with outstanding play. Despite a cold-shooting first half, Melrose rallied to beat Somerville on a Lynley DeAmato buzzer-beater in the first game today, and beat an outstanding Mercy team to capture the Championship in the 'A' bracket. As usual, an outstanding effort from Shey Peddy helped lead the team to victory.
Melrose's 4-0 record in this tourney, combined with their two previous tournaments, brings their summer record to 17-1. Congratulations to all the players and their families who helped make the weekend a success.
Both teams brought home the bacon, as each won their bracket with outstanding play. Despite a cold-shooting first half, Melrose rallied to beat Somerville on a Lynley DeAmato buzzer-beater in the first game today, and beat an outstanding Mercy team to capture the Championship in the 'A' bracket. As usual, an outstanding effort from Shey Peddy helped lead the team to victory.
Melrose's 4-0 record in this tourney, combined with their two previous tournaments, brings their summer record to 17-1. Congratulations to all the players and their families who helped make the weekend a success.
