BASKETBALL: Catching up with Coach E - 12/14/12

I am very excited to host the SCF CLASSIC Tournament here in Bradenton,FL this weekend. We have a lot of high level teams from throughout the state and country that will make for an exciting weekend of hoops. This is a great way for us to finish off the fall semester. Our players have just finished their final exams so they should be focused on finishing out the 1st semester here at home. We have only had 5 homes games this year. Being able to play a 3 day, 3-game tournament in front of our fans, will have our kids really excited to put on a great show.

Before the season began, some of our goals as a team were to lead the nation in scoring, assists, and field goal percentage. Since this is my first year with a brand new group of players, I thought those were lofty goals, but I always set my standards high. Currently, we lead the country in assists, we are 2nd in scoring and we lead the nation in field goal percentage (njcaa.org has SCF 2nd, but the leader has incorrect stats). We are in the top 25 in 11 major offensive categories.  Here is a look at our statistics:

* leader has incorrect stats posted, SCF is #1 in FG%

This weekend will be another huge test for us. Playing 3 games in a row is difficult, especially with our fast paced pressing style. Our players have to respond because this is the same set up for the state tournament in March. In order to win Region 8, we have to be able to win 3 games in 3 nights!  The journey continues this weekend!

Catch up with me next week!

Coach E