Day 13, Lean and Mean!!

Another productive practice! You girls are working hard and are definitely learning the concepts. I hope you girls can implement all we taught you today into tomorrow's scrimmage.

Reminders, we are leaving the school AT 8:30 so be at the school before then, and if you need to see Ms. C, get there at least an hour ahead of time.

If you haven't already given me your head count for the team BBQ, please do so ASAP.

Our last dress up day (and day of preseason!) is Wednesday. Dress in your best superhero outfit (real or made up!)

Thank you to the Nutt family for hosting the team today for a pool pasta party. I'm sure the girls enjoyed jumping into the pool after their runs today!

Lastly, congrats to Germany for winning gold in today's decades dress up! It felt like we stepped back in time. Here are some of the pictures...

" Persistence can change failure into Extraordinary Achievement " Unknown

Day 11... (we forgot to make up a rhyme!)

Another hard day. We had an impromptu scrimmage with Collingswood, which was definitely helpful. The score may have been one sided, however we as coaches, and as a team learned a lot about what we need to work on. And that is what you have to keep in mind. Take this opportunity not as a negative outcome, but a situation upon which we can learn upon. So please girls... 

"Don't give up. Don't EVER give up!" Jimmy Valvano

Day 10, Yes we can!!!

Hey Girls!

So the scrimmage is ON for tomorrow. We will be playing at Collingswood at 10am. The bust will be leaving at 8:30 so make sure you get there ahead of time. We should be arriving back at Northern no later than 1pm.

Because of the scrimmage, the dress-up day scheduled for tomorrow is moved to Thursday. Also, please start to get a head count for the Team BBQ on Saturday September 8th, and let me know ASAP so we can get an idea of how much food to bring.

Also our first game, was originally scheduled for Friday September 7th, it is now Thursday September 6th.

Lastly Courtney has graciously offered to have a Pool party at her house this Thursday. The time is still to be determined, but check the bulletin board on what to sign up for to bring.

You girls created some great goals and expectations today. Now it is very easy to say what you want to do, but only you girls have the ability to make it happen.

"Well done is better than well said."  ~Benjamin Franklin

Day 8, feeling great!!!

Our first FULL week is done! We had another fun, productive practice. The girls continue to work hard and their skills are showing definite improvement. Our first scrimmage is Monday at Salem. The bus will be leaving at 9 am so make sure to get to the school around 8:45. Wear a blue shirt, black shorts, and blue socks. Also make sure to bring money so we can stop on our way back. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors make sure you fill out that paper, and bring it to me on Monday. Please make your answers truthful. I hope everyone enjoys their weekend and rests up for another hard, productive week. Also enjoy the photos from today's practice...

Congrats to Germany and Netherlands on winning golds today! Germany for the Holiday Dress Up, and Netherlands for the Monster Challenge.

Day 7: No more wakin up at 11!

Another awesome job! Just a reminder of we went over today. The bus for the scrimmage on Monday leaves AT 9, so make sure you are at the school around 8:45. Also wear a Blue colored shirt, black shorts, and blue socks (because we all want to be like Coach Search!) Make sure you bring some money with you as well since we will be stopping somewhere and have a team "linner"(lunch/dinner). If your parents are driving you home from the scrimmage (or any scrimmage or game for that matter) a parental note must be handed in ONE day before the game/scrimmage. Keep your heads up girls, your doing AWESOME! Just please keep in mind, that only YOU know your limits, so be smart. I'm looking forward to your Holiday getups tomorrow!

"The body achieves, what the mind believes" Unknown

Day 6, Use dem Tricks!

Two more practices left until our first scrimmage! Another hard practice but you girls continue to amaze  your coaches. For all your hard work, you girls have earned a shortened practice tomorrow. So remember practice ends at 5, please use that extra hour to rest up your body and just relax!

A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work. Colin Powell

Think hard girls, what's YOUR dream?! What are YOU working towards?!

Day 5 Still Alive!

We had a very successful Tahiti Tuesday! The girls worked extremely hard in practice and enjoyed a nice pasta and pool party afterwards, thanks to the Kurzweils! Below you can see the girls creativity come alive again. I can only imagine what they all have planned for Friday!

 Japan

 Argentina

 Germany

Netherlands

"It’s not the will to win that matters—everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters." Paul "Bear" Bryant

Day 4... We want More!

Another day done, and another day I continue to be impressed with you girls! Keep up the good work and remember to wear you Tahiti Tuesday attire as well as bring your bathing suit for the Pool Pasta Party, and don't forget your $3! Good work girls! GO NORTHERN!!!!!

Get Ready for the First FULL Week

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend! We have another hard week coming up, but I know you girls will have the motivation to succeed. Another reminder that those of you that have to do the Impact testing, meet at Mrs. C's office AT 2 (that means get there before 2). Also practice will be starting at 3pm Monday through Thursday this week. Lastly we will be having our first Pasta Pool Party on Tuesday so please bring $3 and check the bulletin board on what you can sign up for and bring to the party. I hope you girls enjoyed your first dress up day, I know the coaches enjoyed seeing all your creativity, below is your team pictures from Friday...

"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying." ~ Michael Jordan

Day Two is Through!

Another awesome practice girls! You girls did a tough run today and stuck through it well. That is what will help you win those close games. Your hits are also improving tremendously! Keep practicing them and don't be afraid to ask questions. I'm not kidding when I say, you girls show tremendous potential. With your heart, positive attitudes, and skills, you girls will be a team to be reckoned with. Also congrats to Team Argentina on their Air Dribble gold medal! :) I hope you all are getting your Freaky Friday outfits together for another fun productive practice tomorrow!

“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.”  Anatole France

Day One n Done

First day of preseason is in the books. You girls did a FANTASTIC job today. Keep the same positive attitudes and work ethic and it will be an awesome year! I hope everyone gets a good nights rest, eats well (and right!) tomorrow morning, and comes back ready for more. We will be meeting on the field to start, but make sure you check the equipment list posted on the bulletin board in the locker room prior to coming out. See you all tomorrow!

“Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Until your good is better and your better is best.” ~ Tim Duncan

TOMORROW!

Preseason starts tomorrow!!! Make sure you are AT the field by 8:00 am, NOT arriving at 8:00 am. I hope everyone gets a good nights rest, and I can't say it enough, get hydrated and eat well!

"Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better." ~ Pat Riley

2 DAYS!

Preseason starts in 2 DAYS!!! In order to help your coaching staff, if you own a shirt with your name on the back, please wear it to practice on Wednesday, or wear a shirt that you don't mind writing your name on the back of it. I will be bringing sharpies. Again please keep hydrating yourself and eating well! See you all in 2 days!!! Go NBFH!

*And please note, our GCIT scrimmage has been cancelled and the Ewing scrimmage is Varsity only, adjustments have been made on the game and practice schedules.

Countdown is ON!

Less than a week until preseason!!! Make sure you all are staying hydrated and eating well!

CORRECTION!

Sorry girls, the start date for Preseason is Wednesday August 15! See you all there!