Enjoy the Seasons!

http://www.openmyeyeslord.net/theseasonsoflife.htm

Recent Interview with Gordon Hayward

Check out the interview with Gordon Hayward at http://www.1070thefan.com/dakich/podcast.aspx.

Boys Basketball Team Wins over Decatur Central

After feasting with family over Thanksgiving break the boys’ basketball team beat Decatur Central 66-61 on Saturday night earning the Bulldog’s first victory of the season. The Dogs dropped in 15 points in the first quarter but allowed 19. The Bulldogs bench picked up the intensity in the second quarter crashing the boards harder and playing better defense holding Decatur Central to eight points while pouring in 19 taking a 34-27 half time lead. Both teams played the third quarter even. The Dogs held off a Hawks rally in the fourth to seal the victory. Jaraan Lands led the Bulldogs with 15 points and added seven rebounds. Darayl Jordan led the Bulldogs with eight rebounds to go along with his 14 points and four assists. Mycah Whetstone dropped in 14, points, seven rebounds, and a team high four deflections in addition to a timely charge late in the fourth quarter. Chase Dutra tied for game high four assists and added two points. Kenyatta Hardy took a charge and connected for five points. Taylor Shields had four points. Jordan Reagan sacrificed his body for a charge and added four points and two assists. Evan Finley pounded home four points, and Kyle Thompson added four second half points. The Dogs face HCC rival Fishers Friday night at Fishers High School.

Bulldogs 71 - Carmel 84

The Brownsburg Boys’ Basketball Team opened their season at Carmel on Wednesday night dropping the contest 84-71. Darayl Jordan and Mycah Whetstone combined for all of the Bulldog’s thirteen first quarter points. A more balanced attack was delivered on the offensive end in the second quarter, but the Bulldogs’ inability to defend the Greyhounds’ transition and their open threes put them down 26-46. The greyhounds continued to attack the Bulldogs' defense and gained a 34-65 advantage at the end of the third quarter. When things seemed bleakest, the Bulldogs rallied back scoring 37 points in the fourth quarter and drawing within 11 points with 3:50 to go in the game. Darayl Jordan led the Dogs on and off the court. His enthusiasm sparked the Bulldogs’ comeback while his 18 points and 8 rebounds were game highs for the team. Mycah Whetstone knocked down 13 points. Kenyatta Hardy ignited the Dogs off the bench with a very efficient nine points on four shots. Chase Dutra led the team in assists with six and deflections with three to go along with eight points. Taylor Shields had six points; Jaraan Lands added five; Evan Finley scored four; Kyle Thompson knocked down six, and Jordan Reagan had two points in the game.

Brownsburg vs. #5 Center Grove in scrimmage

The boys’ varsity basketball team held their own for the first three quarters against #5 Center Grove and competed well the entire evening. Mycah Whetstone and Chase Dutra both dropped in seven points in the first quarter. The Bulldogs won the second quarter 11-10 behind a balanced scoring attack and tough defense. Darayl Jordan, Dutra, Jordan Reagan, Whetstone, and Kyle Thompson all contributed a basket. Jaraan Lands streaked down the court for five points in the third quarter which saw the Dogs end the 12 minute segment down one. Mycah Whetstone lead the Dogs with 15 points, Chase Dutra added nine, Kyle Thompson connected for 8 points, Lands, Jordan Reagan, and Kenyatta Hardy all added seven points. Gerald Harney and Taylor Shields both dropped in a deuce, while Evan Finley connected on a free-throw. The Bulldogs travel to Carmel Wednesday evening to face the Greyhounds before Thanksgiving!

Hayward Flying High in Utah

Basketball and your Future

Basketball’s Contribution
To Your Future

For you boys who have the talent and want to continue basketball on a competitive basis in high school and perhaps college, the following tips may help.

First of all, there are many things which you must learn that you probably do not associate with basketball which will help you be successful. You must have respect for your parents, teachers, and coaches. You must learn to plan your time wisely—that is, your work time, your study time, your practice time, and your social time.

You should always do your best in your school work. We do not mean that every boy has to be an honor student, because some are not able to do “A” work, but we mean that you; should be alert in the class room, participate in class discussions, and complete your assignments when they are due. We find that students who make an honest and sincere effort usually make at least average grades or better.

Many outstanding basketball players are able to obtain some financial help in college; however, before a boy can qualify he must be in the upper half of his graduating class and in some cases even as high as the upper one third of his class before he is eligible to receive a scholarship. It is discouraging to see fine a basketball player, or any student, who is capable of qualifying for a scholarship but who loafs or does not take classroom work seriously and therefore fails to qualify for a scholarship.

You must keep yourself in good physical condition. There are many distractions today which tend to keep young people up late. The late television shows for instance or a ride around town with the fellows. The athlete must realize he needs eight or nine hours regular hours to sleep so that he can be alert in the classroom and alert on the team.

You must be cooperative and not afraid of work. This starts at home with your willingness to do jobs your parents ask you to do. This carries over to the practice floor also.

You must learn to take care of your personal belongings by keeping your room and clothes neat and your athletic equipment in good condition.

You must strive to be a champion athlete and not a cheap athlete. The champion athlete knows what he must do to become the best and he works towards it. He realizes when he goes into a contest that there is going to be a winner and a loser. He exerts every effort both individually and as a team man to win. He respects his opponent as being a human being and an athlete. In victory he is thankful and enjoys the victory. In defeat, he naturally is not as happy because no one likes to lose. However, he knows that his opponent has done the job better and respects him for it. From the victory, he will work hard to taste the victory again and from defeat he will learn to work harder to achieve success the next time.

The champion athlete respects the work of the officials. He realizes the official’s job is a difficult one and that he will occasionally make a mistake. Human error is part of the game.

The cheap athlete is the one who cheats, is usually loud in calling unpleasant remarks to opponents and officials. This fellow will also blame the officials for his loss, and he never faces reality and is always looking for someone or something to blame his defeat on.

Perhaps you have noticed as your read through this that the things we have suggested to make you a better athlete are also things which will help you be a happy, healthy person. Isn’t this worthwhile? After all, you have only one life to live in which to make yourself as successful citizen. You must see that basketball and life in general have a great deal in common.



Indiana Central Basketball Camp
Early 1960’s
From Hall of Famer Leroy “Dee” Compton

The Famous Dick DeVenzio

Many of our players are reading books by Dick DeVenzio. Other players have attended the Point Guard College that Dick created. Attached is a newspaper article that brings this coach to life. It illuminates this driven coach whose legacy continues today.

Players and Parents - Notice how many hours he began working per day in junior high!

This work ethic was also adobted by Jackie Styles.

Article about DeVenzio.
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/columnists/20010603cook.asp

Jackie Stiles
http://www.therolladailynews.com/sports/x909205081/Stiles-would-like-to-see-better-work-ethic

Try-Outs

The boys basketball team will be having try-outs beginning on the following dates and times. Freshman players should plan on attending only the morning sessions. Grades 10-12 should plan on attending ALL practices. Players must have a physical on file with the athletic office.
November 8th 6:00-7:15 A.M. & 6:00-8:00 PM
November 3:00-5:30 PM
November 10th 6:00-7:15 AM & 3:00-5:30 PM

Try-Outs

The boys basketball team will be having try-outs beginning on the following dates and times. Freshman players should plan on attending only the morning sessions. Grades 10-12 should plan on attending ALL practices. Players must have a physical on file with the athletic office.
November 8th 6:00-7:15 A.M. & 6:00-8:00 PM
November 9th 6:00-7:15 AM & 3:00-5:30 PM
November 10th 6:00-7:15 AM & 3:00-5:30 PM

"To foul or not to foul"

http://www.depauw.edu/ath/mbasket/images/up3.pdf

Hayward makes NBA debut.

Click here for Video!
http://www.nba.com/jazz/video/2010/10/07/0011000021_por_uta_recap.nba/index.html

8 Rules to Success

Compliments of Larry Cox, Head Basketball Coach / Asst. Athletic Director, College of Mount St. Joseph

8 RULES FOR SUCCESS:


1. IMPROVE EVERY DAY AS A PLAYER, AS A PERSON, AS A STUDENT.

2. CARE ABOUT YOUR TEAMMATES, FRIENDS, AND FAMILY.

3. SHOW GREAT EFFORT AND ENTHUSIASM.

4. ASSOCIATE WITH ONLY QUALITY PEOPLE.

5. EXPECT MORE OF YOURSELF, ALWAYS.

6. DO IT RIGHT, DON’T EXPECT LESS.

7. BE GENUINE.

8. MAKE DISCIPLINE A WAY OF LIFE.

A guide to a better life!

This is amazing! Randy Pausch, a 47 year old computer science lecturer from Mellon University, died of pancreatic cancer in 2008. He wrote a book entitled "The Last Lecture” before his death, and it was one of the bestsellers in 2007. What a legacy to leave behind…

In a letter to his wife Jai and his children, Dylan, Logan, and Chloe, he wrote this beautiful "guide to a better life" for his wife and children to follow.
May you be blessed by his insight.



POINTS ON HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE

Personality:
1. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
2. Don't have negative thoughts of things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
3. Don't over do; keep your limits.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously; no one else does.
5. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
6. Dream more while you are awake.
7. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
8. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner of his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
9. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
10. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
11. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
12. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
13. Smile and laugh more.
14. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Community:
15. Call your family often.
16. Each day give something good to others.
17. Forgive everyone for everything.
18. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
19. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
20. What other people think of you is none of your business.
21. Your job will not take care of you when you are sick. Your family and friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:
22. Put GOD first in anything and everything that you think, say and do.
23. GOD heals everything.
24. Do the right things.
25. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
26. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
27. The best is yet to come.
28. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
29. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
30. If you know GOD you will always be happy. So, be happy.

While you practice all of the above, share this knowledge with the people you love, people you go to school with, people you play with, people you work with and people you live with. Not only will it enrich YOUR life, but also that of those around you.

The Little Things

This poem is from my pastor, Todd Outcalt at Calvary Methodist Church in Brownsburg Indiana. This past weekend he delivered another powerful message over Luke 16:10 "10"Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. 11So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? 12And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else's property, who will give you property of your own? "

It was convicting. I need to do much better with "The Little Things." Enjoy!

The Little Things
by
Todd Outcalt


There’s a lesson in life that is true to form
And it never wavers or fails:
That if we aspire to build an empire
We cannot overlook the details.

There are no shortcuts to summit the top,
So before you grab for the ring
Be certain you’ve given your all to the small,
And to elementary things.

For success isn’t built on one giant leap
Nor a quirky luck-of-the-draw,
But the big things are built on the faithfulness
Of our attention to all things small.

Each person holds in his or her hands
The tiniest seeds of the great,
But before we’re entrusted with magnificent trees
We must plant, and water, and wait.

There is nothing in life that is not built
On attention to the small,
But we must be faithful with tiny things
Before we are given it all.

This lesson we learn in winter years
But quickly forget in the spring:
If we want to be blessed with far more success,
First honor the smallest of things.

Most Beautiful Eyes

Gordon Hayward is in the running for # 1 ahead of Coach Stevens. Help Gtime win!

Good Morning celebrities:
We are excited by the media exposure being given to the celebrities this year in our Most Beautiful Eyes contest.
In case you hadn’t seen it, our basketball celebs were covered by ESPN:
http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/15077/brad-stevens-has-the-most-beautiful-eyes
Please continue to bring in support for your eyes, knowing that all of the proceeds will benefit children throughout Indiana by funding free vision screenings and donated eye exams for the underserved. Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions!

Characteristics of Greatness!

16 Consistent Characteristics of Greatness

HOW THEY THINK 1. It's Personal - They hate to lose more than they love to win. 2. Rubbing Elbows - They understand the value of association. 3. Believe - They have faith in a higher power. 4. Contagious Enthusiasm - They are positive thinkers... They are enthusiastic... and that enthusiasm rubs off. HOW THEY PREPARE 5. Hope For the Best, But... - They prepare for all possibilities before they step on the court. 6. What Off-Season? - They are always working towards the next game... The goal is what's ahead, and there's always something ahead. 7. Visualize Victory - They see victory before the game begins. 8. Inner Fire - They use adversity as fuel. HOW THEY WORK 9. Ice In Their Veins - They are risk-takers and don't fear making a mistake. 10. When All Else Fails - They know how - and when - to adjust their game plan. 11. Ultimate Teammate - They will assume whatever role is necessary for the team to win. 12. Not Just About the Benjamins - They don't play just for the money, ego, or notoriety. They play for the man next to them. HOW THEY LIVE 13. Do Unto Others - They know character is defined by how they treat those who cannot help them. 14. When No One is Watching - They are comfortable in the mirror... they live their life with integrity. 15. When Everyone Is Watching - They embrace the idea of being a role model. 16. Records Are Made to Be Broken- They know their legacy isn't what they did on the court. They are well-rounded. Thanks again to Don Yeager and his terrific website.

A great poem to memorize!

"If" by Rudyard Kipling

If

If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or, being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or, being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise;

If you can dream - and not make dreams your master;
If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with triumph and disaster
And treat those two imposters just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to broken,
And stoop and build 'em up with wornout tools;

If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breath a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on";

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with kings - nor lose the common touch;
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you;
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run -
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man my son!

Brownsburg's First NBA Player!

On June 24th Gordon Hayward was drafted 9th by the Utah Jazz. We could not be happier or more proud of Gordon and his success!

Watch his pick again!

Gordon in Summer League action!

Nice fake G-Time!

Hayward hits another big time shot!

Gordon's first game as a pro!

Watch his first official interview in Utah!

Announcements

D-One participants - Thank you for making sure our high school athletic department has a physical on file.

• 
  Wabash College Participants - Thank you for making sure your parent or guardian signs the attached consent form.
• Wabash College Participants - You will need to find a ride to Wabash College. The Allen Center sets at the corner of Crawford and Milligan Street. Click here for directions.
• D-One Meeting Monday at 8:30 P.M. Door 15 of the High School Fieldhouse

Shelbyville High School, June 18th Game Times 6:00 & 7:30
Meet at 4:20, Leave at 4:30, Coach Kendrick will Drive an Activity Bus, Dress with a Reversible Jersey and Black Shorts
Cost - $5.00 for food on way home.
Xavier, Ringo
Hathaway, Scott
Whetstone, Mycah
Finley, Evan
Jordan, Darayl
Lands, Jaraan
Thompson, Kyle
Dutra, Chase
Weathers, Kirk

Wabash College, June 19th Game Times TBA
Meet at WABASH COLLEGE at 8:45am!!, Dress with a Reversible Jersey and Black shorts, Cost = $20.00.
J.V
Thompson, Kyle
Harney, Gerald
Preda, Brandon
Good, Ian
Hayden, DeWayne
Brown, Alec
Ringo, Xavier
Mescall, Jimmy
Burtner, Adam
9th
Gentry, Sam
Hall, Jalen
Distill, Nathan
Cantrell, Marcus
Dowers, Brandon
Hubley, Andrew
Martin, Andrew
Hathaway, Kyle



D-One Meeting Monday at 8:30 P.M. Door 15 of the High School Fieldhouse

Questions or Concerns please call Coach Kendrick at 317-260-0531

Where are they headed?

2010 Boys Commitments
A.J. Adams - Jeffersonville - Eastern Arizona
Drew Adams - Reitz - Marian!
Thomas Anderson - TH North - Olney Central
Cody Banet - Floyd Central - IU-East!
Brock Barbary - Kokomo - IU-East!
J.T. Barton - Center Grove - Franklin!
Eric Baum - South Central - Ancilla!
Ryan Benner - Mishawaka - Bethel!
Julian Boatner - Bloomington North - William and Mary
Christopher Bond - Thea Bowman - Ball State!
Daz Booker-Lowery - Wayne - Mt. Vernon Nazerene
Jonathan Bowles - Crawford County - Wabash Valley
Aaron Brady - Penn - Trine!
Brian Brilmyer - Griffith - Calumet!
Grant Brooks - Hammond - South Suburban
Leland Brown - Noblesville - Indianapolis!
Jaime Burkhard - Northrop - Illinois-Springfield
Russell Byrd - Blackhawk Christian - Michigan State
Matt Carlino - Bloomington South - UCLA
Travis Carroll - Danville - Purdue!
Nathan Champion - Logansport - Le Moyne
Kegan Clark - Jeffersonville - Wright State
Cody Cochran - Bluffton - Bethel!
Davelle Coleman - Decatur Central - Olney Central!
Drake Coleman - Jeffersonville - Anderson!
Josh Cook - Mississinewa - IU-East!
Bryant Conder - Lanesville - Franklin!
Alantae Crawford - McCutcheon - Calumet College of St Joseph
Andrew Curl - Crawford County - Wabash Valley
DeArmond Davis - Mt. Vernon(F) - IUPUI!
Farooq Davis - Lawrence North - Lincoln Memorial
Brandon Demmings - Indy Washington - Danville CC
Chris Diehl - Eastside - Calumet College!
Tim Dunn - Homestead - Saint Joe's!
Dustin Durnell - Homestead - Wabash!
Ian Enriquez - Edison - IU-East!
Erik Fromm - Bloomington South - Butler!
Greg Garrett - Ben Davis - Murray State JC
Brandon Gerber - Norwell - Bethel!
Justin Gill - Munster - IU-East!
Donnie Hale - New Albany - Purdue!
Pervis Hall - Elmhurst - Missouri
State University-West Plains Andre Hampton - Howe - Stillman
Clinton Happe - Reitz - McKendree
Leith Hobbs - Lake Central - Ouachita Baptist
Chrishawn Hopkins - Manual - Butler!
PJ Hubert - Mt. Vernon(F) - IUPUI!
Trey Hughes - Barr-Reeve - Vincennes!
Jack Isenbarger - Zionsville - Elon
Cody Jackson - Silver Creek - Anderson!
Ethan Jacobs - Tipton - Ohio
Mat Johnson - Marquette - Calumet College of Saint Joseph!
Jerron Jamerson - SB Washington - Ownes CC
John Michael Jarvis - TH South - Olney Central
Terone Johnson - North Central - Purdue!
Stephen Jones - FW Carroll - Siena Hts.
Cylk Joseph - Bowman Academy - IPFW! (Walk-On)
Brad Karp - Valpo - Saint Xavier (IL)
Seth Kauffman - Bethany Christian - Goshen!
Mike Kibiloski - Elkhart Memorial - IPFW!
Seth Kisler - Blackhawk - Huntington!
Jake Kitchell - South Central - Indiana State!
Taylor Kolbus - Goshen - Bethel!
Scott Kohne - Dwenger - Saint Francis!
Spencer Krhin - Southwood - Bethel!
Logan Laswell - Paoli - Lindsey Wilson
Rich Leslie - LaPorte - IU-South Bend!
Keenan Lewis - Speedway - Ancilla!
Randell Lowe - Tri-West - Huntington!
Adrian Makolli - Lakeland Christian - Grace!
Jordy Martin - New Albany - Rose-Hulman!
Jeff McClintic - Covenant Christian - Cincinnati Christian
Shane Merryman - Carroll - Huntington!
Greg Miller - North Miami - Grace!
Tyler Miller - Greensburg - Purdue-Calumet!
Michael Mislan - Roncalli - Bethel!
John Morgan - Andrean - Angelina College
Dzenan Mrkaljevic - HSE - Kankakee CC
Pete Nicksic - Andrean - Wabash!
Reomey Northington - Taylor - Joliet JC
Patrick Oetting - Concordia - Bethel!
Mitchell Patton - South Knox - IUPUI!
Alex Payne - Carmel - DePauw!
Thomas Pierce - Roosevelt - Purdue-Calumet!
Troy Porter - Frankfort - Franklin!
Walter Pitchford - New Creations - DePaul
Jordan Rapp - Guerin - Washington (MO)
Ben Raichel - Austin - Taylor!
Matt Richie - Oregon-Davis - Manchester!
Chris Roberts - Zionsville - Marian!
Tyrae Robinson - Thea Bowman - Ball State!
Krste Ruiz - La Lumiere - IPFW (Walk-on)
Cody Sarrazin - Snider - Indianapolis!
Terry Sargent - Howe - Franklin!
Jared Shelton - White River Valley - IU-Southeast!
Khristian Smith - Pike - Cincinnati
Jake Stafford - Mt. Vernon - Marian!
Ethan Stanifer - North Central(F) - Manchester!
Parker Stouffer - Southwood - Indiana Wesleyan!
Julian Strickland - Pike - Rose-Hulman!
Jeff Sustarsic - Union County - DePauw!
Bobby Swaby - North Central(F) - Manchester!
LaTroy Taylor - Wallace - Indian Hills C.C.
Nick Teeter - South Adams - Huntington!
DeShaun Thomas - Luers - Ohio State
Lleon Tillman - EV North - Southeastern Illinois College
Antonio Tolliver - George Washington - Danville CC
Jared Treadway - Northwestern - Grace!
Matt Trimnell - Seymour - IU-East!
Daniel Turner - Mount Vernon(F) - Wisconsin Green Bay
Cody Vest - Owen Valley - Indianapolis!
Darryl Walker - Northwest - Lincoln University (MO)
La'Mondre Warren - Paul Harding - Saint Francis!
Jordan Weidner - Danville - Indiana Wesleyan!
Chris Welker - Zionsville Community - United State Army
Anthony White - Pike - Lakeland College
Leon Williams - Ben Davis - Odessa College
Taylor Wischmeier - Brownstown - Southern Indiana!
Colin Witte - Northrop - Manchester
Jamal Wolfe - Muncie Southside - John Wood CC
Gabe Woodruff - Covenant Christian - Trinity Christian
Zach Yeagy - Alexandria - Davenport MI
Wes Zimmerman - Peru - Wabash!

Players Raise $660 in four hours!

Pictures from our Car Wash!

The Impact of Selfishness

Watch the full episode. See more Need To Know.

2010 Basketball Camps

Summer Basketball Camps are HERE!

Please click on the below links to sign up for the camp of your choice.

Coach Kendrick's 2010 Basketball Camps for boys entering into next year's grade level.

(View a quick video to show you how to sign up.)

K-2 = http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1862648

3-5 = http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1864883

6-8 = http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1862647

Team Camp = http://www.active.com/basketball-camp/brownsburg-in/boys-basketball-hs-team-camp-2010

Spring Parent Meeting

Thank you for attending the parent meeting last Thursday evening. It is our hope that we communicated our plans and expectations for the upcoming spring and summer events. Let us know if you have any questions.


Because of the abundance of items discussed, this email is to inform those who were not able to make it.


Please click the below link to get some of the information discussed. You will need your speakers on to hear this screen cast. My other comments have been left out for the recording time frame.

http://screencast.com/t/ZDVjNWMxZmI

Points of Clarification:
Point Guard College cost $40.00.

Team Camp the week of June 1-June 5 is for incoming freshman thru seniors. Cost is $15.00. We will play at Frankfort on Saturday, June 5th.

Middle School Camp will be from June 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, & 23. During the second week of this players may also have baseball camp at 11:30. We ask that the players come to an hour of basketball camp, leave at 11:00, and go to baseball camp. Cost will be $15.00.

Shelbyville - The Varsity team will play at Shelbyville on Friday, June 18th @ 6:00 & 7:00 p.m.

Car Pool Departure TBA. Coach Kendrick will decide who travels. Cost is $10.00.

Wabash College - Our Freshman and Junior Varsity teams will play at Wabash College on Saturday, June 19th. We will only take 8 players for each team and the cost is $20.00. Car Pool Departure TBA

D-One - I NEED YOUR $25.00 DEPOSIT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. We will leave in a car pool on the 24th (TBA). Your son will stay in Fort Wayne June 24-27, and we will car pool home on the 27th (TBA). The total cost is $250.00 (all room and board are included) made out to "D-One".

All Players are Important!! But some are more impacting than others.

This article is from ESPN. Coach James, Brownsburg High School Varsity Assistant Coach, highlighted some key remarks but all of the article can be read at
http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/columns/story?id=5121114

The guy is Josh Powell.
"He has so much talent," Bryant said. "He can help us out so much. It's just that this team has so much depth. Every time he's had an opportunity to step in and perform, he's performed extremely well. Last year when Lamar [Odom] was out for a stretch, he stepped in in Houston and had a huge game, stepped in in San Antonio and had a huge game. He's extremely professional. Doesn't complain. Doesn't whine. He just comes out and works hard every day."

When the two meet up before Bryant takes the court, the Lakers reserve forward doesn't just embrace Bryant, he gets in his ear, imparting a final thought for Bryant to consider before tip-off, as if Powell was basketball's Dr. Phil.
"I tell him," Powell explained, "I say, 'We're going to go out to eat at McDonald's after the game and he's like, 'Yeah!' He gets fired up."
Really, Josh?

"Sometimes I'll be sarcastic. Sometimes I'll say something to really fire him up. Sometimes I'll give a quote from one of the coaches of them being sarcastic, it just all depends. We have fun with it.
"I just try to motivate. I know people wonder, 'How can you motivate guys like Kobe or Pau [Gasol]?' But you know, we're all human."
Now in his second season with the Lakers after spending the first three years of his career with four different teams, Powell has carved out a niche in Los Angeles as a vocal leader even though he is the ninth or 10th man in coach Phil Jackson's regular eight-man rotation.
In his short time with the Lakers, he's become fast friends with Bryant, who can just about count on one hand the amount of teammates he considers personal friends in his 14 seasons in the league.
"We both have a passion to work hard and to practice hard," Bryant said. "I think it started there and it grew from there."
Said Powell: "It's great. I think the biggest thing why we are close is because the hunger and the passion for the game that me and him both have. Granted, the skill level might be different, but you can't -- as far as heart and desire and things like that -- like, I'm up there. And everybody knows that. People can look at that and be like, 'That's my guy.'"

"Josh is a teammate of Kobe and he's a fan of Kobe because he sees how hard Kobe works," said Knox, who is the godfather to one of Powell's daughters. "Josh is a hard worker as well, so he appreciates that."
Bryant isn't just about practice, however. He's about performance. And he knows that Powell is capable of helping the team win ballgames.

God has given us every thing we need to succeed. It is now up to us to do it! Just as Butch Lumpkin did.

Click on this text to witness a spectacular story my mother-in-law, Jeri Overman, sent me.

Notes from April McDivit Foster's speech to our Brownsburg FCA

Basketball was her God

God wants a relationship with us - gave my life to God.

I'm a daughter of a king, a sinner saved by grace.

That is who I am.

Who was the greatest player in the NBA five years ago? No one knows. Point.

Use your talents for God's glory.

balcony people and basement people.

Balcony people - high energy. Basement people - complainers

Tamika Catchings - balcony - you can worship God with your intensity on the court. She had a tough road to go. Humble - it only takes one person to make a difference.

Worship God through your daily performance.

God smiles down when you use those talents he has given you when you use them well.

Nail it and press on.

We are called to greatness; it is up to you to answer the call. Romans 10:9.

Jeffrey Marx

Notes from a talk done by author Jeffrey Marx. Thank you Greg Hill for taking me!

Definitions - We need to redefine these words.

1. Success - what does it mean to be a successful man?

1806 Webster dictionary - prosperous, fortunate, happy, & kind.

2. Coach - what is a coach? 1500's England. A horse drawn carriage with the purpose of transporting a significant person to where that person wants to go, should go, need to be, or ought to be going!

Coach Joe Ehramann All-American. Larger than life on and off the field. Huge heart. His program is about building men for others program.

False Masculinity = Athletic Ability, Sexual Conquest, Economic Success

Strategic Masculinity = Definition =

1. Relationships - express your love and receive love.

2. Transcendent Cause - some how I will contributed to make this world a better place

Females 1. Body type and size 2. Sexual conquest 3. Material possessions economic success Sports build charater only if we place it there strategically. Isolation and confusion. 4000 suicide 86 males. 4% of pop, 25% incarcerated. 39% of children will go to bed tonight without their dad. Materialism. Possessions over people.

Their is a difference between being soft and kind.

Kindness means you are secure enough with yourself to share that with others.

"Banana integrity" be the same on the inside as you are on the outside.

Greatness - the impact you have on other peoples lives. What can I do for you?

Senior boys reads an essay he has prepared. How do I want to be remembered when I die?

Definition of "impossible" is that which cannot be done until someone does it.

Courage is the ability to move on with dignity in the presence of fear.

Jeffrey James "Just Right" album release date April 20th!

Congratulations to the Butler Bulldogs for a Magical Season!!!

Write Some More History Butler!

Too Big Yo!

Final Four....but we want more!

“We’re not here to just go back to Indy and go to the Final Four and celebrate that way,” said sophomore guard Ronald Nored, whose pestering defense held the Wildcats’ leading scorer, Jacob Pullen, to 14 points on 4-for-13 shooting.

“We want to win the whole thing.”

"Defensively, they just try to hound everybody, try to stay in the lane, pack it in so there's nowhere to drive," Pullen said. "Then they just send five to the glass every time. Did a good job rebounding."

“The power of ‘we,’” Stevens said.

“It’s all five of us,” Hayward insisted. “It’s not just one of us.”

"Our dreams definitely didn't stop at getting to the Final Four," said Hayward, voted outstanding player of the West Regional. "We want to win the whole thing."

"This is a very special moment in our life," Mack said. "We all believed in each other."

"God is good all the time, and all the time God is good." - Julian Mavunga and Gale Watson

Keep it up G-Time and the Butler Bulldogs!

What does it take to beat #1?

Gordon Hayward: We are so very proud of you and the Butler Bulldogs! Keep holding the rope fella!


"We're not going to say we have the best athletes in the country, but we've got a system and we have to be crisp to execute it," Butler forward Matt Howard said. "We're not going to beat you one-one-one. We play for each other. There's not one guy on this team who is selfish and that's why we win."

"We said this word over and over in Indianapolis, and that word is 'resolve.' These guys have resolve," Butler coach Brad Stevens said. "It's hard to measure, but they've got it."

What does it takes to beat #1?

That's Ali Farokhmanesh, the Northern Iowa guard who hit the game-icing 3-pointer Saturday after Kansas had whittled its deficit to one. Typical of an underdog, Farokhmanesh concedes that when he was in high school, he wasn't even sure he'd play Division I basketball.

"To go from that to, we're in the Sweet Sixteen, we just beat the No. 1 team in the country," Farokhmanesh said. "I mean, if someone would have told me that back then I would have laughed at them probably. But I think it shows that hard work really does pay off."

Another example that attitude and discipline makes the difference.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/tournament/2010/columns/story?columnist=oneil_dana&id=5000022

Obstacles and Opportunities

Recently a few of our 8th graders played in a tournament in Fishers, coached by our junior varsity coach Donald James. Their solid play reminded me of some important lessons.

"Beat 8" - When you are playing any game with officials, judges, or referees, you must practice with the intention of beating the five players on the court and (in high school) three officials. Officials are human. They call the game in favor of the team who works the hardest and plays the strongest. So regardless of whether you think the officials' calls are going your way or whether you are getting messed over, beat eight! If your team has this mindset, you will be much more successful.

"TNT" - "Takes No Talent" There are so many actions, movements, gestures, and contributions that you can make to your team and coaches that makes your team successful which "take no talent". Let's try to list a few: Sprinting back on defense every time, closing out with a hand up on a shooter while your bottom stays low, calling "mine" on a closeout, cheering your team on from the bench, staying in a defensive stance, pointing to the passer after hitting a shot, calling out screens, setting screens, blocking out, jump stopping, holding one's follow-thru, being coachable, clapping for a teammate, taking a charge, cutting hard, sliding one's feet to cut off the dribbler, high-fiving a teammate, talking about who has the shooter on the free-throw line, catching the basketball with two hands, pump faking, pass faking, coming to meet passes, and as Gordon Hayward did against Murray State, diving on the floor.

We should all view obstacles as opportunities. Enjoy the story below.

A Lesson on Overcoming Obstacles
In ancient times, a king had a huge stone placed in a roadway, then hid and watched to see if anyone would remove it. Some of the kingdom’s biggest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many of them loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but none of them did anything about getting the big stone out of the way.

Then a peasant farmer came along, carrying a load of vegetables on his back. When he came to the boulder, he laid down his burden and began trying to move it to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded.

As he was picking up his vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold pieces and a note from the king indicating the gold was for the person who removed the stone from the roadway.

The peasant had learned what many others have learned since: Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve one’s condition.
From Bits & Pieces on Leadership, November 2009

Boys Basketball Banquet March 23!!

2010 Team Banquet: March 23, 6:30 P.M. High School Cafeteria, Door #4

Itinerary:

5:45 Coaches and parents help set up the cafeteria

6:30 Introductions by Coach Kendrick

6:40 Coach Don Endress: The Freshman Season

6:55 Invocation by Jacob Eldridge

6:56 Eat

7:20 Honoring the support staff of the Varsity and J.V. teams

7:30 Coach Donald James: The Junior Varsity Season

7:45 Coach Kendrick: The Varsity Season

Approximately 8:30 Dismissal

*All family including relatives and siblings are invited. Please give your head count to Sonia Roach at 317-508-2210 by Monday, March 22, at 12:00 noon.

Relaxed business attire can be worn by all; however, players should dress in this attire.

Food Items and responsible persons:

Pizza – Boys’ Basketball Program

Dessert Items - Varsity and Junior Varsity Parents

Drinks – Freshman players (since we are serving the masses, a variety of drinks, non-alcoholic of course, is acceptable)

Ice – Boys’ Basketball Program

Paperware – Freshman players

Serving Utensils – Coach Kendrick

Each player will be recognized by having his name called. Each player will receive a certificate of participation unless they have met the requirements to letter at the varsity level. Award winners will be recognized by coaches when they discuss each season.

A sincere ‘thank you’ to all players, parents, team moms, the BHS athletic office, and to Greg Hill and Bret Daghe for the tremendous support throughout the year. A special ‘thank you’ goes to senior parents and players. We will miss you and your sons!

Champions!

Our 5th grade Hoops team won their divison by beating Franklin Central 41-38. The players led by Coach Hall had an 8-1 record going into the tournament before claiming the grand prize! Congratulations Coach Hall and our future varsity Bulldogs!

WHAT VOLCANOES HAVE TO DO WITH CHAMPIONSHIPS, by Tyler Costo

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WHAT VOLCANOES HAVE TO DO WITH CHAMPIONSHIPS, by Tyler Coston - 208 Views
March 10, 2010

I have been a part of teams that have won championships at every level; as highschoolers we won the state championship, as college athletes we won championships, and as a college coach we won championships. I have also been a part of teams that have been the worst in the conference - both as a coach and an athlete. Through these experiences I have learned some poignant lessons that will benefit you if, that is, you are in the business of winning championships.

In 7th grade I participated in my first science fair. I had been home schooled up until that point so I was very excited about the opportunity to display my creativity to someone other than my mother and my imaginary friends. I picked an extremely original idea for my first science fair; I chose to craft a volcano. I worked tirelessly for a week. I refused any assistance from my parents and even Bagbom, the most intelligent of my imaginary friends. I was quite proud of my creation and couldn't wait for Friday to show it to the world.

Friday came around; I put on my Smurf glasses, tucked my t-shirt into my jeans, and carried my volcano to the car. I was one of the first to arrive. I set up my station, unfolded my cardboard display and set my tiny, non-working model in the center. I stood with pride to survey the competition as the other students began to arrive and unfold their creations. (By creations I mean the fully functional monstrosities that their parents paid NASA to create out of rare metals!) I began to feel betrayed by Bagbom the imaginary friend. To make matters worse, just across the row from me was Timmy. He also had made a volcano. His, though, was the size of a small SUV, with lava pumping out the top, smoke he could turn on and off and audio bellowing sounds of desolation and destruction. It was the soundtrack of my pride going up in flames.

I quickly packed up my sad little mole-hill of a volcano, and ran home. It was 10 miles away. On the way I blamed the teacher for not explaining the assignment properly. I blamed my mom for not helping me more. I vowed never to play with Bagbom again. I even fogged up my Smurf glasses with my tears.

Since my recovery from this experience I have asked thousands of athletes to update me on their season. I ask how their team is performing. The vast majority of the time I hear them tell me how their coach isn't very good. How their team doesn't care enough. How no one is as committed as they are. How their big man won't rebound. How their point guard won't pass the ball. How their team doesn't defend.

I then ask what they do every day in practice to change the issue. I am answered with a blank look. Most athletes don't own their teammates' - like I refused to own my sorry little volcano.

What these athletes failed to realize - as did the younger version of myself - was that champions own each drill they participate in. Winners own the performance of their teammates. Special players will not allow a teammate to do something incorrect over and over again throughout a season. Leaders take ownership of everything.

I have a group of elite 15 year olds that I coach. They are the best players for their age in the area. We have had our first week of practice and I was amazed at how easily they allowed each other to be average. When I asked them if they knew their teammate was doing the drill incorrectly, they said yes. When I asked them why they didn't say something, they said that it wasn't their job.

I asked them then, 'Is it your job to win?'

All athletes seek to own the success of their teams. Most athletes will easily celebrate a pass they make that leads to a basket. Winners, on the other hand, will always seek to own the missed passes too. Special leaders seek to own the mistakes made every day in practice. They know that failure lies at their feet and that is why they are driven with manic energy to be constantly reminding, encouraging, correcting and inspiring their team every moment they are around them.

- Tyler

In March Madness - Congrats to Titus, Mavunga, and Hayward

Mark Titus, Big Ten Champion, concludes his senior year at Ohio State. Check out the Big Ten Network to get a glimpse and read his blog ClubTrillion. Congratulations Mark - We are proud of you! (Click on Mark's picture to go to the Big Ten Network.) Good Luck to Mark and the Buckeyes in the Big Ten Tournament here in Indianapolis.

Julian Mavunga, All-MAC Honorable Mention Team, and his Red Hawks begin the MAC tournament tomorrow against Buffalo in Cleveland, Ohio. Mavunga leads his team in blocked shots with 28. Click here to read more. Good Luck to Julian and the Red Hawks this week in their MAC Tournament.

Gordon Hayward, Horizon League Player of the Year, and his Butler Bulldogs just finished conference tournament play and made history winning all of their league games. After their conference tournament championship last night, all hope their seed in the NCAA is favorable. Check out the clips of the championship game last night by clicking on Gordon's picture. More news here! Good Luck to Gordon and the Bulldogs in the NCAA Tournament.

Manual ends Dogs' season in Sectional 12 bout.

The boys' basketball team lost Tuesday night 59-48. The Dogs shot a mere 32% from the field throughout the game. Thankfully Mycah Whetstone came off the bench and provided some sizzling play going 5-9 from the field for 16 points and grabbing nine boards. Kurtis Runyon led the Dogs in rebounding with 11. And Chase Dutra led the team in assists dishing out three. Coach Kendrick would like to thank the seniors Alan Paddock, Levi Roach, Jacob Eldridge, and Kurtis Runyon for their dedication to Brownsburg Basketball, the cheerleaders for their hard work, and to our loyal fans for your support.

Flapjacks Pancake House and Chick-fil-A Serve Up Swishes for Bulldogs!

The Brownsburg Flapjack Pancake House and Chick-fil-A served up terrific meals for the Boys' Basketball team this past week.

Parents Sonia Roach, Debbie Weathers, Deidre Eldridge, and Ann Hathaway organized the breakfast Wednesday. Thank you parents for all of your help! Obviously it would not have happened without the generosity of Flapjacks. They served up 30 sensational platters of bacon, eggs, sausage, and pancakes to hungry basketball players and cheerleaders.

Saturday Chick-fil-A in Avon graciously provided lunch for 19 members of the basketball team following sectional practice at Indianapolis Arsenal Tech. Even in the midst of the lunch hour rush, Chick-fil-A served up a tray of chicken nuggets and several servings of delicious waffle fries to our hungry student-athletes. Thank you Chris Tincher (see photograph), Store Operator, for your blessings and your workers' terrific service.

Don't forget to come out to Arsenal Tech High School this Tuesday to watch the Dogs battle Manual High School in the first game of Sectional 12 4A action!!! Tip off is at 7:00. See you in the gym!