It has been a fantastic 3 days at the top forty camp in Langley

Hey guys just to let u know that it has been a fantastic couple of days down here in Langley. jonboy is doing really well, and I have learned all
Kinds of new drills that will help our team. I can't wait till we start practicing again I hope you had a could break. I will see you all soon.

There will be no practices for all juniors on Monday December 26,28 & the 30th practices will resume when I return have a great break guys

Coach mueller

Christmas Practice times for Junior Boys

Practice times over Christamas break are on the following days:
Monday 19th @ 3:00
Wednesday 21st @3:00
Friday  23rd @ 3:00
Wed 28th Tenative @3:00
Friday Dec 30th @3:00
Monday Jan. 2 Double Header vrs NorthSide

Revised Junior boys schedule, See schedule under Junior boys Tab

New Write ups from the weekend Posted

Grade 10 boys Tenitive Schedule Posted

Hi Guys a schedule has been posted for the grade 10 Junior team, check the grade 10 vikes tab for details. The tournaments are set, just waiting for PG teams to confirm home & aways. First practices start next Monday.

Grade 9 Boys Tenitive Schedule Posted

See grade 9 boys page for details. Remember for everyone formal practices begin on Monday November 7th unless Junior Girls Volleyball qualify for Zones.

Practice Schedule for Basketball

TIME	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FUNDAMENTAL
					FRIDAYS
6:45 - 8:30 AM	GRADE 10 GIRLS	GRADE 8 GIRLS	GRADE 10 BOYS	GRADE 8 BOYS	GRADE 10 BOYS/GIRLS
3:15 - 5:00 PM	GRADE 9 BOYS/GIRLS	GRADE 8 BOYS/T. TENNIS	GRADE 9 GIRLS/BOYS	GRADE 8 GIRLS	GRADE 8&9 BOYS/GIRLS
5:00 - 6:30 PM	SENIOR GIRLS/10 BOYS	SENIOR BOYS	SENIOR GIRLS	SENIOR BOYS/10 GIRLS
6:30 - 8:00 PM	SENIOR BOYS	SENIOR GIRLS	SENIOR BOYS	SENIOR GIRLS

Basketball Season is here for all Juniors and Grade 8's

There will be a meeting at luch in Mr. Mueller's room Tuesday November 1st for all Junior boys basketball players in grades 9 and 10. Please make sure you are there if you plan on playing basketball this year.

Coaches Simrose, Mueller, and Reeder go to the Basketball B.C. AGM

Coaches Simrose, Mueller & Reeder are excited about the basketball BC Super Conference this weekend in Surry.
http://basketball.bc.ca/index.php/component/k2/item/90-superconference-2011

This conference was fantastic! Alan Stein (Strength and Conditioning Coach for Dematha Highschool in Newyork) was just one of the presenters, he focussed on specific strength and conditioning exercises that are specifically for basketball players. You will see much of this through out the season. Check out his web site for more details.

http://strongerteam.com/

Pick Up Basketball

Pick up basketball started this past Monday night. There were 15 players and it was good basketball. If you want to hone those skills you have been working hard on come to pick up basketball and get better!

Bobby Knight Quote

SELF DISCIPLINE

DISCIPLINE IS DOING WHAT HAS TO BE DONE.

DOING IT WHEN IT HAS TO BE DONE.

DOING IT THE BEST IT CAN BE DONE

AND DOING IT THAT WAY ALL THE TIME.

                                      BOB KNIGHT

Off Season Preparation

GAMES, ESPECIALLY CHAMPIONSHIPS, ARE WON IN THE OFF-SEASON!

EVEN THOUGH GAMES ARE PLAYED IN THE PRESENT ONE POSSESSION AT A TIME, FOR THE MOST PART, THE OUTCOME IS DETERMINED IN THE PAST DURING THE OFF-SEASON BY THE TEAM AND PLAYERS THAT ARE BETTER PREPARED THROUGH ENTHUSIASTIC DRIVE TO BE THEIR BEST, EFFORT, COMMITMENT, SACRIFICE, AND DEDICATION.

ARE YOU PREPARING?

WILL YOU BE PREPARED?

PLAN TO BE PREPARED.

                                                1. DECIDE WHAT YOU WANT

                                                2. SET SPECIFIC GOALS THAT WILL SYSTEMATICALLY PREPARE YOU

                                                3. RELENTLESSLY WORK TOWARD YOUR GOALS

                                                4. INSPIRE ALL YOUR TEAMMATES TO DO THE SAME

HELPFUL ACTIVITIES.           

                                                1. TRAINING

                                                                - PHYSICAL FITNESS

                                                                - FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS

                                                                - MENTAL SKILLS

                                                2. CAMPS/CLINICS

                                                                - FUNDAMENTALS

                                                                - NUTRITION

                                                                - FITNESS

                                                3. PLAY LOTS & OFTEN ESPECIALLY WITH TEAM MATES

Check This Link Out

http://training.pgcbasketball.com/sheepdog-leadership/

Are You a Basketball Player?

ARE YOU A BASKETBALL PLAYER?

IF YOU WANT TO…                                                         THEN…

…be part of a good team                                              …work hard to make sure you are not a weak link

…be a good defender                                                    …be fit, mentally tough and refine your footwork

…have more playing time                                             …work relentlessly to eliminate the reasons you get   subbed off

…make more shots or “big” shots                             …practice under simulated game conditions of pressure and fatigue

…win games                                                                       …outwork your opponents in the off-season first

…improve at rebounding                                              …improve your strength, quickness and jumping ability

…decrease your turnovers                                           …practice passing under pressure and with game simulation

…increase your shooting %                                          …refine your technique so it is correct, practice lots, and work up to making 1000 or more shots per day

…score more easily in transition                                …improve your fitness so you can run the lane hard all game

…have better teammates                                            …be a better teammate

…win games                                                                       …make lay-ups, make foul shots, defend and block out

…be on the floor during crunch time                       …be fit, make good decisions, be a lock-down defender, be a dependable shooter and a strong rebounder

…prevent reasons for being subbed off                 …be fit and strong, block out every time, make lay-ups, decrease your turnovers, be a strong defender, be a clutch foul shooter

…be a better player                                                        …decide to be better, listen to your coach, work at it relentlessly

…be a better team                                                          …ask not what your team can do for you but rather what you can do for your team.

*Be mindful that there are 9 months outside of the season during whic

Pick Up Basketball

There will be pick up basketball for all ages every Monday night at 8:00 pm at the highschool all ages welcome. So come out and hone your skills.

Individual Work Outs Are Starting

Hey guys basketball season is aproaching fast. Be game ready by coming to the morning and afternoon individual work outs. All players from grades 8-12 are welcome, so come out and improve your skills.

Morning Sessions
Mr Mueller's work outs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Mornings at 7:15 am

Afternoon Sessions
Mr. Reader will be offering individual work outs on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school starting Tuesday Sept. 27th from 3:30-5:00 at Evelyn Dickson Elementry. Still tenitive untill further notice)

Its a Simple Formula Time + Practice = Results
just for incentive purposes check this kid out http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/176625/

Morning Workouts 7:00 am to 8:20 in Highschool Gym

Hi Guys Eric or Vaughn will be in the Gym every morning at 7:00 am if you are interested in coming out and getting some extra help. See you there!

The season is three monthes away. Are you ready?

Hi every one the season is three monthes away, are you ready to play? Are you going into the season fit? Are you confident that your skills are solid? If not then you need to start preparing.

Here are two ways you can prepare.

1. join cross country running. It is tough, but the work outs are great conditioning.
2. come to Muellers or Lytles morning work outs. The times for those will be posted soon.

Here is a video clip of one of steve Nashes personal work outs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg6iQK1Df7o

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

Check This Kid Out - He works hours and hours a day
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=jordan+McCabe+uTube&docid=1057158332736&mid=962C1825437C333054C5962C1825437C333054C5&FORM=VIRE1#