Biters

Former Patriots Coach Bill Parcells has a saying, "if they won't bite when they're pups, they won't bite when they're grown." What Parcells says figuratively is that 'growing' a competitive spirit becomes a great challenge. You either have it, or you don't.

Hubie Brown says that if you are an NBA Coach, you are fortunate to have one 'star' player who wants the ball in crunch time. He means it, because the twice NBA Coach of the Year knows it.

Melrose basketball has enjoyed great success because we have had not only talented players but players with great desire and great competitive spirit, battle-ready.

Surveying the local landscape, your coaches know that many of you and your older sisters moving up through the ranks bring that tenacity. Our job becomes to help you develop skills, conditioning, and team spirit to complement your intensity.

Here's a drill I read about that looks terrific, but just MOVE IN to about 12 feet for now. It combines the requirements of shooting skill, conditioning, and mental toughness. And it requires a partner (or two, for both rebounding and passing). Work out together and grow as teammates.

Coach Labella has moved the skill building session to Monday at 3 PM at the Common. Have a great holiday weekend.