Going Forward.
Parents,
I just finished a long conversation with Roger Smith about our team and the end of the season.
With trying to balance extra costs to you, time constraints, spring sports, and the talent of this team playing against elite teams...we are not there. Like you, I love this team. These boys are an awesome group. They play with a ton of heart. But, we are not at the same level.
We will play 2 games next Sunday and finish the season with 2 games the following Sunday. If you have any thoughts or concerns, let me know ASAP.
Thank You, Have a great night.
Jamey
This Weekends Games
Folks,
We play 2 games on Sunday morning. 8 am and 9 am at Westbrook High School.
See you then if you can make it. I hope the week is going great.
Thanks
Jamey
No Wednesday Practice
Folks,
Looks like most are enjoying vacation this week...well deserved!!!!
I think we will be playing a couple of games this weekend (if your available).
Not sure if they are on Sat or Sun. I'll keep you posted.
Enjoy the week and take care.
State Of Maine Tourney
Folks,
The State of Maine AAU Tournament is at the end of April. Besides qualifying for Nationals, this is the biggest tourney we will be in this spring.
You will have to register your child. There is a $14 charge. You will have to print the receipt. The bottom of the receipt will be your son's official AAU card which is required at the tournament along with a copy of their birth certificate.
You must forward the final registration to myself and Roger Smith mainerenegadesbasketball@llmail.net
Use this link to register
https://play.aausports.org/joinaau/membershipapplication
Also, with the opportunity to go to Nationals in Boston June 11-12. I am looking for your commitment. I realize this may not be an option for some of you. If we can put a team together, then I would love to go down. Please let me know your thoughts.
There will be NO Friday practice this week.
Have a great night.
Jamey
Weekend update
If you are unsure, here is what we are looking at tomorrow. We play Renegade Black at 1:55pm at Southern Maine Community College in SOPO. If we win, we will play the winner of the other bracket at 4pm. Same gym.
If we play as a team, take care of the ball and limit turn overs. We can play and beat anyone.
Have a great night!
Jamey
Upcoming
Folks,
Reminder practice changed for tomorrow 4/7 7:30-9 at GMS.
We play Sat 9:05 and 11:15 at USM Gorham. If we play well enough, we will move on and play Sunday. You can view the schedule at Maine Hoops, find it under "find a tournament" and click April 9-10 In state tournament or down load the Maine Hoops app.
Have a great night.
Practice Update
Friday's practice has been cancelled. We will go on Thursday 5:30-7 at GF.
Thank You!!
FYI....Coach Simonds emailed me today and congratulated the Boys on a great weekend.
Quick Reminder
Folks,
Reminder, NO Monday Practice. Thu and Fri stay as is.
I am so proud of the boys. I have been very fortunate over the years to coach a lot of kids/teams. These boys are definitely one of the top teams I have had the pleasure to spend time with. Incredible heart, determination, and discipline. They deserved this, they have worked hard and have grown together quite nicely in such a short amount of time.
Also, shout out to Coach Scott!!, his younger son's Team also won today!!! Thank you Jake for helping out this morning. Great weekend for the News'!!!! TY Scott for the support and insight.
Have a great night.
Jamey
Weekend Games
Looks like we play 8 am Saturday. 8am Sunday and then 10am. If we do well, we will play at 4 pm Sunday.
Here is the link.
http://www.tourneymachine.com/Public/Results/Tournament.aspx?IDTournament=h20160329131236094945de66eb26847
Also, please have the boys wear their jerseys and bring their shooting shirt to practice tomorrow. We will have our team pictures.
Great Job Tonight
Coach Scott told me the boys held there own this morning. Though to play up 2 grades...I apologize for not being there this morning. I had a sick call that I could not get covered. Thank you Scott for being there.
I am very happy with the adjustments made at half time tonight. I was not happy with our defensive effort the first half, but the pep talk definitely hit home. 23-20 first half and 38-12 second half. Great job!
Hope you all have a nice holiday.