Not much of a day to report. We took the day off from practice today to give the team some rest. After breakfast we had individual meetings with the players to discuss their individual goals for the upcoming trip. The only major concern they have is regarding the food over there. They are concerned with being able to fuel their bodies appropriately. They are also concerned with the length of the flight. Guess we can't change that part but we'll make the best of the food situation.
After the meetings we had a quick lunch then went as a team to watch the movie Hancock with Will Smith and Charlize Theron. The movie wasn't bad but had some questionable twists. Ms. Theron clearly rescued the film during these parts. :)
We came back to campus and had a team meal then went to watch some of the junior team practice. There is some talent here but not a ton of great athletes and the ones who are good athletes don't shoot well or have good ball handling skills. Many of them have a lot to do to get to the next level of the national teams. It is good to watch the practices though as the coaches are very good and fun to watch.
Tomorrow we practice at 10Am and then have a video session in the afternoon. At 5:30pm we play the junior national team in a scrimmage. We need another tuneup before we leave. I just hope it goes as well as our last scrimmage.
That's pretty much it for my day. I did forget to mention that as I write this it is currently 10:30AM on Sunday morning and the temperature is listed as 31 and feels like 43. It is supposed to be a little higher than that when we arrive later in the week. Can't wait for that sweat box.
Lastly , while I know these blogs may seem as boring as sitting through a class by Allan Fraser or Derrick Hayes, I am sure they will pick up when we hit China. Had to get one shot in there guys!
The journey continues
Coach
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