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December / December High School Basketball
- December 1st: I am grateful for High School Basketball Season Eve. One of the most exciting nights for high school basketball coaches, players, and fans.
- December 2nd: I am grateful for the 1st day of tryouts for high school basketball. It is a chance for players and coaches to show how hard they have worked in the off-season.
- I am grateful for the opportunity to coach 9th Grade basketball.
- I am grateful for all the coaching staffs that spends hours deciding on selecting teams. It is not easy. AND it is a thankless job.
- I am grateful for all the coaching staffs that decide to keep one or two extra kids on the roster. It is easier to make the cuts, but you are giving players an experience they will never forget…. being part of a high school basketball program.
- I am grateful for the 1st high school basketball scrimmage. It gives a chance to compete for the 1st time against an opponent. It give the coaches the best chance to evaluate the players as the 1st game quickly approaches.
- December 7th Larry Bird’s Birthday (1956) I am grateful for Larry Bird. Top 33 Larry Bird Quotes
- I am grateful for the opportunity to coach 6th Grade basketball.
- I am grateful for the opportunity to coach 7th Grade basketball.
- I am grateful for the opportunity to coach 8th Grade basketball.
- I am grateful for an exciting JV basketball before a varsity tip-off. JV players have the opportunity to play in front of a good crowd.
- I am grateful for a freshman basketball player to play in his 1st high school game.
- I am grateful for all the coaches who are coaching their 1st sub-varsity game.
- I am grateful for all the coaches who are coaching their 1st varsity game
- I am grateful for all the coaches who are coaching their 1st sub-varsity game.
- I am grateful for all the players who are playing in their 1st their 1st varsity game.
- I am grateful for all the coaches who are coaching their 1st sub-varsity game.
- I am grateful for all the educators who come to watch the student-athletes compete in high school basketball. It means the world to the players.
- I am grateful to be able to attend the final high school game before Christmas. The hometown fans are wearing fantastic Christmas outfits.
- I am grateful for all the people who collect tickets. You are a big part of the high school basketball experiences.
- December 21st: I am grateful for James Naismith, the creator of basketball. What a fantastic game. There is no greater game in the world. He is the ONLY reasons you are reading this post. James Naismith is the best ever!
June
- I am grateful for the opportunity to watch Dave Hopla give an amazing lecture on how to shoot the basketball. Dave Hopla is the BEST SHOOTING COACH IN THE WORLD! Start by buying and reading the #1 Book for Teaching Players How to Shoot a Basketball!
- June 16th I am grateful for Basketball Jokes for Father’s Day.
- June 17th I am grateful to be a Boston Celtics fan!
July
- I am grateful for Summer Basketball Camps!
- I am grateful for basketball jokes for the 4th of July!
- I am grateful to be an American!
November
- I am grateful to our guest blog authors. These individuals have shared their knowledge, experiences, and love of basketball! We hope to continue to bring more quality guest blogs each month. Click to see our entire list of guest blogs.
- I am grateful for the many inspirational basketball quotes. We need inspiration every day. We have compiled a list of quotes we feel can motivate players, coaching, and parents to reach the next level!
- I am grateful for all the amazing basketball books! Reading is a lifelong skill. It can calm the mind, inspire you to think, and can motivate. We love to read great basketball books!
- I am grateful for all the awesome basketball movies.
- I am grateful for all the youth basketball organizations that provide children the opportunity to play basketball.
- I am grateful for high school athletics directors. These individuals work tirelessly to support student-athletes and coaches. They respond to parent complaints about cuts, playing time, and roles on a team. They probably work more hours than any other administrator in a school system. Be sure at some point during the season, you let them know you REALLY appreciate all their hard work. Blog: 5 Questions for An Aspiring Athletic Director
- I am grateful to all the basketball officials who make it possible to play this great game.
- I am grateful to all the high school basketball associations in America. These organizations support high school coaches, present clinics, guest speakers and so much more.
- I am grateful to all the high school basketball coaches in America. These individuals work hard to teach players how to compete, improve, and be a better person. Parents may not agree with philosophies, playing time, or other issues, but the coaches work hard to create a positive learning environment for the players..
- I am grateful for the opportunity to be a basketball buddy.
- November 11th is Veterans Day. I am grateful to be an American today! I am so thankful for all the current military and veterans of our country
- I am grateful of the opportunity to have been able to attend my 1st basketball camp.
- I am grateful for the opportunity to coach kindergarten basketball.
- I am grateful for the final week of the high school basketball season. Players and coaches are preparing. A few have been preparing all off-season. Some are cramming. It doesn’t matter which category you fall under, you are getting ready. Have a great final week of the off-season.
- I am grateful for walk-on basketball players. These individuals are great role models. Guest Blog College Basketball: Walk-On Warrior (2022)
- Basketball Jokes for Thanksgiving: I am grateful for all the multi-sport athletes and coaches who compete in Thanksgiving football games. These individuals will be a a big part of the upcoming basketball season.
- I am grateful for the opportunity to watch Dave Hopla give an amazing lecture on how to shoot the basketball. Dave Hopla is the BEST SHOOTING COACH IN THE WORLD! Start by buying and reading the #1 Book for Teaching Players How to Shoot a Basketball!
- I am grateful for the opportunity to coach 1st Grade basketball.
- I am grateful for the opportunity to coach 2nd Grade basketball.
- I am grateful for the opportunity to coach 3rd Grade basketball.
- I am grateful for the opportunity to coach 4th Grade basketball.
- I am grateful for the opportunity to coach 5th Grade basketball.
- I am grateful for all the youth basketball volunteers that organize and coordinate Thanksgiving Weekend basketball tournaments.
- I am grateful for all the youth basketball volunteers that organize and coordinate Thanksgiving Weekend basketball tournaments.
- I am grateful for the 1st youth basketball practice.
- I am grateful for the 1st youth basketball game.
- November 28th Thanksgiving: I am grateful for Basketball Jokes for Thanksgiving. We love Thanksgiving, basketball, and jokes.
- November 29th Black Friday: I am grateful for Christmas Basketball Gifts. There is nothing better than receiving a new basketball or a jersey of your favorite player. Click here for Christmas ideas for the basketball player in your life.
- I am grateful or an open gym on Thanksgiving Weekend.