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The first day of tryouts seems so long ago. It is now the the midway point of the high school basketball season. A lot of basketball has been played and much more basketball is ahead. It is so hard to believe the season is half over. but this is the midway halfway point of the season.
What to expect:
Illness and Injuries: Illnesses and injuries are a part of every single basketball team and season. Sometimes a sickness runs through an entire team. Starters will be home sick and reserve players will get their chance to rise to the occasion.
Key players will be injured and have to miss some or all of the remaining games. These setbacks are simply part of basketball and each team will have its own set of challenges, Some may not be impacted significantly while others may be completely devastated.
Just Work Hard: Every practice, every game, every individual workout, and every lifting session. Just work hard. Good things will happen to players and teams that work hard.
Stay positive: Throughout the highs and lows of a season, one thing can remain constant – your effort and attitude. This goes for coaches, players, and teams.
It’s All About the League: Round two of league math-ups is happening. Down the stretch of the season, the majority of games are league games. Each game is important to crowning a league champion. Teams know each other. Players have personal rivalries. Games start to take on more meaning in many ways.
Throw out the results of the first half of the league play. Many teams are hungry for revenge. Teams will be fighting to make the postseason. Teams will be fighting for a a league title. And seniors will be looking to go out with pride.
Intense Games: Some of the most intense basketball games are played during the final weeks of the season. It can be stressful for parents, exciting for fans, and moments will be created that the players will never forget. So enjoy whatever your role you have in high school basketball.
Rising to the Next Level: Teams and players have grown over the first half of the season. There is even more room for growth for so many players and so many teams. Team defense is critical at this stage of the season. Teams that advance and make the playoffs usually can get stops late in the game, create turnovers, and stop a star player.
Players also will elevate their game to the next level. Those players passed up open shots early in the season are now demanding the ball. Players who would settle for a jump shot are now attacking the rim and finishing with contact. Players that didn’t say a word during the first week of the season are now calling team huddles directing teammates and have become clear leaders on the court.
Academics: As always should be a number one priority for high school basketball players.. Unfortunately, there are players who become academically ineligible for the rest of the season. This is incredibly frustrating for parents, coaches, and teachers. Failing students has been and will always be a problem for those students who do not take academic seriously and do not complete the required amount of work in school.
It should be noted that it takes incredible amount of work to be in eligible. Students do not do homework. Students skip class or do not participate. Students do not pay attention. Take care of the books.
Take it One Day at a Time: This is something that can be applied to any part of the school year any part of the basketball season. However, at this point, it is important just to focus on today and make the most of each day if you look at a short term window focus on the week right there often are two games per week and they should know team should look any further than Friday