Basketball Update

Hi, all!

First, nice job this week at B.C.! Growth was certainly noticed from the first day through yesterday. Keep getting better every day, right?

Next week, we'll be scrimmaging at W.Ottawa High on Monday, June 24 and Wednesday, Juen 26...both from 6-9 PM. And both days, we'll meet at HHS at 5 PM to carpool again. Parents, can we gather some drivers again? Thanks ahead of time! And thanks for this past week as well. Much appreciated. Players, come prepared with the same apparel you've been wearing to B.C. I'm afraid neither I nor Coach Haverdink has any further details at this point regarding what's planned over there. It IS free of charge though...so i've heard.

Beyond that, either Trenton's fam or Elliott's fam will hopefully be hosting those that can make it for a get-together of some sort in the future. As I've told both families, it'd work best for me if we schedule it sometime during the week...perhaps in July? July 8 or 9? Last week of July? First week of August? My schedule is crazy from here on out what with multiple camps, training, weddings to attend, etc. If we can get a date solidified, then we can make further plans accordingly. Let me know what you guys think when you can! It'll be a great way nonetheless to simply bond off the court. Lookin' forward.

Don't forget also:

http://hamiltonfreshmenboysbasketball.blogspot.com/

Take care, all! Have a great weekend.

Best,

Coach Robinson

Summer Update

Hi, everyone!

First, thanks a lot for a great 4 days of work last week, gentlemen. It was a pleasure getting to know you all just a bit initially. From here on out, i'm all ears...willing to help...field any questions, concerns, comments, etc. I'll be around most of the summer what with soccer coaching responsibilities, school work, etc. Please don't hesitate!

As for next week...the week of June 17-20... and the Byron Center Shootout, here's what we've got going thus far.

**We'll meet at 4 PM at Hamilton High on Monday, June 17 in order to have a brief walk-through/review of basic concepts and plays that we learned this week (man-to-man defense, Ohio, press-break, and Motion). Check your email accounts for respective attachments regarding the aforementioned. Please be prepared. Anyway, we'll plan to leave the HS that day for Byron Center at 430-445 to head to B.C. High School (address below). Bring your practice jerseys and/or a black AND gold t-shirt....as well as $$ (see below)

8542 Byron Center Ave SW
Byron Center, MI 49315

**We should be all set with car-pool drivers that day.  Thank you very much, volunteer parents! Much appreciated....

**As for the remaining days of the shootout week, we'll leave at 445 PM each day from Hamilton High. Note: Coach Haverdink will have reigns of the team on that Tuesday since i've got soccer coaching duties that evening in Holland.

**Please be reminded that I still need Free Throw Competition forms/$$ from those who participated last night and who got donations. AND be reminded that I need $10 from each student-athlete who'll be involved in the B.C. Shootout.

**On the horizon later this month (Monday, June 24 and Wednesday, June 26) is our West Ottawa competition dates. More details later...

**Finally, i'm looking to get together as a summer freshmen team off the court for some fun (pool party? cookout? etc.) sometime in June or July for any who might be interested. Any ideas, all? I'm
all ears...

Take care, everyone...please encourage others to check their email accounts/sign-up for the "reminder101" service.

Welcome, Everyone!

Welcome to the Hamilton Boys Basketball Program, all!

We, as a coaching staff, are all very much looking forward to meeting you, starting our positive work with you all, and working with you on your respective journeys to become honorable high school student-athletes. Now, let's get going!

Here is the schedule for the upcoming week:

**Monday...practice in the middle school (3-5 PM)
**Tuesday...practice in the high school (3-5 PM)
**Wednesday...practice in the high school (3-5 PM)
**Thursday: 1st Annual Hawkeye Free Throw Marathon in the high school (6-9 PM)
**Friday: OFF

In the more distant future (June 17-20), we'll have our Byron Center Freshman Shootout during those respective evenings. We'll need to arrange rides to and fro in the meantime. Please let me know!

Miscellaneous: If you'd like to purchase a black/gold practice jersey, the charge is $15. Let me/us know ASAP! In addition, be prepared for more information coming up in the near future regarding summer weightlifting/conditioning opportunities.

See you all soon. Good luck with the last week of school year coming up here!