Dear Journal~
I have to admit I was a little surprised when Brock decided to play basketball instead of soccer this spring. This year when asked to be part of a 4th grade all star team he jumped at the chance!
In the December & January Brock played for the Washington City Rec. Center...which I love that they have organized sports for the kids but it is pretty scary! With only costing 25$ most people can afford it, and you get all levels of skill. Boys like Brock who have been playing for 5 & 6 years to kids who are just coming out to see if they like basketball! Brock's poor coach had his hands full just trying to get the kids to pass the ball to each other! (lots of ball hogging)
Following City League, Brock played with the Hartman Sports Club. This is a much better set up, Hartman's is really focused on the kids! They work to help add a new rule each week for the kids to understand and you pay $65. which is a little more so the kids seem to have a more interest in being there...or the parents are more involved wanting to get their moneys worth! :)
In the first of March Brock started practicing for the All Star League even though he still had a couple of games left with Hartman's. The All Star League allows you to pick your own teams and practice as much or as little as you want...make no mistake, these kids are here to play & win and the coaches are serious! Two practices a week for two hours and no ball hogging...it's all about team work and understanding the game, also, you better know where the ball is all the time and where you're suppose to be!
All in all watching Brock's first game last weekend was something else! Night & Day, like watching the NBA verses Church Ball! ;)
I have to say I'm super proud of Brock for following his love of Basketball! He's becoming a good player and if he keeps it up he'll most likely be able to accomplish his dream of playing in college!
Way to go Brocko!
Love you!
Mom/Shondell
