The Official Blog of OC Athletics
Monday, October 08, 2007
Well, basketball practice is in full swing, but, like baseball, we’ve had our own hardships finding a place to hold our workouts. It’s been almost 100 days since we lost one of the goals on the main playing floor in the Eagles’ Nest. Oh, you haven’t heard? One of our basketball goals crashed to the floor in July and we are still waiting on a replacement. We’ve really been working hard on our half-court defense in anticipation of playing our home games on one end of the court! We wouldn’t have to worry about fast breaks or presses at home, but that could hinder us on the road. But seriously, the goals are due to be installed in a little over a week (they’re both being replaced). In the meantime, we’ve been practicing in the rec gym and over at Memorial Road Church of Christ when we’ve needed to work on a full court.
We have already started some of our community service projects. This past weekend, we participated in the Oklahoma Christian Academy/American Cancer Society Relay for Life. I am amazed at the effort it takes to organize this event, and it is done totally by a great group of high school kids from Oklahoma Christian Academy. They plan it from beginning to end and then start again on the next year. It is so much fun to watch them plan, organize, implement, problem solve, sell, communicate, lead, and work as a team to accomplish such a worthy goal - and yet they can’t clean their rooms at home! The transformation is unbelievable. I am always encouraged by this event as I see cancer survivors and hear their stories ... and as I see the teamwork involved in walking to raise money. It is a wonderful time of fellowship, fun, and making a difference. I would encourage all campus groups to get involved next year. It is a time of bonding as a team while making a difference - just as those transformed teenage kids from OCA are doing!
Coach Stephanie Findley