Rade J - 12 were 2-1-1

Amanda's handball team played well this weekend, it was fun to watch them and see the progress of the group as a whole. There are maybe around eight girls that have played together now for about six years scince they started back in their first grade year. Being that I have many years experience coaching, I have made an effort to not be so vocal about my thoughts as far as the playing strategy and the like. I have had to regulate myself by sitting a little further away from the group of parents because I am always making comments and don't want the other parents to be affected by my opinions. I know from experience that being a coach for a team like this can be a thankless job really. I have just given Amanda's coach(who is quiting)my support for the most part by trying not to give advice or ideas. I know how difficult it can be. Next year the girls will have a coach which is not either a parent or some other relative, which I know will be better for the girls. In my experience these girls are reaching the age where it's not just fun to be part of the team anymore, where winning and losing start to mean something and I believe the girls will start to realize this from next year on. This group might actually have some real talents and I just hope that the club (Rade Il) understands that and takes good care of the girls and gives them the chance to see what they can do.....