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This page is dedicated to our future players who bleed purple, black, and silver!! Go Wolves!! 
 
We will be selecting and coaching 7th grade and 8th grade teams again in the 2010-11 seasons. Stay tuned for tryout information to come in late August and early September!!
   
 
What is "The 9th Grade Myth"?
(check it out by clicking on it over on the left navigation bar--it is a must read for all future Silverwolf hoopers and their parents)  
Coach G's Tip for Parents
 
A couple of basics that I learned from successful coaches I have learned from:
 
1) What are the expectations you have for your son and his involvement in competitive basketball? What are your son's expectations of his involvement in competitive basketball? If the two do not match up with each other, you will both experience frustration. Have a discussion with your son about why he is playing basketball. You may be surprised to hear his answer.
 
2)  The most important thing a parent can do is "just be his Mom" or "just be his Dad". The roles of coaches and officials are already filled--your son needs you to be the best sports parent you can be by supporting the team and the coaching staff and by frequently filling his emotional tank. 
 
Get connected!
 
Do you have a son that would like to play on a competition-level team? Or, are you interested in coaching a competition-level team? If so, please email Coach Galley with some basic information (name, contact info, age, grade level, etc.). He will try to connect players with teams and coaches as well as helping coaches find teams and players.
 
 

 

 

Coach G's Tip for Players
 
Do not embarrass yourself, your family, your teammates, your coaches, or your school.
 
Do not let your teammates or coaches down. Think before you act.
 
Become the kind of teammate you would want to have on your team.
 
Play as hard as you can for as long as you can. The coaches (and you) will never be able to see how good you are until you play as hard as you possibly can.
 
Adopt the Asian philosophy of "kaizen", or in other words focusing on becoming better every day. Add knowledge, skill, and experience to your game on a daily basis.
 
Learn to love and trust your teammates.
 
Learn to appreciate the tough love and discipline of a coach. A coach who never challenges or tests you does not have the capability of helping you to discover your true potential as a player.