Since we just wrapped up our second week of pre-season practice, I thought I might share with you what the NCAA allows us to do. During our non-championship segment we can work out with our team eight hours a week. Only two of those hours can be in the gym with a ball. During those two hours, only four players can be in the gym at one time. Thankfully last year they began allowing us to have two groups going at one time, as long as there is no intermingling of the groups. We use both of our gyms to avoid "intermingling". The other six hours are for weights and conditioning. Study hall, tutoring and community service activities do not count in the eight hours. We also have to give them two days off a week.
Since all they really want to do is play pick up games, they can do that on their own. No coaches are allowed to watch these games. They can also so choose to come to the gym and shoot on their own. We have a great shooting machine called The GUN, which rebounds the ball for them. I really hope they are taking advantage of this machine!
Friday was our first running challenge and I am happy to report that all 14 girls (Lindsey Leatherman is hurt) completed the challenge successfully! They had to run 15 x 100's and the fast group averaged 12-14 secs and the slowest group averaged 14-16 secs. They worked hard this week and it paid off on Friday. Just like during the season. Practices are harder than the actual competition and when it is time to compete they should feel confident and prepared.
Our goal as coaches is to put them in a position where they can be successful. What a great job to have. Well, I am off to my oldest nephews wedding in Fort Worth. Bailey is the flower girl and we are very excited about welcoming a new Walling to the family.
Have a great weekend!
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