April 20th, 2015 | Uncategorized
My Tiger’s u14 team recently finished their undefeated season by winning the league title. Coaching these kids has been one of the best aspects of my time in Ireland because of the energy and enthusiasm that each player brought to practice every Saturday morning. Every time I walked in the gym the kids were eager to learn and improve. There were no egos on the team as each kid played for each other and constantly sacrificed for the betterment of the team. The players had a genuine love for the game of basketball. Throughout my time with Tigers I’ve learned how universal and transformative basketball can be. Basketball allowed even the most shy and reserved kids to feel confident enough to express themselves on the court. Saturday’s in West Belfast allowed me to grow as a coach and person through being able to teach these kids and learn about their community. West Belfast is an area filled with hardworking families whose kids display that same effort every time they step on the court.
