It certainly doesn't really feel like spring yet with cold temperatures and flurries often in the forecast. But spring is here for our basketball team. This is the time of year when conversations, thoughts and goals start turning to next season. Individuals again start preparing for off-season workouts, and the possibilities of a new and exciting season are once again in our thoughts. While we still have about 5 weeks of classes remaining this semester, and certainly don't want to wish time away, we are very excited about what lies ahead and the possibilities before us. #godips
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Happy Spring!
It certainly doesn't really feel like spring yet with cold temperatures and flurries often in the forecast. But spring is here for our basketball team. This is the time of year when conversations, thoughts and goals start turning to next season. Individuals again start preparing for off-season workouts, and the possibilities of a new and exciting season are once again in our thoughts. While we still have about 5 weeks of classes remaining this semester, and certainly don't want to wish time away, we are very excited about what lies ahead and the possibilities before us. #godips
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Great ESPNW Blog Post by Chiney Ogwumike
Chiney Ogwumike, a Stanford Women's Basketball player, has been blogging for ESPNW. Her latest post reflects on her team's PAC-12 Championship:
The beauty of basketball is that it is a team sport. When one person struggles, another person has the opportunity to step up. And that person was our point guard, Amber "Bam" Orrange. Point guard is a natural position of leadership. All season, Amber has been a steady force for us. As a quiet, shy freshman last year, from day one Amber was challenged to become a vocal leader for us. But on Sunday night, her game did all the talking.
I took my last shot toward the end of the second half, and immediately after, during a timeout, Coach Tara told me, "Chiney, you cannot do this by yourself." A big part of leadership is being able to let go, for the right reasons. No offense to the Mamba, but I could have gone all Kobe, forcing things to the point of no return (hey sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.)
But again in all seriousness, I learned in that moment that leadership is shared in moments of adversity. The ball most rightfully deserved to be in Amber's hands. She was having her best night. We trusted in her playmaking abilities . . . and she delivered. Amber had a momentous steal and game winning layup!
Click here to read the full blog post on ESPNW.
The beauty of basketball is that it is a team sport. When one person struggles, another person has the opportunity to step up. And that person was our point guard, Amber "Bam" Orrange. Point guard is a natural position of leadership. All season, Amber has been a steady force for us. As a quiet, shy freshman last year, from day one Amber was challenged to become a vocal leader for us. But on Sunday night, her game did all the talking.
I took my last shot toward the end of the second half, and immediately after, during a timeout, Coach Tara told me, "Chiney, you cannot do this by yourself." A big part of leadership is being able to let go, for the right reasons. No offense to the Mamba, but I could have gone all Kobe, forcing things to the point of no return (hey sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.)
But again in all seriousness, I learned in that moment that leadership is shared in moments of adversity. The ball most rightfully deserved to be in Amber's hands. She was having her best night. We trusted in her playmaking abilities . . . and she delivered. Amber had a momentous steal and game winning layup!
Click here to read the full blog post on ESPNW.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Thank You Seniors!
On Saturday we honored our four seniors - Alexa Barbush, Colleen Bott, Tracy Hahn, and Elizabeth Snyder - before and after our game against Dickinson. All four have contributed so much to our program over the course of their Diplomat Basketball careers - their positive energy, dedication, and bright smiles have meant so much to our entire team. All four have also given their time and talents to many different facets of our campus community. Thank you Alexa, Colleen, Tracy and Liz!
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Play4Kay
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Play4Kay game last night by wearing pink and donating to a great cause. The 2013 Play 4Kay initiative (formerly known as WBCA Pink Zone) is an opportunity for a nation of coaches to raise breast cancer awareness and funds for research on the court, across campuses, in communities and beyond.
Since its inception in 2007, the Play 4Kay initiative has raised over $2 million to support women's cancer research. The Kay Yow Cancer Fund is the official charity of the initiative.
Since its inception in 2007, the Play 4Kay initiative has raised over $2 million to support women's cancer research. The Kay Yow Cancer Fund is the official charity of the initiative.
More info is online: www.play4kay.org
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Being a Great Team Member
I've been following Jon Gordon on Twitter (@jongordon11) and he consistently has some great info and quotes. Recently, he posted 9 Way to Be a Great Team Member. The full post can be found on his blog. Below is an abbreviated version.
1. Set the Example - Instead of worrying about the lack of performance, productivity and commitment of others you simply decide to set the example and show your team members what hard work, passion, and commitment looks like. Focus on being your best every day. When you do this, you'll raise the standards and performance of everyone around you.
2. Use Your Strengths to Help the Team - The most powerful way you can contribute to your team is to use your gifts and talents to contribute to the team's vision and goals. Without your effort, focus, talent and growth the team won't accomplish its mission. This means you have an obligation to improve so you can improve your team.
3. Share Positive Contagious Energy - Research shows emotions are contagious and each day you are infecting your team with either positive energy or negative energy. You can be a germ or a big dose of Vitamin C.
4. Know and Live the Magic Ratio - High performing teams have more positive interactions than negative interactions. 3:1 is the ratio to remember. Teams that experience interactions at a ratio equal or greater than 3:1 are more productive and higher performing than those with a ratio of less than 3:1.
5. Put the Team First - Great team players always put the team first. They work hard for the team. They develop themselves for the team. They serve the team. Their motto is whatever it takes to be better. They don't take credit. They give credit to the team.
6. Build Relationships - Relationships are the foundation upon which winning teams are built and great team members take time to connect, communicate and care to build strong bonds and relationships with all their team members.
7. Trust and Be Trusted - You can't have a strong team without strong relationships. And you can't have strong relationships without trust. Great team members trust their teammates and most of all their team members trust them. Trust is earned through integrity, consistency, honesty, transparency, vulnerability, and dependability.
8. Hold Them Accountable - Sometimes our team members fall short of the team's expectations. Sometimes they make mistakes. Sometimes they need a little tough love. Great team members hold each other accountable. They push, challenge and stretch each other to be their best.
9. Be Humble - Great team members are humble. They are willing to learn, improve and get better. They are open to their team member's feedback and suggestions and don't let their ego get in the way of their growth of the team's growth.
1. Set the Example - Instead of worrying about the lack of performance, productivity and commitment of others you simply decide to set the example and show your team members what hard work, passion, and commitment looks like. Focus on being your best every day. When you do this, you'll raise the standards and performance of everyone around you.
2. Use Your Strengths to Help the Team - The most powerful way you can contribute to your team is to use your gifts and talents to contribute to the team's vision and goals. Without your effort, focus, talent and growth the team won't accomplish its mission. This means you have an obligation to improve so you can improve your team.
3. Share Positive Contagious Energy - Research shows emotions are contagious and each day you are infecting your team with either positive energy or negative energy. You can be a germ or a big dose of Vitamin C.
4. Know and Live the Magic Ratio - High performing teams have more positive interactions than negative interactions. 3:1 is the ratio to remember. Teams that experience interactions at a ratio equal or greater than 3:1 are more productive and higher performing than those with a ratio of less than 3:1.
5. Put the Team First - Great team players always put the team first. They work hard for the team. They develop themselves for the team. They serve the team. Their motto is whatever it takes to be better. They don't take credit. They give credit to the team.
6. Build Relationships - Relationships are the foundation upon which winning teams are built and great team members take time to connect, communicate and care to build strong bonds and relationships with all their team members.
7. Trust and Be Trusted - You can't have a strong team without strong relationships. And you can't have strong relationships without trust. Great team members trust their teammates and most of all their team members trust them. Trust is earned through integrity, consistency, honesty, transparency, vulnerability, and dependability.
8. Hold Them Accountable - Sometimes our team members fall short of the team's expectations. Sometimes they make mistakes. Sometimes they need a little tough love. Great team members hold each other accountable. They push, challenge and stretch each other to be their best.
9. Be Humble - Great team members are humble. They are willing to learn, improve and get better. They are open to their team member's feedback and suggestions and don't let their ego get in the way of their growth of the team's growth.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Faculty & Professional Staff Appreciation Day
This past Saturday was our Faculty & Professional Staff (FPS) Appreciation Day. We are thankful for all the support the FPS give our student-athletes throughout the year, and were happy to recognize them in this small way. Thank you to all the FPS who came to the game and cheered us on!
Monday, January 28, 2013
Hoop Boost: PERFORM IN THE MOMENT
Hoop Boost: PERFORM IN THE MOMENT: Game performances occur in the present, not in the past or future. Although recalling positive memories of past performances and visuali...
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Alumnae Game
This past Saturday was our annual alumnae game and celebration. We had a spirited alumnae game with a number of alums from various years returning. It's always special for our current players to meet and spend time with alums from years past. Thank you to everyone who made the trip back to Mayser. We hope to see you again next year!
HOOP THOUGHTS: DALE BROWN ON THE POWER TO CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE
HOOP THOUGHTS: DALE BROWN ON THE POWER TO CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE: The following comes from "A Collection of Thoughts on Life" by Dale Brown . I believe in this philosophy because I worked for Coach Brow...
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Happy 2013!
Happy New Year! Our team has been back on campus and hard at work for the past week. We are excited to jump back into conference play with 15 conference games ahead of us. In between our practices, we have found a little time for some TEAM fun. More pictures are on our Facebook page.
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| TEAM Ice Skating |
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| Snow covered Hartman Green |
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| TEAM Dinner |
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