Hello Everyone -
Well it hard to believe we are done with basketball. :(
It just seemed like we got started and it was over.
I will be posting the last of our pictures this weekend. That will include the images of the individual and team shots.
I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful summer.
Sincerely,
Coach Stough
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Game # 7 Hightlights
Game # 7 we'll go down as the best example of a group of individuals working together as a team.
Though we lost by more than 15 points, our team really WORKED HARD on this game and worked well together.
The only reason for the lost was the other team had some really good outside shooters that our height could not stop, and they had a little luck too.
But this game was just down right exciting from beginning to end. Both Jack, Jenna, Brooke, Jesse, Nathan, and Aubri performed some incredible defense and didn't give up.
Chennedy, Brittany, and Andrew worked their hardest to rebound and get the ball into the basket.
It was a true team effort!!! BRAVO CRUSH!!!
We look forward to our last game when we face the first team we played at the beginning. We are looking forward to showing them our stuff now.
- Coach Stough
Though we lost by more than 15 points, our team really WORKED HARD on this game and worked well together.
The only reason for the lost was the other team had some really good outside shooters that our height could not stop, and they had a little luck too.
But this game was just down right exciting from beginning to end. Both Jack, Jenna, Brooke, Jesse, Nathan, and Aubri performed some incredible defense and didn't give up.
Chennedy, Brittany, and Andrew worked their hardest to rebound and get the ball into the basket.
It was a true team effort!!! BRAVO CRUSH!!!
We look forward to our last game when we face the first team we played at the beginning. We are looking forward to showing them our stuff now.
- Coach Stough
Game # 6 Highlights
In Game # 6 we struggled in the first period, but the team didn't give up and began to pull together to where we were within 6 points of pulling ahead.
Unfortunately, the other team got some lucky shots and pulled ahead.
We struggled in that we had some players missing this time, but those that could play - held tight and fought to the end.
By the end you could tell the few we had that could play were getting worn. They heald tight and didn't give up.
This was probably our roughest team we had played - with a few scuffs and bruses.
The team worked hard and learned a lot.
The three with the highest points was: Jenna, Jack, and Andrew.
- Coach Stough
Unfortunately, the other team got some lucky shots and pulled ahead.
We struggled in that we had some players missing this time, but those that could play - held tight and fought to the end.
By the end you could tell the few we had that could play were getting worn. They heald tight and didn't give up.
This was probably our roughest team we had played - with a few scuffs and bruses.
The team worked hard and learned a lot.
The three with the highest points was: Jenna, Jack, and Andrew.
- Coach Stough
Game #5 Highlights
First, I am sorry I have gotten behind in posting. I will also be providing pictures down the road.
We were a little worried that for game #5 we would face the privious team for a 3rd time, but that was not the case.
We had all our team back except one, but the team really shined. We held the score within 15 points.
Considering our team is brand new and some of our players are still learning - this group did awesome.
Andrew scored the majority of our points in this game, but it wasn't without great help from Jenna, Brooke, and Jack our point guards that got the ball moving to the sweet spot.
The team is truly beginning to jell!!!
- Coach Stough
We were a little worried that for game #5 we would face the privious team for a 3rd time, but that was not the case.
We had all our team back except one, but the team really shined. We held the score within 15 points.
Considering our team is brand new and some of our players are still learning - this group did awesome.
Andrew scored the majority of our points in this game, but it wasn't without great help from Jenna, Brooke, and Jack our point guards that got the ball moving to the sweet spot.
The team is truly beginning to jell!!!
- Coach Stough
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Our New Crush Player
We have a new addition to the CRUSH family.
My wife gave birth to our new baby girl: Emmaline Ruth Stough (aka. Emma Roo)
She was born on April 15, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Weight: 9lbs 2.5 oz
Height: 20 inches
Both Tona and Emma are doing fine!
She is a total blessing!!!
Here are some pictures...
My wife gave birth to our new baby girl: Emmaline Ruth Stough (aka. Emma Roo)
She was born on April 15, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Weight: 9lbs 2.5 oz
Height: 20 inches
Both Tona and Emma are doing fine!
She is a total blessing!!!
Here are some pictures...
Game # 4 Highlights
Well after an exciting Game #3, we were not scheduled to play that team again. Well for game # 4, due to a schedule error we did!
This time we dominated the 1st period.... We only allowed 10 points compared to the 40 points we allowed last time.
Our team really rallied together for this game and the final score was Crush: 8 / Visitors: 30
Now that sounds like a blow out - but understand that the other team has been together for several seasons and they TOWER over our team in age, height, and number of players.
You compare this score to last week and we did much better. Also, if our shots would have fallen there would have been less of a spread in score - maybe only about 10 points.
We excuted better offense and defense. It was clear by the period 3 and 4 our team of 7 was getting tired - but they didn't give up. The CRUSH fought hard.
We we play with the same amount of focus and determination with all 10 players back - we will be much stronger.
See you this coming Saturday...
- Coach Stough
This time we dominated the 1st period.... We only allowed 10 points compared to the 40 points we allowed last time.
Our team really rallied together for this game and the final score was Crush: 8 / Visitors: 30
Now that sounds like a blow out - but understand that the other team has been together for several seasons and they TOWER over our team in age, height, and number of players.
You compare this score to last week and we did much better. Also, if our shots would have fallen there would have been less of a spread in score - maybe only about 10 points.
We excuted better offense and defense. It was clear by the period 3 and 4 our team of 7 was getting tired - but they didn't give up. The CRUSH fought hard.
We we play with the same amount of focus and determination with all 10 players back - we will be much stronger.
See you this coming Saturday...
- Coach Stough
Monday, April 13, 2009
Game # 3 Highlights
Well this day started with quite an adventure. It started with rain and went on from there.
We had one player that was going to be out of town and 2 possibly 3 players that were ill.
We arrived for our game feeling a little apprehensive in that after a GREAT practice we were walking into this game with at least a third of our team inoperable.
Well our heart fell even more when we saw the SIZE of the players of the opposing team. It was truly going to be a David vs. Goliath situation, except we were not able to use rocks!
Well I must say that even though we had to improvise for each period with only 6 players to rotate, I saw our team SHINE!!!
Even though we were truly out played, due to our size and years of experience - WE PLAYED WITH HEART!!!
It was a rush from beginning to end and the players and fans didn't give up.
Needless, to say we didn't win according to the scoreboard, but in our hearts we did. We even had the coach from the other team congradulate us on our determination to keep trying.
The team truly played with heart and as a team....I was truly proud of their effort.
Both our point guards: Brooke and Jenna showed incredible courage as they would often face opposing players much larger than them. They were often doubled teamed - but that didn't stop them.
Bravo!!!!! to team Crush.
- Coach Stough
We had one player that was going to be out of town and 2 possibly 3 players that were ill.
We arrived for our game feeling a little apprehensive in that after a GREAT practice we were walking into this game with at least a third of our team inoperable.
Well our heart fell even more when we saw the SIZE of the players of the opposing team. It was truly going to be a David vs. Goliath situation, except we were not able to use rocks!
Well I must say that even though we had to improvise for each period with only 6 players to rotate, I saw our team SHINE!!!
Even though we were truly out played, due to our size and years of experience - WE PLAYED WITH HEART!!!
It was a rush from beginning to end and the players and fans didn't give up.
Needless, to say we didn't win according to the scoreboard, but in our hearts we did. We even had the coach from the other team congradulate us on our determination to keep trying.
The team truly played with heart and as a team....I was truly proud of their effort.
Both our point guards: Brooke and Jenna showed incredible courage as they would often face opposing players much larger than them. They were often doubled teamed - but that didn't stop them.
Bravo!!!!! to team Crush.
- Coach Stough
Game # 2 Highlights
Game # 2 was our first real challenge in that the game started at 8am sharp.
We struggled early on in the first period and allowed the opposing team to score the majority of their points during this time. We didn't really gel until the second period and looked as if we would begin to turn on the heat, but we could never really recover.
It was apparent that we were struggling in all areas of defense and offense.
After the game and for our next team practice we realized it was not our best performance, and that we looked forward to Game # 3.
- Coach Stough
We struggled early on in the first period and allowed the opposing team to score the majority of their points during this time. We didn't really gel until the second period and looked as if we would begin to turn on the heat, but we could never really recover.
It was apparent that we were struggling in all areas of defense and offense.
After the game and for our next team practice we realized it was not our best performance, and that we looked forward to Game # 3.
- Coach Stough
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Team Crush - Game 1 Hightlights
Well first I can't express my excitement over the first game we played.
Even though we lost 10-24 it was a BIG WIN in my book. You could tell everyone was nerivous and the team we faced scored mostly in the 1st period.
Even though we lost 10-24 it was a BIG WIN in my book. You could tell everyone was nerivous and the team we faced scored mostly in the 1st period.
The rest of the game was dominated by our defense and the team getting more comfortable.
A BIG THANK YOU goes to the assistant coaches for Eivind and Ashi for their great help. Another BIG THANK YOU goes to all the parents and friends that were there to help cheer the team on.
Here are some pictures and video highlights of the game - enjoy!
- Coach Stough
Thursday, March 26, 2009
The Crush Game Schedule!!
All games are located at Kyrene Middle School located at:
1050 E. Carver Road, Tempe, AZ 85284
Just East of Rural Road on Carver, Carver is 1/2 mile south of Elliot
See Map!
March 28, 2009 - Game @ 9:00 AM - Meet at Concord Youth Center at 8:00AM
April 4, 2009 - Game @ 8:00 AM - Meet at Concord Youth Center at 7:00AM
April 11, 2009 - Game @ 11:00AM - Meet at Concord Youth Center at 10:00AM
April 18, 2009 - Game @ 10:00AM - Meet at Concord Youth Center at 9:00AM
April 25, 2009 - Game @ 8:00AM - Meet at Concord Youth Center at 7:00AM
May 2, 2009 - Game @ 8:00AM - Meet at Concord Youth Center at 7:00AM
May 9, 2009 - Game @ 9:00AM - Meet at Concord Youth Center at 8:00AM
May 16, 2009 - Game @ 10:00AM - Meet at Concord Youth Center at 9:00AM
We are required to arrive at the games 30 minutes in advanced incase the game ahead of us is cancelled or finishes early.
Thus, we will be leaving shortly after you arrive at the Concord Youth Center.
Let's have fun!!!!
- Coach Stough
1050 E. Carver Road, Tempe, AZ 85284
Just East of Rural Road on Carver, Carver is 1/2 mile south of Elliot
See Map!
March 28, 2009 - Game @ 9:00 AM - Meet at Concord Youth Center at 8:00AM
April 4, 2009 - Game @ 8:00 AM - Meet at Concord Youth Center at 7:00AM
April 11, 2009 - Game @ 11:00AM - Meet at Concord Youth Center at 10:00AM
April 18, 2009 - Game @ 10:00AM - Meet at Concord Youth Center at 9:00AM
April 25, 2009 - Game @ 8:00AM - Meet at Concord Youth Center at 7:00AM
May 2, 2009 - Game @ 8:00AM - Meet at Concord Youth Center at 7:00AM
May 9, 2009 - Game @ 9:00AM - Meet at Concord Youth Center at 8:00AM
May 16, 2009 - Game @ 10:00AM - Meet at Concord Youth Center at 9:00AM
We are required to arrive at the games 30 minutes in advanced incase the game ahead of us is cancelled or finishes early.
Thus, we will be leaving shortly after you arrive at the Concord Youth Center.
Let's have fun!!!!
- Coach Stough
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Parents Meeting - Thursday, March 26
Can you believe it? It is the final practice before we start our games this coming Saturday.
So we are prepared we are going to be having a manditory parent meeting during practice. The meeting starts at 6:30pm on Thursday, March 26th.
We will be meeting in the Youth Center during practice.
See ya all there!
- Coach Stough
So we are prepared we are going to be having a manditory parent meeting during practice. The meeting starts at 6:30pm on Thursday, March 26th.
We will be meeting in the Youth Center during practice.
See ya all there!
- Coach Stough
Additional Pictures March 21 Fund Raiser
Here are some additional pictures from the March 21st Fund Raiser:
Highlights of March 21 Fund Raiser
Even though it was a hot day (the second 90F day of the year) and the turn out for the Yard Sale was not as big as we had hoped, the activities went extremely well.
As a matter of fact we had an absolute blast!!! You can see by one of our coaches sitting back and playing some drums with the CV Band.
The day had several contests. The first was the free throw contest in which another one of our coaches won. But the competition was tough.
Every one had a great time, but we think the highlight came with the 3 point contest.
During this contest we had 3 individual tie breakers. The final winner was the head coach's 9 month pregnant wife. YOU SEE ANYONE CAN PLAY BASKETBALL!!
As you can see here there was some real bonding taking place as the teammates began to autograph each other's shirts.
We ended the day with everyone putting in their best effort to come up with a logo for our team. The competition was fierce in that we had several great entries. (A LOT OF ARTISTS OUT THERE!!!) The final winner was Avery Wright. The next blog entry will show our new logo.
We end our blog with a small clip of the CV Band warming up to "Jump"!
Our final tally that we raised was $62. Way to go Crush!
- Coach Stough
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Meet the CRUSH Blowout - March 21st
Come and meet team CRUSH on Saturday, March 21st from 10am to 12pm at the Concord Village Community Center.
This will be special time of meeting the team players and going head to head in some fun games to win some prizes.
We will also have the CV Band there to rock us!
There will also be booths to sign up for activities that will be hosted this summer. This includes a swim team, CV Band tryouts, Water Polo, and the CV Theater Group.
This will be special time of meeting the team players and going head to head in some fun games to win some prizes.
We will also have the CV Band there to rock us!
There will also be booths to sign up for activities that will be hosted this summer. This includes a swim team, CV Band tryouts, Water Polo, and the CV Theater Group.
Welcome Everyone!
Well I want to welcome everyone who is viewing this blog.
The purpose of this blog is to keep a simple place where I can post important dates, game highlights, and photos of the progress of the "Concord Village" Basketball Team.
As coach of the team I am really looking forward to the season.
Coach Stough
The purpose of this blog is to keep a simple place where I can post important dates, game highlights, and photos of the progress of the "Concord Village" Basketball Team.
As coach of the team I am really looking forward to the season.
Coach Stough
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