Tough-nosed Wolves Tiffany Briscoe (left) and Mikayla Elfrank get down ‘n dirty in an early-season game. (John Fisken photo)
Basketball season is often a war of attrition.
Survive everything thrown at you over several months, and hopefully thrive. That’s the goal for every team, and every coach.
Coupeville High School girls hoops guru David King, whose team sits at 8-3 overall, 4-0 in Olympic League play, swings by The Coaches Corner to discuss the matter, and he’s got a guest with him.
With help and input from Amy (Coach King girl), we wanted to write about the perseverance of the team.
Like every team out there we have gone through our ups and downs.
We have had our share of sick players and players gone during the winter break. And, of course, injuries have hit us as well.
Despite all of this, the available players kept working and stepped up as expected.
Coupeville has some of the toughest kids out there!
Players that have been sick try to convince parents to let them go to school and practice. They do not like letting their teammates down.
The players that had family commitments during the winter break, didn’t like missing practices or games.
Luckily the injuries that have hit us haven’t been too severe.
That’s if you don’t think jammed fingers, a dislocated finger, sprained ankle and a concussion aren’t too bad.
Along with a player still playing with a partially torn patella tendon.
Just like the others, these players missed minimal time or played through the injuries. Not wanting to miss any time.
We are lucky despite all of that; we haven’t missed a beat.
Players are stepping in and up to fill roles as needed. They are finding ways to compete with everything that the season has thrown our way.
I’ve mentioned this before, but it seems like different players are stepping up and making a difference each game.
Players are seeing an opportunity and taking advantage when they are called upon.
The one thing I’m very proud of is how this team has taken in stride the schedule.
Not once have we heard a complaint about the many road games; so far, 9 of 11 have been on the road.
If we are playing at home or on the road we play as a team, we play with the players we have available and we play to win.
It’s onward and upward, one day at a time.
We don’t know what the future holds for us, but one thing I do know. No matter what it is, this team will have each others backs and continue to persevere.
