Coach Richard's Corner
6/5/2012
Dear Parents & Athletes,
Greetings! The final tournament of our spring is finally here! We’ll be in Kingston this
weekend for the Summer Slam, which is a ‘3+’ tournament (championship 4th game Sunday
afternoon, if earned). The website is: kingstonsportscenter.com
Also, a reminder that our fall tournament is on October 20 & 21 in Foxboro, MA.
There are no practices in the fall (gyms are never available!); so all athletes will be contacted
a week or so ahead of time by your coach. We’ll be playing at an awesome facility called
Mass Premier Courts.
Thanks to one & all for a fantastic AAU season!
Coach Richards 1-617-699-2449
Go Celts!
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5/22/2012
Dear Parents & Athletes,
What a fantastic weekend of Basketball up in New Hampshire!! Our older girls played well
in all 3 games, finally gutting out a tough win in their 3rd game. Meanwhile, our 6th graders
continued their improvement with their inspirational play! Additionally, a big thank you to coach
Brown who suggested an adjustment to our offense. Coach Liam and I installed it & we saw an
immediate improvement --- congratulations girls & Thank you Coach Brown!
Also:
1) The website for this weekends “away” tournament is:
www.StateLineJammers.org
2) Approximately 30 min. after our 2nd game on Saturday, we will have a candy/pool party at
the Holiday Inn in Concord, N.H. – All are welcome!!
Pool Party – 4 to 5:00 Saturday at the Holiday Inn!
3) All games are at Colby Sawyer College in New London, New Hampshire
(exit #11 off Rt. 89 North) --- See you there!!
Coach Richards 1-617-699-2449
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5/15/2012
Dear Parents & Athletes,
Greetings! I’m looking forward to our ‘Queen of the Castle’ Tournament in Plaistow, N.H. –
A few notes about this tournament:
1) This is a “3+” tournament…. 2 games Saturday, 1 Sunday, then if you’ve done well in
pool play, a championship 4th game.
2) The website is as follows: WWW.INFINITYHOOPS.COM the schedule should be
up by Wednesday night.
3) The directions are --- 93 North to 495 North to Rt. 125 – Plaistow, N.H. ---
Follow to 175 Plaistow Road.
4) Remember to arrive at least 30 mins. before game time!
Mr. Richards
1-617-699-2449
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5/7/2012
Dear Parents and Athletes,
What a wonderful weekend of AAU hoops! Our 10th graders won a thrilling come from behind game on a buzzer beating basket by Molly (assist Alex), while our 6th graders shocked a good Cape Cod Waves team! More important, all players gave their utmost & have improved!!
Just a few other notes:
1) Make sure you call the Holiday Inn Concord for special Memorial Day rate by This Friday
(1-603-224-9534).
2) Practice is so important!! Be there every Tuesday and Thursday and practice on your own
every day!!
3) Our next tournament (5/19 & 5/20) is the “queen of court” tournament in Plaistow,
New Hampshire ––– All games will be held in a beautiful, large athletic center.
4) If everyone keeps a positive attitude, we will get positive results!
Mr. Richards
1-617-699-2449
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5/1/2012
Dear Parents & Athletes,
I am so excited about our first tournament this weekend!! You can get the schedule & Directions from www.seasidesizzle.com --- Also:
1) By AAU rules, all teams must be fully assembled & ready to go at least 30 minutes before
the game.
2) My 11-under (6th grade) Team has an optional practice every Tuesday from 6:30-8:00.
Everyone should be at the DMS Thursday!
3) On the reverse there is a list of hotels for our ‘away’ tournament in New London or Memorial
Day weekend (5/26 – 5/27), however I encourage you to consider staying at the Concord
Holiday Inn.
We have arranged a special room rate of $99/night – Please call
1-603-224-9534 and mention “Atlantic Belles Group Lock” by Fri, May 11th.
4) A copy of this note is on www.AtlanticBelles.blogspot.com
5) Finally, remember that there is more than one way to ‘win’ a game! If your child is having fun,
if she’s improved her skills, if she’s made some new friends --- These are all Wins, no matter
what the scoreboard says!!!
Looking forward to a Fantastic Weekend!!
Mr. Richards 1-617-699-2449
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4/12/2012
Dear Parents & Athletes,
Greetings! We now have 3 teams up and running as follows: 11th & 12th graders - Brian Keller; 9th & 10th graders - Rick Brown; and the 6th & 7th graders - Jim Richards. Please Note the following:
I) Tournaments (Rick & Jim teams):
1. May 5th/6th in Scituate
2. May 19th/20th in Plastow, N.H
3. May 26th/27th in New London, N.H.
4. June 8th/9th in Kingston
5. Foxboro in the fall
II) Practice Schedule:
Rick Brown, Tues & Thurs 6:00 - 7:30pm
Jim Richards, Thurs from 6:30 - 8:00 (note time change...also, we'll have Tuesday practices
after vacation if there's interest)
III) Uniforms:
All Bags, Uniforms, and Warm-ups are to be picked up on Thurs, 4/26/12.
IV) Also:
It is vital that every athlete practice for 1 hour + every day!! A workout schedule is included
on the back of the papers handed out at practice (also see blog) ...
Looking forward to a great season!
Coach Jim Richards