Friday, January 16, 2009

Little Spikers

On January 8th I began a new adventure for this year. I started a Little Spikers League, that will meet every Thursday for 6 weeks for young volleyball players who are in the 3rd thru 6th grade. The first day I was not sure how many would be attending. I had about 30 pre-registered. I knew a few more would come the first day. Well, I will say more came!!! I had 30 more sign up. We had 60 little one's ready to learn volleyball that first day. I only had 4 high school girls helping. YIKES!!! I will need more help.

Yesterday was the second day of the league. It went a lot smoother because I had recruited more help. There was at least 2 helpers per age group. It sure was an eye opened for some of them who have never coached younger kids. I know it was an eye opener for me also with the number of girls we were dealing with. It is very encouraging knowing that many parents and girls are interested in the success of the program. It will be exciting to watch these girls grow up and becoming better volleyball players.

In the midst of finishing up Little Spikers in February, softball will have had 2 weeks of practice so I know I will be very busy the first weeks of February through April.

This year has gone by so very fast.