it was a good season

Carly's 5th grade basketball season has come to a close.

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Previously Carly has played on intramural teams at her school.

The teams were made up of friends and classmates, there was no focus on winning, and everyone got equal playing time.

This was a whole new experience for all of us

including tryouts & traveling to other schools.

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The team ended the season with a record of 11-5,

and won 2nd place in the end of year tournament.

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Saturday, they had their end-of-season party.

Coach Stephen did a nice job of talking about the year,

telling funny stories, and focusing on the positive of each girl.

I think it was great for each of them to not only hear nice things about themselves

but also about their teammates.

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Coach Stephen told a story during Carly's time.

One day after a tough practice, he told Carly that he wanted to make a deal with her.

He would not yell at his daughter anymore & Kenny would not yell at her anymore.

From then on, he would yell at her and Kenny could yell at his daughter.

(noting that parents are always harder on their own children)

Later, after he had yelled at his daughter. He called Carly back over and told her

"no deal" that it just wasn't going to work.