This first week back has been pretty eventful. Since we have so many newcomers this year, it is even more important that we make sure we get to know each other, and that everyone feels comfortable and included. So after a few strenuous days of moving in and getting adjusted, some of the returners threw a little get together for the freshmen. We ended up having a lot of fun. Even though there is quite a wide variety of personalities on this new team (contrast Jen Calhoun's desire to dance and yell with those who enjoy just sitting back and relaxing), so far we have all gotten along really well. I think each individual will bring something beneficial and different both socially and athletically.
The froshies have also been very good about trying to get some unofficial practice in. They have thrown several spur-of-the-moment open gyms, one of which a few returners happened to stumble upon this week. We all ended up scrimmaging each other, and even though we have a lot of fundamental work ahead of us, we were impressed the new talent.
This weekend we are participating in our first team bonding retreat. I'm excited to get to know everyone better. I am also excited for sophomore guard Monica Gustin to start learning people's names so she stops calling them by their shirt colors! :)
Senior Center Ariel Brough, #45
Top: Me and freshman guard Paige "Green Shirt" Whitaker
Bottom: Some of the new freshmen on their first night hanging out with the team.
