March 10th, 2018
21st Century Classroom
Basketball is more than a sport
By Macy Lavoie
Teacher & Coach at St. Albans City School
St. Albans City School is proud of their athletes both on and off the court. The 5-6 boys basketball blue team at the St. Albans City School were undefeated in their basketball season this year. The boys have worked hard and are learning what it means to be part of a team, as well as the importance of making sure they are doing well in school. Head coach Macy Lavoie and assistant coach John Lavoie have been coaching together at the St. Albans City School for two years. This year the boys went through their season continuing to ‘leave it all on the court’ every game and practice.
The boys were asked why basketball is important to them and what life skills can basketball teach you. David Slayton commented, “I have gotten into trouble sometimes in school, but basketball helps keep me in line. I know as an athlete, academics are just as important as being on the court.” The boys basketball team at SACS are held to high standards remembering that basketball is so much more than just a sport. Basketball teaches our young athletes to become team players and realize that the five players on the court need to work together. Basketball is also a sport that teaches discipline. It pushes players out of their comfort zone to be the best they can be and to never give up. Wyatt Patterson said, “Basketball has made me abetter citizen, you have to be willing to take risks, but also to have fun.”
The boys basketball team is extremely disciplined on and off the court. They are constantly improving and eager to learn new skills. They are also focused in school and know that schoolwork comes before basketball. Having played basketball in grade school, high school, AAU and in college, I have not seen as much dedication and determination to the game as I do in these boys. We are very eager to prepare them for that next level, and I am very thankful to have my father as my assistant coach. The boys respect us and try their best, and that’s all that we can ask for. We were not here to coach for a undefeated season, but to help guide them in a successful season where we can watch them grow as players, students and citizens.
Basketball is more than a sport
By Macy Lavoie
Teacher & Coach at St. Albans City School
St. Albans City School is proud of their athletes both on and off the court. The 5-6 boys basketball blue team at the St. Albans City School were undefeated in their basketball season this year. The boys have worked hard and are learning what it means to be part of a team, as well as the importance of making sure they are doing well in school. Head coach Macy Lavoie and assistant coach John Lavoie have been coaching together at the St. Albans City School for two years. This year the boys went through their season continuing to ‘leave it all on the court’ every game and practice.
The boys were asked why basketball is important to them and what life skills can basketball teach you. David Slayton commented, “I have gotten into trouble sometimes in school, but basketball helps keep me in line. I know as an athlete, academics are just as important as being on the court.” The boys basketball team at SACS are held to high standards remembering that basketball is so much more than just a sport. Basketball teaches our young athletes to become team players and realize that the five players on the court need to work together. Basketball is also a sport that teaches discipline. It pushes players out of their comfort zone to be the best they can be and to never give up. Wyatt Patterson said, “Basketball has made me abetter citizen, you have to be willing to take risks, but also to have fun.”
The boys basketball team is extremely disciplined on and off the court. They are constantly improving and eager to learn new skills. They are also focused in school and know that schoolwork comes before basketball. Having played basketball in grade school, high school, AAU and in college, I have not seen as much dedication and determination to the game as I do in these boys. We are very eager to prepare them for that next level, and I am very thankful to have my father as my assistant coach. The boys respect us and try their best, and that’s all that we can ask for. We were not here to coach for a undefeated season, but to help guide them in a successful season where we can watch them grow as players, students and citizens.