Harvard School of Basketball
by Pablo S. Torre + Follow
The articles main point is about Jeremy Lin’s impact on the University of Harvard’s basketball team. He was the first player in the Ivy League to be a finalist for the Bob Cousy award (nation’s top point guard). In 64 years after making their appearance to the NCAA, Jeremy Lin has shown hope to the oldest university in America. The thing that interests me the most is how under-recruited he was, averaging 17.1 points, 4.8 assists, and 4.5 rebounds. Lots of division one point guards don’t even average as many assists as he did in college. I also like how the writer brings in Jeremy Lin’s ethnic background even though he talking about the Harvard basketball team.
http://byliner.com/pablo-s-torre/stories/harvard-school-of-basketball
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
memior draft
As tryouts arrived my freshman year, the memories of getting cut in middle school started to haunt me. High school was a new start for me, and I believed anything was possible. Even though nerves and anxiety started to get the best of me, I felt that all the hard work and training would pay off. Conditioning and skills training during tryouts were harder than I ever imagined, but I knew that if I kept giving it my all, it would be one step closer to my dream. Waiting for the team roster to be posted was the longest day of my life. Seeing my name on the team roster, meant I would finally get to live my dream. On game day, when I put that uniform on for the first time, I felt like I was a part of something that was bigger than I was. Being on that court with my teammates, was a feeling I would never forget, but wouldn’t have to for another three years.
Playing for the freshman team was very rewarding, but being selected for the junior varsity team meant even more. As part of the junior varsity team, I was able to participate in drills and workouts with the varsity players. In doing this, I was able to develop my basketball skills, and build friendships with members of the varsity team. As a JV player, I also had access to the varsity coach, who helped to develop me as a player and a person. Coach Richard Patch ran his team like we were part of his family. One of my most memorable JV games was when I made four 3-pointers, and was nicknamed “Splash.” Our goal for that season was a trip to the state tournament. We were able to achieve our goal by attending the MA state tournament, but felt short to a stronger opponent. Whether win or lose, the camaraderie on the bus always brought us closer as a team.
With sites of making varsity my junior year, I trained all summer to improve my skills. Though I gave it my all during tryouts, but I fell short of varsity, and was able to stay on junior varsity. This allowed me to get more playing time. The varsity coach used me as a way to help the varsity players prepare for games. I like to think that this helped them achieve their 19-3 season. One of our most memorable games was a comeback where my defense helped us win the game. The highlight of that season was the anticipation of our teammate scoring his 1000th point on rivalry night. The team record earned us another trip to the MA state tournament. The excitement was bitter-sweet as we learned that our coach may not return next year. Once again we fell short, and our worst fears came true.
As senior approached, I knew it was going to be tough, with a new coach coming in. I knew that I would have to push myself twice as hard if I wanted to be part of the varsity team. After a good week of tryouts, I reached my goal of being part of the varsity basketball team. Putting on the varsity uniform and playing in my first game felt like a dream come true. Nothing could have prepared me for what it would feel like scoring my first varsity points. The sound of the crowd and the look on my parents’ faces made it all worth while. Being part of the varsity spaghetti dinners was our way to prepare for rivalry night. The proudest moment for my parents was celebrating senior night during our last home game. Walking on the court with my parents brought tears to my eyes. Although it wasn’t a successful season without Coach Patch, it was a season that will live within me for the rest of my life. The senior banquet brought a close to the season and a close on my basketball career.
Playing for the freshman team was very rewarding, but being selected for the junior varsity team meant even more. As part of the junior varsity team, I was able to participate in drills and workouts with the varsity players. In doing this, I was able to develop my basketball skills, and build friendships with members of the varsity team. As a JV player, I also had access to the varsity coach, who helped to develop me as a player and a person. Coach Richard Patch ran his team like we were part of his family. One of my most memorable JV games was when I made four 3-pointers, and was nicknamed “Splash.” Our goal for that season was a trip to the state tournament. We were able to achieve our goal by attending the MA state tournament, but felt short to a stronger opponent. Whether win or lose, the camaraderie on the bus always brought us closer as a team.
With sites of making varsity my junior year, I trained all summer to improve my skills. Though I gave it my all during tryouts, but I fell short of varsity, and was able to stay on junior varsity. This allowed me to get more playing time. The varsity coach used me as a way to help the varsity players prepare for games. I like to think that this helped them achieve their 19-3 season. One of our most memorable games was a comeback where my defense helped us win the game. The highlight of that season was the anticipation of our teammate scoring his 1000th point on rivalry night. The team record earned us another trip to the MA state tournament. The excitement was bitter-sweet as we learned that our coach may not return next year. Once again we fell short, and our worst fears came true.
As senior approached, I knew it was going to be tough, with a new coach coming in. I knew that I would have to push myself twice as hard if I wanted to be part of the varsity team. After a good week of tryouts, I reached my goal of being part of the varsity basketball team. Putting on the varsity uniform and playing in my first game felt like a dream come true. Nothing could have prepared me for what it would feel like scoring my first varsity points. The sound of the crowd and the look on my parents’ faces made it all worth while. Being part of the varsity spaghetti dinners was our way to prepare for rivalry night. The proudest moment for my parents was celebrating senior night during our last home game. Walking on the court with my parents brought tears to my eyes. Although it wasn’t a successful season without Coach Patch, it was a season that will live within me for the rest of my life. The senior banquet brought a close to the season and a close on my basketball career.
Monday, February 20, 2012
memoir
MEMOIR
• FRESHMAN YEAR
1. Being selected as a part of the freshman basketball team
2. Being selected as a part of the freshman baseball team
• SOPHMORE YEAR
1. Being selected as a part of the junior varsity basketball team
2. Being selected as a part of the junior varsity baseball team
3. Practicing with the varsity basketball team for the MA state tournament
4. Bus trip to away games – team camaraderie
5. Starting left-fielder for the junior varsity baseball team as a sophomore
• Junior Year
1. Practicing with the varsity basketball team
2. Celebrating my teammate scoring 1000 points in high school
3. Hitting walk-off game-winning double against Bishop Connelly
4. Emotions during the final game of the season
• SENIOR YEAR
1. Playing in my first varsity basketball game
2. Scoring my first varsity points
3. Varsity spaghetti dinners
4. Celebrating senior night
5. Senior banquet
• FRESHMAN YEAR
1. Being selected as a part of the freshman basketball team
2. Being selected as a part of the freshman baseball team
• SOPHMORE YEAR
1. Being selected as a part of the junior varsity basketball team
2. Being selected as a part of the junior varsity baseball team
3. Practicing with the varsity basketball team for the MA state tournament
4. Bus trip to away games – team camaraderie
5. Starting left-fielder for the junior varsity baseball team as a sophomore
• Junior Year
1. Practicing with the varsity basketball team
2. Celebrating my teammate scoring 1000 points in high school
3. Hitting walk-off game-winning double against Bishop Connelly
4. Emotions during the final game of the season
• SENIOR YEAR
1. Playing in my first varsity basketball game
2. Scoring my first varsity points
3. Varsity spaghetti dinners
4. Celebrating senior night
5. Senior banquet
Friday, February 10, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
theme
SPORTS
a memoir drawn from your personal experience
high school athlete years
an ethnography in which you either observe a group of people connected to the topic or interview and profile a representative individual
the effects of exercise on personal health
an argument that takes a position on a related controversial issue
should players caught using steroids be allowed in the hall of fame
a memoir drawn from your personal experience
high school athlete years
an ethnography in which you either observe a group of people connected to the topic or interview and profile a representative individual
the effects of exercise on personal health
an argument that takes a position on a related controversial issue
should players caught using steroids be allowed in the hall of fame
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