05/29/2026
Good morning Players and Families,
First, I want to congratulate every player who graduated or promoted to the next grade. That is a big step, and we are proud of you. As we prepare for the future of your education, your growth, and this summer break, remember this: school may pause, but learning and thinking should not stop.
Summer is not wasted time. Summer is training time. Not just for basketball, but for life. Whatever your passion is, work on it the same way you prepare for a test or practice for a game. If you like sports, learn the game. If you like business, money, cars, computers, art, animals, music, cooking, building things, or helping people, learn more about it.
Players, I want you to read or listen to a book for 30 minutes to 1 hour a day. Audiobooks count. Reading with your parents counts. Going to the library counts. After you read, write down one thing you learned so your brain can hold on to it. Then tell someone what you learned. If you can teach it, that means you are really learning it.
Parents, please take the kids to the library. Help them pick books. Ask them what they are learning. Do not let up. I will be asking the players what they are reading and to give me one fun fact from what they learned.
Our summer goals are simple: read or listen daily, write down one thing you learned, share one fun fact, help at home without being asked, stay active, practice respect, and come back ready for the next school year and sports season.
Next season, I do not just want stronger players. I want smarter players, better listeners, better students, better teammates, and young people who are learning how to lead.
God gave us time. Let’s be faithful with it.
Coach Juice
