Page 46 - Sports Energy News, Cornwall, Issue No 76

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In The From Rivals to Teammates:

Tournament Win for Cornwall
ZONE Girls’ Basketball

among the players,” said Parisien.
By Victoria Klassen
“Which is a bit ironic because a lot of
he Cornwall Lions Girls’ them are from two different schools
TBasketball U19 Team spent family that compete very hard against each
With Justin Roethlingshoefer
day weekend winning a tournament in other during high school play.”
ell it is that time of year for pending deal, the start of school, Quebec City. They had some tough The season started for this team in
Wagain. Down here in the the preparation for an exam; but no games, including one against a high- November once high school basketball
US, America’s favourite pastime is matter the outcome our outlook ranking Quebec team that they beat by finished. They will play until mid-
one point. April. The team practises twice a week
beginning. Nothing like the fresh is what determines the standings. “With six grade 10’s on the team, and has games nearly every second
smell of grass being cut and the Unlike sports, in life we control the they’re really overachieving,” said weekend.
sense of spring is in the air. The standings. There are no playoffs, coach, Rick Parisien. He explained that Parisien commented on the
baseballs are being thrown around no cuts, no trades, instead we are in the teams in their league mainly have commitment that the parents of these
and the sound of bats cracking the game until we are 6 feet under; grade 11 and 12 players. “They’ve only athletes show. He said at this level he

is somewhat soothing. Every and as long as we are playing the lost one game in the EOBA League. often sees parent commitment drop
team has so much excitement game there is potential and there is This is the first tournament they won.” off, but these parents are at every
The team, comprised of grade 10-12 tournament and tri-meet.
and potential as they are about to excitement! players, come from different schools “I’m sure that’s one of the reason
embark on a journey to the pennant So as you are watching the
where they are often rivals. that these girls mesh so well,” shared
and ultimately the World Series. beginnings of spring training and “I’m not sure I’ve ever coached a Parisien. “They’re wonderful to
On the other hand, in the hockey the race for the NHL playoffs, team that has such good chemistry coach.”
rink, those same feelings of hope think about how blessed you are
and potential in many teams that A – you are in the game and
are gone. The trade deadline is B – you have nothing but potential
approaching, some are buyers, and ahead; all you need to do is play!
some are sellers. It is a funny cycle Until next month. Stay happy
in sports. Each season everyone and healthy.
begins with such hope and eyes the Until next month.
potential that truly lies within the Stay happy and healthy.
organization. That can so quickly
Justin Roethlingshoefer
be changed due to streaks, whether
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Hi JR,
Q&A I am a graduating bantam goalie. What drills can I do this summer to improve my hand-eye coordination?

Great question. As a goaltender you want to make sure that you are constantly challenging that hand-eye coordination. It may sound
counter-intuitive but playing other sports like lacrosse, baseball, and any raquette sport is going to really assist in the development of that
hand-eye coordination. As you become more sport specific begin juggling and using wall drills to help hone that skill even more. Close
one eye and complete them, have multiple balls going at a time, and lastly use a vision screen on your cage when taking shots. All of
these will help with your ability to track the puck.
.Justin Roethlingshoefer
San Diego Gulls Hockey Club
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Office: +1 (619) 359-4703 Cell: (714) 851-8866 • Email: JRoethlingshoefer@sandiegogulls.com