Team Bonding

The sun is back out and our neighbors begin the long road to recovering from our "100 year flood".   Our team camping trip to the mountains got diverted as we had planned to travel to one of the hardest hit areas in the state. 

We were able to stay safe and dry while spending the day talking about team culture, playing games and having a great lunch.  We ended the day playing laser tag-much less painful than our paintball adventure!
 
We continue to train hard-our season will upon us before we know it!

On your marks!!!

The first week of school is almost over.  We have already had numerous meetings with all of our players.  Our new folks are getting settled in and ready to begin their Ranger careers while our older crew is beginning to contemplate life beyond Regis.  Having committed players at all points in the spectrum is the essence of a team.  Veterans help the rookies understand the culture and what it takes to be successful.  New folks bring excitement and enthusiasm that fuel our season.  Seniors are the glue that hold us all together.  Already the coaches feel that we have a special group who will do what it takes to become a true team.

Next week the focus turns to doing the dirty work.  The unglamorous side to being an athlete where there are no fans, uniforms and bright lights to make you feel special.  Just a coach with a stopwatch letting you know that you have to do better.  Sweaty bodies and sore muscles - girls from Texas wondering why Colorado has never considered importing more oxygen.  This is the time that our 12 players will become a team; when they realize that "together" they can accomplish more than they dared imagine.  So that when the bright lights are on and the referee blows the whistle - they will be ready for the ride of their lives.

Fresh new start

Hello again!  After taking a year off, I'm back on the blog.  We are looking forward to an exciting new year (but still enjoying the quiet of summer).  I've been up on the wakeboard a couple of times and Coach Raunig is tearing up the links.

Here is the link introducing you to our new players for next year.  A big thanks to our assistant SID, Sarah Otteman, for putting this together http://regisrangers.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14_Signees.pdf 

We are very pleased with our new class; they are talented basketball players and wonderful young women. 

Our returning players had a productive spring on the court and in discussions about the direction and culture of our new team.  We are relying heavily on our 5 upper-class women, led by seniors Tae'lor Purdy and Brandi Collins, to establish the Toughness and mindset we need to face the challenges of a RMAC season.

Have a great summer and feel free to send a comment now and then.

Coach Bain

Spring!

Finals week is winding down.  The players are reporting stress laced with optimism.  Everyone has put in a lot of work this semester and they are anxious for it to pay off come report card time.  We are always super proud of our athletes and their dedication to their studies.  Good luck and good work!

A couple of shout-outs to Kara Larson and Tae'lor Purdy for being named to the All-Jesuit teams.

 

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Student-Athlete Spring Celebration

Regis held it's 2nd annual student-athlete award celebration last week. Teams and individuals were recognized for athletic and academic achievements. Erica Von Stein provided the following write-up for our blog.

"We had our all-athlete end of the year banquet last night April 4th at the Arvada Center. All Regis athletics team attended and it was great to have everyone in the same place at the same time. The event started off with a great dessert buffet and then on to the awards.

Our team earned recognition in the classroom with Kara Larson, Kellie Deremo, and Meghan Hollenga earning All-RMAC academic honors. On the court, we were represented by Brandi Collins and Kari Ameling making 3rd team All-RMAC and Tae'lor Purdy making 1st team.

Bri Simbeck and Kari were recognized as our two lone seniors who we will miss greatly. It was a great night to have our team together."