Practice

Well we have completed almost 2-weeks of practice and we are already tired of playing against each other. Fortunately we have our first scrimmage on Sunday. We coaches are excited about all of the returning players who have worked hard to improve their games. We are just as excited about the three new players that have stepped in and moved us along. We have not had to take any strides backwards--they are super quick learners. We and their teammates surely do welcome them. They are a quiet bunch though. Our scrimmage will be a good test for where we are and how far we need to go. We are not there yet, but we are quite pleased with the work ethic, energy, and motivation of this team. It won't be long until we are totally engrossed in our game schedule. We hope you get a chance to come see us play.

Homecoming

Homecoming was this past weekend and what a beautiful weekend we had with the weather, the Gala, the former players or students, and, of course, the parents. The Weekend started with recruits visiting on Friday. Then Friday night the Brock Center was alive with the annual Gala, which is a celebration of Randolph-Macon College and all we have accomplished through the past year. It was a wonderful opportunity to see the givers, the enthusiastic support of people who love Randolph-Macon College, the alumni who come back after being gone for years, the time of remembrances and just the joy and electricity in the building. Following that is the actual Homecoming Day on Saturday when a celebration of the various classes takes place during tailgating. The one tailgate that I enjoyed the most this year was the Riesbeck basketball one. To my delight, I had the chance to see and chat with former players' parents. What a time to reminisce! It was about friendships and relationships developed over the course of 4-years while their daughters played and they are still getting together to be a part of Randolph-Macon College women's basketball--a coach could not ask for more and they brought it back! It usually is understood that players will carry their college days past graduation, but to see all of these parents was pretty meaningful and easy to understand what their actual experience was with the basketball program. Powerful for me...thanks for sharing.