I am so glad we have found an activity Maddie enjoys as much as she does basketball! I truly believe she has a gift and I hope she always enjoys the game the way she does now. Kim and I have visions of sitting in the stands at the Erwin Center, watching Madison play for the UT Lady Longhorns! For now, we get excited going to the YMCA every Saturday morning to watch her play with other 5 and 6 year olds.
Her biggest strength is in playing defense. The children on the other teams don't know how to handle her aggressive defensive moves and it usually gives the parents on our team a big chuckle. Today she really ticked off #11 on the other team and he actually reached out to grab her shirt to move her out of his way. Madison's feelings were hurt that he was angry with her, but the coach said that meant she was doing a great job. Eventually, Maddie took him down to the floor in a struggle over the ball. I'm not saying she should have done that, but at least she was gentle :) Kim had her go over to him to say Good Game before we left. He was quite a player.
Since basketball is only offered in the summer and winter, Maddie has chosen to play T-ball in the Spring. McKenzie will be playing soccer as well! Stay tuned!
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