D1: Las Lomas vs. Chino Hills
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They say a photo speaks a thousand words. After losing the California State D1 championship my son and I share a tearful moment expressing a long journey of emotional ups and downs. As parents, we try to give our kids the best. We are happy when they are happy, and we hurt when they are hurting. The words of gratitude expressed by my son during this embrace will stay inside my heart forever.
Three coaches and two high schools in four years for this kid, why, because as a parent I knew he was either undervalued or not being treated like the player he was and is. HS coaches have a unique way of selling BS to kids and parents, and they will even try and bully us, which is unfortunate. Comments like quit now and your teaching your child to be a quitter, our team is a family, and my personal favorite (famous last words) if you don’t like how I play your kid then transfer we will win without him, because you (the parent) thinks your kid is better than he actually is (lol).
At the end of the day when the ball stops bouncing we as parents are responsible for supporting and encouraging our kids to move on with life and reinforcing the fact that the game does not define who they are. The pain of a loss is temporary and will fade over time. But growth will continue, and they will become a better person and in many cases a better player.
My better half preaches “a change is as good as a rest.” What did our change bring? DAL league Champions, MVP of the DAL, NCS D2 Runner-up, NorCal D1 Champions, Co NCS Player of the Year, D1 State Championship runner-up and wellbeing, happiness and joy for my son. I want to thank the Las Lomas coaching staff, the LL teammates, the 6th Man and the Walnut Creek community for allowing my son to show his skills & ability, meeting his team basketball expectations and more importantly help to bring back his vibrant personality and love for the game of basketball.
The next time a kid transfers from one school to another school think of these things before you pass judgment. Give some consideration for the system the kid is in, the coaches ability to coach high-quality character kids, the coaches ability to coach team basketball and more importantly the coaches ability to deal with parents who can see through a rookie coach BS. Don’t automatically assume the parent is making the wrong decision for his or her child. If you happen to find yourself thinking in this manner, remember Nathan Robinson and what a change did for him.
They say a photo speaks a thousand words. After losing the California State D1 championship my son and I share a tearful moment expressing a long journey of emotional ups and downs. As parents, we try to give our kids the best. We are happy when they are happy, and we hurt when they are hurting. The words of gratitude expressed by my son during this embrace will stay inside my heart forever.
Three coaches and two high schools in four years for this kid, why, because as a parent I knew he was either undervalued or not being treated like the player he was and is. HS coaches have a unique way of selling BS to kids and parents, and they will even try and bully us, which is unfortunate. Comments like quit now and your teaching your child to be a quitter, our team is a family, and my personal favorite (famous last words) if you don’t like how I play your kid then transfer we will win without him, because you (the parent) thinks your kid is better than he actually is (lol).
At the end of the day when the ball stops bouncing we as parents are responsible for supporting and encouraging our kids to move on with life and reinforcing the fact that the game does not define who they are. The pain of a loss is temporary and will fade over time. But growth will continue, and they will become a better person and in many cases a better player.
My better half preaches “a change is as good as a rest.” What did our change bring? DAL league Champions, MVP of the DAL, NCS D2 Runner-up, NorCal D1 Champions, Co NCS Player of the Year, D1 State Championship runner-up and wellbeing, happiness and joy for my son. I want to thank the Las Lomas coaching staff, the LL teammates, the 6th Man and the Walnut Creek community for allowing my son to show his skills & ability, meeting his team basketball expectations and more importantly help to bring back his vibrant personality and love for the game of basketball.
The next time a kid transfers from one school to another school think of these things before you pass judgment. Give some consideration for the system the kid is in, the coaches ability to coach high-quality character kids, the coaches ability to coach team basketball and more importantly the coaches ability to deal with parents who can see through a rookie coach BS. Don’t automatically assume the parent is making the wrong decision for his or her child. If you happen to find yourself thinking in this manner, remember Nathan Robinson and what a change did for him.
Very well stated! Wish you guys the best and wished you were still coaching my third grader with your youngest. I'll stay in touch.
Heartfelt points to ponder and congratulations to your son for excelling and remaining focused.
They say a photo speaks a thousand words. After losing the California State D1 championship my son and I share a tearful moment expressing a long journey of emotional ups and downs. As parents, we try to give our kids the best. We are happy when they are happy, and we hurt when they are hurting. The words of gratitude expressed by my son during this embrace will stay inside my heart forever.
Three coaches and two high schools in four years for this kid, why, because as a parent I knew he was either undervalued or not being treated like the player he was and is. HS coaches have a unique way of selling BS to kids and parents, and they will even try and bully us, which is unfortunate. Comments like quit now and your teaching your child to be a quitter, our team is a family, and my personal favorite (famous last words) if you don’t like how I play your kid then transfer we will win without him, because you (the parent) thinks your kid is better than he actually is (lol).
At the end of the day when the ball stops bouncing we as parents are responsible for supporting and encouraging our kids to move on with life and reinforcing the fact that the game does not define who they are. The pain of a loss is temporary and will fade over time. But growth will continue, and they will become a better person and in many cases a better player.
My better half preaches “a change is as good as a rest.” What did our change bring? DAL league Champions, MVP of the DAL, NCS D2 Runner-up, NorCal D1 Champions, Co NCS Player of the Year, D1 State Championship runner-up and wellbeing, happiness and joy for my son. I want to thank the Las Lomas coaching staff, the LL teammates, the 6th Man and the Walnut Creek community for allowing my son to show his skills & ability, meeting his team basketball expectations and more importantly help to bring back his vibrant personality and love for the game of basketball.
The next time a kid transfers from one school to another school think of these things before you pass judgment. Give some consideration for the system the kid is in, the coaches ability to coach high-quality character kids, the coaches ability to coach team basketball and more importantly the coaches ability to deal with parents who can see through a rookie coach BS. Don’t automatically assume the parent is making the wrong decision for his or her child. If you happen to find yourself thinking in this manner, remember Nathan Robinson and what a change did for him.
This team exhibited the best in high school athletics in that they brought the student body and community together in support of their team. It really was a special group of young men of great character that doesn't come together very often. It was a pleasure following their playoff run and I wish Nathan continued success at the next level as well as Rob, Devin and Jason.
Really awesome season by LL. Fun team to watch and well coached. Kids all looked like they were having a good time on the court. Can any of you update us on future college plans?
