It was great fun, the kids had an experience worth talking about to their friends. They were part of a team that went all the way to nationals and competed against 4,000 students from across the nation. There were 78 elementary schools (that would be the 6th grade class because of the way NASP organizes their divisions) and 104 middle schools (7th & 8th graders). If you wish to look up individual scores for your child the link is here. Click on individual and at the top of the list you can organize the results by male or female, grade, or school. Our top two girls were Daniel and Haley who were in the top 100 out of 4,000 people and in the top 10 of their grade. Go ladies! Our boys were Alex and Jonathan who made the top 50 of their grade. I'm not sure how many 6th grade boys were registered but I imagine it was around 500.
I have to say, I'm impressed. This is only Chickahominy's 3rd year and both teams got to go to nationals. If I were to guess as to why they're so good I would have to say it has to do with Coach Lovelace's dedication to the kids (and remember it's all volunteer time for him) and their commitment to the team. How many middle school kids get up at the crack of dawn...and during the deepest part of winter before dawn...to get ready for school? It was an opportunity for them to learn what it feels like to handle pressure, to let go of the tension, relax, and shoot. For the kids who couldn't do this, they learned, they grew, and in the future they will remember you can't let it get to you. Just as many of them hadn't a clue there was any pressure. What? It's another day in paradise. I belong to a team, I fit in with a group of kids that are champions, I'm so happy to be here who cares if I'm the best, I'm part of something great.
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