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The U-11 Girls Basketball team By: Coach Neil and Coach Jared
Basketball Team U-11 Boys Basketball team By: Coach Joao
The U-11 Girls Basketball team wrapped up an exciting year with a win at home vs Bangkok Prep in front of a super supportive crowd in the packed gymnasium. That win gave the girls the League title after finishing with 5 wins and just 1 loss. Each player worked hard all season in practices and in games. They improved in all areas of the game, especially their aggressive team defense and rebounding. They successfully followed the defensive system set up by Coaches Neil and Jared, which directly led to our victories. They had a lot of fun along the way and had some memorable games and team moments.
The U-11 team had a big question mark on their back as they started the season as Champions! Could the new team with practically all new players live up to the expectation that the coach and the fans had of them? The answer was yes! They came as a group of boys who only had experience of playing basketball in Congratulations to: PE classes and turned out to be one of the strongest teams in their Division. Risa, Qing Me, Memo and Grace These guards were fast and furious, forced so many With Stephen and Jade as Captain and Putter as turnovers and made many shots. Center, they quickly managed to learn the rules, the strategies, the tactics to win, compete and turn some Charlie, Aeoy, Im, Bam Bam, Prim and Preaw games around when they were originally down. They These forwards were tough, good on the rebounds and also had the help of fast players like Kenji, Ayush, made many key assists and baskets. Pud and Sheen on the wings. Even though there was some competition for the positions on the court, Leen, Bebe and Proud they showed true team spirit in victory and defeat Our centers anchored the defense, blocked many shots celebrating every game and competition that they and scored on a lot of rebounds. were on. This years’ team was the one that showed more passion for the game, and I expect them to We hope this successful season will keep the girls never forget this season and practice Basketball for enjoying and playing basketball for many years to come. the rest of their lives. It was sure fun watching them play. MVP – Stephen, MIP – Putter, Coach’s Choice – Jade, Honorable Mention - Kenji
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U-13 Girls Basketball Team – TISAC Tournament on October 1, 2016
U-15 Girls Basketball Team By: Coach Tatiana
The U-15 Lady Dragons team play intense basketball. Everyone contributes. I would like to give special recognition to these three team players: MVP: Fern MIP: Shana Team award: Wandy
Court is in session when Lady Dragons shoot the ball
Quest for the net
When the Lady Dragons play ball, they leave it all
Thanks for a great season!
Top (l-r): Coach Kim, Gail, Ice, Rose, Nut, Pruw, Khrista, Coach Jared Bottom (l-r): Pinky, Khim, Prae-wa, Grace, Mim, Pennt
Lady Dragons play hard, play smart, play together
U-13 Boys Basketball Team By: Coach Raymond
This team plays unselfishly. When they play, they always give their best. The U-13 basketball team has so much potential! They are very athletic and can succeed in any team sport. Congratulations for winning 2nd place in the TISAC tournament!
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U-15 Boys Basketball Team
Senior Girls Basketball Team
This was a season of growth. We went from losses to victories as we progressed as a team, implementing the Dragons system of play. The team got to feel the excitement of a double overtime game and a fantastic come from behind victory against Charter. Players are already looking forward to next year with some moving up to the senior level. I am so proud of the work ethic of these boys.
It was a great season. We came into the season undersized and underestimated. Through the girls’ hard work and tenacity, we fought hard against every team. We pulled off an upset over KIS and almost completed a 16 point deficit at home in the final minutes. The whole season, the girls never gave up once, and they surely won’t be underestimated next season.
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Senior Boys Basketball Team By: Coach Raymond
The senior boys basketball team have created a unique brotherhood. They compete as one and not as individuals. They work hard and are very passionate when playing. Winning is not everything but giving their 100% effort and having a “no quit attitude “ make them champions in my book. I am sure the fans agree.
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or 10 Saturdays in the first semester, more than 20 boys and girls played in the PY Gym to have fun and improve their basketball skills. “Coach Raymond, Coach Manny, and Coach Kathy did a great job with the mix of boys and girls, different levels, and scaffolding 22 the activities,” remarked Coach K, “and their program aligned with Dragons player development curriculum.” The Little Dragons learned through fun games and activities while developing dribbling, passing, and shooting. Coach Raymond, the Head of the Camp,
said that he was very thankful to the parents for supporting the program and from their comments was satisfied that each player improved. Coach Manny added that he is excited to see these boys and girls perform next season on a Dragons travel team. One parent said that she really appreciated the Coaches and the way they handled the children, often pulling a player to the side to give one on one support, and the mixing of the groups so that each session was positive, especially boys and girls learning together. Well, that’s the way of the Dragons!
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By: Coach Nicki and Coach Martin
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ongratulations to the Senior Girls Volleyball team on a successful 2016-2017 season! This season the team ended with a winning record and are the reigning Champions of The 2016 Wells International Volleyball Tournament and The 2016 Concordian International School Volleyball League and Tourney Champions! We would like to give a special congratulations to the Concordian Dragon seniors who made the past four seasons so exciting and memorable. Congratulations Pakkard, Chada, Sunny, Mild, and May!
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