The Dacula Heat was down two points in the first half of their first game. There was something that just wasn’t working on the court. The team had only practiced together a few times before the game, so coach Dana Crawford had an idea, and called a time out.
“We put our hands together,” Crawford explained. “I made them look at each other and tell each other, ‘I’ve got your back'.”
After the time out, the team got it together and played a totally different game. They ended up winning the game by 16 points. Coach Crawford knew that they needed to work together.
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“Our team motto is 'You have to gel to excel',” Crawford said.
These 11- and 12-year-olds are learning what it means to work together and succeed together as a team.
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“Everybody has a job to do and they have to rely on each other on the court,” Crawford said.
This Dacula Athletic Association team is also learning what it will take to play basketball next year.
“I want the kids to have fun, but I also want them to learn the game," Crawford said. "I would love for them to be on my team next year, but my goal is to get them to play eighth grade basketball, and play for their school at the next level.”
The Dacula Heat has gelled and is ready to excel. Come out and watch these amazing young athletes work together on the court this season.
Dacula Team of the Week: DAA Dacula Heat
Coach: Dana Crawford
Team Roster:
- Michael Dixon
- Jordan Evangelister
- Jason Fointno
- Frantzley Fonrose
- Bryce Greene
- Nicholas Hamilton
- Phillip Nkoloagu
- Karna Thakkar
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