We as a club post-covid set about to change how basketball is viewed in Congleton and the wider areas. As part of this pledge, we vowed to never turn away any kids from the court, regardless of circumstances. This has NOT been easy (or cheap!). The list includes expanding operations to now THREE venues (meaning every indoor court in Congleton is used by us!), training up new club staff including 7 coaches, 2 tables and 3 referee's (with more to come in December!) as well as organising the 'boring stuff' such as kits, first aid packs and all of the admin side of running a club.
However, we do it for days like Saturday, when the clubs first ever 'development' squad took to the floor. With TWO u14s teams this year (I know, it's bonkers), this team consists of players from all over Cheshire East, with some having never played competitive basketball before, and two even never having played at all less than three months ago!
To say I am proud is an understatement. The club is continuing to push forwards and thrive, and we only have bigger plans for the future (hello National League) for basketball in Bear Town.
These lads done us proud on Saturday, scoring a very respectable 42 points in their first game as a team and they didn't give up, even though they lost the game in the end. I believe they deserved a special mention because not many of you see the effort these lads put in week in, week out every week in practice.
Good job team!
Coach Ryan
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