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Posted on February 17, 2013 by cdntrickster

So this happened! Absolutely not cool and super painful. I separated my tendon from my leg/ankle. No more basketball season, no more left handed layups, no more weight bearing for at least 6 weeks. I’m still not used to the … Continue reading →

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Wheelchair Basketball

Posted on January 30, 2012 by cdntrickster

I had new experience this afternoon… I took my kids to a wheelchair basketball game. It was actually quite incredible (for a number of reasons).  Initially, I was a bit underwhelmed as it didn’t have the “murderball” pace I expected … Continue reading →

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There’s No Crying in Basketball

Posted on January 23, 2012 by cdntrickster

Last night was the first night of 2012 Tykes basketball.  We’ve been off for about a month for Christmas and New Years.  The kids responded as though they’d been away for 4 weeks. Our entire time didn’t show up on … Continue reading →

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Name Dropper

Posted on December 23, 2011 by cdntrickster

You know that guy.  That guy who has to name drop everyone he thinks he knows in every conversation you have.  I hate that guy.  I’m sure you do too.  I realized yesterday… that I hate myself. I was in … Continue reading →

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Pee Wee Hockey Support

Posted on December 20, 2011 by cdntrickster

I am a coach…we’ll a tykes/house league coach.  I coach soccer although I’ve only played 2 games of indoor soccer and I’m also a tyke (6-8) basketball coach.  Many weeks i’ve struggled with thinking of drills and encouragement while losing … Continue reading →

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Creep Out

Posted on December 8, 2011 by cdntrickster

After my last game of the basketball season our team when out for beers and food at a pub.  I was excited that most everyone came, especially those teammates who don’t usually come out.  One teammate was a girl who … Continue reading →

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Basketball – The Great Social Leveller

Posted on October 25, 2010 by cdntrickster

I’ve written about my basketball playing already.  I’ve shared about how I’m “Semi-Pro”. I’ve tried my best to not spout off about how I’m getting about 50% of my team’s points each game (oops).  I would like to share something … Continue reading →

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I’m Semi-Pro

Posted on September 21, 2010 by cdntrickster

I play enough basketball now a days that I can officially call myself “semipro”. I usually play about 10.5 hours each week (give or take 39 minutes) – plus an additional 3 hours of weightlifting (which is a recent inclusion). … Continue reading →

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