Girls Bowling
Dear JT Girls Bowling Fans,
Welcome to the 2011-2012 bowling season!! Over the summer our home lanes (Crest Hill Lanes) underwent an extensive renovation, which has turned out absolutely GEORGOUS!! I am eager to see what this year's team of girls will bring as well as what they will be able to do on our new lanes!
My bowling philosophy is that in order to be successful players, the girls must have a passion for bowling and dedication to their team. All members of this team are important whether they play one game all season or play every single game. Each girl has something special to contribute to this team, even if they don’t realize it! Each member of this team is a student first and a bowler second. We expect consistent attendance, sportsmanship, and hard work on the lanes or in the classroom. While our ultimate goal is to win every match/tournament possible, sometimes some of life’s best lessons come in learning to lose gracefully.
My goal is always to build this team into a force to be reckoned with, while at the same time instilling sportsmanship, work ethics, and commitment into each of the girls. I want the girls to have solid basic skills, an understanding of all aspects of the game, and to give their best effort at all times.
Bowling is more than just throwing the ball down the lane. In order to succeed, we need to perfect our technique, skills and, be able to keep our mental games sharp. Not all learning comes from the physical aspect of the game, athletes will be asked to read articles of particular importance at times. Throughout the season the players will be challenged physically and mentally by the teams we play against, by the coaches, but most importantly by themselves.
Parents should encourage their athletes to show dedication and determination in all their athletic endeavors! While having your own equipment is not completely necessary, your athlete should know that true improvement cannot happen when you’re using a different ball that may or may not fit your hand every time. Eating healthy before matches and tournaments as well as practicing on her own can only help her improve as well. Your support and attendance are always greatly appreciated at matches and tournaments.
Thank you for your support, of JT, of your daughter, and of this team. Go Steelwomen!
Sincerely,
Coach Tammie Terry