Toros Schedule:
So here is a look at my new schedule for the next 4-6 months. I arrived here on August 15th from Brazil and we hit the ground running. Another player from the national team is my roommate at the hotel we're staying at. I'm hoping it's only for the time being (meaning pre-season) because I spoke with the coach and so did Rick and while they are finalizing the roster it is better because we have so many guys trying out. I haven't received our game schedule yet but we play 2 times a week from September 2 - December 29th and then playoffs start. Practices have been long and hard. 2.5 - 3 hours in the morning and 2.5 - 3 hours in the evening. Below is a minor description of what the practices look like. That being said we have a scrimmage coming up this weekend, so we've been scrimmaging a lot more in the evening and the routine has altered slightly.
Thus far things have been going pretty well. Coach, players, living conditions, etc... All of which I am very content with. I know its early too. At practice yesterday coach said don't cross the border after 8pm because there are no taxis back, always travel in groups and wear Toros gear LOL... That is one thing that will be a change is I won't be taking daily strolls downtown to kill some time. I will spend most my time in the hotel and in the gym. That's how it should be right? Life of a Mexican-American Basketball player lol...
Today we had one practice in the morning and the evening off. So me and some if the guys crossed the border. Some of us went to the mall and a couple of us went to Wal-Mart. I didn't have anything in particular that I wanted, I really just wanted to cross to see how the procedure worked. I did end up getting a few things: chewy oatmeal chips ahoy, pb & j, cheez-it Parmesan flavor, chewy granola bars (caramel & chocolate chip flavored) and lastly some kool-aid. On the way home we stopped at Popeye's for dinner. Got myself a 3 piece spicy combo. The cab ride ended up being $33.00 split between 2 people which could have been cheaper but we made him wait outside for us. One would think I would be more nervous crossing into Mexico but I was more nervous crossing into the states. Don't ask me why because I really don't know lol. Everything went well and smoothly and I am glad it is only a 10 min cab ride to the border. I think next time I cross I'm going to check out the mall. On another note I found out from one of my teammates that has AT&T as well that he gets coverage at the hotel, which I found out upon returning. Whoop whoop! So if anyone reads this blog feel free to give me a ring because I'll have my phone on now.
I gotta run now and give Lele a call and let her know she can reach me at any time. That make things a whole easier especially since our Internet is down at the hotel for a couple days.
Games:
Home: Friday &Sunday
Away: Thursday & Saturday
Practice:
1st: 10:30 - 2:00pm
2nd: 7:15pm - 10:30pm
Breakfast: 9am
Lunch: 3pm
Dinner: 11pm
1st Practice:
Warm up shooting(catch and shoot)
Water
Dynamic Warm up
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3-man Fullcourt layup and jumpers
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Ladder and cone drill
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4 on 4 help & rotate
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2 man shooting
5on5
Water
Abs
Stretching
2nd Practice:
Warmup 2-lines lay-ups to 3's
Water
Dynamic warm-up & stretching
3-man Fullcourt lay-ups
Water
3 on 3
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4 on 4
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5 on 5 half court
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5 on 5 fullcourt
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Dynamic cooldown & stretching
I hope all is well back home. I love and miss you. Until next time.................. Love
