Program Progress

So much to do, so little time to do it. Trying to ramp up the education and civil service aspect of the Alaska STARS program.

Finally did our first support of Mountain View Boys and Girls Club's "Power Hour" last Wednesday. Trying to do it again this Wednesday. Small steps. Very small steps. But, the steps are so important.

Have had two academic "soft skill" assignments for members. Again, small steps, but so important.

A lot of interesting dynamics happening inside the teams. The 8th graders have a "new" squad that includes two new players. Also trying to get the 8th graders into the playbook and style of play that I prefer.

I sense the 7th graders are a bit unsettled. We lost two or three players from that team and you can feel it as the coach looks to fill some important voids. The coach is getting close to getting it settled, but again has to bring a few players up-to-speed. The uncertain future of some other teams and the status of those players from those teams adds to the dynamic.

Coach Sam has been able to start ramping up the 5/6th graders and 3/4th graders. He may be struggling soon with having too many players on one or both of the teams. He will get a real feel on how he sits with the 5/6th grade team when we go to Fairbanks in November. Good to get that team engaged - they haven't been for a while.

Lots of activities - you should see the "Events" section of the website right now. So much going on......so little time to administer. Love it and hate it at the same time.