Thursday, December 19, 2013

Tis the Season to Volunteer

’Tis the season for the Darien YMCA House Basketball League. While many high school students are looking forward to playing in the league, some volunteered to coach. There are 12 Darien High School girls who voluntarily coach younger girls.

Out of six 7th/8th grade girls House Basketball teams, three are coached by DHS seniors. Seniors Maggie Murphy and Morgan Sawitsky coach the Tarheels, seniors Kiki Martin and Liz Stile coach the Volunteers, and seniors Colleen Keating and Mary Kate McCarthy coach the Bulldogs.

Juniors Jessie Halstrom and Izzy Scribano coach the 4th grade girls House Basketball Hurricanes.
Two out of the six 3rd grade girls House Basketball team are coached by DHS students. Sophomore Susie Ropp and junior Emily Nixon coach the Mustangs and senior Katie Shanahan and junior Mary Brown coach the Owls.

Coaching is a good way to learn leadership skills and to connect with younger students. It is a fun experience for both the coaches and the younger players. If you have any interest in coaching a house basketball team next season, make sure to contact Joe Marzano at the YMCA. 

Senior Colleen Keating has been coaching for two years now and she said, “It is nice to be on the coaching side versus playing. Seeing the girls improve is an accomplishment.” 


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