Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Interview with a STAR!

We were able to chat with II former Maria Kilcullen who is representing the A team girls middle school basketball. Tune in to hear all about this dominating team!

Coaches Corner: MS Hockey Coach Stone




Coach Stone Interview

Ben G-What is the best pre-game warmup?
Coach Stone- Anything that can get your heart rate up and gets you loose.

Ben G Do you have any tips for beginners?
Coach Stone- Skate as much as possible.

Ben GWhat are your goals for the team?
Coach Stone- To be better in February than we were in November

Ben G What are the team’s strengths and weaknesses?
Coach Stone- Strengths: we have many young players. Weaknesses: lack of skill

Ben G Who did you play for back in the day?
Coach Stone- When I was younger I played for Delmont. I was also part of the first hockey team here at EA, and continued to play club hockey in college. After college I continued to play in various men’s leagues.

Ben G What do you have to say about last year’s Championship loss?
Coach Stone- I am really proud of the team

Ben G What is your favorite hockey team?
Coach Stone- The Flyers. I have season tickets

Player Profile: Tre Wilkerson



Tre-Vaughn Bijide Wilkerson,
#44
Age: 14
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 195 lbs
Hometown: Philly
Date of Birth: 6/3/1996
Siblings: older sister
Years of Experience: 3
Other Teams: Team Final
Other Sports: none
Favorite Team: Celtics
Favorite Player: Kevin Garnett
Type of Shoes: Nike
Size Shoe: 16

We were able to steal Tre away from his studies for a few minutes to ask him a few questions about the upcoming season. Enjoy!



...and just for the cherry on top...in case you haven't ever seen an 8th grader dunk before:

SKILL OF THE DAY: Awkward Jumpshot

We were lucky enough to catch Cole on the basket ball court practicing his notorious jump shot. We had a few words with him and he walked us through the steps, and then perfectly executed it.