Wisconsin Elite Shootout Tournament Wrap-Up

Congratulations Team Fury Red!!! Red takes 3rd in 15U division among 10 teams, weekend record finishes at 4-1.

Team Fury Black takes 7th in Open division among 12 teams, weekend record finishes at 2-3.

Team Fury Red continues to show the mental toughness needed to generate their success. The ability to close out games by understanding time and score, value of possession, and the value of a free-throw goes a long way in ones basketball maturity and growth. I received several positive remarks this weekend about our Red squad. Comments were ranging from our sharp shooting perimeter, our relentless pressure in transition, and court awareness of each other.  One thing I’ve noticed with this squad is their overall depth. We can have a new player step up each game that’s not afraid to make a play at either end. Priority (1a) is to continue to focus in on the details and keep raising the bar. Priority (1b) is to reduce our Team foul troubles! :)

I’m very encouraged and pleased with the growth and progress our Red squad is achieving.

Team Fury Black has been riding a roller coaster so far this season. One thing I like about this group is that they always believe their going to Win the next one. "Almost" is not an acceptable result for this squad. That tells me this group will get to where I know they can be. We are starting to understand the level of detailed execution required to compete at this level against good talented teams. Priority (1a) on the offensive end must be to deliver a balanced inside-outside attack. Our tendency is to become 1-dimensional on the perimeter. We must enforce the value of getting “paint touches” on a more consistent basis. Priority (1b) is to reduce our turnovers and focus on making the simple play and executing the fundamentals of the game. Priority (1c) is to dig our heels in on defense and focus on generating defensive runs. Generating more of our offense from our defense will help open up a lot more opportunities.

Overall, I'm happy with our Team's progress and the great opportunities we had this past weekend. I'm already looking forward to the AIA Midwest Classic and taking that next step in our journey!

The Team Fury "Weekend Warrior" Award will be recognized after each tournament. A "Weekend Warrior" is somebody who displayed "Toughness" as defined by our Team Fury Philosophy during the tournament. This award is voted upon by the coaching staff.

"Weekend Warrior" Award
Team Red ~ Savannah Frye
Team Black ~ Stephanie Cox

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.”

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Thanks!
Coach Bowman

Wisconsin Elite Shootout

Saturday, May 21st Schedule

IA-Team Fury Red 15
11:00am vs. WI Impact 2014 @ DeForest High School
4:00pm vs Fox Valley Hustle @ DeForest High School
7:00pm vs WI Swing (Staveness) @ DeForest High School

IA-Team Fury Black 17
3:00pm vs NI Hoopers @ DeForest Middle School
6:00pm vs WI Elite (Johnson) @ DeForest High School
8:00pm vs Rockford Wildcats White @ DeForest High School

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Thanks,
Coach Bowman

USJN Great Plains Tournament Wrap-Up

Rough and Humble weekend! Team Fury Red takes 2nd place in pool, finishes weekend 2-2.

The Summer AAU circuit is a physically and mentally grueling adventure. That was proven to be true for our program this weekend. Team Black faced challenge after challenge and Team Red fought thru tough wins and tough losses. The common denominator for both Teams I thought was our Attitude. Our fight until the end Attitude was a constant throughout the weekend. That is something we can hang our hats on.

How we bounce back from this weekend will say alot. I'm already ready to get back into the gym and put the work in. Our plan will continue to break down the fundamentals and generate a very tough, competitive atmosphere.

One point of emphasis this weekend with our players was the importance of getting quality time in the weight room. It came to the forefront this weekend that strength is a vital part to success. Not only to compete, but to withstand the physical grind from game to game.

I have multiple strength training programs and I'm available to work with anybody interested in individual sessions moving forward.

Our next tournament is only 19 days away and we have to continue to practice and compete at a high level. No Team is going to lay down for us and we have to continue to bring a warriors mindset each and every day.

The Team Fury "Weekend Warrior" Award will be recognized after each tournament. A "Weekend Warrior" is somebody who displayed "Toughness" as defined by our Team Fury Philosophy during the tournament. This award is voted upon by the coaching staff.

"Weekend Warrior" Award
Team Red - Elisa Bilderback
Team Black - Haley Van Cleave

"Success favors the prepared mind and body."

Thanks!
Coach Bowman