VTC Men's Opening Game

VTC men came out flying high Saturday Nov. 15th vs Unity College. In the first 5 minutes of the game VTC jumped to a 20 to 0 lead. 15 minutes in the score was 44 to 10. By half time VTC was ahead 52-12. The final score ended up 94 to 34.

To me that was a very impressive game. Perhaps Unity has a weak team but VTC showed some great moves, passing, and team work. I believe you should see them play and enjoy some good basketball.

Next game for the men will be tomorrow night Wednesday 11-19-08 at 8:00 pm vs Hesser. The women have a game at 6:00 PM. Then Saturday VTC plays UMaine/Augusta with the women playing at 1 and the men at 3. Come and enjoy some good basketball.

Winter Sports Season

The winter sports season is almost here. Vermont Technical College starts their first basketball games on Saturday Nov. 15th. vs Unity. The women play at 1 pm and the men at 3 pm. High school practice starts on the 17th with high school games starting the beginning of December.

It's too bad that some schools including Whitcomb can not field a varsity boys team. I noticed in soccer that some teams did not have a deep bench. I guess there is just too much for the youth to do and sports is not what a lot of them want to do.

Perhaps is starts in grade school sports programs. The coaches want their team to win so bad they tend to play their stronger players. The weaker players that need playing time to develop their skills and confidence don't get the time. By the time they reach the high school level they have given up and therefore the number of players is just not there. The stronger players are going to remain strong and will develop on less playing time.

Think it over coaches and sports directors. Could this be the problem? If not what is? The kids are there, why are they not attracted to the sports programs?