LCCS
Middle School Basketball Teams
I have a profound love and
passion for sports, especially basketball. I had a vision and a dream that LCCS
would soon have a successful basketball team. With a lot of work and dedication
last year we were able to put together our first sports team in the history of
LCCS. Through this vision the LCCS Boys and Girls Middle School Basketball
teams evolved.
We pride ourselves in
instilling our circle values through study hall, practices, and games.
Community, independence, respect, courage, leadership, and effort are all
values that are practiced and preached amongst our coaches and players. These
values have given us an identity and have paved the way for us to be
successful. We hold our student athletes to a high academic standard. They are
required to attend study hall sessions on a weekly basis as well as handing in
weekly progress reports. Our coaches communicate with teachers to ensure that
our students stay on the right track academically. We practice two to three
times a week and play an eight game regular season. Our basketball program has
helped players develop many skills and characteristics that are essential to
being positive citizens and great members of our community. Being
a member of our basketball teams require a lot of effort, hard work, and
dedication. We focus on building student athletes, team players, and leaders on
and off of the court.
The amount of success we
have experienced in just two years has exceeded all of our expectations. The players
have responded with a great deal of excitement and willingness to learn. Our
LCCS community has rallied behind us and supported us by showing tremendous
school spirit. We have had winning seasons in our first two years and advanced
to the playoffs both seasons. Our students have excelled in the classroom and
are motivated to do better because of our basketball team. They are better
prepared mentally and physically for high school. I believe that we have only
scratched the surface of our potential, goals, and successes. We will continue
to grow our basketball program, honor our circle values, and strive to develop
the best student athletes.
Angel Melendez
LCCS K-5 Physical
Education Teacher
LCCS Boys Head
Basketball Coach
