Women’s Final Four Day 2
So today was another 5:15 morning. We went downtown to split up, a couple people went to the 4Kay Run while others went to the March to the Arch. Before getting on the metro, since it was dawn, I took a picture of the arch through the arch in the wall, then of the sun rising over the bridge, and I had a cop tell me that was illegal for terrorism reasons. Luckily he just warned our group, since there were a couple other people taking pictures.
Then, later at the beginning of the March, I was kind of monitoring kids, and a couple kids would shoot at the goals provided, and there ball would wonder off down the adjoining street, so instead of making them run into a busy street, I just handed them a ball I had. I had created a collection at one point, and an older black man approached me asking for one for his daughter. Now, he was a very skeptical looking man, and when I told him, that if he brought his daughter over I would give her one. He proceeded to tell me she was in a wheelchair, now I was told only to give them to kids. I said just bring her over and I’d give her one, so he proceeded to ask if I was doing it because he’s black. Now, I feel that I am a very fair person, and don’t judge based on race. I had to keep from laughing but I held it back as not to anger him.
The one thing that made up for this was getting to meet Pat Summitt. She was a very nice person for her celebrity status. I told her my name and that I was working to become a coach in the near future and wanted to meet a legend such as herself. She looked me right in the eye and thanked me and said it was nice to meet me as well and shook my hand. Talking to Professor Curtis, this is what you call a Signature Moment Without a Signature.
After lunch, we went to the WBCA High School All-America game. This was a fun experience and a learning one as well. To start off, I had to help keep the line moving for the autographs for a couple of members of the State Farm Coaches’ All-America Team, and two players from the WNBA. After this, I went and acted like a security guard by the court, directing traffic and such. After the game, I made sure the line for the post-game autographs of the High School All-Americans. Afterwards, Professor Curtis and I talked about whether I could coach women’s basketball. I told him I wasn’t sure since I want to run and up-tempo style, and have a brusing style of play down-low. I also have worked with guy for so long, it would be hard to all of a sudden change for me.
Well, tomorrow we get to sleep in a little bit. Talk to you tomorrow
Gene
