Grant's First Basketball Season

Grant is almost done with his first year of YBL basketball through the YMCA. He is absolutely loving this sport. In the fall, he was in a class called Itty-Bitty Sports Class, which included a few weeks of basketball. It was disastrous. He cried almost the whole time. He did not like the ball coming at his face and he was very frustrated that he could not dribble. So...when it was time for YBL ball we were a little worried about how he would do. He's turned out to be a different kid. Grant loves the sport, has no fear of the ball hitting him, has learned to dribble the ball (with his left hand surprisingly), aggressively goes after rebounds and is a great shot. He gives practices and games his full energy and never complains about being tired, even when he has a double header Saturday. He has become the teams high scorer (although in truth score is not kept at the games for his age level).

(Grant at opening ceremonies for basketball with his team)

(Grant going for the ball during a game)

(Grant lined up with his team to get colored wristbands so he knows who to guard on the other team)

(Grant taking some warm up shots before his game)

(Grant with some teammates, Jordan and Katie, taking some warm up shots)

(Grant's awesome shot mid-air before it goes into the hoop)