Belhaven Basketball News and Updates
“Everything we are, everything we are going to be in the future, shows up in our actions every day."
E. R. Haas
Here at Belhaven College with our basketball program we want to instill in our young men the need to do the right things, the right way at the right time every day. This can be a hard concept, but we stress the idea to our players on a consistent basis. The goal is to make them understand they are at Belhaven for more than just a four year experience of school and participating in sports. They are here to develop habits which will show them “what they are going to be in the future by how they act every day” (E. R. Haas).
On October 20, 2009, we participated in our first scrimmage against a local junior college. It was a great experience for the guys to play against someone other than themselves. We did some things that will point to a successful season, but as a coach, I know we have a long way to go (a very long way to go).
On October 24, 2009 we will play in our Alumni game at 7:00pm.
The admission is free. This will be another test to see where we are as a team. Hopefully this can be one of many times you come to see our team play. This year’s team is a mix of veterans and newcomers. We have added a lot of new faces to the roster that I know should add some excitement and depth to the team. You can check out our roster on www.belhaven.edu and click on athletics.
Senior Spotlight Larell Bailey:
One of our veteran players is Larell Bailey from Little Rock, Arkansas. Larell is returning as a fifth year senior. Each year Larell has improved his game and developed himself into more of a complete player. He worked extremely hard to improve his work ethic and ability to play in more of an aggressive state-of-mind. This summer, Larell stayed in Jackson to improve his overall basketball skills. There were not many days he missed getting in the gym and putting in the time to make himself a better player. Larell has taken on the leadership role and will a big factor in helping our team succeed on the floor this season. I am proud of how far he has come as a person and a player.
I can remember watching Larell work out in a recreation center in Little Rock in the summer of 2005 soon after I took the job here at Belhaven. I thought he could be a good player in time and really thought that we got a steal in the recruiting wars.
Larell is on pace to graduate and I have confidence that he will one day make a good husband and father. He is loyal and has a good spirit about him. I am glad he is part of our program and for his sake and for our team I hope that he has a fantastic season.
Each of our players has a unique story. They all come from different backgrounds and different lifestyles. Hopefully, you can take the chance to get to know some of them this season. I always say everyone has a story; it just takes someone to listen.
Up ahead for the Blazers
Saturday October 31st Belhaven Basketball opens at Wesley College. Women’s game at 1:00pm and men’s game at 3:00pm.
Saturday November 6th Hall of Fame Banquet Belhaven College
Saturday November 7th Free Basketball Clinic Rugg Arena 9:00am to 10:30am ages 5 and up
Saturday November 7th Men’s Basketball home opener vs. Pensacola Christian College 6:00pm
Check our schedule on the website: www.belhaven.edu. Also follow us on the blog and: http://basketballandlife.blogspot.com/ and twitter: coachkelsey. We also have a Facebook page under Belhaven Basketball.
Have a great day and Go Blazers!
