Team,

Below, please see important Seaforth men’s basketball weekly update (Sun, 12/22).

Cheers,
Coach Berry

Quote: “Teamwork makes the dream work.”

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Practice & Game Schedule:

All men’s basketball activities are available at the link below:

• https://www.seaforthbasketball.com/calendar

Check the calendar for this week’s basketball schedule.

Breakfast Club:

There are NO breakfast clubs this week, but we have several morning practices:

• Mon, 12/23: 6:00am - 8:00am
• Tue, 12/24: 6:00am - 7:30am
• Thu, 12/26: 10:00am - 12noon

Games this Week:

This week, we participate in the Sheetz Christmas Basketball Tournament:

• First Opponent (away): High Point Central
• Date: Fri, 12/27
• Time: 1:30pm
• Location: Southwest Guilford High School, 4364 Barrow Rd, High Point, NC 27265
  
  
• Second Opponent (away): TDB
• Date: Sat, 12/28
• Time: TBD
• Location: Southwest Guilford High School, 4364 Barrow Rd, High Point, NC 27265
  
  
• Third Opponent (away): TDB
• Date: Mon, 12/30
• Time: TBD
• Location: Southwest Guilford High School, 4364 Barrow Rd, High Point, NC 27265

Service Event - The Shepherd’s Table:

Seaforth Men’s Basketball is honored to assist in feeding 2,000 members of our community this Christmas Eve.

Date:
Tue, 12/24

Time:
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location:
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
2016 Mt. Carmel Church Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

We look forward to serving alongside the community and spreading joy during the holiday season.

Social media:

Please follow Seaforth men's basketball teams on social media:

• Instagram:
• https://www.instagram.com/seaforthmbb
• X (or Twitter):
• https://x.com/seaforthmensbb

The Double-Edged Sword of Mimicking Star Athletes:

Star basketball players possess exceptional skills and significantly impact the game.

However, it is important to note that when a star player is imitated, the behavior being emulated may inadvertently reflect selfishness and a lack of team orientation.

Often, those who imitate star players adopt a mindset of "I need to focus on my own success" rather than prioritizing "What is best for the team." This behavior may stem from their interpretation of a star player's actions or from encouragement received from family and peers.

There are both positive and negative aspects to this phenomenon.

It is essential to embrace the positive by striving to be the most skilled and impactful player possible, while simultaneously eliminating the negative by adopting a "team-first" mentality. By doing so, you will not only enhance your own performance but also foster an environment conducive to maximum success for the entire team.

As a coach, I have advocated for this team-first approach for many (33) years. It ultimately benefits all participants, both in the short and long term, both on and off the court.