Keener Tippin Lady Deuces Sweet 16 WE PREPARE Head Coach The “Sweet 16” is a set of 16 goals that form the foundation PLAYERS of the Lady Deuces Basketball program. They are: FOR THE 1. COMMITMENT. To common goals and to being successful.

NEXT LEVEL 2. UNSELFISHNESS. There is no "I" in TEAM. THE TIPPIN FILE 3. UNITY. Come together as never before.  20+ years coaching experience 4. IMPROVE. Everyday... as a player, person, and student. Lady  Director/Head Coach, Lady 5. BE TOUGH. Mentally and physically. Deuces Basketball since 1999 6. SELF-DISCIPLINE. Do it right, don't accept less. Deuces  Former Assistant Coach/Director of Basketball Operations, Rock 7. GREAT EFFORT. Bridge High School 8. ENTHUSIASM. Basketball

 Former Head Coach, Douglass 9. ELIMINATE MISTAKES. Don't beat yourself. SEEKING PLAYERS FOR High School 10. NEVER GIVE UP. 6TH & 5TH GRADE GIRLS 11. DON'T ACCEPT LOSING. If you do so one time, it will be easy to do so for the rest of your life. TEAM FALL’16/WINTER 12. NO SELF-LIMITATIONS. Expect more of yourself. ‘17 The distribution of this information and ma- 13. EXPECT TO WIN. And truly believe we will. terials through the school district does not CONTACT INFO: 14. CONSISTENCY. Your very, very best every time. imply endorsement by Columbia Public Phone: 573-289-6536 Schools. 15. LEADERSHIP. Everyone can set the example. E-mail: [email protected] 16. RESPONSIBILITY. You are responsible for your own perfor- Facebook: Lady Deuces Basketball mance. Twitter: @Deuces_Coach_K Confident young women. Champions of character. Twitter: @LadyDeucesBBall STUDENT athletes. Lady Deuces. FAMILY. Tradition. They chase perfection to encourage the aspirations of those who will come after them, knowing that their performances BENEFITS Deuces. here are connected to everything that has been and every- thing that will be the LADY DEUCES Tradition. LADY DEUCES Affordable Cost are bound together by a common commitment. They com- Welcome to the Lady Deuces FAMILY of girls basket- pete to win, yet they understand the real rewards come ball, where PERSEVERANCE is a way of life and Quality Competition from the doing; the pride lies in the process. They have “THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS THE "OFF SEASON!" much to live up to expectations are high. Still, none could Fundamentals Originally founded in the Little Apple, (Manhattan, be higher than the ones that they have of themselves. Kan.) the LADY DEUCES are Mid-Missouri-based, Self-Esteem DIVERSE, non-profit, competitive basketball organi- When you choose to become a LADY DEUCE, you inherit zation dedicated to providing young women the the expectation and become a part of that commitment. Skills Improvement chance to play competitive basketball. When you wear that jersey you dive after loose balls, you take charges, YOU PLAY DEFENSE, you run the floor. You OUR MOTTO: "No matter how difficult the goal, Sportsmanship compete, you learn, you laugh, you work and you play with triumph of will power over weakness will gain suc- a passion that makes you perform like a CHAMPION OF Teamwork cess." OUR MISSION STATEMENT: “To provide an CHARACTER whether you win or lose. Most importantly, atmosphere where girls can develop and improve your carry yourself with dignity and respect – on and off the NO CUTS OR TRYOUTS court. Being a LADY DEUCE is an all-the-time thing. It's what their physical skills while teaching and promoting Guaranteed Playing Time you do and where you go and who you are. And it's forever. lifelong values – self-esteem, character, teamwork (Playing time may not be equal but all play- That's the way it is with family. ers will play!) and sportsmanship – that are the behavioral foun- dation of our future leaders.” The trademarks of LADY DEUCES are enthusiasm, leader- ship, discipline, court savvy, love of the game, intensity and Personal skill development, unselfish play, and hav- strong, pressure defense. The most enduring characteristic ing a fun, positive experience are priorities of this surrounding the Lady Deuces is a sense of "FAMILY." How- team. Our coaches and players are dedicated to hard ever, to BE a LADY DEUCE, you have to be: Responsible. work, team play and sportsmanship. Respectable. Loyal. Honest. To PERFORM as a Lady Deuce

you have to: Work Hard. Play Smart. Put the Team Before Being a LADY DEUCE is a privilege. It's an identity. It's Yourself. Have a Winning Attitude. To be SUCCESSFUL as a The distribution of this information a legacy. LADY DEUCES pursue excellence in ALL that Lady Deuce you have to: Be coachable. Accept your role. they do to honor the performances and accomplish- and materials through the school dis- Handle success and failure. Be a Competitor. ments of the young women who have worn the jer- trict does not imply endorsement by sey before them. Is it in you to be a Lady Deuce? Columbia Public Schools.