This morning, we had a meeting with a Mr. Dei Sylvester, representing Mr. Fischer, a significant supporter of Grenadian volleyball, and probably the gentlemen, along with Nanan, responsible for it's resurgence. The meeting concerned ways to assist the Secondary and National teams in a manner to not only ensure volleyball's existence, but also emergence as a primary sport for a long time to come.
The meeting was very successful and we have a follow up meeting with Pastor Soukup, representing Grace Lutheran Church, to continue our discussion. Things are progressing well and I am very excited about what we are accomplishing in such a short time.
Today, we had a volleyball session with 9 boys and girls from St. Rose Secondary school. They were pretty talented athletes and seemed to all have interest in volleyball. The session was fun and productive. I feel my mission has changed a bit. I feel I am here more to promote the sport of volleyball, to earn respect for those playing the game, and to increase its' exposure.
I will continue to teach coaches and athletes about the game, but there is more at stake.
Yesterday I watched my first "Netball" game. It is a crazy game similar to our basketball. It is a game for girls. There is a basket, however, no backboard, and there is no dribbling. You advance the ball up and down the court by passing it.
The thing that amazed me the most was the number of terrific athletes playing! There must have been 50 girls playing and all seemed athletic and very competitive. Where are these girls for our clinics and training sessions????? Nanan and I must recruit athletes and aggressively spread the word to gain interest.
Tonight is Lime night. Yikes. It's fish friday in Guayave. There will be fresh fish on the grill, crab, lobster, and who know what else.
To Mallory and Terence....ask Nanan who is the champ at pool??? Can he say Loooooossssaaaa!!
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