Bloom Carroll High School Girls Basketball Season Preview

As the upcoming basketball season approaches, all eyes are on the team at Bloom Carroll High School. With a new season brings new challenges and opportunities for this team, and Coach AJ Ireland is ready to lead them to success. We sat down with Coach AJ to discuss the top returning players, new players to watch out for, team chemistry, motivation, and more. Coach AJ is confident in the capabilities of his team this year, despite losing some key players from last season. He highlights Tessa Brooks (senior guard), Emma Sorrell (senior post), Charlie Conrad (senior post), Adyson Luke (senior wing), Whitney Passen (junior wing), and Davynn Miller (sophomore guard) as the top returning players. What makes them special, according to Coach AJ, is their growth and potential to take on a leadership role this season. These players had great performances in the previous season and are expected to continue to excel on and off the court. Although the team lost some important players, Coach AJ is excited about the potential impact of new players. Ashlyn Berta (junior wing), Riley Westall (sophomore guard), and Josie Burr (sophomore post) are all expected to make a major impact this season. Coach AJ is confident that their addition to the team will contribute to the overall success of the team. When it comes to choosing team captains, communication is the most important quality for Coach AJ. He believes that effective and positive communication is essential for the success of any team. He has a handful of players stepping up into leadership roles for the team, and they are expected to handle communication with their teammates and coaches. Team chemistry and camaraderie are crucial for any team's success, and Coach AJ is focused on implementing these values this season. He has a lot of team bonding activities planned throughout the season to help build strong relationships among the players both on and off the court. These activities not only create a positive and welcoming environment but also help players trust and rely on each other. Coach AJ's team is filled with players who are self-motivated and continuously strive to become the best versions of themselves. At the beginning of the season, they write down personal and team goals, and Coach AJ makes sure that everyone is aware of those goals to keep them motivated.