jasenbaskett
05-07-2007, 10:20 AM
As a coach and a parent I had a unique view into the different characteristics that defined Carly Stowell.
As a coach/trainer the first thing that jumps out is how intense Carly was in between the lines. She was a funny, text messaging, giggly, 14 year old girl outside the lines. But once she got on the court she was pit-bull. She had a quiet intensity. She hated to lose. She played against every level of talent we have at the academy (top high school boys and down) and never once backed down.
She had skills most players would trade a limb for. But she was never satisfied. There is always another move/shot she could master. And she would not leave the gym until the new move was perfect. Shot took criticism from myself and other trainers and instead of quitting she took on the “I’ll show them mentality,” and came back with answer to that crtiticism. She is/was the example I use when I need to illustrate to a kid what it takes to be a basketball player.
As a parent I was impressed at the dedication and commitment she showed to reaching a goal. Most kids say they want to be an astronaut but fail every science class they take. She wanted to be basketball player and did everything in her power to become that. And she did it without a trace of attitude. She treated her brothers (who were often with her at the gym) with the utmost respect. After her classes she would try to teach her brother the moves she just learned. She rooted for them in their training classes or ECBA games. She was always quick with a thank you to the trainers and her mother as well (who spent as much time on the ECBA gym as Carly.) I want my kids to have a whole lot of Carly Stowell in them when they grow up.
I was wrong though before when I said the 1st thing that jumps out about Carly is her intensity. Any one who has met or talked to Carly would agree, the first and last thing anyone notices/remembers about her is that big toothy grin she had. It’s the type of smile that makes you forget how bad your day was and you can help but smile yourself. That smile will never be forgotten.
Carly you will never be forgotten as a player, sister, daughter, or friend. You are unique and irreplaceable. You are everything an Emerald City player should represent and more. You’re number, 21, will be retired by the Academy as a reminder to anyone that puts on an Emerald City jersey what it takes to be a great basketball player and even greater person.
Jasen Baskett
ECBA
As a coach/trainer the first thing that jumps out is how intense Carly was in between the lines. She was a funny, text messaging, giggly, 14 year old girl outside the lines. But once she got on the court she was pit-bull. She had a quiet intensity. She hated to lose. She played against every level of talent we have at the academy (top high school boys and down) and never once backed down.
She had skills most players would trade a limb for. But she was never satisfied. There is always another move/shot she could master. And she would not leave the gym until the new move was perfect. Shot took criticism from myself and other trainers and instead of quitting she took on the “I’ll show them mentality,” and came back with answer to that crtiticism. She is/was the example I use when I need to illustrate to a kid what it takes to be a basketball player.
As a parent I was impressed at the dedication and commitment she showed to reaching a goal. Most kids say they want to be an astronaut but fail every science class they take. She wanted to be basketball player and did everything in her power to become that. And she did it without a trace of attitude. She treated her brothers (who were often with her at the gym) with the utmost respect. After her classes she would try to teach her brother the moves she just learned. She rooted for them in their training classes or ECBA games. She was always quick with a thank you to the trainers and her mother as well (who spent as much time on the ECBA gym as Carly.) I want my kids to have a whole lot of Carly Stowell in them when they grow up.
I was wrong though before when I said the 1st thing that jumps out about Carly is her intensity. Any one who has met or talked to Carly would agree, the first and last thing anyone notices/remembers about her is that big toothy grin she had. It’s the type of smile that makes you forget how bad your day was and you can help but smile yourself. That smile will never be forgotten.
Carly you will never be forgotten as a player, sister, daughter, or friend. You are unique and irreplaceable. You are everything an Emerald City player should represent and more. You’re number, 21, will be retired by the Academy as a reminder to anyone that puts on an Emerald City jersey what it takes to be a great basketball player and even greater person.
Jasen Baskett
ECBA