Q: What will
you remember about this team?
Tymm: “I will remember two things in
particular -- the developed maturity from each of my players and their
support for one another throughout the year. We had some bad losses and
some games where we came up just a little short. No matter the outcome, my
players stayed engaged, committed, and supportive of one another. This is
easy to do when you win a lot of games, difficult to do when you lose. My
girls achieved this and that is a testament to their character, which I will
remember.”
Q: How do you
hope the players benefitted from this season?
Tymm: “I hope they benefitted by
understanding the commitment required for a high school sports program
level. I emphasized to the girls that this commitment would be comparable
to holding a job, which many will have in the near future. Their
punctuality and attendance was always expected and necessary if they wanted to
maximize their playing time. Additionally, timely and proper communication
was also demanded of them, as it will be for next year's teams. I believe
players understood this better as the season progressed, which will prepare
them going forward.”
Q: In what ways
do you feel the team progressed?
Tymm: “Every team member improved and
progressed their skills throughout the year. The challenge is the consistency
which is more so heavily dependent upon their engagement during the
off-season. I think certain players improved their quickness and speed and
coordination. However, again, all these improvements are minimal because I
always felt that the real improvements are made during the off-season which
begins with workouts, practice, summer camp, and fall workouts. I hope to
see my girls engaged with these sessions.”
Q: Are there
any memorable games or game moments?
Tymm:
“The Batavia Tournament game where we
defeated Glenbard East 28-11 (Dec. 27). I taped the game and we watched the film
during the following practice session. My girls ran our offense very well and
we were extremely disciplined on defense. Watching this game and our
execution really made us a more competitive team for the second half of the
season.”
Editor’s note: Interview was conducted via e-mail