Mom, science teacher, Varsity girls' basketball coach, girls' track & field head coach/throwing coach at Chagrin Falls HS 🐯Opinions are my own 🦥 she/her
Coaching is hard. 🧵 Just some general thoughts looking at the list of girls' basketball rosters for the News-Herald coverage area. There are 28 different teams listed...
- The coaches with the longest tenure at their respective schools are in their 14th season (it's my 12th)
In personal news, we have a new addition! Peyton Leigh Laseak was born on Sunday, May 2nd at 7:57 PM. 8 pounds, 11 ounces & 21 inches. We are so blessed & excited that she is finally here!
Introducing Cameron Claire Laseak, born Friday, July 7th at 8:10 AM. 8 pounds, 9 ounces and 21.5 inches long- prepping for future post play with Peyton.
Last year at Thanksgiving, I was sick with COVID. Now we're here... I actually get to see family for the holiday, instead of through the front window. So many blessings to be grateful for.
Struggling to find the words for today. It is about so much more than the wins and the losses. We are so grateful for our seniors & their leadership this season. Praying for a speedy recovery for Elana.
The people asking me if I'm excited to have a 3 week spring break away from my students are the same people that think I have 3 months off in the summer...
My students are the best part of teaching. I don't get to see them & give them some sense of normalcy. 1/
SO PROUD OF MY TEAM! 38-36 win against a tough Hudson team. We played together, we worked through mistakes, and we showed so much growth tonight. This is what it's all about.
#power
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I'm not sure where it stands as far as school records, but Lilly's 8 threes are the most that I've seen as a coach the last 12 seasons. 8 of 15 for the game- 7 of 10 in the second half 🔥🔥🔥 AND in a close game, not a blowout. AND she's a freshman.
Congratulations to Bella Dalessandro on her 1000th point! You have accomplished so much since your days of dominating Hot Shot at basketball camp. I am so proud to be your coach!
#family
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A teacher that I really respect & admire said that this has been really hard on us & the kids in an email this morning. And I just cried. You feel so overwhelmed & inadequate through all of this. But that simple acknowledgement let me know I'm not alone & we're all doing our best
This group is something special- never had a season like this. Incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be your coach & to see you every day. I am so proud of the work you've put in & how much you love one another. And I'm so happy we're not done yet.
#cvcchamps
#commit
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It doesn't matter how far you go- it's always tough to see a season end. I am grateful for this group- and that these girls & their families are happy & healthy. We have so much to be thankful for. Thank you, seniors, for an amazing 4 years. Love you! 🧡
Coolest thing at camp today:
5th grader: "Do you know who Hallie Thome is?"
Me: "Yes I do!"
5th: "She's my favorite basketball player! I want to be like her!"
@halthome30
thanks for continuing to inspire!! 💗
@umichwbball
So frustrated with school stuff at the moment. Dealing with lingering issues from last year and attempting to plan for an uncertain future this school year. If you know an educator, please ask them how they are doing. Like our students, we are resilient... but boy are we tired.
The comment I hear the most about this team is how we do things the right way. Not just the X's & O's, but the way we carry ourselves. I love the heart in this team... only happy tears because we have so much to be proud of. Thank you seniors & best of luck 🧡
#family
#power
I love my family. Thank you for the surprise celebration & thank you for playing your hearts out today! Proud of you & I will ALWAYS be here to support you! Great win, ladies!
#power
#strictlybusiness
#family
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S/O to the real MVP,
@ChagrinFb
, who closed out the JV season with a win tonight. Football coach, track coach, guidance counselor, "Voice of the Tigers," and all around nice guy; he helped us out when we were in a bind. Thank you, Coach I! 🧡
TWELVE seasons as a head coach & my assistant coaches are always assumed to be the one in charge- greeted first when we enter a gym, who the officials go to before the game. I'm not a big deal, but a little recognition after I've met you countless times would be appreciated!
In the middle of recording lessons in my pajamas, then my boss shows up at the front door 😬 Thank you to
@ChrisWoofter
, bus driver Bruce, and
@Chagrin_Schools
for the great surprise this morning! Thank you so much! I miss my students!!
Look who took time out of her busy schedule to meet the campers asking about her! Thanks for stopping by,
@halthome30
!
#family
🐯🏀❤ We're so proud of you!
Good thing we didn't schedule practice or a scrimmage for this Saturday: our cross country girls run at the state meet at 12 & our soccer girls play in the regional championship at 1! These student-athletes make up HALF of our basketball program!
#multisportathletes
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The end of a season is never easy, but this one is really difficult for me. I LOVED working with this group. I looked forward to practice every single day and enjoyed watching them learn and grow. We got better as a team and as individuals this season.
Before the game, a fan from the other team told me I was overdressed. I kindly told him, "Sir- it's game day. I'm ready for it." Then walked past him to the locker room in my dress and high heels. 🤷🏻♀️
Be honest with your teacher when you are struggling with an assignment instead of just copying someone else's. The emphasis on grades over learning that is ingrained in students is depressing. You aren't doing yourself any favors & your teacher will be more helpful than you think
Beautiful inside & out. Bright, hard working, and full of potential. These ladies will go on to do great things! Proud of you, Lily, Gillian, Marley, Emma, Julia, and Sadie! Forever family 🧡🐯🏀
📷: Morgan Kittle
Our student-athletes had a phenomenal weekend at the state meet, but what's most impressive is that TEN of them made Academic All Ohio: Coffey, Haskett, Hoelzel, Kittle, Opperman, Stinson, Lechman, Neimeier, O’Connor, Tropf. Well done!!
#proudteacher
#proudcoach
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How can you not be over the moon with this news? We are SO much closer to having everyone vaccinated. Stay the course & continue to protect one another. 1 year ago my classroom was packed up & going home- it feels like today there is finally light at the end of the tunnel!
Coaching is hard. Sacrifices are made. There aren't many who stick around for a long time, especially now. There are fewer teachers who are coaching. There aren't many moms coaching. It's tough. Please keep that in mind as you watch from the stands this season.
I had a lot of anxiety about returning to school from maternity leave, but I have the most thoughtful & caring team 🧡 Grateful for all my girls! Excited to get started on Friday 🐯🏀
The last 2 days it was SO. GOOD. to see students, even for a brief period of time. I'm overcome with emotion thinking about how many of them just popped in to say "Hi!" It has been a *long* 5 months. Students- YOU are the reason why your teachers do what they do. You are so loved
My mom just got her first dose of the vaccine and I am sitting at work SOBBING. It has been such an emotional year and she has sacrificed so much. I am so happy for her! 😭
If ANYONE has information on what Ohio is planning to do for students who receive free/reduced lunch (breakfast programs too), please let me know. I would like to know how I can help during this 3 week period.
I am grateful that the individuals questioning season postponements & masks in pictures have *not* had an athlete, family, or their community impacted by COVID. I pray that it doesn't happen to you. But please show some compassion for the kids that are dealing with it every day.
Good luck to my
#APES
superstars this afternoon! You KNOW the content- take your time & you will crush this exam. I miss you guys & we're rooting for you from home! 🐨 Koalas are endemic to Australia- species found in only specific geographic location & are typically specialists.
Big week at our house: school started (so did our days at Gigi's house) and cousin
#dakotaruth
is here to visit for the first time since 2019! Our hearts are full! 💗
No other crew I'm rolling with. This is my family and I'm so proud of them. Not our night tonight, but they played some great basketball. We're not done yet. On to the next...
#power
#strictlybusiness
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Brb crying: spent several Sundays this winter working with a student who needed to retake the Biology end of course exam. The student's school didn't offer any supports or remediation. Just got the all caps text: I PASSED THE STATE BIO TEST
#NationalStudentAthleteDay
Throwback Monday! You CAN be a multisport athlete and you CAN compete at the next level: time management skills and a solid work ethic are super important!
Great team wins tonight for JV & Varsity! Ball movement, good team defense, balanced scoring. Anyone can contribute on any given night. Excited to see what we are capable of doing together
#unity
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This is what it's all about. What we do is bigger than wins & losses, scholarships, and recognition. This group sets a great example for our future Tigers. Can't wait to see those smiles on that floor in a few years.
Good luck to Bella, Claire C., Rose, Wren and alternates Claire S. and Riley this afternoon! This 4x8 crew runs in the state final at 1:30 today!
#gotigers
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You have a ridiculous amount of penalties. Your players can't wear the league required uniform. Your QB won't throw to your star WR. You don't have your RB in on critical 4th & 1 and 3rd & 1 plays. It's undisciplined and disorganized- that's coaching. Sorry, Freddie.
No party like a Gurney party! WOW! What a fun pep rally! Thanks for hosting us! Can't wait to have that energy in our gym tomorrow!
#heart
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#gurneypride
Starting the day feeling incredibly grateful:
1. A group of girls who loves one another and works hard for each other
2. Another anniversary ❤️
3. A weekend home with family to celebrate Christmas
Before 10 AM... film done, scouting report done, practice plan for Monday done. I've been texting with Coach Monroe nonstop since yesterday afternoon. A LOT more goes into this than people think- this doesn't just happen overnight!! We do this because we love it!
#heart
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National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Today we remember why we play & who we dream of becoming. Proud to represent the Lady Tigers & to celebrate our future.
#power
#girlpower
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