For the first time in fifteen years no one in the Heinisch family will be playing organized basketball this year. There are times that I can't believe it and there are other times that I feel relieved. It does make me sad that Cal will not be playing his senior year. I can't help but blame the lack of support that he received from his coach for his decision not to return to the sport he loved. It does make me feel better that he has found new avenues to play and enjoys those very much. I am also thrilled that the coach that made his life miserable moved away. I hated running into him as seeing him always left a bad taste in my mouth.
Meg also decided to move on from the sport that she had played since she was in kindergarten. Her headaches and the commitment level required were more than she could handle this winter. Eliminating one sport also gave her time for the two she really enjoys. Doug and I were disappointed with the response we got from the coaching staff when he let them know that she would not be able to play. She had worked hard at basketball and kept a program going at Milford when they didn't have much there for him just to dismiss her. At least we know she made the right decision.
Cam was asked to play on the 6th grade team this year as a 5th grader at Bethany Christian. He decided to pass on that this year and we were OK with that. He has become involved in chess and will play tennis this winter and on their club team in the Spring. We also thought with the extra time this winter we could take them skiing more often. Cam may play next year, but for now we will enjoy a quiet basketball season and enjoy listening to Cal talk about IU basketball and his own intramural games.
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