Time is Flying

Ireland’s Under-18’s latest account on their trip to the USA features some of the fantastic experiences the team is enjoying.
The trip to Penn State is flying by but the saying ‘time flies when you are having fun” certainly applies to this whirlwind two weeks.

It has been an intense week but the fact that the accommodation is on campus has meant the players can get much needed rest between games.
We managed to get a much need break on Friday and we used the time to unwind with the host families and take in some of the sights and also get in some all important shopping. Some of the other players went on a personal tour (Courtesy of Lisas amazing cousins Noel and Tara) of New York City. The trip had everything from the tv scenes of gossip girl to the movies, bags and watches of china town :)
A trip wouldn't be complete without a quick way to lady gaga outside Madison square garden.
Saturday morning had the girls at a new state of the art venue of prep school Loomis Chaffe - an amazing place and with both basketball coaches to take the girls through their paces for an hour. This was followed by a tour of the school and a quick guide on how to approach the next step, for those interested.
American coach in training Holly Mirabella who worked with the 2009 team and visited Ireland this past May had everyone over to her house for food , drinks and a little bit of relaxing on the pool and team building :)
Tomorrow (sunday) the girls will go to support the boys in their first game of their AAU tournament and proceed onto St Josephs Collefe for their final two games of the trip. We are hoping for another two wins before we head with all the host familes to the Irish American Society where all teams are fed and some presentations will take place :)