Mustang+Basketball

 ** Mustang Basketball  **

The Kinard Mustangs 8th grade Boys Basketball team found their way back to another District Championship this year. After a strong regular season record of 6-2, the Mustangs entered the district championship tournament with something to prove. After beating Lincoln and Blevins in the tournament, they found themselves down 26-13 at half time of the championship game against the undefeated Preston Pumas. The Mustangs came back in the second half with an exciting come from behind win to beat Preston 47-37 to clinch their second straight title as a team earning them the title **“Back to Back District Champions”** after finishing last season undefeated.
 * Congratulations Mustangs!**

__**Goals:**__ The primary goals of the Kinard Basketball program will focus on achieving success through the development of the following: With the above as our foundation, we will succeed through hard work and self-discipline. Having a positive attitude, mutual respect and mental toughness will ensure our success.
 * Fundamentals of Basketball
 * Team Concept
 * Character with “Class”


 * SUCCESS ON THE COURT!**
 * John Wooden’s definition of success:** //“Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.”//

If at seasons end, you can sincerely say you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming, we will have a very rewarding and enjoyable season. I think you will be surprised at our accomplishments on the scoreboard if we build our season on a solid foundation of fundamentals, teamwork and character with class. Winning will come naturally; we will smile, laugh and enjoy the season.

SUCCESS** = Teamwork + Fundamental Skills + Character with Class + Goals + Desire + Dedication + Hard Work + Commitment + Discipline + Respect + Positive Attitude + Mental Toughness + Pride + Leadership
 * Equation for Success:


 * 2009 8th Grade Schedule:** [[file:2009 8th Boys BB.pdf]]

**Kinard Character Is... Character Contract **
 * __Kinard Character Resources__**




 * CHAMP: CHaracter in Athletics Make it a Priority**

** 2008 CHAMP ELITE TEAM AWARD (see videos below) **

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