creating bonds of togetherness every day. We have six 7th grade teams and six 8th
grade teams and all athletes are giving great efforts to help their team. Off season
workouts are going well – gaining strength, stamina, more quickness, and confidence
and a great work ethic - so encouraging to see the growth already! Dowell Athletes
are busy and the athletes bring such great energy and spirit every day!
Our MISD Athletic Word of the Week has been Encouragement. Coaches visited with
the athletes about positive uplifting of their teammates and their family members.
Being supportive for friends, family, teammates will bring good fortune to all.
Our MISD Athletes of the Week: Tiffany Adams, Parker Cox, Lauren Omholt, Vanessa
Mejia, Dylan O’Donnell, Cameron Kandle, Landon Hammerle, Peyton Shaw, Jack Karl,
PJ Twa, Juan Nino, Jason Hoyle, Adam Toombs, Brady Schwab, Michael Collins.
Basketball vs. Johnson: Monday 7th Boys @ DMS 8th Boys @ JMS 5:00pm starts
Thursday 7th Girls @ DMS 8th Girls @ JMS 5:00pm starts
Basketball Picture Day is Dec. 19th Forms were given to all BB players today.
The PC Advanced Athletic Performance Academy is a highly intensified program for
the serious 7th and 8th grade athlete who have had previous exposure to structured
strength and conditioning programs. Our Dowell Weight Room will be used. A parent
meeting will be held Wednesday, December 20th at 6:00 PM in the Dowell gym.
7th Grade Basketball players will not be allowed to participate during the first session
but can start with the second session.
Workout Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Time: 7:00 AM-8:15 AM
Session 1: January 16-March 8th Session 2: March 19th-May 10th
Cost: $150 for one-of two sessions or $275 for both sessions combined
PC Staff will be able to answer all of your questions at the parent meeting on Dec. 20th.
Online @ http://www.performancecourse.com/school-district/mckinney-isd
We will not have any workouts on Dec. 22nd. No Basketball or Offseason workouts.
Dec. 22 starts our MISD / UIL required blackout dates for the holiday season.
Have a great weekend with your athlete!
GO DOWELL!!!!
Coach Knowles