Follow the U16 USA Team from “Team Mom’s” Perspective

By Vicky Showalter, Coach’s wife

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Thanks and Reflections


What a wonderful journey we've had - from the training camps at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs to winning the Gold in Argentina at the FIBA Tournament of the Americas.

Thanks to:


First and Foremost - BJ Johnson!
Caroline Williams

Team doctor - Herb Parris
Team Trainer - David Craig

Julian Mills, USA Team manager/video
Walkeen, our Argentinan ambassador
Coaches Simon, Showalter and White
The incredible 12 players who made up TEAM USA!


TEAMWORK!  Thanks to each one of you!


Reflections

We are home and time to reflect. WOW!
1) Amazing FIBA Americas Champions! TEAM USA is GOLD!
2) Amazing relationships made!
3) Amazing travel experiences!
4) Amazing life-time experiences!

I feel extremely blessed that I had the opportunity to be a part of it all.  Thanks for including me!
Vicky Showalter (Team Mom)



I feel extremely blessed to be a part of TEAM USA.
I love you all!  Thanks for the memories.

Celebrating After the GOLD!

USA Basketball hosted a late dinner after the game for the team and families.



Thanks families for your support.




Family Support in Argentina









Sunday, June 14, 2015

GOLD!





Gold Standard #13:  Enthusiasm:  This is fun.


Stepping up on the stand



The National Anthem on the stand



MVP - Gary Trent Jr.


Accepting the FIBA Americas championship trophy!

Listening to the National Anthem on the stand!


Love these guys!

Great job, Coaches!
CELEBRATING IN THE LOCKER ROOM




TEAM USA




1, 2, 3, USA, 4, 5, 6 FAMILY


Gold Standard #4:  Trust.  We believe in each other.