The following is a testimonial from a first year basketball player here at Mount Saint Vincent University:
My name is Mac Ellis and I’m in my first year at the Mount studying public relations. I went to Sir John A Macdonald high school in upper Tantallon and was the starting center on the high school team grade 10-12. When I was recruited by Rick Plato to come to the Mount and play basketball I was skeptical at first, I had always had plans of going to Dal. However the more I looked into the Mount as an option the more appealing it seemed. They have gone undefeated in their seasons the past few years. Once I researched it, going to the Mount was an easy choice to make.
The Mount basketball season starts November 1st however we have already had a jam-packed pre season including a tournament in Montreal. The main difference I feel between university basketball and high school is the amount of offensive and defensive schemes you have to know inside out. The size is a big difference, I’m going from playing down low at all times in high school to learning to play the 3/4 position which on our team play on the perimeter.
My favorite part about being on the team is the improvements I’ve made already on my game. Being on the team, basketball just becomes part of your everyday life. A day that you aren’t at practice, in the gym getting some shots up, or in the gym working out is a rarity. Some days you do all three. Also, basketball has introduced me to a whole new network of people. My least favorite part is the wear and tear on your body. For the first 3 weeks of practicing I was sore pretty much everyday. It’s getting better now though.
I’m not the type to stress much, or at least I wasn’t at high school. Now with a full plate everyday, I find it a bit hard to be completely stress free, however it is definetly manageable. You just have to treat basketball as another one of your classes. The main adjustment I made from high school to university is I waste less time. I’ve gotten away from my one a day naps and try and be as productive as possible during the day while still being social and enjoying myself.
One piece of advice I would recommend is residence for making life much easier. Assisi is located in the same building as the gym and meal hall and some of your classes. Very convenient for people with a busy schedule.
If you are interested in playing, I’d recommend filling out a recruiting form and keep working hard.
The Mount basketball season starts November 1st however we have already had a jam-packed pre season including a tournament in Montreal. The main difference I feel between university basketball and high school is the amount of offensive and defensive schemes you have to know inside out. The size is a big difference, I’m going from playing down low at all times in high school to learning to play the 3/4 position which on our team play on the perimeter.
My favorite part about being on the team is the improvements I’ve made already on my game. Being on the team, basketball just becomes part of your everyday life. A day that you aren’t at practice, in the gym getting some shots up, or in the gym working out is a rarity. Some days you do all three. Also, basketball has introduced me to a whole new network of people. My least favorite part is the wear and tear on your body. For the first 3 weeks of practicing I was sore pretty much everyday. It’s getting better now though.
I’m not the type to stress much, or at least I wasn’t at high school. Now with a full plate everyday, I find it a bit hard to be completely stress free, however it is definetly manageable. You just have to treat basketball as another one of your classes. The main adjustment I made from high school to university is I waste less time. I’ve gotten away from my one a day naps and try and be as productive as possible during the day while still being social and enjoying myself.
One piece of advice I would recommend is residence for making life much easier. Assisi is located in the same building as the gym and meal hall and some of your classes. Very convenient for people with a busy schedule.
If you are interested in playing, I’d recommend filling out a recruiting form and keep working hard.
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