Gallons of sweat has hit the floor. Muscles strained and backs have ached. A coach has threatened to “blow his top”. It will all be worth it for 6 Ft Over players when the Competitive League season tips off October 26th.
Over the course of the brutal 5 day camp 6 Ft Over has seen their veteran players commit to training camp as if they were rookies again. It is that new found dedication that has raised expectations for the team.
“We spent the summer getting run off of the court by some of the best players in the city. It’s was the competition that we needed to prepare for the Aegon League,” said player/coach Jeff Reiners before the last day of camp.
Aaron Shupert arrived for day 5 of camp appearing a bit hung over. League bloggers reported seeing Shupert out on the town consuming copious amounts of alcohol with free agent guard Brock Ryan.
After a slow start to camp both 6 year veterans have looked sharp and in top condition during recent training sessions. Shupert credits his new cross training regimen that involves multiple sports for his success.
“If it’s not soccer it’s boxing, if not boxing it’s tae kwan doe, ya dig?” Shupert stated.
Justin Hasenmiller, who has been excused from camp, briefly spoke with reporters this morning regarding the upcoming season.
“Individually the players in the Aegon league may be better. I bet you we won’t encounter any teams that have played together for 20 years and haven’t missed a jump shot since the 80’s.”
The roster is intact with the core members of 6 Ft Over. Reiners, Shupert, Hasenmiller and Dengler are back for another go around. Gone is center Nick "Big Cock" Hach. Hach has re joined his usual club team after a summer on loan to 6 Ft Over.
The sprints have been run. The jump shots sharpened. Threats have been made and a player has shown up still intoxicated. Just another training camp for 6 Ft Over.
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