Hello everyone its Jermel Jenkins Jr. and I wanted to welcome you to personal log of my everyday activities. This is for my family, friends, etc. and anyone who can’t get in touch with me on an everyday basis. Along with the main blog this will help those who can not contact me get a really good picture of whats going on. Australia has been a great and wonderful experience and I’m truly blessed to be in this situation and country. The name of the league that I play in is called the South Eastern Australian Basketball League(SEABL). SEABL is a tough and competitive league with great players and coaches who compete night in and night out giving everything they have. I’m playing for the Bandits which are located in Albury/Wodonga Australia (southeast side of Australia). The area that I live in is not the city, nor is it the country; it’s a nice rural town with enough entertainment to have fun, and enough land and vibe for you to just relax as well. I love it! This is a true home away from home and the people here are amazing. Keep reading daily along as each day I will be writing!!!
Tues. July 17, 2013
Today was a good day but started off early for me. Had the 630am workout session with the kids that went well, but still to early for me lol. Then around 2pm had to do a clinic with kids at a local school that was fun! It was actually sort of special because it was a special needs kid there and the kids where showing major support toward her and helping her with everything. it just shows how grateful and helpful people are in this world; no matter what the age is. After the clinic we had practice which was good!! We have a double header this weekend which we play Saturday and Sunday so preparing is key. Today was a great day actually, hope yours was to!!
Mon. July 15, 2013
Today was a pretty long day but was a good day to say the least. Cousins went back to Sydney today as we had a fun and exciting weekend together both on and off the court. Had the day off but wanted to workout a little bit so I went to lift to get my body right. Loll I swear once I finished I felt like hulk lol !!! After lifting I had to coach my team again, and yes we won again. I'm thinking about inducing myself in to the coaches hall of fame since I haven't lost yet lol... After coaching did a little refereeing and then my day was finally over. Yeah it was a long day like I stated earlier but it was a productive day..
Hope your day was good as well!!!! See ya tomorrow..
Sun. July 14, 2013
Woke up feeling like the man!! Picked up my cousins who came to visit me from Georgia yesterday and they witnessed a great game. The game was close down to the end and the score wasn't on our side; we were down two points. We had the possession so I said coach,I want the ball. He drew up a play for me to get the isolation in the middle of the court and now it was just me and my defender. It was noway I was going for the tie, it was all or nothing. So I faked him out and shot a three pointer......NOTHING BUT NET!!!
Game over and we win 101_100. Less than 24 hours ago I shot my most memorable and unforgettable shot ever playing basketball. Was nice that my cousins got to see it also. Lol I'm calling myself "baby chauncey billups"!!!
But today since my cousins came to visit I wanted to show them the area and where I live so we went on a tour guide through out the area. Had a nice dinner and just an amazing weekend. This was definitely a weekend I will never forget !!!!
Sat. July 13,2013
It's game day!!!! Beyond focused, enough said!!! Let y'all know outcome tomorrow..hopefully every one had a good day today
Fri. July 12, 2013
Had a day off today but wasn't a day off for me. Did a nice in house workout, got some shots up, and seen a movie. Went to see the movie lone ranger which was boring. If you going to see it or plan to see it, don't!!! Tomorrow we play and I'm focused but need to let my game speak for itself. New mindset, new attitude, new focus. Tomorrow ill speak to you guys before the game and Sunday ill let you know the results... Stay tuned!!!!
Thus. July 11, 2013
Woke up with a good mindset today. Today was last day of camp, and the kids energy once again set the tone of my day. After camp couldn't even sleep so I just relaxed until practice. Practice today was probably one of the best ones we had in a while. Players were talkative, responsive, working hard, wanted to get better, and get after it; and that we did. Big game Saturday so we prepared for that as well, and we are looking like we will go home with a win Saturday night. Stay positive, keep the support coming, we appreciate it !!! Night world !!!
Wed. June 10, 2013
Woke up sore as ever, felt like I just fought mike Tyson lol.. I need to go get me a massage asap!!! Yesterday was a day to remember though,I really felt like I was apart of the money team with Floyd Mayweather loll.. Today was another camp day and the energy from the kids is what sparked my day. Camp went well though and after that I just relaxed because body was sore. Took a nice nap and went food shopping which I laugh at everytime since its new to me. cooked me up some lasagne and watched some movies to finish my night. Great day in all, besides the soreness... Hope your day was good!!!!
Tues. July 9, 2013
Today was probably the hardest progressive day I've had since I've been in Australia. Had another week of camp with the kids today and it was good. There's this 11 year old girl that plays there, and I promise she'll be playing in the WNBA one day !! After camp had a mini nap and then it was on to this boxing/conditioning workout instead of practice. At the boxing workout we did dips, rope workout, pushups, boxing, boxing with weights, sprints, abs eeevveeryytthhiinnggg !! Let's just say I was happy it was over when it finished loll. Just had some KFC and now its off to bed for me, hope everyone had a good productive like me !!! Be safe everyone !!
Tues. July 17, 2013
Today was a good day but started off early for me. Had the 630am workout session with the kids that went well, but still to early for me lol. Then around 2pm had to do a clinic with kids at a local school that was fun! It was actually sort of special because it was a special needs kid there and the kids where showing major support toward her and helping her with everything. it just shows how grateful and helpful people are in this world; no matter what the age is. After the clinic we had practice which was good!! We have a double header this weekend which we play Saturday and Sunday so preparing is key. Today was a great day actually, hope yours was to!!
Mon. July 15, 2013
Today was a pretty long day but was a good day to say the least. Cousins went back to Sydney today as we had a fun and exciting weekend together both on and off the court. Had the day off but wanted to workout a little bit so I went to lift to get my body right. Loll I swear once I finished I felt like hulk lol !!! After lifting I had to coach my team again, and yes we won again. I'm thinking about inducing myself in to the coaches hall of fame since I haven't lost yet lol... After coaching did a little refereeing and then my day was finally over. Yeah it was a long day like I stated earlier but it was a productive day..
Hope your day was good as well!!!! See ya tomorrow..
Sun. July 14, 2013
Woke up feeling like the man!! Picked up my cousins who came to visit me from Georgia yesterday and they witnessed a great game. The game was close down to the end and the score wasn't on our side; we were down two points. We had the possession so I said coach,I want the ball. He drew up a play for me to get the isolation in the middle of the court and now it was just me and my defender. It was noway I was going for the tie, it was all or nothing. So I faked him out and shot a three pointer......NOTHING BUT NET!!!
Game over and we win 101_100. Less than 24 hours ago I shot my most memorable and unforgettable shot ever playing basketball. Was nice that my cousins got to see it also. Lol I'm calling myself "baby chauncey billups"!!!
But today since my cousins came to visit I wanted to show them the area and where I live so we went on a tour guide through out the area. Had a nice dinner and just an amazing weekend. This was definitely a weekend I will never forget !!!!
Sat. July 13,2013
It's game day!!!! Beyond focused, enough said!!! Let y'all know outcome tomorrow..hopefully every one had a good day today
Fri. July 12, 2013
Had a day off today but wasn't a day off for me. Did a nice in house workout, got some shots up, and seen a movie. Went to see the movie lone ranger which was boring. If you going to see it or plan to see it, don't!!! Tomorrow we play and I'm focused but need to let my game speak for itself. New mindset, new attitude, new focus. Tomorrow ill speak to you guys before the game and Sunday ill let you know the results... Stay tuned!!!!
Thus. July 11, 2013
Woke up with a good mindset today. Today was last day of camp, and the kids energy once again set the tone of my day. After camp couldn't even sleep so I just relaxed until practice. Practice today was probably one of the best ones we had in a while. Players were talkative, responsive, working hard, wanted to get better, and get after it; and that we did. Big game Saturday so we prepared for that as well, and we are looking like we will go home with a win Saturday night. Stay positive, keep the support coming, we appreciate it !!! Night world !!!
Wed. June 10, 2013
Woke up sore as ever, felt like I just fought mike Tyson lol.. I need to go get me a massage asap!!! Yesterday was a day to remember though,I really felt like I was apart of the money team with Floyd Mayweather loll.. Today was another camp day and the energy from the kids is what sparked my day. Camp went well though and after that I just relaxed because body was sore. Took a nice nap and went food shopping which I laugh at everytime since its new to me. cooked me up some lasagne and watched some movies to finish my night. Great day in all, besides the soreness... Hope your day was good!!!!
Mon. JULY 8th, 2013Today was sort of a mirror image to yesterday. Woke up in a mood to get better and that's what I did. Went to the lab and got some shots up, followed by a good basketball workout. After that it was a relaxation day; chilled with the teammates, watched movies, video games, etc. Also got invited to dinner and it felt like I was home.. I had a nice home cooked meal which sparked my day. So today was a good productive positive day for me, hope it was for you as well!!!!
Sun. JULY 7, 2013
Today I woke up with a new attitude and mindset. I don't ever want to play like I did this pray weekend, and to do that I had to grind harder and stay in the lab longer. Today I went to get shots up in the lab and did a personal workout which made me feel as though I was getting my swag back. After the workout I went to the gym and lifted a little bit because I needed to desperately. Haven't really been focusing on the gym lately but that's changing, asap!!! The shooting workout and gym felt good do afterward I had to do something relaxing. Of course what I did was go to the movies and see World War Z; which was a pretty good movie. Go see it!! So overall I had a pretty good day and I'm getting my swag back which is a bonus. Hope everyone had a good weekend!!! Remember "progress, don't regress"!!!!
Sat. JULY 6, 2013
So we lost yesterdays game Andi probably played my worse game of my life. I think I went into the game over confident and forced the issue. Didn't really play my game, but I've learned from it. Made mistakes and learned from it !!! But today was a day off so I just relaxed, took a nice walk around town to clear my head, and went out to lunch with my teammate. Today was a good day andtomorrow will be better. Feeling good and keeping positive as always !!! Hope every one enjoyed there Saturday and yes this weekend ill be back on my game..
FRI. July 5, 2013
Had the day off of camp today and got to sleep in. Feeling well rested for the game tonight against NANAWADING and I'm beyond focused, can't wait!! Today is just a movie, sleep, eat, and relax day until the main event tonight at 830pm / 630 am your time. Just got the Jay-z album so I will be blasting this throughout the house all day possibly lol. But that's it for me until game time people, talk to you guys tomorrow to let you know how it went...wish us luck!!! Thanks for the continued support!!! #bandits
Thurs. JULY 4, 2013
It's so weird being that it's fourth of July and I don't have fire works or any type of celebration here loll. Man do I miss the cookouts, seeing fam, and fire work shows!! Happy 4th of July!!!
Today was probably the best day of the week so far. Woke up for the camp and the kids energy today inspired me to have a great day, it was that good. After camp had a nice lunch and took a nap, lol I was knocked!! Headed to practice after that and practicetoday went good, and I'm beyond excited and enthused for tomorrow. After practice got invited to a nice dinner and it was delicious, felt like a home cooked meal finally. Also, tomorrow we play NANAWADING and it's going to be a tough one as usual. It's win or go home, and truthfully I'm not ready to go home. I feel good about it anyway, so I'm sure it'll be a good outcome. Wish us luck!!! Headed to bed soon and of course I'm watching my movies until I knock out loll. Hope everyone had a good day...stay positive...stay focused!!! Night world
WED. JULY 3, 2013
Today is my grandfather’s birthday back in America; it’s the 3rd in Australia but the 2nd in America. Just in case you didn’t know, I’m 14 hours ahead of you guys on there on the east coast. Just wanted to wish my grandfather a happy birthday and as usual I love you pop!!! Today was the third day of camp and it went well, I’m tired though. Took a nice nap after camp and woke up an got in the lab to get some shots up. Felt good afterward and really looking forward to this NUNAWADING game Friday. Are you excited? I am. Now I’m just relaxing as usual watching some movies before I pass out. Hopefully you enjoyed your day!! Once again happy birthday pop pop!!
TUES. JULY 2, 2013
Today was one of those days… worked the camp this morning and it was another successful day of camp that I really enjoyed. I have the best team in camp lol. After camp I did some laundry and tried to relax a little bit before practice. Practice went well todayand we look really focused for this weekend. More people than usual got involved and everyone seemed to be on the right page. After practice came home and it just continued to be one of those days for me, I don’t know what it is but I’m going to sleep it off, night world!! Hope you had a good day...
MON. JULY 1, 2013
Another day, another blessing! Woke up feeling good and feeling good about this upcoming weekend’s game. It’s a very important game because if we lose, we won’t be in the playoffs from what I’m hearing. So yes this weekend is a “must win”!! Today was the first day of bandits camp for all ages and it seemed like it lasted forever. Was a good day of camp though at the Leisure Center because the kids were very active and really wanted to learn from us coaches. After camp I went to the lab to get shots up and free my mind. After that just relax and chilled in the house a little bit before I decided I wanted to see a movie. The movie I seen was Despicable Me 2. Lol before you judge me, the movie was actually pretty funny and good. If you have kids or just want a laugh, definitely go see it. After the movies just made me some dinner and relaxed, now it’s time to get some shut eye and get ready for what tomorrow brings me, night world!!
SUN. JUNE 30, 2013
So today my mood isn’t the best at all. We lost yesterday in double OT to KILSYTH and we basically lost the game ourselves. Couple mental mistakes late in the game that we learned from and talked about after the game and a couple missed opportunities we could have capitalized on. But the thing about this loss is that we can learn from our mistakes and soak in this bad feeling that we all have and make sure it never happens again!! In basketball you have to have short term memory, yeah we loss a tough one and it sucks but we need to learn and move on. It’s a new day, and this weekend is a new opportunity to win!! Also I have to stop turning the ball over, those are killing me!! But besides that today is a relax day with some of my teammates and take it easy. Hope everyone had a good day today!! We’ll keep improving and getting better, keep the faith!!!
SAT. JUNE 29, 2013
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WED. JUNE 26, 2013
Woke up and I felt weak so I took myself to the gym and lift some weights. Haven’t been at the gym in a long long long time buttoday it was calling me. Did upper body at the gym and ran a couple miles to give my legs a little workout. I feel like the hulk lol, but that’ll go away in a couple hours lol. After the gym I went to the lab and got shots up for muscle memory and consistency. Pretty easy but much needed day for me; nothing but progression!!! Also just found out I was Players Choice of the week in the league!! Yes I’m beyond blessed and thankful for that!! Always work hard and stay humble!!! Always progress, never regress!!
TUES. JUNE 25, 2013
Up early for the Bandits Academy again at 6am and it was a good session. These kids are showing their love for the game and really want to learn and get better. I was excited this morning and had a lot of energy until I came home and fell asleep on my pillow lol. Had practice today also and it was a good practice, very competitive. Me and the other American import Flen was on opposite teams and we were trash talking the whole time. Then other started getting involved and it made practice intense and very competitive!! I can’t wait until our next practice on Thursday, I’m hyped!! Lol as you can see today was a good day, hope yours was to...
MON. JUNE 24, 2013
Lol I was a complete bum today. After playing two games back to back and doing all that traveling, I just wanted to relax and take it easy. I had a game coaching the kids again and yes we did win, 2-0!!! I’m starting to like this coaching stuff, the NBA needs to hire me lol. But today was another chilled day besides that; family, food, movies, etc.
SUN. JUNE 23, 2013
Yes yes yes!! We got the win last night against NW TASMANIA and I’m beyond excited. We came out with a point to prove and show everyone in the league that we should have went 2-0 this weekend. Instead of folding because of the loss we came together and got the win. I’m so proud of my boys!!! Now today we leave back for Albury which is going to be another long traveling day. We fly out of Launceston to Sydney and then Sydney to Albury with a layover. Once I get home I’m going to eat and knock out!! I’m extremely tired!! Hope y'all had a good weekend though!!
SAT. JUNE 22, 2013
Tough loss last night to HOBART in overtime!! We played hard to come back in regulation and tie the game after being down by about 15 points in the second half. HOBART is a real good team at the top of our league and it was a real grind out game, unfortunately they came out on top. The good thing about a loss is that you can learn from your mistakes and hopefully use it toward a win in the next game. Today we travel about two hours to Launceston because we play NW TASMANIA tonight. Even though we lost a tough one yesterday I still believe we will win tonight!! Let’s get it!!
FRI. JUNE 21, 2013
Today we travelled down to Tasmania which is the island or piece of land hanging off the southern tip of Australia. We flew from Albury to Melbourne and then Melbourne to Hobart. It is freeeezing down here!! Unfortunately because of the traveling, I’ve missed game 7 of the NBA finals but I heard it was a good game. I’m happy for Miami but I wanted the Spurs to win lol. Now it’s time to get rest for the game tonight against HOBART, speak to y’all soon!! Wish us luck!!
THURS. JUNE 20, 2013
Today was an ok day for me, wish it was better. Feeling a little sick in the morning but I fought through it and went on with my day. Did a little driving around the city and walking through the downtown area just to get out the house. Then we had practice in preparation for HOBART and NW TASMANIA, which are two very talented teams that I think we can beat. Practice went well and once again the vibe and the energy has sparked us big time for the weekend. People say we won’t win any of the games, but I have faith we’ll go 2-0!!
WED. JUNE 19, 2013
So I woke up at noon today and I feel beyond well rested lol. Today was a quiet day for me and a mainly a relax day. Went to the lab to get shots up and went in the sauna to sweat all the bad things out. Good day and relaxed day, much much much needed!!
TUES. JUNE 18, 2013
Woke up at 6am to help at the Wodonga Leisure Center for the bandits academy basketball and yes I was tired. The academy is for the young upcoming players in the bandits program that comes to the center and workout for about an hour and half and gets trained by myself and the other imports from the men and women’s team. After that was over I finally finally finally finally went shopping and did laundry lol. It’s funny being on your own and having to shop for yourself, it definitely makes you feel older/grown. I had to get my favorite food which hot dogs, I would eat hot dogs everyday if I could. Was tired from being up so early so I took a nap and then woke up for practice. Practice today was a great practice!! The team looks focused for the weekend and I have a good feeling that it going to be a good weekend for the team!!
MON. JUNE 17, 2013
Today is another good day for me, I’ve gotten a lot of things done and I progressed in the lab. Woke up and cooked myself breakfast (lol the one thing I miss about being home is that I didn’t have to cook lol)!! I also got put on to coach a team in the area every Monday and today was my first game as head coach. Let’s say you can call me little Phil Jackson lol, my team won by 8 points and the players seem to like me as a coach which was a relief. After coaching I went to the lab and got some shots up which was good because I really needed it, especially after this past weekend’s shooting display. After the workout I had dinner and spoke with some of my family from home. Didn’t get to go shopping or do laundry so hopefully I’ll be able to do it tomorrow!!
SUN. June 16. 2013
A beautiful morning in Albury today and I am feeling good. Last night we played a tough KNOX team and came out with the victory. All last week the main focus of practice was defense and that’s what led us to victory. The defense we played yesterday was some of the best defense I’ve seen us play since I got here. KNOX is a great team, but I am extremely happy to get my first home win!! Today was a day off for me and I did nothing but sleep and watch movies lol. If you don’t know me, sleeping and watching movies are my best friends. Tomorrow I might go food shopping, do a little laundry, and hit the lab (basketball court). Hope everyone enjoyed their day today, I know I did!!
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