Team Deep Dive: Team Warwick 14U Dickmeyer

Coach - Kristen Dickmeyer     <h3 class="wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size">2024 TOURNAMENT SUMMARY</h3>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Tournament</th><th>Location</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>April 19-21</td><td>Where Hoops Happen II (UGO)</td><td>Sioux Falls, SD</td></tr><tr><td>May 10-12</td><td>SD Spring Showcase (ASC)</td><td>Sioux Falls, SD</td></tr><tr><td>May 17-19</td><td>Battle of the Best</td><td>Des Moines, IA</td></tr><tr><td>June 8-9</td><td>Battle on the River-Arena</td><td>Sioux City, IA</td></tr><tr><td>June 28-30</td><td>Dakota Challenge (Pentagon)</td><td>Sioux Falls, SD</td></tr><tr><td>July 12-14</td><td>Sioux City Classic-Arena</td><td>Sioux City, IA</td></tr><tr><td>July 19-21</td><td>Battle at the Falls III (Ugo)</td><td>Sioux Falls, SD</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Roster</h3>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>Name</th><th>#</th><th>Class of</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Jayla DeCou</td><td>20</td><td>2028</td></tr><tr><td>Jordyn Phillips</td><td>23</td><td>2028</td></tr><tr><td>Kaylie Schultz</td><td>4</td><td>2028</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='936807' first='Emma' last='Lingren']</td><td>1</td><td>2028</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='947823' first='Grace' last='Bialas']</td><td>3</td><td>2028</td></tr><tr><td>Emersyn Geddes</td><td>14</td><td>2028</td></tr><tr><td>Maddyn LeBrun</td><td>21</td><td>2028</td></tr><tr><td>Laken Pfister</td><td>26</td><td>2028</td></tr><tr><td>Harper Werdel</td><td>5</td><td>2028</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='936807' first='Emma' last='Lingren'] - Tea - 5'7" G   Emma is a pure point guard with elite athleticism. She plays tenacious defense and on the other end is a true playmaker at point guard. She is a staple on this team and a must-have on each end of the court, a true heartbeat for this squad. She can ignite offense from defense by shooting 3's, attacking the basket, and has the ability to make big plays.   [player_tooltip player_id='947823' first='Grace' last='Bialas'] - Tea - 5'6" G   Grace is a disciplined guard, game-smart, and is a true leader for her team. She plays really smart defense and sets the tone each time down on that end. She is scrappy, extremely fast, and plays with relentless effort and drive. On the offensive end she understands how to control tempo and keeps the defense off balance. She can knock down open shots and knows how to find gaps to get into the paint and score. She is always shot ready coming off of screens and makes the right plays consistently, always putting her team in a good position to score.   Laken Pfister - Ponca, NE - 5'8" F   Laken brings a calming presence for her team with her ability to step up and hit big shots. She has basketball in her blood and isn't afraid to square up from the logo 3 and knock it down with ease. She slashes to the basket and has a variety of finishes and understands how to keep the ball away from the defender. A true play-making guard she puts up double-double numbers consistently with points and assists.   Jayla DeCou - Lennox - 5'8" F   Jayla can be summed up with one word, tenacious. She is an absolute destroyer on the court as defensively she is in your face and gets her hands on so many basketballs with her anticipation and energy. Offensively, she knocks knocks down jumpers from anywhere and can take it to the hoop and finish with contact. She is a pure leader with spunk and an aggressive personality. Her whole team feeds off what she brings to the floor every game and they rely on her setting the tone and making big plays.   Maddyn Lebrun- Dell Rapids St. Mary's - 5'10" F   Maddyn is a powerhouse who owns the paint on both ends and has proven to be really effective inside even when undersized against other post players. She plays with great strength and has an excellent mix of size and speed. She anchors the paint allowing her team to clear boards and get inside out offense. She sets hard screens and plays really well in the screen and roll game. She can step out and hit three's and is a really effective passer as well. She is a true foundation and and allows the rest of her team to do their job to win.   Harper Werdel - Dell Rapids St. Mary's - 5'10" F   Harper is a silent killer on this team with a really high basketball IQ and unbelievable athleticism. Her heigh tand wingspan allows her to be effective on both ends with blocking shots, snagging big rebounds, and scoring. Her skillset makes her an effective all around player who can shoot the three, post up and score inside, block shots, and match up against every position. Really bright future for this diverse player!     Jordan Phillips - West Central - 5'9" F   Jordan gets the nod for the most improved player on this roster this summer. She has always had a deadly outside shot but has found her place as an all-around player on this offense and plays with confidence. She is a clutch player who can knock down free throws at the end of the game as well as step up and hit the game-winning shot. She is a magnet to the ball on defense and seems to always be in the right place at the right time. She picks up rebounds, can power the ball up to finish inside, and snags steals often. She is the type of hard-working, high IQ player that every team needs on their roster.   Kaylie Schultz - West Central - 5'9" F   Kaylie provides this team with power and quickness. She is an undersized post player that is not afraid to take the ball to the hole against anyone. She is an effective perimeter player as well who is always finding a way to get to the hoop no matter the defense. She plays hard-nosed quick defense and can get her hands on any ball in her area. She gives this squad a big advantage on the boards and reliably gets after it on both ends!   Emersyn Geddes - Harrisburg - 5'6" G   Emersyn play a crucial role on this team and is a quiet girl off the court but has a big advantage on the court. She is a very coachable kid that gives you 110% of what you ask all the time, executing plays perfectly and finishing them with big shots. She isn't afraid to make the little plays that help teams win big games whether it be setting a crucial screen, rebounding against stronger girls, or stepping up to force a big turnover on defense at the right time. She is an enjoyable player to coach that her coach thinks very highly of and enjoys having on her team!     Coach's Comments:   "This [program_tooltip program_id='747557' first='Team' last='Warwick'] 14U team is a very special one. They in fact define the word "team". I would be doing a disservice to this group of girls if they were recognized individually rather than as a team. Each tournament we attend this team shows up. We do not have a standout player, as each of them contributes in such an impactful way that many view them as the team that is feared. Recently, our team beat our top 14U team at a Sanford Pentagon tournament. We were up by 18 at halftime and knowing that they were coming back in the second half, this team continued to absorb the comeback all while pushing right back to eventually win by 4. This was a triumphant win, a confidence booster, and proved to these girls that they are special and fantastic players. They play with a chip on their shoulder, all while showing composure, respect, and resiliency."   "This team has put their trust in their coach, with the offense and defense we execute, and in each other. While each player provides their own skill set and benefit to the team, the team also is capable of absorbing a teammates absence and making it look flawless. Individually these girls are not your standout players that are being heavily recruited by college coaches, their names aren't being highlighted on social media, and they may not even make varsity this year. However, when you put them on the court and truly let them play their game within the offense and defense implemented, they purely shine. Any college coach would be lucky enough to recruit these girls. They are the athletes you WANT and need on your team and are truly the glue."   "Each one of these girls is special. Together they have put together one of the best seasons of summer AAU ball, have improved astronomically, and are so fun to watch. They attract attention at any tournament we have played with their relentless effort, tenacious defense, and overall teamwork with positive attitudes. It has been an honor to coach such a group and if you are a college coach I would start watching each of them!"     This talented group finished the summer season 22-6 with two tournament championships.

Coach - Kristen Dickmeyer