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Cage coaches offer 10,000 made buckets challenge

  Frankenmuth varsity basketball Coaches Andy Donovan and Joe Jacobs have created a new challenge for all kindergarten through 12^th grade students in the Frankenmuth School District.

  Called the  Project 10K: Frankenmuth Shot-Making Challenge for this summer and fall. Donovan, who heads up the boys’ program, and Jacobs, who leads the girls’ program, are challenging all hoopers in the FSD to take their game to the next level with this concept. They want their cagers to make a personal commitment to make 10,000 shots between July 1 and November 30.

  Any student can participate, with the goal to make 10,000 shots in 153 days, which is about 65 shots per day. Those reading this for the first time will have to play a little catch up.

  The challenge has an attached form to record the shots made progress. The form also includes sample workouts to help the student-athlete plan and stay on track. This is project is based on the honor system, meaning, the coaches are trusting the player integrity.

  The forms include a calendar with the months July through November, and a sample workout sheet, giving the players different ways to train and shoot shots, including finishing, ball toss catch and shoot, and shooting – off the dribble.

  Everyone who hits 10,000 made shots will earn a Project 10K t-shirt and will be recognized at a home varsity basketball game during the upcoming season.

  The coaches encourage all student-athletes to turn in their forms, even if they do not reach the 10,000 made shot plateau.

  “Let’s get after it and see who is committed to putting in the reps,” the coaches said.

  To get signed up, or for questions, text Donovan at 517-404-6612 or Jacobs at 989-280-3137.

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