Author: Eloquently Elliott

By Charli Elliott, TABLA Junior Counselor What a week. The first ever TABLA camp has come to a close, and I’m going to go out on a limb here and call it a brilliant success. Today started with a series of three workshops for parents and campers alike. The morning provided an opportunity to learn… Continue reading TABLA Camp: Day Five

By Charli Elliott, TABLA Junior Counselor Today began, as it usually does at TABLA camps, with teamwork. In the most challenging activity yet, the campers had to work together to navigate a obstacle course, blind-folded. After the chaos, confusion and wild gesturing subsided, the girls examined how crucial communication is, on and off the basketball… Continue reading TABLA Camp: Day Four

By Charli Elliott, TABLA Junior Counselor Today was a day of blood, sweat and tears. Luckily they were happy tears, as the girls got to meet and train with a local basketball idol, Mikayla Pivec. Pivec won various accolades throughout high school, as well as during her freshman year at Oregon State University. She brought… Continue reading TABLA Camp: Day Three

By Charli Elliott, TABLA Junior Counselor “Look, look, look” “That was Breanna Stewart!” “She just waved at me.” “Oh my gosh.” The girls dissolved into excited giggles as TABLA day two started outside Key Arena. After warming up with some team bonding, we entered the home of the Seattle Storm. Stepping foot on the court… Continue reading TABLA Camp: Day Two

By Charli Elliott, Junior Counselor The Team Awesome Basketball Leadership Academy (TABLA) camp kicked off today with a team-building exercise called Titanic. The campers worked together to navigate an obstacle course, utilizing skills such as communication, teamwork and critical thinking that began the discussion about leadership and how to be a good leader.   The… Continue reading TABLA Camp: Day One