Twas the night before Xmas when all through my house, Kevin & Kristie was stirring much more than any mouse.  

Their b-ball jerseys hung in their closets with care, in hopes of CYC and JAO soon will be here. 

Finally the kids were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of 3pointers danced in their heads.  And Heidi in her P.J.'s and I in my cap, had just collapsed from all of this cra*. 

When out of the backyard arose such a clatter, I stayed in my bed because to me it did not matter.  But after awhile I flew to the glass, tore open the shades and watched with a gasp. 

When, what to my sleepy eyes should appear, but a vision of Tiger Darlings with looks of no fear.  With a semi-big figure who said he has a plan, I knew right there it had to be Coach Chan. 

And he whistled and shouted and called them by name;  "Shoot Lauren! Shoot Kayla! Shoot Kristie! Shoot Emi and Shelby! Defense Kristen!  Dribble Jodi! Rebound Erica & Courtney!" 

From baseline to baseline, to the top of the key, hustle back on defense and defend that three.  Coach Chan sprang to his feet, to his team gave a clap, and away they all flew like they were headed for snacks. 

But I heard him exclaim as he said with a glow, "Happy Xmas to all and we'll take JAO"...  Go Tigers!