Update from Spain

Taylor checked in yesterday to let everyone know how he's doing! He writes:

"So far it has been an exciting trip! I flew from Burlington to New York and was delayed in Burlington- - before I could even get on the plane- -so I missed my flight scheduled at 6 to Madrid from New York. I scrambled but made it on a flight to Madrid from New York at 9pm and changed my flight from Madrid to Alicante since I would have missed that. I got to Madrid and had only 50 mins to make it to my gate AND through customs! I made it- - barely.

Once I arrived to Alicante I met the team and checked into a hotel where I will stay until my apartment is set up. I am hoping to get my car tomorrow and also have a press conference scheduled. Tonight I had my first practice which was great but pretty tiring. I did receive one of my missing bags before practice so it was nice to have some extra clothes. In the hotel I have internet and some channels in english so I'm good to go for a while! Hope all is well ttyl!"

Taylor is posting to and checking this blog from Spain so be sure to comment often!

Prevent Child Abuse

Someone left a comment yesterday, but we thought it was worthy of it's own post!

Prevent Child Abuse Vermont is honored and proud to announce that Taylor Coppenrath is the Honorary Chairman of the 2007 WALK FOR CHILDREN. Taylor has long been a supporter of child abuse prevention, and wants to help make Vermont the first abuse free state. He is very conscious of what a team can do, and is encouraging people to form teams and WALK in the 2007 WALK FOR CHILDREN.

For more information visit their webpage http://www.pcavt.org/.

Taylor's getting settled in Spain, look for an update this afternoon!

Landed

Taylor has landed! He has his first practice tonight (Spain time) at 7pm. We're sending good thoughts!

Spain, Spain

Hi Everyone,

We have exciting news over here! Taylor recently signed with the Alicante Costa Blanca professional basketball team of Alicante, Spain.

If you remember, Taylor first played professionally in Greece and spent the 2006-2007 season in Biella, Italy where he averaged 7.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game while battling an ankle injury from the beginning of the season.

His new team, Alicante Costa Blanca, plays in the ULEB Gold League and has also signed American Cameron Bennerman from North Carolina State.

Alicante is located on the Eastern Coast of Spain and borders the Mediterranean Sea.

Taylor is really looking forward to being in Spain and meeting his new team. He flys out early next week.

Whew!

Coppenrath's Summer Slam finished on Friday- - what great fun! Many thanks to the campers and counselors for making it such a great week! If you missed the Colchester camp but still want to get in some summer basketball this year, don't worry! Next week there is a three-day clinic in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Let us know if you would like more information!

More news coming soon!

Reminder

Just a reminder- - sign the petition for the Celtics to sign Taylor http://www.petitiononline.com/taylor07/

and remember, if there is ever anything you would like to see on the blog, let us know. We're open for suggestions.

Rock the Vote

Do you love Taylor Coppenrath?

VOTE FOR TAYLOR TO BECOME A BOSTON CELTIC HERE. Or cut and paste this link
http://www.petitiononline.com/taylor07/ into your browser.

It's a perfect fit. The Celtics need some help. They now have Taylor's favorite player. He'd be close to home. It's the NBA. And, if we do say so ourselves, he looks pretty darn good in Green.

Tell everyone you know-- and get your VOTE ON!