Every coach can relate There is NOTHING like the energy of the first official day of practice Everyone is 0-0 and everyone fighting for minutes and playing time Competition, passion, positivity It’s a beautiful time of year

SAQUON BARKLEY IS NOT OF THIS WORLD. 📺: #JAXvsPHI on CBS/Paramount+ 📱: atnfl.co/watch

"Winners embrace hard work. They love the discipline of it, the trade-off they're making to win. Losers, on the other hand, see it as punishment. And that's the difference." -- Lou Holtz

Humansville 47 School of the Ozarks 37 SCOREBOARD GUY Missouri Sports Network Ozarks Sports Zone SWMO Sports

K-Dawg 💪💪💪 K’lea Basnett

LEADERSHIP IS LONELY "If you are going to be a leader, you’re not going to please everybody. You have to hold people accountable. Even if you have that moment of being uncomfortable." (Kobe Bryant) ~ via @ChambersHoops

“Reggie Miller Shooting” by Ray Caldwell 16 shots in 60 seconds in a sequence of bumps, curls, back cuts, and back screens Goal: 13/16

There are no substitutes for hard work. #DailyWisdom

Check out the Central State 8 Players of the Week for the girls. forms.gle/91PNVFaF39TSdu… #CS8 RHS Student Body Cole County R-V School Fayette High School NBHS Activities SC Athletics @HarrisburgAth Linn Athletic Department Tipton MS/HS

Absolute STUD 💪💪💪💙💙💙 K’lea Basnett

Class 1 Boys All-District MBCA All-District is voted by member coaches in the district. All-District is not a tournament team; it reflects the entire season. The player receiving the most points is named District POY. Players are listed by school in alphabetical order.

K-Dawg 💪💪💪 K’lea Basnett

Very proud!

Kelvin Sampson doesn’t mention the word talent once here. He talks about attitude, effort, body language, and consistency. Because those are the habits that win. This clip is a masterclass in what really matters:👇 (Chris Baldwin)

"Hip to Hip 1v1" with Coach David Brawner Practicing contested layups

"Of course talent matters. But 'effort is worth twice as much as talent.' We have better learn to develop their grit. Because grit is what turns potential into reality." Grit is not a talent; it's a choice.

If you want to become a better leader, stop talking about leadership and adopt this mindset:

Culture isn’t a one-time speech. It’s not a sign on the wall. It’s what you allow, what you emphasize, and what you live, every day. Your team feels it. Visitors sense it. And it shows up in every practice, rep, and routine.

Why Coaching Is Harder Than People Think (A Holiday Reminder)… Because coaching isn’t just about plays, drills, or game nights. It’s about people. It’s about walking into practice every day and managing emotions you didn’t create but are responsible for. Your own. Your

As John Wooden said… “Be more concerned with your character than your reputation because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” Character matters.