Great coaches love their players enough to hold them accountable to a standard of excellence that usually exceeds the standard that the players set for themselves. They push them out of their comfort zone. Just because it’s uncomfortable, doesn’t mean it’s not motivated by love.

Relationships are the foundation upon which winning teams and great organizations are built.

Congratulations to the North Polk High School March Students of the Month! Jaxson Rutledge, Justin Reams, Madison Henrichs, Carson Gibson - Awesome group of students! #GoComets

Congrats to the North Polk High School April Students of the Month! Aiden Rademacher, Makayla McGraw, Claire Jepsen, Kasjen Helmers. What an excellent group of Comet students! #GoComets !

🎓👏 Yesterday, we celebrated Senior Decision Day at NPHS! Our seniors shared their plans post HS: pursuing a 4-year uni, community college, serving in the military, or joining the workforce. Best of luck on your exciting journey! See more moments: flic.kr/s/aHBqjADrys

Go Comets Forever!

I have found that these two words are a major part of the key to a life & career of continuous improvement & growth. Do you agree?

Selfless Team = Powerful Team Instead of focusing on personal highlights and individual achievements, be ALL-IN for each other and for the team.

So proud of these young women! What a great season for North Polk Softball #GoComets

“Don’t be a palms up guy.” Worse thing you can do as a man is put your palms up. It means I don’t know, I don’t care, it’s not my fault.

John Harbaugh defines servant leadership as, "Do whatever you can to help others be their best." Great leaders believe they serve the team. Leadership isn't about receiving anything from your team, but being there to give to your team. Servant leadership is the art of letting

Seniors: Brace yourself for your season of lasts. Last bus rides. Last big rivalry games. Last home game. Last year of laughter, tears, cheering & memories of competing, winning & losing with this group of teammates. It’ll never be exactly the same again. Enjoy every last moment!

5 Keys to Being a Good Sports Parent: 1. Reward right things such as behavior, attitude & work-ethic 2. Have them play multiple sports 3. Support others, not only your kid 4. Let the coach do the coaching 5. Contribute to a positive environment. Don’t speak poorly of others

Tom Landry said, "A coach is someone who tells you what you don't want to hear, who has you see what you don't want to see, so you can be who you have always known you could be." The best coaches are excellent leaders. They connect and influence. It's not what they say, but

Congratulations to North Polk High School September Students of the Month, Krista Schoenberg, Kaiya Strawn, Brayden Baker, Cole Halupnik #GoComets North Polk CSD youtu.be/51dHb5S8Cp8?si… via YouTube

5 questions you can ask your child after a game. 1. Did you have fun? 2. What did you learn? 3. Did you do your best? 4. Were you a positive leader? 5. Did you support your teammates? And wrap it up by saying... “I Love Watching You Play!”

When you start your day with gratitude, you create a fertile mind and an open heart that is ready for great things to happen. What is something you are grateful for today?

Congratulations to the North Polk High School November Students of the Month - Cael Shaw, Logan Allen, Dylan Twedt and Sarah Francis. These Comets were selected by the NPHS staff for their hard work and character. #GoComets! youtu.be/qx0D6Dg9RI8?si…

February Students of the Month! Congratulations to William MacLean, Carly Jepsen, Mackenzie Hardy and Noah Lindell! See what North Polk High School Teachers have to say about these AWESOME Students! youtube.com/watch?v=yXEQUM…

Congratulations to North Polk High School May Students of the Month! Sophia Cromley, Jaycie Monson and Aidan Bracelin! #GoComets! May Student of the Month 2024 youtu.be/-Ju-CSxsv5g?si… via YouTube