Brad Stevens was asked about his non-negotiables in sports and life. He named 3 things. Simple. Clear. They had nothing to do with winning and everything to do with why people loved playing for him. Here's what he said and how you can use it:🧵

2026 MTXE Premier AAU TRYOUTS are around the corner! 🏀 📍 Mukwonago HS Boys: Aug 2 & 9 Girls: Aug 3 & 10 Full details 👇 🔗 MTXEPremier.com

Shaka Smart gave the simplest definition of culture I've ever heard. Just 3 actions that explain everything about how great teams operate. It sounds easy, but most teams never master it. Here's what he said and why it's so powerful:🧵

"Culture is simply how we act, interact, and respond. That's it. Our job is to bring it to life, and the most important component of that is the people in our room." Culture isn't mission statements or posters. It's these 3 behaviors lived out. Let me explain:

This should be hanging in every locker room.

In their first game at the PrepHoops National Open Championship 16U Ulrich beat Legacy Ice Gold 80-43. They hit 14 3s as a team. Minessale had 24 with 6 3s. Gogin had 18 and Jerome and Waterman had 14. Great work fellas!! Prep Hoops 🏀 Alex Ulrich Mark Miller

Strong start let’s keep it going!

16U Ulrich notches another win over Powerhouse MN in game 2 63-58 in triple OT. Waterman had 19 Clark had 15 and Minessale had 10. Clark and Waterman made several clutch plays and made their free throws down the stretch. Great work fellas! Alex Ulrich Prep Hoops 🏀 Mark Miller

16U advances to the gold championship game at the Prep Hoops 🏀 Open National Championship with a W over All Wisconsin Simpson 61-55. Max Gogin had 17 Devin Jerome had 12, Rigg Waterman had 11, and Jack Clark had 9 pts. Great work fellas!! Alex Ulrich Mark Miller

Prep Hoops 🏀 Open National Champions!! 16U Ulrich claims the championship with a win over Midwest Kings Hoge 69-48. Jack Clark had 18, Liam Minnesale with 16, Devin Jerome with 10 Max Gogin with 8. Great season boys! Alex Ulrich Mark Miller

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MTXE Premier Tryouts are in full swing!!

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Throughout the AAU season my team finished 23-11, including a 16-4 run over our last five tournaments. Despite playing with a torn labrum, I averaged 14 points, 2.5 assists, and 2.5 rebounds, shooting 44% FG, 45% from three, and 82% from the line. Some clips from the season:

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We have a 14U Girls (Southern WI) team looking to fill spots! Tryouts Sunday 8/24 @ Badger HS 6:30-8p Contact John Kendall [email protected]