Tall,Positive,Me -Passionate about helping People be the Best they can Be! Father, Husband, Coach, Mentor. Great Pride in Seeing the Success of Others

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Your habits reveal your values. Coaches/parents/players can talk about development, accountability, effort & doing things the right way. But what do your daily actions actually reinforce? Culture isn’t something you preach. It’s what you consistently practice, tolerate & reward.
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The wait is almost over! 🏀⚔️ DSU Men's Basketball tips off its season NEXT Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m., with the Education Kickoff against Trinity Bible! Join us at Madison High School as the Trojans hit the court for the first time this season. Admission is FREE! #GoTrojans
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Be great without being high maintenance. Show up on time, wear the right gear, be coachable, support your teammates & give 100% every practice & game. High maintenance is hard. Coaches love low-maintenance players who buy in & make the process fun. You’re what makes coaching fun!
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The Trojans check in at No. 6 in the Frontier Conference Men's Basketball Coaches' Preseason Poll! ⚔️ Dakota State earned 76 points as the Trojans prepare for their second season in the Frontier Conference. #GoTrojans
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Running around on this Friday morning, just thinking about how life is a dream. Your blessings, your challenges, your family, friends, perception of time flies sometimes with no understanding. But in the end it's all part of who you are & where you are going. Enjoy the moments
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🚨REALLY great to see @taylortrojans Silent Night game be featured amongst the Buckets List: 64 Iconic College Basketball Experiences guide! Pumped I get to cross it off my BUCKETS LIST this year! @SLAMonline @taylor_hoops @CoachPeters_
The magic of college basketball is best felt in person. SLAM presents Buckets List: 64 Iconic College Basketball Experiences, is our guide to the arenas, rivalries and traditions that make college hoops unlike anything else. 📚 slam.ly/ncaa
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Sports will help build your character, but they’ll also expose it. Everyone sees how you handle success, failure, pressure & adversity. The points, medals, highlights & accolades disappear. But the kind of teammate you were? That’s what people remember. That’s who you really are.
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10 Inconvenient Truths of Coaching 1. Not every kid wants to be great. 2. You will often be misunderstood. 3. Some parents care more about playing time than team success. 4. Your best players aren’t always your best leaders. 5. No system works without buy-in. 6. Success brings criticism, too. 7. Culture isn’t built in a week; it’s built daily. 8. You can’t coach every player the same way. 9. Wins don’t always reflect your impact. 10. The job takes more from you than it gives… until years later. Still worth every second. Still a great profession.
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Some coaches don’t realize that they’re the problem. A player loses their love for the game, starts thinking about quitting. Then a new coach, a new culture & the spark returns. They didn’t change, but their environment did. Coaches, you can be the reason they quit or love again.
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Youth basketball needs a new approach in the U.S. Endless drills strip the game of context. Coaches aren’t drill sergeants, they’re game designers. Real growth comes from designing environments where players must read, decide & adapt. The result? Smarter, more adaptable athletes.
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M🏀📅 I @DSU_MBB adds an exhibition game at NCAA Division II Minnesota State-Mankato on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. 📅 Make sure to check out the calendar on dsuathletics.com/sports/mens…! #WeAreDSU I #TheRightWaytoPlay I #NAIAMBK
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I see you @lbauer32 Proud of you
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Leaders must develop a thick skin. You’re going to make others mad at times & even hurt feelings, but true leadership means you can’t worry about being criticized, blamed, talked about, rebuffed, or scorned. Your job is to keep doing the very best you can for the people you lead.
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The older I get, the more I realize coaching is rarely about knowing more. It’s about understanding what matters. Simplify. Build relationships. Trust your players. Find great mentors. Stay connected. Protect your family. I wish I had learned these 9 lessons earlier.
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Trojan fans if you are able to donate to the DSU Men’s Basketball campaign page, here is the 🔗! Everything helps & we appreciate all of your support! If you R not able to donate, you can help support by sharing this post &🔗on all social medias ets.rocks/4cyODuf 🔗 in Bio – at Madison, SD
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Quality. Do things Right, for the Right reason. Tough decisions occur, but if you keep a standard, be honest, have Integrity, you can support the decision
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Tryouts are coming soon, and we’re looking for players who are ready to be challenged, developed, and compete! 🏀 Elite competition 📈 Proven player development 🔥 High-level coaching 💪 A culture built on accountability, toughness, and growth 24-up.com/tryouts
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Information for Mammoth Tryouts for the 2027 club ball season. To learn more about Mammoth Basketball visit mammoth-bb.com/ Register at the below link. forms.gle/EQPL12SAhzZmzHNy7 @WisBBYearbook @BrettPickartsWI @ColtonWilson23 @hshoops25 @JordanLoppnow
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Welcome Home 🦅⬆️
We are excited to welcome Drew Coombs from Edgerton HS in Edgerton, WI! 🏀2nd Team All-Conference 🏀3x Conference Champion 🏀Regional Champion 🏀Younger brother of Eagle MBB alum Connor Coombs 🦅⬆️
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"Lie down in the midst of Lions..." Have Faith in God's Plan wherever you may be. He walks alongside you, carries you, guides you. He will deliver you
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