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Husband, Dad, Son, Brother Former Kirkwood CC Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. 2 time National Champion Coach (2022 & 2024)
Joined September 2010
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As a coach, don’t just recruit the most talented athletes. Recruit talented athletes who also have great character, toughness, and leadership.
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This is awesome from Jon Scheyer
“You aren’t always going to be liked as a head coach but if you are always honest, and tell the truth, you will always have their respect”
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“If you want to be good, you really don’t have a lot of choices because it takes what it takes. You have to do what you have to do to be successful. You have to make choices and have the discipline, focus on the process of what you need to do to accomplish your goals,” Nick Saban
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"Growth demands that discomfort.
The consistent theme is everybody that has been successful or had any sort of success - there has been some adversity."
Growth does not happen in spite of adversity.
It happens because of it.
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The big moment doesn't make you.
It exposes you.
Iowa Coach Ben McCollum said it best. Preparation isn't a game-week thing. It's a daily identity.
Who you are every day is who shows up when it counts.
Coaches: Is your team prepared or just ready? 👇
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LOVE this quote
“I get along great with every player that works hard” - Rick Pitino
(Via @CalebCorrill 🎥)
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“Great moments come from great opportunity.”
Herb Brooks 🥇
Before the 1980 Miracle on Ice, he reminded his team what greatness is built on.
Not luck. Not hype.
But preparation.
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Tom Brady reveals the brutally honest talk he had with a Michigan sports psychologist that turned him from a benchwarmer into the GOAT.
Brady's transformation started with one change: the way he thought.
"I sit on the bench my first year, and I really had—I would call it—a lot of self-defeating attitudes and behaviors. I always had an excuse. 'Coach doesn't want me in there.'"
"I had a sports psychologist. His name was Greg Harden. I would go into his office every Tuesday, and he would say, 'Tom, I like you. You work hard, but you have a shitty attitude.'"
"'How about you start worrying about what you can control and stop talking about the other quarterbacks, stop talking about the coaches not putting you in.'"
"If they give you three reps, you do the best with the three you get. Quit bitching about you only getting three or you going in there with the backup receivers. No one cares.'"
"'You treat practice like it's a game. If you throw a touchdown in the two-minute in practice, you celebrate like it's the game.'"
Brady never approached it that way before. Then "sure enough" everything changed.
"Mmy energy started getting way better. I was bringing juice; I had the right attitude."
"Then all of a sudden, I'm bringing the juice, man. Every day, boom."
"That [mindshift] really helped me get better."
The road to 7 Super Bowl rings didn't start on the practice field; it started in that very office…
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As an AD, remind your athletes as we head into preseason practice, here are a few reminders that will help make this season a successful one.
Coaches make decisions based on what they believe is best for the team. Trust the process, even when you don’t always understand every decision.
Being held accountable is a privilege. It means your coaches believe in your potential and are investing in your growth. Being coached means they see something in you worth developing.
Learn from both winning and losing. Success builds confidence, and adversity builds character. Both are valuable teachers.
Be a great teammate. Encourage others, celebrate their success, and put the team ahead of yourself.
The work you put in this summer will reveal itself this fall. There are no shortcuts. Preparation always shows.
Learn to struggle well. Every athlete faces challenges. How you respond to adversity will define you more than any scoreboard.
Never quit on your teammates. They are counting on your commitment, effort, and attitude every single day.
Give your best effort daily. You can control your attitude, your work ethic, and how you compete.
Finally, remember this is your season, not your parents’ season. Take ownership of your experience, embrace the challenges, and make the most of every opportunity.
Have a great season, compete with pride, and represent your school with character, class, and commitment.
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20 years as a head coach will teach you things no clinic ever will.
Maybe one sticks.
28 Lessons Learned.
1. Coaching is all about relationships. Work to build relationships with your players.
2. Play the long game with culture. There are no shortcuts to success.
3. Develop your leaders. Don’t hope or wish for leaders.
4. You are never as good as you think in a win. And after a loss, you are never as bad.
5. When in doubt, less is more. The earlier you learn this, the better.
6. As the coach, you are the leader. Lead by example in all you do.
7. Culture is what you allow and what you emphasize.
8. Create practices with a purpose.
9. Do things in groups of 3’s. It is simple and easy to remember.
10. Energy givers make a team. Reward your energy givers.
11. Put your players in situations where they can use their strengths.
12. Communication is vital. Be clear, concise, and proactive.
13. Remember, comparison is the thief of joy. Don’t compare yourself to others.
14. Be a lifelong learner. The best coaches are constantly learning and getting better.
15. There is no substitute for hard work. As a coach, model the work ethic you want.
16. Culture is every day. You must think this way. If not, your culture will erode.
17. Find a supportive spouse. Coaching is challenging and time-consuming.
18. Over-communicate roles for your players and team.
19. Remember, leadership is a lifestyle. Be a servant leader.
20. Do not try to please anyone. It is impossible and will only cause problems.
21. Be incredibly honest with kids and parents. Do not sugarcoat anything.
22. Do yourself a favor and be very organized. It shows competence.
23. Celebrate the small wins. Use the game within the game to set goals.
24. Focus on the process, not the prize.
25. Always celebrate WE over ME.
26. Think about your player’s mental health. It is more important than ever.
27. Get to know your parents when their kids are young. These relationships matter.
28. Enjoy the time with your players and have fun!
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Recruiting is JUST LIKE DATING: Being wanted by everyone isn’t nearly as important as being valued by the RIGHT one.
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After each game, whether you win or lose, you need to focus on both the positives and negatives of your performance. Learn from your mistakes and gain confidence from your great plays.
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The NCAA just changed the transfer requirements for two-year college athletes moving to Division I.
On June 24, 2026, the NCAA approved reforms that bring the two-year college transfer path in line with the four-year transfer path.
Check the thread 🧵 for more! @NJCAA
Giannis says he showed up EARLY to work out with Kobe, and the Black Mamba made him pay for it
“Working out with Kobe, I showed up before him. I love that I did it, but it was a mistake”
“Kobe came and said, ‘What are we gonna do?’ I said, ‘Whatever you tell me to do.’ He said, ‘Go right, make 25.’ I usually make four or five. I said, ‘Yeah… make 25.’ I made 25. ‘Okay, go left, 25.’ Then, ‘Go right, two dribbles’”
“We worked out for two hours, intense, and I’m thinking, I shouldn’t have shot before this, I’m tired, I wanted to show him my best version”
“But here’s what players won’t do today: they won’t be vulnerable. They won’t show weakness, or show appreciation to somebody better. If you always think you’re the best, you can never learn”
“I had my notebook, I asked a lot of questions, he answered every single one, and never made me feel like we were running out of time. It was one of the best experience in my career”
Matt Haas retweeted
Winners own it. Losers point fingers. 🔥
Kirby Smart said it straight. The moment you blame someone else, you've already lost.
Accountability isn't a team rule.
It's a mindset.
Does your team own mistakes or make excuses? 👇
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“It’s not what your capable of, it’s what your willing to do. I know plenty of people that are capable, I know fewer people that are willing,” - Mike Tomlin
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THE EAGLE HAS LANDED: Former Kirkwood Coach Kim Muhl joins select company with Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame induction | The Gazette | bit.ly/4vC5Ryd | #GoEagles #NJCAAWBB #WBHOF26 – at Cedar Rapids, IA
