As we begin the 🏀 season, a reminder for parents. The 5 most important words that a parent can say after a game:
“I love watching you play”
#PositiveParenting
Our 1st date in June 1981, 42 years ago. Saw the first Indiana Jones’ movie Raiders of the Lost Ark. Tonight we watched the final Indiana Jones sequel and 42 years later she is still my date.❤️
This guy is the biggest reason I chose to coach basketball. My 1st coach/still one of my biggest fans. His work ethic/passion for the game has influenced always! At 86, still sees the game better than I could ever do it.
Love you Dad! ❤️🏀
38 years ago I married the most remarkable person I have ever met and definitely out of my league! No finer Jesus follower, coaches wife, mother, grammie, friend, teacher, and counselor in the world! Happy Anniversary Lori! ❤️
39 years ago today, God gave Lori and I the most special gift. In the gym 9 days later at his 1st 🏀 game. Still a gym rat all these years later!
Happy Birthday
@coachmattbrock
! 🎂
30 years ago, as a 8 year old, this guy was diagramming plays on a whiteboard at the end of our bench. Tonight he s coaching in the NAIA National Championship! Time flies!
#prouddad
Attention younger coaches. My coaching style changed for the better, when I became a parent. I realized that I needed to coach our athletes the way I would want my own children to be coached. Big difference seeing them through that lenses. ❤️
#transformational
Seems like just yesterday these two brothers were sitting at the far end of the bench drawing plays and dreaming of playing. Now they both were presenters at the
@MbcaCoaches
Clinic!
@coachmattbrock
@tomasbrock
#proud
🏀❤️
My 38th opening basketball practice today and still get super excited about getting to teach this great game and work with so many fine young men and coaches! Every day is a blessing! Every year a new challenge!
❤️🏀
#Passion
No surprise when young people do not accept responsibility. They are surrounded by adults that practice B(blame) C(complain) & D (defend) constantly. I commit to working to stop BCD in my life!
@TimothyKight
@TBrianKight
#discipline
#model
Lori and I are celebrating her retirement Innsbruck Resort in Missouri with
@coachmattbrock
and
@tomasbrock
and families. Her request! What a terrific time! Missed our Copeland 6 in Montreal ❤️ these people.
40th opening practice tomorrow! Still get that “feeling” of anticipation/excitement getting a chance to work with new group of young men! New practice gear! Love 🦅🏀 Have a great opening practice
@MbcaCoaches
!
@JasperHS2
Coaching to me is like assembling a puzzle with many pieces. Some of the pieces that don’t seem to fit, have been bent, etc. or damaged due to circumstances outside our control. Adding to the difficulty. Don’t give up! Putting together a puzzle (team) takes patience/time. 🏀
Nobody said it would be easy. Nobody promised success even when you do the right things the right way and others do not and seemingly succeed. Nobody said there would not be obstacles. Yet pursuing excellence requires that you keep fighting! Don’t quit!
#GRIT
How many 5 year olds ask for a Michael Jordan theme birthday party? Shows a high basketball IQ to appreciate MJ’s greatness at such an early age! Makes poppie proud!
#AirJordan
Excited to watch
@cougarmbb
open the season tonight. 1st game for
@tomasbrock
as a head college coach! Replacing Hall of Famer Bob Burchard who has prepared him well for this opportunity. 🏀
#prouddad
My wife who is a junior high counselor has a theory that all male basketball coaches stopped developing mentally in JH. That’s why we enjoy a kid’s sport and Twitter.
#nevergrowup
1st day of 🏀 practice in MO! 40th opening day! Grateful/still excited about getting to do something I ❤️!
Verse for this season. 👇
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Matthew 6:33 NIV
“Eternal things” 🙏
@UNC_Basketball
One of the most authentic coaches/people I have ever met. Had a player play for Coach at KU. Worked his camps in the summer. When you talked to him, had the gift of making you feel important. Brilliant in the X’s and O’s/working with people. Thanks Coach for making 🏀 better!
Over 1,000 🏀 games watched and lived through during the last 40 + years and yet tonight she still was excited to watch/cheer our cousin coach @ Arkansas! Coaches wives are a special kind of people! ❤️ this lady!
One of the greatest Christmas gifts ever. For the first time in 5 years, myself, my 3 siblings, and Dad spent the evening together with our families. So grateful to
@MissCarrieC
and Clay for hosting. ❤️
#family
@AlanSteinJr
Well said. We raised 3 college basketball players and wished I would have told them more often how much we enjoyed watching them play. It goes so fast! When it is over you will miss it. For those whose kids are still playing, don’t miss one chance.
41st 1st day of 🏀 practice. Still get that “feeling”. Can’t wait to start the journey with our guys! ❤️ the process!
#Blessed
#LifeLessons
“Success is a journey not a destination.”
8 years ago today, this guy led
@hillcrestbball
to a district title on a run to state chanpionship. Today his first game in the
@NAIA
National Tournament as a head college coach! GO
@tomasbrock
@cougarmbb
So grateful I have the chance to spend time with my dad this morning. Guy is fighting prostate cancer heroically. Love his “fight” and faith. What a great role-model!
#Legacy
Happy Father’s Day to the true head coach of the Brock family! Taught us how to love God, family, others, and 🏀! Possibly the fastest 82 year old on earth. 🏃♂️❤️ U Dad.
This guy wanted to be a
@cougarmbb
player and play for his dad,
@tomasbrock
. Guess Poppie is going to have to allow head bands, if he is going to coach him! 🏀
#futurepointguard
MO HS practice begins today. I am reminded that MO is blessed with so many outstanding HS coaches, who teach the game & are difference-makers in the lives of many student-athletes. Enjoy the journey!
#Thanks
#GuardiansoftheGame
@MbcaCoaches
What a blessing to enjoy the Final Four in Minneapolis, this weekend with both of my sons! Words cannot express how much being with them meant to me. God is so good!
@coachmattbrock
@tomasbrock
#NABCconv
MO High School sports lost a great one. Mickey Heatherly long-time Joplin Parkwood coach and basketball/football official passed on Friday. Had the privilege and honor of knowing/working with him as a coach/mentor/official and most important a friend. Coach will be missed. ❤️
Happy Birthday 🎂 to the “real” head coach in the Brock family! One of the best to ever do this 🏀
#coacheswife
#playermom
. So skilled at loving God/people. ❤️
Anger management one key to effective coaching. Many regrets due to coaching angry. Important to coach with self and emotional control.
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,” James 1:19 NIV
Coaches have a responsibility to teach all players how to respect the game! How to act, talk, respond, not just play. Actions mirror character. Hold players accountable when they fail, praise when it’s right, but make sure you teach them what acting right looks like! 🏀
Life moves so fast! Seems like just yesterday his dad was running around the gym at this age. Spending time with Bodie and
@tomasbrock
today is so much fun!
@cougarmbb
.
#EliteCamp
❤️🏀
The 5 most important words a parent can share with their athlete after a contest or practice. “I love watching you play.”. Wish I had done that more with mine.
#ChangeTheGame
Great way to keep Poppie calm and quiet at a
@cougarmbb
🏀 game. Make him hold our youngest grandchild Haddie. Can’t raise my voice holding this little 😇
Best book I have read in a long time. Needed the reminder that as a believer, “I am not fighting for victory but from victory.” Thank you
@JonGordon11
#truth
In 🏀, lots of players consider themselves shooters, but what coaches are looking for are makers! BIG difference
“Bad shooters are always open.” Pete Carril
13 years ago today my mom, Nancy, passed away after a courageous fight vs cancer! Was hoping time would lessen the pain of losing her but never allow me to forget the sacrificial love she had for dad, myself and 3 siblings. I honor her memory! Miss U! Thnx!❤️
Got to watch this guy coach his last regular season game last night at MVHS. Grateful for the opportunity to work with Jim and coach his 2 standout sons. Great person and great family! Congrats on your retirement.
@zackkleine
@josh_kleine
#MVHSBasketballFamily
#CoachKleine
❤️🏀
Ending this part of my journey today at Wyandotte High School. So thankful for the relationships established w/players, students, staff, and community. Thanks for welcoming me and for all the support. Future looks bright for Bear 🏀!
#BFND
What a great day for golf with these 3 guys. Annual KNEO 🏌️♂️Tournament! Special thanks to
@coachmattbrock
&
@tomasbrock
for making the journey down and our fearless leader Papa Ralph! ❤️
#family
If there is a HOF for coaches wives, this girl would be inducted to all of them. Happy Birthday to the love of my life and my associate head coach, Lori.
Happy Birthday to our firstborn
@coachmattbrock
! Proud to have gotten the assist on your first made basket! Your mother and I are blessed to be your parents! Micah 6:8
@UISHoops
My wife, Lori is the best. Finishing her 38th basketball season. Supporting all of us every step of the way! She gave me this item for my office at home for ❤️ Day. Of course she has decorated my home office in a 🏀 theme. Best associate head coach in the world!
#love
Happy 83rd Birthday to my dad! Ralph Brock from White Rock. Fierce competitor that taught us to play to win! Guy is still the family free throw champion and fastest to first base!
#loveandrespect
Coaches be careful that the pursuit of coaching greatness/acclaim does not become your purpose. That road can lead to a loss of character/identity. Wins/losses/recognition are imposters. Live a greater “why”!
#experience
#integrity
#wisdom
Often asked how does it feel to have 2 sons coaching college basketball. Our usual response is we are blessed. But we are more proud of them for being two men who love God and love their families. ❤️
@coachmattbrock
@tomasbrock
#NationalSonDay
Victory without arrogance and defeat without despair. Great teams know how to win/celebrate with class/respect. Coaches just like the X’s/O’s teach your guys how to do it right.
So often in close 🏀 games the focus is on the final few possessions. Made/missed FT’s, FG’s, TO’s, Rebounds, late, are most remembered, but those same plays in the early part are equally important to the final outcome. Every possession matters.
40th 1st day of school, even part-time I still get butterflies! What a blessing to be a teacher/coach! Grateful for the opportunity! ❤️🏫🏀
@JasperHS2
#GreatestProfession
Watching our grandson play hockey in-person in Montreal for the 1st time. Amazed at his ability to skate and the quality of play of 8 yr olds . Going to have to study the rules/strategy before I can yell at the officials/players though. 😀 Unlike 🏀. ❤️
#BrockTheBrave
Congrats to my wife Lori on her retirement! We love her and are so proud of her incredible career of making a difference in so many lives! ❤️
Carl Junction Schools celebrates 13 staff members on retirement
So excited for
@cougarmbb
! Talk about mental toughness. On the road victory in OT over the AMC
#1
seed in conference tourney semifinal! Keep focusing on the process!
#tomasbrock
@hankmathews10
The best part of coaching are the relationships you establish! ❤️ Andy & Mark both former Camdenton Laker 🏀 players. Great players even better husbands and dads!
#BasketballFamily
@GVHoops