Kelly Cooksley
@CoachCooksley
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Christian, Husband, Father, Head Coach @BowGirlsGolf @BOWGBB , PE, Huskers, Jayhawk Basketball, Red Sox, Bucs, Sacramento Kings. @NEGBBSHOWCASE
Broken Bow, NE
Joined August 2012
Natalie Potts and Britt Prince gonna be a problem for the Big Ten next 3 years.
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Let me guess Kaelin to Sparty and Raiola stays with Georgia. This would be the most Nebraska thing ever if this played out.
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Our hearts are broken, when we can't stand Jesus will hold us up when we need it.
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Unpopular opinion: Nebraska should not fire Frost or do anything with him until his contract is up.
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Tonight I was confirmed into the Catholic Church. My wife is Catholic, and our kids are being raised Catholic, so it was very important to me to unify our family in one faith. I can't wait to learn and grow with my family in the Catholic faith.
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I really pray that people in power don't rush to a decision to shut the whole state down because Lancaster County shut down sports. The kids deserve better, the kids are not the problem! I feel terrible for those LC kids they are being robbed of memories they will never get back!.
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Do this, and you better win the game, or better yet, dont do this .
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Kyler Steven .Cooksley 12:04 am April 26, 9lb 9 oz 21.5 in, mom pushed for about an hour and it didn't work out, so we went in for c-section. Baby spent about 4 hours in NICU wasn't breathing the best after the c section surgery. Mom and baby are now together doing great.
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Helping coach 3rd grade girls tomorrow, I can't wait to pack in a 2-3 zone and make all these teams hit 15+ foot jumpers, so we can get that 1st place C Division medal! ðĪŠ.
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A little perspective today. My 5 y/o daughter gave me this when I got home. Thankful God knows when I need to keep grounded and humbled.
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99.9999% of coaches actively seek for ways to make your kids experience better not worse. Time is the most valuable asset we have in life is time and a ton of coaches sacrifice it for the kids of others. If you coach thank you and to your family.
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Season ended tonight, it's never easy. I love these kids so much and they play so hard for me, their teammates, school and community! #BOWUP
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Although we didn't get the win yesterday it was a coaching year I will never forget. Golf- Conference Champions(1st time in school history), District Champions, and State Champions. Basketball- Conference Champions (4 in a row), District Champions, State qualifiers(1st in 18 yrs)
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Just letting everyone know my wife had a baby boy, it has been a long day, especially for my wife and baby. More details and pictures to come everyone is stable and doing fine but we would take some thoughts and prayers.
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What an honor, I am extremely humbled! Can't wait ! Thank you @NebraskaCoach !.
Congrats 2020 @NebraskaCoach Girls' Basketball All-Star coaches selected by their peers:. Blue Team:.Bob Hayes, Ponca â Head Coach.John OâConnor, Bennington â Assistant Coach. Red Team:.Kelly Cooksley, Broken Bow â Head Coach.Jeff Rump, Lincoln Southwest â Assistant Coach
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All Wynot managers dribbling at halftime, I don't think it's a coincidence they reload every year.
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I gotta figure out what these kids are doing to afford $1,000 Grinch's as their basketball shoes. I've seen like 8 pairs in 2 days of the boys sttae basketball tourney. I may need a career change if kids are out here in $1k basketball shoes.
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Sitting here reflecting on the first 1/3 of season and I so thankful @nsaahome has stuck to their guns and allowed us to play! Our kids and coaches thank you!.
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Another @NEGBBSHOWCASE down! What a great turnout! Thanks to all who support girls hoops! #nebpreps
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This is a clean play in the NBA don't @ me. .
@CoachCooksley annual try to dunk on his Birthday. He wants to dunk until he is 40, only 4 more dunks to go or until his Achilles blows out. #travelscount
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I wanna thank @darrentobey @JimmySindelar @mgrove711 for getting me the game ball 4 my 100th win,you guys are great and mean alot to me.Just want 2thank the players,and schools for believing in me.Special thanks to my wife and daughter for being a great support system love you!
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@Huskers Just got off the phone with my 94 year old Grandpa, he started going to games in 1947 as a student. 1963 he acquired faculty tickets and has them until this day. Up until about 6 years ago he drove himself from Elwood, NE to Lincoln every home football weekend. Sec 3, Rw 37 1/2
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What a night! We beat an outstanding OG girls team tonight to win our 2nd straight conference championship! Things like this don't happen without a ton of hands involved. I love these 15 kids and the 19 others not pictured. We get better everyday because of the people in our gym!
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My whole life I've always wanted to hoist a state championship, just extremely thankful our athletes performed and gave me this opportunity! Thank you girls, a memory I won't ever forget or take for granted.
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@MikeSautter_ Brandon Cool might very well be the best Head Football Coach in the entire state of Nebraska. simply incredible what he does year in year out.
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I think my eye is getting a little better. Still deaf in my left ear and can't talk worth a crap. I am very thankful for other teachers and admins that have covered my classes, my asst's for running practices and help during games, and my wife for being an absolute rock.
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So many people to thank so I won't even start tonight.I want to thank God for putting these people in my life and putting me in BB. I am just humbled the be a very small part of the gigantic thing our kids just did! Thank you to everyone who supported along the way. #ItsTaken.
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Watching these games just hits home just how hard it is to not only make it to Lincoln, but to win a game in Lincoln. tough. To win 3 is special and incredibly difficult. Hats off to the champions so far. #nebpreps.
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Who yelled at their wife for changing the channel, only to see that it was a Tubi commercial.
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I personally want to thank the @DustersGBB players @CoachRuncie and his staff for getting me get well card/gift card tonight. It's been a challenge at times and very frustrating to coach with my Ramsey Hunt Syndrome but seeing those prayers and thoughts from them was so nice. TY.
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Big number for me here. End of basketball in March I was 276 lbs. Mentally exhausted, physically exhausted, miserable. Needed to make a change. I feel great both mentally and physically but I know there is more meat on bone. Down 38.2 lbs, next stop 215-220 by July!
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Reading what happened in Gretna just breaks my heart. Painful reminder that any life can be taken, at any time, anywhere. Hug those kiddos tight tonight and be thankful for what you have, it can be gone in an instant. Prayers for all those involved, especially the parents. .
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I think I speak for all Nebraskans . this is a resounding NO.
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Proud Dad moment, 3rd grade girls needed some more numbers today, and my 1st grade daughter got her first bucket in an organized game!
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This is a wall hanger!! So thankful the good lord allowed me to have this moment in time.
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Man mass was tough tonight, but much needed for the soul.
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Serious question, why in volleyball does the home school provide the warm up balls but in basketball you bring a bag of balls to road games. I just want all road teams that come to Bow to know you can use our balls to warm up. Can we start this movement @jellis312000.
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âThe biggest mistake is thinking we have timeâ -Kobe .We donât have a lot so might as well live a little and have some fun! A promise is a promise too. #TheBow #LEAP.
A 4PEAT at the conference tournament deserves a tiktok #4peat #SPLASH @CoachCooksley @BOWGBB @ryanhogue24
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Wow is all I can say. Got a message from a coach tonight that said one of our players messaged their player and apologized because she didn't think she displayed good sportsmanship. What an amazing display of character and being humble enough to admit fault. #morethanagame #BOWUP.
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Back to playing competitive basketball in Kansas you know with 2.9 million people, 1 million more than Nebraska.
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As basketball season starts today remember to normalize the host school providing warm up basketballs for both teams! #nebpreps.
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Stop with the fire Frost crap, heâs the best we can get in Nebraska. NO ONE ELITE IS COMING TO NEBRASKA TO COACH. Itâs not a destination job!! We might as well get behind this program and continue to support Frost because heâs our best shot. #huskers.
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This kid took our District Final loss extremely hard, 200 makes after track practice, is a start in the right direction to not feel that pain again.
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Intriguing story line, one school town Broken Bow vs GICC in the state tourney. The coach (me) just became Catholic last year. I knew I had to do it to give us a chance since we couldn't consolidate. ð.
2024 Girls State Basketball Teams: Unfortunately, it's become too common: Can't win with your town? Team up with the next one over. Private schools will overcome! #nebpreps
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That's a wrap on my coaching for the 2023-2024 #nebpreps school year!3rd time in 4 years state tournament in GBB and a Class C record 4th straight state championship in girls golf. God has truly blessed me with amazing athletes. You all make it happen and are the reason for this!
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Thoughts and prayers for the Doniphan Trumbull community and the family and friends of Carley Johnson. She played Nebraska Pride for a summer, praying for healing hearts for all involved. Hug those kids, tell them you love them.
Police say a 17-year-old was killed yesterday after she drove into the rear end of a truck on I-80.
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And for the love of god can Nebraska denfsive backs please quit talking crap after a tackle 10+ yards down field.
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Kennedy Grace Cooksley 8lbs 10oz 22 inches long 7:44pm mom and baby are great! God has truly blessed us! #godisgood
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My yearly basketball poem. Twas the night before tip.And all through the gym.Not a ball was bouncing .Not even a spin. The players at home all tucked In their beds.With dreams of cutting down nets running through their heads. #tradition.
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We could have got dead last and played terrible in our invite today. I honestly would not have cared because seeing our athletes GETTING TO compete and the smile on their faces today is something I will carry forever! Make the most of it kids! #donttakeforgranted #nebpreps.
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Long day but it was worth every second! Very proud of what this event has become!
Another year down! Thanks to all the awesome sponsors, volunteers, coaches, and most importantly, the girls who make The Showcase an awesome event! We understand the streaming today was sub par and we will work to make the situation right!.
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Make sure you leave things better than you found them. I think I am leaving the area and the state of basketball in this area better than I found it. Gave almost a 3rd of my summers of my life to complete strangers because I love the game that much. But I love my family more.
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Way to go Kearney! Time to get the tractors heading East! Heard there is a field that needs tilling. Here is the address One Memorial Stadium Drive, Lincoln, NEÂ #tillthefield
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My fav. part of the W. Lauenstein article is the paragraph with the parents reaction to her not making varsity.KUDOS to the parents,we live in an instant gratification society.Don't make varsity,don't start, don't play, quit.Fortunately received some great advice from her parents
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4th graders attempting Class B State record that was just set. didn't get it, maybe next time. #BOWUP #ROLLTRIBE
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Prayers to the Sallach family. My heart aches for you guys, may God wrap his loving arms around your family during this terrible tragedy.
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Great running into @PaigeKirby18 today at the All-star games! To my current players this kid right here exemplifies perseverance. Literally did not play AT ALL as a soph, next year as a jr was 1st team All conf and our leading scorer. If you want it to happen make it happen!
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I'm not crying. you're crying. first day of preschool for my little girl!!
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This girl means more to me than she'll ever know, so glad I got to cap an incredible 4 year run with you tonight! Thanks for everything @kali_staples.
Incredible 2 days ending her career representing our program! Great job @kali_staples you make us proud!
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C1-9 Sub District Champions in a tough,hard fought battle with a very good O'neill team and apparently win 150. Friday night to go to state can't wait!! #BowBlessed #BowUp
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This kid left a legacy!Many people think leaving a legacy is based on your accolades.Sure they help, but a legacy to me is how you impact others around you and how you make your peers better for the future.This kid has cemented our program being strong for a long time bc of her!
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Next up for the Red is @maddie_portwine from @YorkDukeGBB ! The @NUTrackandField signee led her team to the state semi finals last season. She is a 2x Class B All Stater, including 3rd Team Super State her SR yr. She is also a 1000 point scorer for the Lady Dukes! #nebpreps
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Tonight I took part in the Nebraska Coaches Association awards banquet. I was awarded a plaque recognizing state championship coaches. Finally I was awarded the Nebraska Coaches Association/HUDL Golf Coach of the Year! I was really happy to have my wife their to hang out with me
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Incredibly proud of our team. To play 2 games with heavy hearts was powerful. It's easy to lose perspective when we are competing,but they are games. This is life, love wins the game of life. We just need to keep loving each other. Love our players my coaches! Proud of you all!.
Ladies gave a great effort today against a top 5 class B ranked Adams Central just came up short. Very proud of our team!.
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The safest place for kids is in school and activities! #keepthekidsplaying.
Winter sport practices push forward outside of Lancaster County, but health leaders have concerns #nebpreps.
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We have amazing community support! This was us getting escorted back in to town at dang near 10 pm on a Tuesday! #ItsTaken #STATECHAMPS
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Couldn't get into the gym today for class so I made these 7th grade boys watch the an 8 minute @55buckets highlight video. Student- "Holy Crap who is this guy" .Me - "My childhood hero at PG".@SacramentoKings
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Blair kid from Millard West "Trust God, Trust God, Long Live Ashton Schweitzer" immediately after his match. Pretty cool for that young man to use his platform right away to give glory to God and shout out Ashton.
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Can't argue with facts . .
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It's go time !! Been up since 3 am! Please pray for our soon to be family of 3 for a safe delivery for mom/baby
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Wish I could be school celebrating with our school today but daycare is closed so it looks like I'll celebrate with my two biggest fans!
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Thank you @NFHS_Org and @nsaahome , I am proud to be the leader of so many great coaches and young women in the @BOWGIRLSGOLF program! You all are the reason this happened!
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Never been so proud in my life . it goes like this 1. Birth of my daughter 2. This.
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Come join us at The Bow !! Big things happening in our school! Side note we really love teachers with 6 foot daughters that can run the floor, finish in traffic, and stretch the defense by hitting 3s and are passionate about the Civil War and the American Revolution! #nebpreps
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