It has been quite a journey. CA🏀ID🏀MT🏀ID🏀MT🏀WA🏀CA🏀CO🏀CA🏀CHINA🏀CA. I am excited about this next chapter of life as the Head Coach at
#OaksChristianSchool
This season I will be coaching with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers of the CBA in Urumqi, China. It has been a great experience so far and I look forward to sharing the adventure. DM me and let's stay in touch.
Laid dad to rest yesterday. Tough 3 weeks. He left with his “tank empty”. Gave ⏱️ ❤️ and 💰 to those in need. Grew up w/nothing yet gave so much. Loved family, friends, fishing, dancing, & music. Prov 11:24 “Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose it all” 🙏Love
I am honored. But as we know, coaches make no baskets or passes, we don’t set screens or play defense. Great players make plays! A big thanks to our coaches in the program and the huge support we get from the people at
@OaksChristian
to make this happen. Thank you.
A huge congrats is in order for our very own Head Coach
@CoachMarkAmaral
for the honor of earning COACH OF THE YEAR for the 2023-2024 basketball season! 👏🙌🏽🏆 🥇🫡
#champion
#lionpride
🦁 Well deserved, Coach!!
For the first time in 27 years I am rolling into the Final Four without a logo on my shirt but I’m still smiling. Hoping that changes soon.
#FinalFour2018
23 years ago my wife Chris
@ctlamaral
said yes when I asked her to marry me at Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. If you know her, you know she is an amazing woman, mother, and friend, and loves unconditionally. Love you.
Happy Birthday to my wife Chris
@ctlamaral
so selfless she will hate that I even posted this, however, I want the twitter world to know, especially you other coaches out there, what an unbelievable supportive wife and mother she is. Love you and I appreciate you.
@tanneramaral
Happy New Year from China. It is 12:30am here and like the
#LiNing
slogan says, "Anything is Possible", and 2020 has certainly proved that to be true. Here's to a much improved 2021 for our world, country, family and friends. Remember to "Stop and Smell the Roses".
This is the 1st time in 32 years I will not be on a college campus in the Fall. Kinda a weird feeling to be honest but I’m Super grateful for the opportunity I have here in China.
#growthmindset
Players this weekend, Remember you are always being evaluated! I used to always watch the players when they got subbed out, warm-ups, how they interacted with teammates/ coaches before, during and after the games, etc. Much more to getting that offer than what you do with the 🏀
I received a text from my wife
@ctlamaral
here in China about the shooting at
#BorderlineBarandGrill
. And it honestly left me numb. My son goes to the “college night” there often. Fortunately he was not there tonight. Prayers for those involved. Hug your loved ones.
I love that Juco hoops is picking up steam. Legends like
@jerrydmullen
and Mike Mitchell are still rolling and the new kids on the block like
@JUCOadvocate
and others are pushing as well. All for the exposure of “juco” guys. Lot of good ones out there. Take the time to research.
22 years ago
@ctlamaral
you signed on for a wild ride of coaching jobs in 5 states (Calif twice), a different country, 3 dogs, and 2 great kiddos and I am the luckiest guy in the world. But I am the only one that's aged, you look the same. I love you and appreciate all you do.
We are excited for our son
@landon_amaral
and his signing to play soccer next season Westmont College. Mom and dad are very proud of all you have done so far. So much thanks to
@ctlamaral
and technology for helping me be a part of it.
@tanneramaral
2 people responsible for my China opportunity. Mike Dunlap, who recommended me to then new
#Xinjiang
Coach Brian Goorjian. Same Brian Goorjian that just coached the Australian National team to victory over Team USA. They have good players, but he can flat out coach. Look him up!
Despite the how the
@CIFSS
decided the 4A brackets, disappointed of course, but proud of our accomplishments this year
@OaksChrstnLions
1st 20 win Season in 9 years
#1
recent MaxPreps 4A Poll
#7
recent MaxPreps 4 CA Poll
Tied for 3rd place in League play
(0-10 in 21-22)
Well it has come to an end here in China losing game 4 of the Finals to Guangdong a very worthy champion. They only lost 4 games all season. We exceeded expectations for sure. Now time to catch a flight across the pond.
@ctlamaral
@tanneramaral
Been asked how I’m doing here in China with the
#caronavirus
outbreak and I am fine. It has paralyzed the country but they are taking the proper steps to keep people safe. However, there’s no place like home and I’m on my way.
#usa
It’s 4 am here in China and I am following my son
@tanneramaral
play his baseball game for Texas Wesleyan
@RamSports
online and he finally he does it, hits his 1st college HR. Super proud of his hard work.
@ctlamaral
#ProudDad
We wear a lot of hats and and hold a lot of different titles in our profession as a coach, but none better than being called dad. Super proud to be called that by these two young men.
It’s been a long time since we’ve seen Oaks Christian boys basketball on a
@CIFSS
bracket but we did today. Hosting Canyon/CC Wednesday night. Post Season work time. Let’s go.
@OaksChrstnLions
@OaksChristian
Woke up sad the season is over but grateful for what these seniors helped us accomplish. 4-24 their soph yr, to 39 wins the last 2 yrs and a co league title this yr. Memories and friendships for a lifetime. We (coaches) are only as good as the people we surround ourselves with.
Personal accomplishments have been great for Landon but we are most proud of the teammate and leader he has become. Senior night at
#AgouraHS
@ctlamaral
@tanneramaral
All this dude
@cdot_ross
Colbey Ross does is win. Challenges himself and challenges others to come along. HS state champ, college post-season tourney champ, 1st year as a pro overseas champ, and now
#NBASummerLeague
champ. Not a coincidence. Congrats to you. Get them rings
Merry Christmas everyone. You have to love technology. What a wonderful world we live it when you can watch your family open gifts on Christmas morning from a world away. Much love
@ctlamaral
@tanneramaral
It’s been a long journey to get back here but nice to be coaching live basketball again.
#china
Huge sacrifices made by family. I miss them and grateful
Tonight we won game 5 convincingly to win the series 4-1. Now on to the
#CBA
Finals to take on
#1
seed Guangdong. I’ve been in China for almost 1yr so we might as well go on and win the whole thing.
@ctlamaral
@tanneramaral
Finished 3-0 on our season opening home stand with a win last night vs Zhejiang who featured imports Tyler Hansbrough,UNC and Marcus Denmon, Missouri. We start a very tough 4 game, 8 day road swing tomorrow night. Stay tuned.
Safe travels to all you coaches, players and parents today as the 1st evaluation period of the summer gets underway. I am looking forward to reading all the tweets about who did what and where and who the new crop of “sleepers” are. Got my favs I follow that have the real scoop
Best wishes to all the
#NCAA
CBB and
#NBA
teams “officially” starting their respective seasons this week. Coaching is like raising children. As my wife says, “long days and short years”. It goes fast! Enjoy today. The season is done before you know it.
Merry Christmas morning from China. This is about as much Christmas as we are gonna get here. Take a pause from life for a minute to appreciate what and who you have in your life. It can change quickly.
@ctlamaral
@tanneramaral
These are our guys. So thankful for a great staff that’s rowing in the same direction. Love the impact they are having on our players daily. Thank you Steve Amar, Caleb Martin and Joe Dawkins.
@OaksChrstnLions
@OaksChristian
Win number 2 last night for us vs Tongxi who featured import players Joe Young, Oregon and Isaiah Austin, Baylor who both had good games. This season, all teams will have import players familiar to those who follow CBB and NBA in the states. Great competition
Merry Christmas morning from Zhuji, Zhejiang Province,
#China
Miss my family and friends during this holiday season and unprecedented 2020 year. Find something to smile about and share it with someone, you never know, it just might make their day.
#cbabubblelife
.
@ctlamaral
Chris, Your sacrifice, tears and love are as big a part of this HOF honor as anything else. Even tho I couldn’t attend I am thankful the boys were able to feel the love of
#portangeles
, meet the guys and enjoy the stories. Loves to you from a world away.
Beyond proud of my hubby
@CoachMarkAmaral
A very special night listening to how you made a difference in many young mens’ lives that had a ripple effect.
#HallOfFame
I am thankful for the support of my family
@ctlamaral
@tanneramaral
and Landon during this adventure in
#China
. It has almost been exactly one year. We are not done yet as we play for the
#CBA
Championship, but it would have not been possible without them. Happy Easter!
Last night we punched our own ticket to the
#CBA
#FinalFour
winning at GuangSha to win the series 3-1. We will start a 7 game semi-final series at LiaoNing on the 9th. LiaoNing, the reigning CBA champions, feature former NBA players Lester Hudson and Brandon Bass.
@ctlamaral
Last nights win assured us at least a top 3 finish in our league play which means a trip to the CIF playoffs. Significance, Oaks Christian has not been there since the 2017-18 season. Excited and proud of our guys for staying the course. The work is not done!
@OaksChrstnLions
Photo day is what it is. Has been a long off-Season but opening night is finally this week. Appreciate my family and those that have reached out the past few months.
#CBA
@ctlamaral
@tanneramaral
Wishing all the best to you
@tanneramaral
on opening day of your senior season. You know I wish I could be there but I’ll be following every one. Remember, every game you play this season is one closer to playing your last one. Enjoy them all. Love dad
@ctlamaral
@TxWesBaseball
Your day has finally come
@landon_amaral
Congrats on your accomplishments as this chapter of your life is finished. Coming into the world when 911 happened, Fires, and now COVID-19, your class of 2020 is ready for all anything. Love you buddy
@ctlamaral
@tanneramaral
Thank you Coach Yoshikawa at west Valley College for letting me share my experiences from my years as a CBB coach and my recent 3 years in China. Good stuff to share with teams, coaches, players or parents. DM me if interested. I love to talk. LOL.
#CBA
#china
#ncaa
I’m sure Brandon and the fellas with
@JUCOadvocate
will put on an amazing event in Windsor, Colo this weekend. Safe travels to all the teams and college coaches headed out that way.
#Jucobaby
Coaches, I am blown away by what you all are having to deal with in
#cbb
this year. It is crazy to follow. Cancelled/postponed games, players/coaches sitting out and the worst, some of our colleagues passing. I follow closely here in
#China
Miss you all and know I am following
Obviously this was taken a few years ago but the day at Coach Wooden’s house will be an experience I will never for get. Happy Birthday to Coach Wooden. His wisdom reaches well beyond the hardwood. Even here in China.
@ctlamaral
@tanneramaral
Year 33 for me and
#3
at
@OaksChristian
but the feeling of the season opener never a goes away. Hoping to continue to build on what we have going. Excited about the young and veteran players we have going into the season.
#UnfinishedBusiness
Go Lions
Last night had a chance to reconnect with Taylor Rochestie
@Trochestie
here in
#Xinjiang
. Knew him from my days at UCSB when he was at Santa Barbara HS. Putting up 33ppg/10apg here in China. Was great player at Wash State.
@ctlamaral
@tanneramaral
We are currently 17-4 and 2nd place in the
#cba
. On a 5 game win streak, winning 1st 2 games of this 3 game road swing. At Beijing vs Jeremy Lin, Ekpe Udoh) and at Qingdao vs Darius Adams, Dakari Johnson. Almost to halfway point. 46 game season schedule.
@ctlamaral
@tanneramaral
Best wishes to all coaches and players, especially friends of mine, with the start of another season of hoops this week. I am home from China this week and it's a little bitter sweet, but an exciting time of year as well. Players, Winter will know what you been doing with Summer
Happy 17th Birthday to my son
@landon_amaral
. There is never a dull moment with this kiddo. Smartest person in our house. Missing him on his day but he knows how I feel. Love ya buddy.
@ctlamaral
@tanneramaral
FINALLY we will play basketball in China.
#CBA
makes it official we will start play on June 20th. After exactly 5 months since our last game. The league will use two sites to finish the regular season and then a modified playoff.
When you're in this game long enough, you lose some you should win and win some you should lose. We didn't win many games this season, but this was one I will never forget. Watch
@MartyWilson4
tell
@berhow_trae
to move over at the top of key right before
@cdot_ross
shoots the FT.
Happy Birthday to this Kiddo,
@landon_amaral
. Can't believe it's been 19 years since you came into our lives. Wish I could be with you on your day Landon, our time will come. I love you buddy. Dad
I was recruited my senior year by Coach Krause when HC @ Eastern Washington U. He would send motivational poems. He also had the class to tell me they were NOT going to recruit me anymore. No Ghosting. 30 years later coached vs him when on staff w/Zags. Classy always. RIP coach.
What a night for OC Basketball. First JV wins the league 🏆 with their win tonight and then an incredible game with a very good Westlake team. So proud of our guys. 0-10 two years ago in league to sharing a league title is awesome. So happy for the guys that were a part of that.
20 years ago you blessed your mom
@ctlamaral
and I when you came into the world. Proud of the man you have become and continue to develop into. Happy Birthday
@tanneramaral
Montana with my sons. Amazing trip. Showed where it all began in this biz. Carroll
@CCSaints
, Mt Tech
@MTechHoops
. Great memories and friends from then and now. Whitewater Rafting, golf everyday, and quality time driving and breaking bread. Priceless. Amazing young men
#ProudDad