Scott Sorenson
@CoachSorenson
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MBB AC for @UDHoops . Fmr MBB HC: Northland (D3); Fmr Ass't: UM-Crookston (D2), Bemidji St. (D2), Lakeland (D3), Landstede (Euro Pro), DeLaSalle (Mpls.) HS
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An absolute blast of a season, and we get to keep it going! So appreciative of
@udbasketball
for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this journey. Opportunity Knocks...
#FlySparty
#RepTheDBQ
#Dancing
We're Dancing!!!
@UDHoops
is heading to St. Louis to face Illinois College (23-4) in the first round on Friday (TBD).
This is the eighth time in program history making the NCAA Tournament and only the second time being an at-large bid.
#GoSpartans
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Morning practice, day after Thanksgiving. Came out to the gym to find the guys, on their own, had already finished one drill & were into the 2nd. No instructions. No practice plan. They know what’s expected. I’ve always said it: Player led > Coach led.
#Proud
#WhatItTakes
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No coach bats 1.000 in recruiting, & most times “No’s” are due to reasons outside our control. After a call this morning from a recruit who took a scholarship from the school his brother attends, I received an email from said recruit’s dad & I know we do things the right way.
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Excited to announce that I have joined the men’s basketball coaching staff as an Assistant Coach at the University of Dubuque (
@udhoops
)! Blessed to be given the opportunity to work alongside
@udbasketball
and
@ajbollis24
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I won't stop saying it. The "First Four" should be at-large teams only. Stop putting AQ's in those games. The mid & low majors who worked so hard to have a chance to dance shouldn't have to play in, what is essentially, a play-in game.
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Advice for young people who want to coach college ball (or thinking they might), if you get a chance, even at part-time salary, take it. Once you're too deep into making money, or too far along in spouse/kids, the jobs available to make the jump are that much harder to take/find.
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Saw a kid I kinda liked today. Then I noticed something...he played w/a great big smile. Unencumbered pure joy for the game. That energy was infectious. His teammates fed off it. He clearly loved to play. He made our list.
Get it kids?
#WhatWeLookFor
#ThoughtsFromLivePeriod2
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So grateful to all the wonderful people
@MayoClinic
! Leaving 5 days after surgery. Now recovery begins. Thanks to all for the support!
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Last year, at graduation,
@TyPeterson_
handed me the 1st business card I ever gave him when we first recruited him. This year, he came back to see teammates graduate. He hands me his new business card, framed, and a note that brought tears instantly.
#MyFamily
#WhyICoach
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Contentious AAU game. Side out for Team A. Passer throws it towards the backcourt. Player from Team B jumps out of bounds in steal attempt. Passer looks at ref & says “He’s over the line.” Ref replies, “How ‘bout you use a pass fake?”
#AAUBingo
#RefIsRight
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After receiving requests to update people regarding my recent absence, I decided to post this statement. Thanks to all for your support.
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Kinda fed up with everyone saying tonight’s game will be “ugly.” Defense is not ugly. Defense is tough, sophisticated & smart. There’s as much beauty in a team’s ability to force their opponent into tough shots as there is in transition O and alley-oops.
#RespectTheWHOLEGame
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I say it every year…the “First Four” games should ALWAYS be at-large teams. Conference champions deserve to play in non play-in games. Let them feel the real tournament.
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I love what I do. It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do. But this business, I swear, makes so little sense at times…
Breaking: The Phoenix Suns are parting ways with head coach Monty Williams, sources tell
@TheAthletic
@Stadium
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Got this text from a former player today who was w/us for only a short time. Even though he chose a path that didn’t include continuing to play ball, the bond we built in a short amt of time is one I’ll always cherish. College hoops isn’t for all but impacting lives is
#WhyICoach
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Walked into the gym just before 5am this morning for a 630am group workout...had one of my guys right behind me. This kid worked his way onto the team and is determined to be a factor (and he will.) This...this is why I coach.
#ProofThroughAction
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Tomorrow morning at 6:15am, I will begin my 25th season of coaching basketball...my 15th at the college level and my 7th as Head Coach of
@NorthlandHoops
. Thank you to all those who have made it possible to, literally, live my dream.
#WhatItTakes
T’was the night before practice and all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not...
Actually, hoping we all get a little shut-eye. At 6:15am tomorrow, we begin moving towards our goal!
#ItTakesWhatItTakes
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This afternoon, as we've done in our program every 2 years since my arrival in 2012, we helped our guys get to the polls to vote. 1/
The
@NorthlandHoops
Family took pride in doing their duty today by early voting. Since 2012, we have strongly advocated for each team member to vote every 2 years. The importance of participation isn’t lost on our student-athletes. We couldn’t be prouder!
#ProofThroughAction
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Me: “Man, I kinda like that kid.”
D2 Head Coach whom I consider a friend: “Yeah, I do too. He takes good shots.”
Get it kids?
#WhatWeLookFor
#ThoughtsFromLivePeriod1
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Surgery was a success. Recovery has started.
@MayoClinic
is just a wonderful place. Can't thank everyone enough for the prayers/well-wishes
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When you arrive at
@BSUBeavers
, a place you spent 2 years as an ass’t (06-08), for practice the night before a game, & your buddy, who’s still the head coach of the baseball team, has a little fun at your expense on the scoreboard.
#HarHar
#WeChangedTheScoreTim
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Last night’s gut-wrenching, buzzer-beating loss in the NCAA Tournament was just devastating. Winning is always the goal, and it is what we pursue. But this message earlier in the week from one of my former players reminds me that there are other big reasons
#WhyICoach
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Coaches, we will be looking to start setting up phone interviews by early next week. If you know of anyone you think would be a good fit, please send them our way!
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In the gym today, one of my recent grads put his 12-year-old brother through a workout. As I watched, I heard him point out all the same details I used to grill him on. Our proudest moments as coaches are not what they do under our watch, but who they become after.
#WhatItTakes
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Someone should do a statistical study about how often a kid yells “and one” and the number of those instances that it actually becomes an ‘and one.’ I could be wrong (I’m not), but my guess is it’s not a high percentage.
#FinishFirstThenWe
’llTalk
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Just a small reminder for kids getting ready for their seasons as we approach August. You ALWAYS have freedom of choice. What you don’t have is freedom of consequence. What you do/don’t do, say/don’t say, will lead to intended & unintended results. What are you doing to be ready?
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We may not have reached our ultimate goal, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t have tremendous success.
#DefineYourOwn
#ThankYouSeniors
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Also love this...Minnesota basketball family should be proud of Braham High School’s own
@NoahDahlman
as he brings home a Dutch Basketball Championship for
@LandstedeBasket
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Last 4 months have been so hard. Added job duties, working to open safely, not being able to see loved ones, trying to stay virus-free, etc.
Then I get this message tonight from one of my guys. Powerful reminder of
#WhyICoach
& why I work as hard as I can for these guys.
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Annual Thanksgiving for our guys who couldn’t make it home (w/incredible food made by
@K_Harrington16
.) With no game until next Wed., most were able to get home. But for the handful who couldn’t, we always make sure we take care of them as they are family.
#StartAheadStayAhead
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Got this message from a recent graduate of our program this morning. Kid was with us for 4 years, and, just like every guy who comes into our family, he is family for life. Super proud of him. This...this is
#WhyICoach
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Last night was just crushing. Love my kids and so proud of the effort all season long. Received this text from the father of one of our guys. The support is just tremendous and it’s why I’ll never stop fighting for this family.
#WhatItTakes
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Took a tough loss tonight. I know we’re really young & we have so much to learn, but it’s hard to be patient sometimes. Then I get a text for one of our guy’s father who’s been with us for 4 years. Amazing support. It’s a process. I know it. We’ve built it before. We will again.
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Still think
@umacathletics
is the little brother to other local conferences?
@BLC_MensHoops
proved otherwise. Good job guys. Congrats and way to prove them wrong.
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@JohnCarrier42
@davidpedwards1
Perhaps the better question is HAVE you ever coached without being paid? The answer...is yes.
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Coached this guy for 4 years. Starting PG & captain from day 1. Started every game (101 of 101). Got a GA spot for next year (secret’s out). 1 of 3 guys from our ‘17 class now coaching college ball. This weekend, got to coach with him at a camp. Incredibly honored.
#WhyICoach
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@franfraschilla
@CoachJesseShaw
@HoopDirt
Spent 2 years as D3 asst for $1k, waking at 5am everyday for a sub teaching call, taught all day, then practice, then film/recruiting. Then spent 2 years as D2 asst & served as HC for women’s tennis. Made $6k & lived in hotel. Worth EVERY struggle. Wouldn’t change a moment.
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The honest truth is that life isn’t fair. Ever. The more one comes to grips with that, the quicker one can learn to respond to each struggle more effectively. Because in the end, it’s not what happens to one that matters, but how one responds that counts.
#CalmMindStrongHeart
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17 years ago, Coach Herman van den Belt took over as Coach of
@LandstedeBasket
. He had a vision & culture he was determined to establish. He never wavered. Always believed in himself & how he did things. Today, they are champions. Proud to be a tiny piece of where it all began.
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@UOrangemen
We’re always still looking for guy who are willing to be a part of something bigger than themselves (definitely more space on our roster for forwards at this time, but willing to look at any/all film).
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Then there was this text from one of my former players who sent it to me after last night’s heartbreaking end to the season. This...this is why I do/love this profession.
#AlwaysFamily
#WhatItTakes
#JustUs
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Got pictures of these guys (
@TyPeterson_
Class of ‘17, now coaching at U of Jamestown;
@CoachCampion
Class of ‘17, now coaching at Mount Marty College, &
@DanonBriggs
Class of 2018/Grad 2019, now coaching at Ashland HS) & I realize how lucky I am to do this job.
#ThanksAintEnough
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Received a voicemail from a good friend, who’s a D2 Head Coach, last night giving a rave review of one of my former players (Class of 2017) who we helped get set up there as a Grad Ass’t Coach this year.
#ProudestMoments
#WhyICoach
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Tonight, as I have been apt to do in the past, I turned over control of practice to junior captain Ryan Rawlings who is due to return from injury soon. (Video: working on some post defense) 1/
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Receiving a message like this on Father’s Day from a student-athlete who graduated more than 5 years ago…this is
#WhyICoach
#AsOne
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Nothing like my coaching intern (a senior on next year’s squad) showing up to a recruit’s game on his own, fully decked out in Northland gear. Recruits, if you have interest in coaching, we’ve placed multiple guys into the college & high school ranks after grad.
#RecruitingPitch
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Us Minnesota fans: “Best half in the history of Minnesota sports! We’re unstoppable!”
Also Minnesota fans every time Denver hits a shot even though we’re up by 25:
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@Criminalsimpson
“Mr. Simpson, don't you worry.
I watched Matlock in a bar last night.
The sound wasn't on,
but I think I got the gist of it.”
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I’m not a Bucks fan at all (grew up in Minneapolis, so it makes sense), but I’m pretty sure that, before this but even more so now, Giannis is in my top 3 NBA players. He’s tremendous in every way, on & off the court. Bucks Fans/Wisconsinites, please know how lucky you are.
This young fan has been drawing pics for Giannis for over a year.
She finally got a chance to show Giannis in person. 👏
(🎥: YouTube/Pete Stauffer)
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Over the past 5 years or so, we've helped 3 assistants reach their next step, plus 4 student-athletes become college basketball coaches (and numerous become high school coaches) We're on the hunt for a driven, energetic, hard-working coach who's willing to learn & ready to lead.
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It’s become one of the most important things we do here with
@NorthlandHoops
. Today, with the help of the amazing people at Ashland City Hall, our team voted. 1/
With the NCAA’s 1st available date to play games falling on Election Day this year (Nov. 8th), we took the opportunity to vote early today! HUGE thanks to Sarah and her incredible staff at Ashland’s City Hall for helping us fulfill our civic duty!
#VoicesHeard
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Between the end of our season, completing the school year, finishing our recruiting, being the Site Rep for the NCAA tourney & working through athletic admin things (inc. CoVid19), it’s been busy/stressful. Getting this message from a former player means the world.
#WhyICoach
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Said when I took the job back in 2012 that one of our goals is to never know when our last practice will be. For the 3rd time in 4 years, we’ve hit that mark.
#WinAndIn
#WhatItTakes
#OneGameForAllTheMarbles
One game to go in the regular season. Win and we’re in the playoffs. So this Saturday we are the featured
#UMACgotw
#WhatItTakes
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Happy birthday to my better half...my rock...my partner...my teammate in life...my fiancé...and the best darn team mom out there
@K_Harrington16
. Even though she’s at home sick, and I’m on the road for tomorrow night’s D1 game, I hope she knows I’d be nowhere without her.
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If You Are a basketball Player or Coach, Please Join The Challenge Of Posting A basketball Photo, and No Description. Copy The Text In Your Status, Post A Picture And Look At Some Great Memories.
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Hey
@KyleRudolph82
,
@KirkCousins8
&
@Vikings
, this is the 2nd time I had to wear these awful colors this season. What’d ya say we get one more chance for some payback this season?
#GoGetEm
#BeliefSince77
#Skol
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My guys, past and present (and I’m sure future too), mean so much to me. Incredible to know, based just on this small sample of messages yesterday, that I’ve affected them in such a great way. Thank you to ALL of them who reached out.
#OurFamily
This is
#WhyICoach
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I know it’s a week early
@NABC1927
, but with each game this season one positive away from not happening, I’m putting Big John on my shoulder for our game today...and he’s staying with me the rest of the season.
#LearnedFromALegend
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I don’t watch UCLA play very often, but I just saw UCLA run a UCLA cut (or UCLA screen if you like). I can retire now.
(
@K_Harrington16
: “Do you suppose when UCLA runs a UCLA cut, they just say ‘We’re gonna run an “us”’?)
And my fiancé doesn’t think she could coach....
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Thread: Tomorrow, I will, with tears in my eyes I’m sure, receive my first vaccine shot. Though not in the highest of risk groups, I am in a higher risk group of Covid (docs are concerned how my immune system would react.) 1/
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If you're down 2 possessions late, the goal is to cut it to 1 poss. If a 2 will cut it to 1 poss., take the 2. If a 3 doesn't tie/take the lead for you, and you miss/have to foul, it allows your opponent to score FT's that can (in most cases) push the lead to 3 possessions.
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Love receiving word that another one of our recent graduates, this one wanted to get into athletic administration, just got a GA spot in that field. That makes 5 guys in our last 2 graduating classes that will be coaching/leading in athletics this fall.
#LeadershipProducers
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I was born a Gopher. Grew up a Gopher. Educated as a Gopher. Worked for the Gophers (MBB). Win or lose, today is one of my proudest moments as an alum and a fan.
#SkiUMah
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Maybe it’s a small thing, or perhaps I think too much, but I think it says something when a kid watches a batted/loose ball roll onto another court and doesn’t give any chase to it. Expecting someone else to retrieve it.
#WhatElseDoYouLetOthersDoForYou
#SelfReliance
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When your guys show up early & ready for a 5:30am practice, and then it turns into your best practice of the year…
@GrindersWinDT
&
@TBNike612
would be proud.
#ProcessForProgress
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Tonight, at church, my mom (
@bls51
) saw a lady having to continually wipe away tears. My mom didn’t know her/her story. But after, she felt the need to hug the lady twice. If anyone wonders where I get my compassion for others, & humanity in general, I present exhibit A: My Mom.
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@UOrangemen
Never too late. If I’m up, I answer. If not, I’ll get at them the next day (side note: I tell recruits I’m 24 hours. That said, I do sleep at times. Had a Cali kid call me at 1am w/a question on the application. He forgot about the 2 hour time change…I still took the call.)
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@UOrangemen
Play without the ball. Moving, cutting, screening, spacing. Create space for yourself/teammate without the ball. Make good decisions when you get the ball. No rule says you must dribble upon catch, & please don’t take 32 dribbles to move 2 feet.
#Efficiency
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The shot will, justifiably, be remembered. But what shouldn’t be forgotten is the fight to get there. Down 13 w/6:30 left, down 8 w/1:29 left, this team found a way. They believed. Never gave up. Stayed together.
#WhyICoach
#AsOne
#BeABull
WHAT A WIN for LumberJack Basketball today! Jordan Brennan hits the Buzzer Beater to give the Jacks the win over St. Scholastica!
#NorthlandCollege
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This. A thousand times this. I love ALL my guys. Past, present and future. And it’s BECAUSE I love my guys, not in-spite of it, that I won’t let them down by not getting them ready to reach whatever goals they set for themselves.
#WhyICoach
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It is possible to hate the call and think it’s the right one. Both can be true.
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5th year senior(on limited minutes for practice as he comes back from injury) wants to be a coach. It’s your workout group today young man.
#TrainingLeaders
#TeachingMoments
#CoachingTree
#StartAheadStayAhead
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Our 7th graduation was emotional as ever. 6 family members moving on, inc. 2 who fought alongside us for 4 years & 1 young man who’s been a part of my family since his soph. year of HS. There is NOTHING I wouldn’t do for any of them...for the rest of their lives
#WhyICoach
We’re so proud of our family members who took their final steps as college students yesterday.
#FinishTheMission
#JustUs
#OwnIt
#WhatItTakes
#OneForeverFamily
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Wasn’t sure I’d be able to coach in this game. Really glad things worked out the way they did to allow me to be on the sidelines tonight. Thanks to all for the support over the past few months!
#OwnIt
Our season opener is tonight! Here’s our season preview.
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Not sure I’ve ever been a part of a comeback quite like it. Kinda surreal. Although a majority of the production came from freshmen & sophomores, our 3 seniors set the example by taking 4 charges in the 2nd half. True team effort. Starting to really fall in love with this group.
Down 23 with 16:13 in the game, and down 9 with 3:02 to play, our young group just kept fighting. They dug deep within themselves to find a way to make his happen. Heck of a way to close out the home portion of the 19-20 season!
#StartAheadStayAhead
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I know Coach Izzo always coaches his team hard (he always has). But in watching him this year, I honestly think he’s coaching them so hard this year cause deep down inside he truly believes they could win the whole thing, and he’s not gonna let them fall short of their potential.
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Seems the concept of a simple backcut to bring the defender off the perimeter and open up space for fillers/ball reversal is lost. Kids, sometimes just back cutting to the basket is the best way to receive a screen on the other side that can open yourself for a shot.
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Incredibly honored and excited to spend a week in Memphis working with some of the top players and coaches in the country. Did it in 2019 and had a blast. Looking forward to it again!
LumberJack Men's Basketball Coach
@CoachSorenson
has been selected to coach at the NCAA College Basketball Academy on July 23-27 in Memphis. The Academy features some of the top H.S. basketball players in the U.S., & players from Team USA & Team Canada.
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1st weekend in 5+ months w/o a practice or game. Always a punch in the gut when the season ends. That said, 28+ years of coaching has given me so many relationships w/coaches & players who are still playing. This weekend will be spent recruiting & cheering on those dear friends.
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@TweetsbyCoachP
Important to note as well: exposure is relative. Timing is critical, and timing of playing well is also critical. Coaches don’t need to see your kid “dominate.” Just play well, be coachable, a good teammate, and win. Body language/attitude counts just as much.
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1) Last Saturday was the 6th Northland College graduation for myself &
@K_Harrington16
. 2nd straight year we saw 5 guys off to their next step in life. 10 graduates over 2 years that have left an incredible mark on this program and us personally.
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I may have changed places (and absolutely love the school, basketball family and city I became a part of last fall), but receiving messages from guys I used to coach still brings the biggest smile to my face.
#WhyICoach
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It was an incredible turnout today. The talent was unreal. So thankful to everyone who was able to make it out.
#StartAheadStayAhead
Big thanks to the more than 30 high level recruits who were able to join us at our High Potential College Prep Camp!
#StartAheadStayAhead
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Today, for the first time in 418 days, a fully vaccinated me (25 days since my 2nd shot) & a fully vaccinated fiance (
@K_Harrington16
…24 days since her 2nd shot) are visiting my fully vaccinated mother (29 days since her 2nd shot).
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During the 17-18 season, we played against D1
@SDCoyotesMBB
& current Texas Tech star Matt Mooney (who’s just lighting it up in the Final Four). One of my seniors from that team just sent me this. As a D3, I believe in challenging our guys as much as I can.
#GrowingMen
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Senior Days are always tough. Been through a lot of battles with these guys. I will ALWAYS appreciate them.
#StartAheadStayAhead
It's SENIOR DAY! Today, we host Bethany Lutheran at 3pm. There will be a special Senior Day presentation just before the game to honor our seniors.
Live video feed can be found here:
Live Score/Stats here:
#StartAheadStayAhead
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Thoughts & prayers to the family and basketball family of
@WisconsinPGC
founder Ritchie Davis, a grassroots legend who was taken away from us way too soon. Our hearts are broken tonight.
#HoopsLegend
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When I coached pro ball in Europe for
@LandstedeBasket
, Coach Herman would say that FG% was the top stat when deciding to sign someone. "It means they either take good shots or make tough ones." I wish kids who wish to be recruited understood that. Far more valuable than PPG.
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CBS commentator states it well. “Once you’ve established position, you’re allowed to move to maintain it.” Wish more fans/parents/coaches/officials understood. 2 feet on the floor, facing ball handler = legal guarding position. Defender can move to maintain & still take a charge.
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3 seniors and another 3 guys connected to our basketball family will take their final steps as college students today.
#NCGraduation2019
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So happy and proud of
@TyPeterson_
! Guy was a rockstar from the minute he arrived on campus as a freshman. IQ & work ethic are second-to-none. Honored to have coached him for 4 years. His coaching career has unlimited potential.
#CoachingTreeGrowth
#WhyICoach
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Tremendous honor, but credit really goes to our incredible group of kids who gave me the opportunity to be their coach.
#JustUs
Congrats to Dan Campion (1st Team), Thomas Whiting (Hon. Mention & All-Defense) &
@CoachSorenson
(Coach of the Year)
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My mom: "Who's playing?"
Me: "Gonzaga and West Virginia. Who'd you pick?"
My mom: "Vanderbilt."
#MarchMomness
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