D1, D2, D3, NAIA, Juco, if they contact you, YOU always respond! Don't ever think your to "Good" for any level, because you never know when you might need that coach down the road.
Everyone gets so caught up going D1, I’ve seen D1 go back to Juco then end up at D2, or D1 to NAIA, I’ve seen D3 to Juco to D1. Doesn’t matter where you begin, just begin and keep working, it’s all going to pay off, maybe not right away, but it will, if not in the game, in life!
Parents be careful how you act in the stands, you could be sitting next to a college coach, and not even know it. Not all college coaches where there college team when watching games.
Going into live period, so many players or even parents tell their kids they have to score/shoot to get noticed 🤦♂️. I tell my players, if your the best rebounder, defender, hardest sprinter from rim to rim, talkative on the court etc, do that. Don’t think it’s all about scoring!
Stop sleeping on Division 3!! Just because they don’t offer athletic scholarships doesn’t mean anything. Getting a Academic scholarship is amazing, having the grades to go there is amazing. Some amazing d3 programs out there. High level/high character players.
Still speechless. Thank You
@SacramentoKings
for selecting me as the 2022
@jrnba
Coach of the Year! So honored. I couldn’t have done this without all my players I’ve encountered through the years. This award is for them!
#THANKFUL
🙏
Only 7% of HS athletes play in college, less than 2% play at the Div 1 level, stop saying D1 or bust and be thankful you can be one of the 7%. Even if your not, enjoy the ride and memories, it’ll shape you up into the person in the future.
If a College Coach contacts you, the first thing out of your mouth should not be "what division are you?" Ask about the school, the majors they provide, get information to make sure it's best for you! Take notes! People skills, life skills!
We have to do better and teach them. AAU Coaches and teams it only took me 30sec to grab this and throw it away. Maybe after you tell your team to shake the other teams hands you tell them to grab a bottle and throw away. Not teaching any life lessons if we let them leave a mess.
So wait, he didn't got D1 or 2 out of HS? He went Juco (S/O Sierra College) for 2 years, then went D1, now drafted in the NFL in the 1st rd. Always believe, HS kids, if jucos are calling or texting, be polite and return the call. Everyone knows everyone!
#WolverineWay
Such an honor to be awarded the 2022 Jr. NBA & WNBA Coach of the Year by the Sacramento Kings at the Kings vs Warriors game last night.
This award goes to all my players who made this possible. I wouldn’t be the person or coach I am today if it wasn’t for them.
#THANKFUL
🙏
I’ve come to realize, as much as I love coaching, the game has changed in so many ways that more and more, I’m good with stepping away from it soon. That I rather not coach, and have no stress, then coach and have to worry about every little thing. This past year, it’s been a lot
Being a Director is overrated 😂. Some numbers for you. 2 months since we first started. 57 players have not paid, that doesn’t count the last minute cancellations.
So when people ask me why do I have this many groups? I think the same exact thing, why do I 😂
Why do coaches not input rosters, scores or stats on maxpreps? With so much film now a days, are you really hiding anything?
Why do coaches only input a “star” player but not the entire team? I rather you not put anything in, instead of just one person 😂
I know parents can get crazy, what a lot don’t realize is these quality coaches get paid LESS than minimum wage to help coach your kid. The hours coaches put in, scouting, practice plan, etc. Nothing but support from families is what these coaches need.
Everyone wants to go D1. I get it. Think about it 7% of HS athletes play collegiate sports. 7%! It’s not where you start, the end goal and ultimate prize is the degree! Never lose sight in that. Because that degree doesn’t say D1, D2, D3, NAIA, started at Juco. GO AIM FOR THAT!
One of my players surprised me with this gift after our game 🩵🩷. It’s the note that gets me 🥺
I’m not the best X’s and O’s coach, not the best coach, but I try my best to be the best I can for these kids beyond the game.
Coaching is not cheap!I’ll be living out of my suitcase this July. Flights, hotel, food, rental car, not to mention taking work off not getting paid. When these families are upset/complain they to realize we all are sacrificing our time for their kids.We want what’s best 4 them 2
CRAZY. This is the world we live in, especially in Sac. You get people messaging you, saying that not charging for a run is bad for their business. I told them I’m paying out of pocket to give these athletes a place to play the game they love and your mad at me? THAT MAKES SENSE
leaving as CHAMPIONS 🏆!!!
@niketoc
2019 Champions (6-0).
The payoff is to see the smiles on their faces after they've reached their goal! Congratulations to my Lady NorCal Dynasty Elite girls for an amazing tourney.
#us
-we-together-family
Yooooo Dame rocking Nikes. I guess this isn’t like the old times where MJ covered the non Nike logo with the flag, or them covering Dwights shoe.
@NickDePaula
From D2 to Juco to almost coming back for another year, to officially D1 bound! Your story, your journey, go write it! Always bet on yourself, put in the work, results will come. Tears of joy right now. So happy for you Cris! Utah State got a good one.
#WolverineWay
One of the toughest things when I go & watch games, of any age, but especially the young ones. Parents praise for scoring, but never anything else. U can effect the game in so many other ways. Praise them in other categories, so when they don’t score it’s not the end of the world
I know this is always asked, why doesn’t HS coaches post roster, schedule, stats on maxpreps?? Never understood that, okay if you didn’t want to do stats but all the other info, not sure I get it. Some colleges at all levels are always looking for that hidden gem.
A lot of kids want to go D1, but honestly I’m not sure they understand the work that goes into it getting there and staying there. You can barely make it to AAU practices that’s once or twice a week, but you want to play at that level that goes everyday. Better change ur mindset
probably the most memorable 6 months I can think of.
State Championship
Jr NBA/WNBA Coach of the Year
Another successful AAU Season (60+ kids)
7 Scholarships for NCD players at end of Year Party
Donation to Antelope HS with DSG
And I’m 2 days away, from marrying my best friend!
Athletes remember your never to big to return a text or message from a coach no matter the level. So many of us have connections or talk to coaches at all levels. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gotten asked about past players or players that are in our area. Be polite.
The ones that say their players and kids are too good for D2, D3, NAIA, Juco are ones that have never gone to a game. You need to go to a practice and game of those divisions and see the competitiveness and talent. All those divisions are no joke!!
I’ll be honest we might not have these so called 3, 4, 5 ⭐️players a lot of these big clubs have, but we got a shot to shock a lot of people this July. We play hard, unselfish, everything u want. Win or lose, these groups will compete till the end. Time to go surprise some people
What happens if I told you, you could play in college if you just rebounded the heck out of the ball? Or played the best defense? Be the best passer? You don’t always have to score, so families stop yelling at your kids to shoot. There is a reason why they are open sometimes.
Thank You
@Antelope_BBall
& Coach
@dresser34
for allowing us to stop by. Just donated $5,000 check and $10,000 + in fitness equipment to the boys and girls basketball program at Antelope HS! Go Titans! Thank You to
@DICKS
and the Roseville team for all that you do!
#SportsMatter
I've given this game my all, but most importantly I've tried to be true to myself and these kids as they have always been my why. They motivate me to be a better me and for them. This has never been about wins, losses, its life lessons. Just make it about the kids!
Being part of the Elite 8 in California is special. So much talent, Good Luck to the remaining 4 teams in tonight’s contest to advance to the State Championship. HS Girls don’t rule out JC! So much talent, so many college coaches in attendance in the Elite 8.
Yuba College Sophomore Konner Baroni (Placer HS/NorCal Dynasty 2019) is stronger, faster, will have a breakout year for one of the best Juco Colleges in all of California in YC. Excited to see his journey from HS, to now and to where he is going to go.
#NCDAlumni
@konner_baroni
D2, D3, NAIA, & Juco, save the date for Labor Day weekend in Sacramento! Trust me, no charge at the door, and I’ll get you Player packets for free. Last time we said to be at something, the event was this. Don’t say I didn’t give you a heads up.
I want to host a Battle of 916 for Girl’s Basketball. Let’s get us all together under one roof, competing and playing one another. No BS, just compete and give it for the city. If I get a venue, no team entry, just come and play.
I’m not one that wants the credit or attention. But to be apart of something to help the city is what I’m thankful for. Didn’t matter the HS/Club team you played for, it was celebrating these amazing student athletes. Coming together, remarkable turnout for “SHE GOT NE❌T”
With the portal the way it is, don’t brush off JC coaches who contact you. Your journey can still get there going the JC route. Might be a little detour, but never stop working on your craft.
I’m crying! I’m literally in tears of joy! Thank You
@DevInTheLab
, for the generous donation to the NCD Toy Drive! I’m FREAKING SPEECHLESS! Super thankful and blessed. This has never been about me, I don’t need nor want the credit. Thank You for blessing these kids 🙏
I’m still shaking, in shock and in tears. Before our game, one of my players said come and open this gift. I can’t believe a family gifted these to me for my B-Day. Beyond thankful. If you know you know, what these are 😍.
#SpoiledCoach
beyond thankful 💛
What’s ruining youth sports is parents talking about other kids and families instead of worrying about their own. Everyone’s journey is different, cheer for all and help guide them to be better individuals.
I hate to say it. What hurts some of these athletes is their parents. Every shot, or mistake constantly looking in the stands. For get the last play, make the next one! Some of the best players I've ever been around have a short term memory.
I want to do a HS Boys Senior Open Run and invite some local colleges out to come watch and see if these young athletes fit their school. Any takers on a collab and help???
I’m usually the one who loves surprising people. But today I got a gift that honestly shocked me. I didn’t know how to react. I didn’t know if I should hug them, cry, all of it. Beyond thankful, I don’t deserved this. Super shocked right now 😭. Thank You Harris family ❤️
HS Athletes, you want to play sports at a high level collegiately? Start preparing your body and mind for.
Conditioning @ 6am
Breakfast @ 7
Classes 8-12pm
Lunch @ 12
Classes 1-3
Weights @ 4
Study Hall 5-6pm
Dinner @ 6
Skills/Open Gym 7-9pm
Homework
Sleep
Time management!
My biggest pet peeve. You got practice at a certain time. You show up late, but you just still stroll in like your not late and just take your time to get in line. You do that in college, you can walk right back out the door you came in from!
Surround yourself with people who empower you to become better people. Always brainstorming to help these athletes out. Forget the clubs, just 3 genuine coaches that love the game and these kids! Can talk hoop for days. Just trying to get to their level 🐐 status!
Not going to lie, parents need to stay off social media. I think they get more jealous and hatred over other players when they see a post. Everyone's journey is different, be okay with that!
One of the craziest things is kids that want to play college basketball they don’t watch college basketball.
Watch every division. JC, National JC, NAIA, D3, 2 and 1
Attention Parents and Players. Kids that go JC, move on to NAIA, D3, D2, D1 and from there some go professionally. Doesn’t matter where you start, everyone’s journey is different. It’s your story! Keep working
JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER ATHLETES!
Whether it's PostGrad, Juco, NAIA, D3, D2, D1 if they contact you, be polite and always respond! You never know, that school could be the perfect FIT for YOU what ever division that might be. Don't compare your journey to anyone else's. BE YOU!
We have to change the narrative that Juco is only for kids that don’t have “grades” we have tons of players who had amazing grades but they had to take a different route. That’s okay! Trust your journey.
I’m excited to announce I’ve been 1 of 18 teammates across the US to be selected to the first ever Dicks Sporting Goods Social Media Varsity Team!
#DSGLife
One of the hardest things to watch in a game is the parents being childish in the stands. Respect the game, the officials, your own families, and the players on the team. How many dirty looks I see from families from players on their own team is sad. This is a TEAM sport!
Families sometimes are so worried on their kid not getting an offer or getting looks at “higher opportunities” but never seem that dedicated to their kids grades.
Make sure they are hitting the 📚 as much as they are playing.
I'm so excited to have
@CoachSarah_SHC4
of
@UCMercedWBB
on our next Zoom (Sunday, May 17th) @ 3pm! She and her staff are doing amazing things in the Cal Pac conference! Excited to also have 3x All-American and graduating senior
@BelvinMia
share w/ the team
#GrowTheGame
Sometimes I wonder if teams just get pulled from a hat that determines their divisions lol. You get punished for winning you’re sections. If you have a team you think can win state, your better off losing sections to stay in the same division for state
Bigger than Basketball 💙💖. I might not be the best coach, but I try and do my best for every single one of my players. Thankful for all of them, there would be no NCD if it wasn’t for them.
#WEoverME
I see to many Kids and Families talk about others like their kid is better than them. Everyone wants the end results but not willing to work for it. Stop comparing, stop talking about others, trust your journey and work on you
Women's College Coaches I know a great 2021 HS senior still looking for a place to play. 5'11" knock down shooter. She doesn't play for me, but I've seen her journey since the 8th grade. Great student, great player I have film. She is going to help any team at the next level.