After dropping a career high 44 PTS in 49 MIN in last nights 2OT win,
@mike_wellss
is back in the gym hours before practice starts.. and this is everyday! First one in, last one out..
hey young guys, success doesn’t happen on accident!!!
Really excited to say that I’ve accepted a coaching position with
@SVSU_MBB
! Looking forward to working with a great staff and program. Time to make a run in the GLIAC!
#GoCards
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Isaiah Cole Twardecki! Born Sept 12th at 7:57am, 6lb 14oz, and 19.7” long. Mom was a champ! Surgery went smoothly w/out complications. Little man is in NICU for the time being but progressing well. Blessed! 🙏🏼
One day down, Forever to go!
Thank you to everyone that made our day so special. Can’t wait for Part 2 next year with our vow renewal and full reception!
#TheTwardeckis
❤️
You had so many family and friends you cared about, that God must have needed that 7 foot wingspan to watch over and protect all of us on this earth.. Rest easy K. I’ll see you in Heaven when I get there.. 🙏🏼❤️
Jacked up for Michigan High School basketball!! Those kids and coaches fought so hard for what they believed in. Glad it all paid off!
Be safe, mask up, and go get buckets! 🏀🏀🏀
Arena is being resurfaced and is about ready for SUMMER 2024! We are 17 days away from our first camp, Prospect Camp 1.
Lucky to have such nice facilities on the
#1
rated campus in the state. Will have nearly 2,000 campers this summer!🏀
So thankful for all of our family and friends that came out to our reception (364 days after our wedding) this past weekend! Had a blast. Megan is going to have to get creative for our 2 year anniversary- not sure how she will top this! lol ❤️
THANK YOU to all the players, parents, and coaches that came out tonight to make this
@SVSU_MBB
Prospect Camp one of the most fun and competitive camps we’ve had‼️ A lot of talented guys in the gym, and a few definitely saw their stock rise📈🏀
#GoCards
SVSU Team Camps are in the books!! 73 total teams over 2 sessions. My first time running a camp and wow that was stressful lol so thankful to all our players, managers, and other volunteers for helping me. Couldn’t have done it without them!
#CardinalFamily
#SVSUMBB
It’s easy to coach and recruit for a program when you have 100% belief in the culture and what we stand for! Nothing phony or fake about it, never have to “sell” anything. Blessed to be a Cardinal and love the direction we are headed🔴🔵🏀
What you do in the DARK… when no one is watching, when workouts are optional, etc… will ALWAYS come to light in one way or another!
I believe it with my whole heart! Just WORK… IT WILL PAY OFF 🙏🏼
Hard to believe this little girl that changed my life is officially 1 year old today! Hard to put into words how much we love her❤️ Happy Birthday Olivia Jade🎂
I can’t stand the people that complain about their situation and don’t do anything to fix it! Most of the time, you just need to work harder.. simple as that
HERE WE GOOOO…. Grand Rapids is gearing up and getting ready to go…
YEP … THE 2024 STORM CLASSIC Powered by
@PowerStrengthTS
SCHEDULE IS OFFICIALLY LIVE
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🗣THANK YOU to the 51 teams from all over the state that came up to Saginaw Valley for Team Camp this weekend! Awesome group of coaches and I hope everyone had a great time and got better! Looking forward to Session 2 next Monday and Tuesday‼️🏀
#SVSUBasketballTeamCamp
Frankenmuth vs Detroit PSA as the night cap to close out our final team camp game of the summer!!!
75 teams over 3 camps- THANK YOU to all the coaches and players that came up to The Valley‼️🏀🔥
Do you really love the game? Are you really trying to be the best version of yourself?
Then eating right, taking care of your body, getting extra shots up, and getting quality sleep is just what you do!
CARDINALS WIN!!
@SVSU_MBB
wins going away against DI opponent Western Michigan 80-63 on the road tonight
Smith 23 pts, three 3-pointers
Hoskins 12 pts
Witz 11 pts
While vacationing down in Galveston, TX (hour SE of Houston),
@m_houlihan7
surprised me with tickets to the Rockets playoff tickets!!! Let’s Go! H-Town what up?!
#Wifey
#GoRockets
This has got to be the craziest 24 hours. It honestly feels like we are in some sort of movie.. My heart goes out to all the seniors who’s seasons were cut short today! While I hate to see it, we need to trust those in charge with this epidemic. Hope we can figure this out soon!
CARDINALS WIN!!
@SVSU_MBB
rallies to top No. 13 GVSU to open the GLIAC season with a 68-65 win tonight in Allendale
Smith with 25 pts. 5 rebs, 4 assists
Toohey 14 pts, 4 threes
Barnett 10 pts
Witz 8 pts, 10 rebs
Plane maintenance and having to change planes caused me to land in Detroit 3.5 hours later than planned.
Fought the urge to complain and be negative.. Focused on the fact I made it home safe! Keeping perspective is so key to being happier
Big shoutout to my wifey for always being down to hit the recruiting trail with me! She’s a keeper! We saw some great games tonight.. now grabbing some drinks while I wear my sweat suit to the bar
#CoachingLife
You’re either willing to put the work in or your not.. You’re either willing to sacrifice to be successful or your not.
It’s really not that hard! YOU determine your fate, regardless of your environment or situation
Our 21-22 season came to a close last weekend. Proud of this group!
🔴19-11 overall, 12-8 GLIAC (tied 3rd)
🔵South Division Champs
🔴3 All-GLIAC Selections
🔵Beat Western Mich by 17
🔴DJ & James 1st and 2nd in career 3’s
We will be back and better‼️
#WinnersWork
#Brotherhood
Our games got cancelled this weekend due to COVID.. taking advantage of it by hitting the recruiting trails in search of Our Kind of Guys! 😎🏀
#TOUGH
#COACHABLE
I had a blast working camp at Loyola this week! Glad I got to talk with
@PorterMoser
@CoachDrewLU
and their staff and see the “CULTURE” firsthand. After being around the program the past 4 days, I can promise you they won’t be a one-hit wonder
#LoyolaHoops
#CreatedByCulture
We’ve offered/signed multiple players that previously attended a prospect camp during the past 4-5 years! We REALLY evaluate at these camps and plan to have other colleges/scouts in attendance.
All 4 of our incoming freshmen are from Michigan (Saginaw x 2, Detroit, & Muskegon), but the reality is we can’t see every prospect during AAU or the HS season! So come out to The Valley to showcase your skills and get on our radar🏀🔥
Our guys played their tails off! Locked up and rebounded! The Arena was ROCKING tonight, shoutout
@svsu_football
for bringing the energy!!! On to the semi’s!
CARDINALS WIN!!
@SVSU_MBB
advances to the GLIAC Tournament Semifinals with a 70-58 win over GVSU
The Cardinals have beaten the Lakers three times this season, the first time in SVSU history with three wins in a season over GVSU
Hoskins Jr with 22 pts, four 3-pointers
Record holder.. winner.. GRADUATE!! And future pro🙏🏼
Congrats
@DHoskins105
👨🏽🎓 Proud of you and excited for what life brings you in this next chapter!
Had such a nice time out in Arizona for a family vacation! Olivia was soaking up the sun and the last few months before she’s a big sister! Baby 2 due in October❤️
Also wishing a Happy Mother’s Day to my incredible wife, Megan🌎
I can tell who the people are that never played team sports! First part of being on a team: INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTABILITY!
Wear your mask so we can have a season🏀‼️😷
#DoYourJob
#MaskUp
I really like watching a recruit’s full game film with the sound on.
The sneakers squeaking..
The ball bouncing..
The players and coaches talking..
But these parents and their yelling just kill me!! 😂
#BackToMute
Really excited to add Coach Ham to the staff and get to work alongside him.. his experience will be a huge asset to our program! Welcome aboard Coach‼️🏀
🚨🏀HS COACHES: Team Camps and Prospect Camps at SVSU this summer are still TBD! I’ve had a lot of inquiries (which is appreciated) and will keep everyone updated!
We call it Streak Shooting (stole from the Hornets) and only do 5 spots..
@JamesToohey15
broke our record with 101 the other day- 43 (!!!) straight 3’s in first corner 🔥
SHOOTING FINISHERS: Add in for extra shots after your practice
HAWKS 20 - 7 spots - Shoot until you miss, then move to next spot.
Goal is 20 makes, before 7 misses.
Record - 72 (Andrew Platek)
39 in a row from 1 spot
That 9-5 might pay the bills but we won’t be very good friends! If you’re not willing to come in early and stay late then you can’t be in my circle
#ChasingGreatness
We really evaluate and recruit our camps!! We recruit, offer, & have signed players from Prospect Camps every summer I have been at SVSU. I also pass on recruits info of guys I think fit other levels! 🔴🔵🏀🔥
🚨🏀 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙎𝙋𝙀𝘾𝙏 𝘾𝘼𝙈𝙋𝙎‼️
🗓️ Friday June 14th & Sunday August 4th
We have signed someone from our Prospect Camps every year! GREAT way to gain exposure and show your interest in our Program:
BASKETBALL FANS! We are 2 weeks away from the Louis O'Neal MLK Classic at Saginaw Valley State!! Great matchups all day long featuring some of the top talent in the state.. hope to see you there!
#SVSUMLKClassic2019
Having the opportunity to work with our guys and practice in August is such a great feeling! Getting a big head start on the season and getting better every day 🏀🔥
Last camp of summer 22 is in the books ✅
We sold out Prospect Camp 3 and had a great batch of players that competed!! Thank you to everyone who came up to The Valley today🔴🔵🏀
The schedule has been sent! 33 teams from all over the state of Michigan, and even Ohio and Indiana, will be in Saginaw next weekend for Session 1 of
@SVSU_MBB
Team Camp!! Looking forward to some great hoops! 🏀🏀🏀
We wrapped up a great week in Canada by beating U of Windsor 69-63! Tremendous effort in a back to back.. same thing we will need to do in March. Time to head back to The Valley and get some rest
#ForeignTripInTheSix
#Family
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I pride myself in being honest and transparent.. I think that’s just the best way to live. No secrets, no BS, no lying. Living an honest life = peace, which is the best feeling ☮️
Thanks to all the teams that came to play in the
#SVSUMLKClassic2019
‼️🏀 It was a huge success, and there was a lot of help that went into the event.. SAME TIME NEXT YEAR!
Wishing a Happy Birthday to my wife Megan!! You are the best mom in the world and we are so lucky to have you as the rock of our family! We love you ❤️
Really STUDY the game! So many 2 feet jump stops, stride stop “Rondos”, drop steps, step backs, etc.. gotta incorporate footwork in every skill work session!
We are really excited about our incoming 2018 recruiting class!! Check out the highlights and get informed on our newest Cardinals!!
Class of 2018 Highlights:
#WeFlyHigh
#WinnersWork