Former President of National High School Basketball Coaches Association. Former President & Executive Director of the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Assoc.
Coach Huggins is at the U. of Dayton Arena for the OHSAA Div.-I State semi-final matchup of Pickerington Central vs Centerville.
@WVUhoops
@OHSAASports
The OHSBCA would like to announce that they will be hosting the inaugural Division-I Recruiting Showcase on June 29th at Capital U. The top players in OH will be invited to showcase their talents in front of Ohio’s Division I, II & III college coaches.
The OHSBCA D-I Recruiting Showcase at Capital Un. is underway. Coach Bob Huggins (WVU) and Coach Keith Dambrot (Duquesne) is in the house evaluating player! Great start to the day.
The Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association’s meetings are under way at the Un. of Dayton Arena. The largest coaches association in Ohio & one of the 3 largest BK associations in the country! Ohio does in better than anyone.
@OHSAASports
@ohioBKcoaches
For 30 yrs I’ve attended AAU recruiting events in OH & other states. “Midwest Live” is w/o question the best event EVER. A Model of Excellence! It’s what the Commission on College Basketball wanted! HS Coaches handling the recruitment for HS players.
@NFHS_Org
@NFHS_Org
@NCAA
A huge “Shout Out” to OHSAA assistant commissioner, Jerry Snodgrass for receiving the 2018 OHSAA Ethics and Integrity Award. He will be honored at the Boys Basketball State Tournament!
Southern Ohio’s very own Dante Jackson (McClain)
@DanteJacksonXU
is talking with Midwest Live Director, Doug Graham
@doug_graham
while recruiting for
@XavierMBB
at Midwest Live!!
Huge Thanks to Coach Prater & the Wheelersburg Pirates for giving me the opportunity to address the team during “Feed the Team”. Wishing good things for the Pirates as they head into the the new year! Take care of the guys in “Your Room”!
@BurgBBK
#MentalToughness
The excitement surrounding our 1st ever “OHSBCA D-I Recruiting Showcase” is off the hook! Huge S/O to all the Division-I colleges that have committed to attend & evaluate players & all the HS coaches that nominated their players. Ohio is blazing the path for NCAA June Recruiting!
There’s a “Huge Buzz” around the OHSBCA D-I Recruiting Showcase as college coaches from around the nation have gathered at Capital Un. Hearing great reviews on organization, the hospitality and the quality of the players.
The 2023 OHSBCA Coaches Clinic sponsored by BSN Sports was OUTSTANDING! W/O question one of the best clinics in the nation! Huge Shoutout to Clinic Director, Adam Hall for putting on one of the best clinics ever.
@NHSBCA
@ohioBKcoaches
@OHSAASports
A nice little bonus to see Tanner Holden
@tannerholden_23
in the Gym today working out! Getting ready for the ‘23-‘24 season with the Wright State Raiders
@WSU_MBB
#RaiderUp
Excited to be working with 6’5” freshmen Gavin Toombs. Athletic wing that dunks, finishes thru contact & shoots the 3. Playing this Spring w/ NOVA Village ‘26 on the UA Rise Circuit.
@UANextBHoops
@PrepHoopsOH
@ZachFleer270
@270Hoops
Congrats to “Doc” Daugherty (right) for being presented the prestigious “John Wooden Legacy Award” from Doug Graham (OHSBCA President). The award is a joint partnership with the Wooden Family, the NHSBCA and the OHSBCA.
@NHSBCA
@ohioBKcoaches
Having worked in public education for 36 years, I have found there are certain characteristics traits that set students apart from others. Parents, if you truly love your children then teach them the following traits! It will lead them to GREATNESS!!
#TheDefiniteDozen
Midwest Live is the model of excellence in college basketball recruiting. It’s a high school event ran by HS coaches for HS teams. Major colleges coach from across the country are raving about the talent, organization & availability. Educators get “It”!
@NFHS_Org
@NABC1927
@NCAA
My thoughts on the importance of “Mental Toughness” and how success can cause all of us to get soft & complacent. Soft in the sense we are no longer willing to do what got us to be successful!
@basketballK123
Malachi Moreno 6’11” F from Great Crossing HS in Georgetown, KY is LEGIT!! Long, runs well, finishes around the rim w/ both hands & can put it on the deck. Played well at Midwest Live in Sandusky. OH. Did I say he is only a ‘25 (Jr)
@KentuckySports
@malachimoreno24
@GCHSWarhawks
It was a great honor to work with former Wheelersburg Pirate & current Marietta College forward Carter McCorkle. The “Dude” has been working in the Wt. Room & on the Court. “Pioneer Culture” in full display.
#Pionation
@BurgBBK
@Mc21Carter
@MC_Pioneerhoops
Excitement continues to build for Sat.’s D-I Recruiting Showcase at Capital Un. It all starts at 9:00 w/ personnel from the OHBCSA, OHSAA & NCAA addressing the players. College coaches from as far away as Colorado flying in to evaluate players! Ohio HS basketball at its Best!
So. Ohio is well repped at the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Assoc. meeting in Dayton. Coaches Jon Buchanan (Fairland), Doug Graham (S. Point), Travis Wiseman (S. Point) & Josh Arey (Peebles) are leading the way.
@SEDABSports
@SOSAOhio
@SEOhioPreps
This is Ohio’s “ONLY” Division-I Recruiting event for the month of June. If you want your players seen by NCAA D-I college coaches during June, then they have to participate in the OHSAA D-I Recruiting Showcase at Capital U. on June 29th. Most of Ohio’s top player are attending.
This events is shaping up as the premier OH Recruiting Showcase of the Summer. Colleges from Big 10, Big XII, Atlantic 10, Big East, Horizon League, Mid-American Conf., Conference USA & many more have committed to attend & recruit the top players. June 29th @ Capital University!
Good Luck to Coach Spradlin (former assistant) this weekend at the OHSAA GBK State Tourney as he leads his team to their first-ever Final 4. Pictured here w/ Tony Williams (former student assistant) who is serving as their host from the SEDAB.
@SEDABSports
The final year of the OHSAA boys basketball “Final Four” is in the books. Great weekend with my wife, former assistants and their spouses! Life and sports are about building relationships! Living a blessed life!
Great day in NE Ohio with the OHSBCA Executive Board. The Cleveland Cavs hosted our leaders at their training facilities in Independence, OH. Thanks to the Cavaliers for their continued support of OH basketball.
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@cavsyouthsports
@cavsdan
@CavsNotes
@ohioBKcoaches
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to stop by OSU’s practice. Talked to former Burg star - Tanner Holden. Looking forward to Buckeye BK this winter. Big Blue Madness on Fri. then OSU Practice on Monday.
@tannerholden_23
@OhioStateHoops
@BurgBBK
@SOSAOhio
Honored to be working the
#1
NCAA Live recruiting event in the Midwest. Once again “Midwest Live” has brought in the top teams & players from OH, MI, WV & KY along w/ some of the top college coaches in the Nation.
@ohiobkcoaches
@nhsbca
@OHSAASports
@PaulBiancardi
Exactly!!! When players are coached by “Old-School Coaches” they don’t necessarily like it BUT when they become adults ….. They brag about “When I played”!
People call us “Old School Coaches.” You mean like: Be on time, Do your job, close out, box out, shout out, run out, help on “D?” Give 100% on every rep? Thanks, We’ll take that!
#flywithus
One of the more memorable days in recent history for this old coach. We had lunch in Raleigh, NC with “Juice” Schmidt (Wheelersburg ‘98) who is now a successful businessman in the area. Today is one of the many rewards of coaching high school basketball.
#Blessed
What a weekend!! Thanks to
@ohiobkcoaches
for running one of the top recruiting events in the Nation. Midwest Live is the new model for recruiting on the national level. Thanks to KY
@KABCoaches
, MI
@BCAMCoaches
& WV teams for making this a great Regional Event.
@wvprepbb
@NHSBCA
It was a good Sunday afternoon workout with this up & coming star.
@BraylonRucker
has a good skill set & a very high ceiling! Good things are ahead for Wheelersburg Basketball and this young man.
@BurgBBK
Congrats to Doug Graham (South Point) on his position as new president of the OHSBCA. This position adds more visibility for southern Ohio basketball 🏀.
@SOSAOhio
@IrontonTribune
@PDTSports_
It’s moving day for this critical care nurse! This young lady is accepting a CVICU position at Jewish Hospital in Louisville (KY). Back to the Midwest from Washington D.C.
It was a great day to be in the gym. Putting in some work with Lady Pirate
@peytonmay23
It’s always good to see kids putting in a little extra work on your craft!
@burgladypirates
Buckeye Nation, It’s great to have the OSU leaders both past & present in the house at Midwest Live! Thad Matta, former OSU HC & current Butler Head Coach & Chris Holtmann
@ChrisHoltmann
current OSU coach evaluating top talent from OH, MI, WV & KY.
@ButlerMBB
@OhioStateHoops
Congrats to Southeastern District officials, Ashraf Greene, Chase Hiles & Kevin Schwarzel on their assignment at the OHSAA Boys Basketball State Tournament in Dayton. I don’t say this often. “They are doing a terrific job!”
@SEDABSports
@OHSAASports
Coshocton Countian, former Garaway Pirate & Ridgewood Lady General coach, Scott Bardall accept his 400th career win award from the OHSBCA. He won & did things the right way.
It was an honor to talk about my experience as a high school BK coach. The people, the memories, the relationships, the way we defined success, etc. are the reasons we coach. The Holding Court podcast are one of the best podcast in the Nation.
@nhsbca
@SEOhioPreps
@SEDABSports
The most downloaded episodes of the Holding Court Podcast:
1) Tom Barrick
2) Joe Balogh
3) Nick Sales
4) Tracy White
If you have not done so already, give these four and all our other episodes a listen!
@Coach_Barrick
@GirlsVersailles
@CoachSales_
Congrats to Doc Daugherty, former head coach at Euclid HS for being named this year's recipient of the presitious John Wooden Legacy Award for boys basketball. Acknowledging a lifetime of excellence.
@ohioBKcoaches
@NHSBCA
@OHSAASports
@OhioBKBHOF
Youngsters - If you want to play at the next level then follow these examples! Spend your summer in the Gym. Marietta College forward
@Mc21Carter
in the Gym while Wright St. forward, Tanner Holden in the other. Both working on their game. Sacrificing Summer!
@MC_Pioneerhoops
What a great day for me and my wife. We had the opportunity to watch the sons of one of my former players play in the OHSAA Div. III State Baseball Final Four. Russ Arbaugh’s (Jewett-Scio ‘89) sons started for the Harrison Central Huskies baseball team. 2-1 Victory over Heath.
We are on the verge of starting the
#1
Recruiting Event in the Midwest! Top teams from MI & OH will be battling it out at “Midwest Live”. Big Tens coaches as well SEC, ACC, MAC, etc. coaches are flying in to elevate players.
@NFHS_Org
@NCAA
@ohioBKcoaches
@NHSBCA
@BCAMCoaches
It was great to get back in the Gym with Marietta College forward, Carter McCorkle
@Mc21Carter
Summer Work = Winter Rewards! Working to carry on the “Marietta Tradition!”
@MC_Pioneerhoops
#PioneerCulture
Ryan Davis & his
@BCBulldogsports
just about pulled off a stunner at TV tonight. An open 8-fter rimmed out at the buzzer, 62-61. Coach Davis is 1 of the top coaches in the state. His teams are always prepared. Great to see the development of his very talented son
@CarsonDavis234
Took in the Fredericktown at Fairbanks BBK game tonight. Look who is hanging in the trophy case as a member of the ‘77 Class A VB State Champs. My wonderful wife, Kim (Benedict) Barrick. Went on to star at Rio Grande (‘80-‘83).
@FairbanksNation
@rioredstorm
@KimBarrick1
Teammates getting in the Gym and making each other better.
@Estep13Caden
and Brycen Longfellow pairing up for some extra work!! Extra work always pays off.
@BurgBBK
“The Greatest Show in Sports”. The Ohio High School Athletic Association Boys BK State Tournament! I’ve been to other state’s tournaments & there is no comparison. Ohio just does it Better! It’s Great to be back! Thanks!!
@OHSAASports
@DUteOHSAA
@cityofdayton
@univofdayton
Outstanding morning session at the OHSBCA Coaches Clinic. The Skill Dev. information from Shane Hennen
@hennen_workouts
and Jeremy Hays
@fadeawayfit
was OUTSTANDING! They are seen here w/ clinic director, Adam Hall.
@ohioBKcoaches
Former Eastern Eagle & current University of Minnesota Lady Gophers Head Coach, Marlene Stollings at the NCAA Final Four in Columbus.
#EaglePrideIsEverywhere
#EagleSwag
Weekly workout w/ Marietta College forward,
@Mc21Carter
was productive!! This dude has put in the time to develop his body & skill set! This work ethic will take him a long way in life! Fall Conditioning is just around the Corner!
@MC_Pioneerhoops
#PioNation
A little hike for Memorial Day at one of our favorite places, Greenbo Lake. The water, the weather and the wife were beautiful. It’s a “Good Day to have a “Good Day”!
Players & Parents Please read this as we start the new basketball season! Parents when your sons/daughters start taking coaching personal, whining, etc. Be a Parent and tell them to be coachable!
Uncoachable vs. Coachable:
Uncoachable players:
-Take it personally
-Feel they’re being singled out
-Become very defensive
Coachable players:
-Open to feedback/criticism
-Want to be coached
-See it as a way to get better
#Decisions
Super excited to once again be a member of the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Assoc. as well as the National High School Basketball Coaches Assoc.
#GreatBenefits
#Resources
Congrats to this young lady, Juliette Laracuente-Huebner
@JettaEtta
on her 4 State Titles. (High Jump, Long Jump, 100M Hurdles 200M) I had the opportunity to meet this girl a few times over the past couple years at Highland HS. Tremendous athlete & incredible young lady.
Today we finished up summer workouts w/
@Mc21Carter
Great workout & a super way to send him back to campus. Next Tue = Move-In Day/Wed. = Team Meeting/Fri. = Wt. Test & Mile Run. Best of luck to incoming & returning
@MC_Pioneerhoops
players. Fall Conditioning is here.
#PioNation
Check out some of Gavin Toombs' highlights from his FR year. 6'4" Wing for Highland HS. ('26) He will spend the Spring with NOVA Village 15U on the Under Armour Rise circuit.
@hudl
#hudl
Gladly repping the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches shirt here in Ohio for our good friends in Florida. Great basketball state with outstanding high school coaches leading their state to greatness.
@FABCHoops
@FHSAA
@NHSBCA
The 101st OHSAA Boys Basketball State Tournament is underway with Game
#1
Cleveland Lutheran West vs Dayton Chaminade-Julienne. The Greatest Show in Sports! The best weekend of the week.
@OHSAASports
@ohioBKcoaches
8th Grade Pirate basketball player
@JackDoerr23
in the Gym working on his game. It’s great to see jr. high kids putting forth extra effort to improve their craft! The future is bright for this young man!
@BurgBBK
High school sports can’t be replicated. The passion, energy & pride competing for your school with friends, classmates & family in the stands is unmatched! No matter how great an athlete you are, don’t miss the unique opportunity to compete for your school … You won’t regret it!
It’s the end of an era. The last BK Final 4 in OHSAA history. They are eliminating 8 schools from playing on big the stage (8 semi-final losers) just to add 6 teams (State Finalist in D-5,6,7) The schools lose but money talks!
@OHSAASports
6’5” Gavin Toombs (‘26) will be returning to his home high school, Fredericktown HS starting in the Fall ‘23. I’m looking forward to some KMAC hoops action.
@FreddieBBall
@FLSFreddies1871
@PrepHoopsOH
There are some very good guards in the SOC-III. Copley
@jace_copley13
showed some great restrain tonight. They tried everything to rattle him. He wouldn’t react! But at winning time - he reacted the right way. Valley - 49 Waverly - 42.
@UPIKEBasketball
is getting a good one!