Incredible opportunity ahead for me / our staff. A lot of people helped me get back on my feet. Truly blessed. ⏭⏭We must continue to use our platform in college athletics to impact change.
Here is how we controlled the tempo against the 2019 Auburn Final Four team. We entered the game as a 20-point underdog on a neutral site. This was our plan. Here is what happened. Here is what we learned.
Thank you to my great friend
@CoachAdamGordon
for the opportunity to have a conversation on an interesting topic. Adam has done so much to grow the game with
@RisingCoaches
. Stay in the middle of the ring.
NEW PODCAST
Kevin Devitt recorded this just 10 days after being fired at UAB. This is the realest episode we've ever done. Do yourself a favor & set aside 45 mins to listen to
@kevin_devitt
talk about the realities of the industry & how to manage them
🎧
It’s interesting to see kids from losing teams end up in a higher league due to their PPG.. and people wonder why most guys that “transfer up” don’t end well. Winners impact more than the box score.
Best5⃣things I've learned over the last 9⃣0⃣days. 1⃣Never miss an opportunity to lift/praise others. 2⃣Don't be afraid of being told NO. 3⃣Things are never as bad or as good as they seem.
To me the
#1
most important component of a great defense is their ability to communicate. Your ceiling as a unit depends on communication & comprehension. If you talk + have an understanding of the mission you have the ability to be elite.
Introducing another speaker for the 13th Annual Rising Coaches Conference 🥁🥁🥁
@Kevin_Devitt
‼️
Kevin is an Assistant Coach at
@NiagaraMBB
👀
Still time to register for
#RCC22
and save $50 😎
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We should do3⃣things everyday of our life. No.1⃣is laugh. You should laugh everyday. No.2⃣is to think, we should spend some time in thought. And, No.3⃣is you should have your emotions moved to tears. - Jimmy Valvano
Although posting up has decreased due to the way the game is changing - post trapping was effective for us against high PPP big men. Against non threatening interior players (below .94 PPP) we felt 1 on 1 coverage was adequate / get back to shooters.
Thinking about our man
@TamellPearson
. Sending all the best to Chicago. 2nd eye surgery in 3 weeks. This adversity will only make him stronger! Can't wait to have him back on the court.
Those values that make you a good person are ultimately going to attract you to the right players and the right families.
-
@Kevin_Devitt
,
@NiagaraMBB
#RCC2022
Congrats to my guys
@TamellPearson
& Jordan Brinson. Both were named to the Conf. USA Commissioners Honor Roll. Two underclassman from Chicago & LA public schools continuing to prove that anything is possible w/ hard work & determination. Proud!
RIP Coach Thorpe... made a MAJOR impact in the Chicago basketball community. Had a great deal of success.... always welcomed me to his gym. Winner. Did it the right way - did his best to keep kids in the GYM and off the streets. His memory will live on.
Just want to say thanks to our
@UABMBBManagers
... they bring it everyday and are always available to get in the gym with our guys. They add so much to our program!
The most discipline & dedicated players make major gains in May. When the work is not required & there is a laundry list of excuses regarding gym availability & transportation.. who is investing in themselves for the pay day they can’t yet see.
Had my air conditioning fixed at my house today and the technician told me to make sure I ask my players how they want to remembered 15 years from now. He said always do the right thing, everything will eventually come to the light. My house is cool again.
NEW PODCAST
Mahmoud Abdelfattah went from D2 assistant to
@nbagleague
head coach of the
@rgvvipers
in less than 5 years. We talk about his faith, his climb through coaching, and the transition to head coach
@mahmoudfattah30
🎧