Christian. Husband. Dad. Coach
@EastSpartanBSB
. Blessed by God. You only get one shot at life. Unload the clip. No one rises to low expectations. ABGG🙌
It is with a ton of excitement that I announce I will be the next Head Baseball Coach at Lincoln East High School. I remember writing a paper in 8th grade about how my dream was to be a Head Baseball Coach- I cant really believe that it is happening.
Spartan Nation!!! Are you serious?! The crowd was electric! Our boys have undeniable grit! Best assistant coaches in the Country! Best parents in the country! It’s a kids game and our kids made it happen!!! Cannot wait to raise the banner!
LINCOLN EAST WINS THEIR FIRST EVER STATE TITLE!
@EastSpartanBSB
defeated Millard West 3-2 in an exciting and competitive 10 innings.
It was a special and emotional evening for this team, this program and this family 💙
@avariehoward31
spoke with Coach Lanik and
@CarterMick5
👇🏼
Brooks turned 5 today.
Mom asked him what he wants to do for his birthday. He said he wants to go to practice with Dad. Somebody started cutting onions in our kitchen.
#ThankUGod
#bestlife
As I reflect on this season-I get teary eyed every time. Most together group I have ever coached. Accepted roles, handled failure, played hurt, never complained. If this wasn’t the best team in East history, I’d like to meet the team that was. Love you guys like my own family!
I am truly humbled by such an amazing honor. Keep it 💯 though: this is a players world and a players game. I’ve been blessed with amazing players that do amazing things and an award like this is a reflection of everything THEY do.
Happy birthday to the kid who made me a dad. You make me so proud. You are smart, incredibly caring and kind, fiercely competitive, and you never have a bad day. We had so much fun celebrating YOU today
We lost my Brother in-law Josh yesterday. Words can’t describe the pain and devastation we feel. Josh was an incredible person with a million dollar heart. I will miss him so much. Please keep my sister Melissa in your prayers.
Paul,
You have drastically altered the trajectory of our program. Made me a better Coach. I’ll never forget you working on your changeup and getting in trouble over lunch hour freshman year. One of the GREATEST pitchers to ever represent East HS. And an incredible leader!
What an incredible game tonight.
@CarterSintek
is an elite elite competitor.
@WorthleyJalen
gave us a shot and kept getting zeroes. Ton of guts on the mound tonight. Our guys stayed in the fight.
Disappointing that
@EastSpartanBSB
had to end its season due to two players testing positive for COVID-19 but head coach
@mychal_lanik
shares some wise words. More tonight on
@1011Sports
.
To all the players and coaches from Valparaiso to Creighton Prep to Elkhorn South to Lincoln Southwest— Thank you! I have grown and learned so much more from you than you have from me. Time to get to work!
Happy 7th birthday Griffey! Sharing life with you is one of my greatest joys! Exploring, scooter races, singing country songs! I will cherish these days the rest of my life!
AJ,
Where do I start? The all-time RBI record you are chasing down? The triples record? How about the leadership you provide every single day. Never missed a workout in 4 years. Never one second late. Never complained one time. Show up. Work hard. Perform. Do it again.
The BEST
Stopped by Notre Dame on the way to Boston….. Boys found the coolest helmet in College Baseball lying around…. And it fits!!!
Hopefully some dingers still left in it??
@ryan_cole13
Senior Day is always emotional. A group of boys gives you EVERYTHING they have and become a Family along the way. This is as good of a group as our Prestigious High School has ever seen and being a part of their journey is something I will cherish forever. Today we honor them
Our Student-manager Josh joined us prior to last spring and has been such a huge asset to our program. Charting pitches, pure energy giver, all about the TEAM. About the only downfall to Josh is that he’s a damn Lions fan 🫣🫣
Love you Josh. Today we honor YOU.
Really proud to be a Spartan. 18 boys at practice w/ 6 coaches. We followed all protocols to keep all involved safe but also got our boys over 150 gbs each and 7-10 rounds of overhand BP. Our boys are grinding and we’re lucky as hell to have such dedicated Assistant Coaches.
#DIFF
I’ve been blessed to coach a lot of really good players.
@coopererikson16
was as good as any of them. Disappointed to not see him as a 1st team guy.
.450 w/ 15 doubles
+ defense all year at SS
27 SB
2nd best closer in the state
(.84 ERA)
And a flat out competitor/winner/leader
Our Media Director: Hope Shortridge embodies EVERYTHING that is right about our program. Hope is creative, she is a fierce competitor, and she is ALWAYS striving to do more, to get better, and to bring value. She has done exactly that. Hope, you will be so missed by so many.
Had a really fun night in the cages with
@EastSpartanBSB
tonight. Older guys can sense we have a chance to be special. Show up to work early, no excuses or complaining- just get right to business. Really proud of them and who they have become. Lots of work we still need to do.
Was asked a few nights ago “what makes your program so special?”
A thread:
Answer is really simple— our players.
The level of buy in, the desire to be great, and the healthy competition to earn roles, to earn scholarships, and to play at the highest level is second to none.
Kai,
I knew from day 1 you and I were going to click. Pound for pound, our toughest dude. Will do whatever it takes to WIN. Versatile. Ultra-hungry. Every player on our team would pick you to go to WAR with. I hope my boys are fighters like you are. Thank God you’re a Spartan.
Carter,
No doubt that nobody at East HS has ever pitched in as many big games as you have. 4 straight years of toeing the rubber, and giving us a chance to win. Every single time. Been an honor to watch you pitch. Thanks for making our job easy most days :)
Owen,
Multi-sport. Multi-position. Big game performer. Kind of the swagger king for us. It’s hard to not having winning teams with a kid like Owen who shows up expecting to perform, and expecting to win every single day.
Chase,
It has been a pleasure to watch you grow. You are now the SR who helps our young pitchers daily, is here for the TEAM, and celebrates the successes of others as much as anyone else. Watch any East video and the first guy out of the dugout on his non start days is always
#8
G,
What a magical season it has been. And what an amazing ride. State Championships, Legion World Series game winners—- I will miss watching you hit from that 3B box. I will miss having such a natural and incredible leader. You bleed Spartan Blue and represent it in the best way
Harrison,
You have left your mark at East in so many ways. A selfless, versatile player who has played everywhere we need and come up with so many big moments on offense and on defense! Thank you Harrison!
Connor,
I tell everyone that will listen—-> you are one of the unsung heroes of this entire operation. Absolutely fearless and one of the kids that says “whatever our teams needs, I will do.” You will be so missed Connor. Thanks for all you have given to me and to East Baseball.
Ashton,
It has been a wonderful to have you on the squad this spring. A weight room monster with great speed! Can’t wait to see you on the bases the next couple of weeks!!
Thomas,
What an amazing addition you have been to our program. 100% weight room attendance. You have fit into the culture of what we do to a T. Never asked or demanded anything— just desired to be coached and challenged. We are stronger because of you.
Mason,
What a journey it has been! The highest of highs, the crushing injury. The amazing come back. What a fierce competitor and amazing teammate you have been. Nothing like watching you go run a ball down in the OF. Very few love Baseball and being a Spartan as much as you.
Brock,
The best teammate I have ever coached. Loved by every member of our team, school, and community. I pray before I go to bed that my boys have your work ethic, humility, and willingness to cooperate and be apart of team. Zero doubt you will be wildly successful in this world
Can’t even imagine going 7-0 with a 1.3 ERA and not being on the All-City team.
Vs Class B State Champs: 5ip 1H 1R 7K
In State semifinal: 5ip 2H 0R
Thomas Fraley got robbed.
Calvin,
In a short period of time, you have shown so much promise. Praying the injury bug goes away and you can get back and show the world what you can do. Keep being about the TEAM. Be there for your brothers.