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Passing the Whistle: Mentoring the Next Generation of Coaches at Huntington High School

by Shawn Jones on Nov 18, 2024

One of a coach’s greatest accomplishments is to mentor assistant coaches who go on to become successful head coaches themselves. Adding frosting to that honor is the ability to transition an assistant coach into the role of head coach within the same program he was…

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Prove Them Right or Prove Them Wrong: Coach Tyrone Mitchell’s Journey of Adversity, Leadership, and Legacy

by Shawn Jones on Nov 11, 2024

In basketball, and in life, critics and naysayers abound almost as equally as supporters.  The important thing is to ignore the wrong voices and focus on listening to the right voices and proving them either wrong or right in what they are saying. Tyrone Mitchell…

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Coach Brion Raven: From NBA Coaching Dreams to South Grand Prairie High School

by Joyce Ekworomadu on Oct 29, 2024

In Texas high school basketball, few names carry the weight of Coach Brion Raven, head coach at South Grand Prairie High School. His journey from NBA aspirations to coaching young athletes is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the power of community. The Journey to…

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Build the Player or Build the Offense?

by Shawn Jones on Oct 22, 2024

One of the liveliest discussions I have with coaches (besides MJ vs LBJ) is which is more important– building the player or building the offensive system.  I’m not saying one is right and one is wrong.  There are many ways to skin a cat.  I…

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Coach Tony Miller on The Lost Art of Teaching Basketball

by Shawn Jones on Oct 14, 2024

It was a great pleasure to sit down with Dr. Tony Miller, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach and Professor of Sports Management and Sports Administration at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, winners of two NCCAA Conference Championships in the last three years. Coach Miller…

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From Volunteer to Head Coach: The Success Story of Rochelle Vaughn

by Joyce Ekworomadu on Oct 7, 2024

Coach Rochelle Vaughn’s journey to success started humbly as a volunteer. Her passion for the game and desire to make a difference soon earned her coaching positions at Plano West, McKinney Boyd, Frisco Liberty, and ultimately Frisco Memorial, where she led her teams to remarkable…

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Trust Your Navigation

by Shawn Jones on Oct 1, 2024

I remember as a child in the 1970’s going on family vacations with a fold-up paper road map that my parents used to navigate through various states and cities. Anyone familiar with this time knows it was anything but turn-by-turn instructions. In fact, it was…

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Building Character Beyond the Court: An Interview with Coach Brittany Foster

by Joyce Ekworomadu on Sep 24, 2024

In the world of sports, coaching isn’t just about crafting strategies or managing talent. It’s about shaping lives. Coach Brittany Foster embodies this philosophy as she reflects on her journey and the lessons she has learned along the way. We sat down with Brittany to…

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How to Build A Skill Development Investment Portfolio

by Shawn Jones on Sep 16, 2024

Listen to most middle aged adults and you will hear them talking about their investment portfolios. How they invest now will determine the quality of life in their retirement. It really is no different in athletics. How you invest now will determine the quality of…

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Building Champions: Coach Miller’s Strategies for Success at Everman High School

by Joyce Ekworomadu on Sep 9, 2024

Coach Tiffany Miller has transformed Everman High School’s basketball program through her dedication and innovative coaching. Under her leadership, the team has reached new heights, including a recent district championship. By focusing on both athletic and academic excellence, Miller has created a supportive and disciplined…

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