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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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From Fundamentals to Futures: Coach Morefield’s Player Development Philosophy

by Shawn Jones on Sep 3, 2024

Coach Mark Morefield has had an impressive career in college basketball, being blessed to spend the majority of his assistant career on staff with one of the most respected family duos in the basketball community–Homer and Scott Drew – in successful programs like Valparaiso University…

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Three Lessons of Coaching I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self

by Shawn Jones on Aug 26, 2024

After 30 years coaching high school basketball, there are MANY, MANY things I would like to go back and tell my younger self to advise that young, energetic kid how to do it better, avoid problems, and get the most enjoyment out of the career….

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Gaines’ Gain: The Justin Northwest Success Story

by Joyce Ekworomadu on Aug 20, 2024

At Justin Northwest High School, Coach Xzavier Gaines has made a significant impact on the basketball program through innovation and dedication. Coach Gains, a member of Syracuse 2003 NCAA basketball championship team, is known for his forward-thinking approach to coaching. His experience with the Ballogy…

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Embracing Technology: La Grange’s Basketball Edge

by Joyce Ekworomadu on Aug 13, 2024

In the heart of La Grange, Texas, Coach Trent Collier leads the La Grange High School boys basketball team with passion and dedication. Fresh off a 25-10 season and an impressive 11-1 district championship run, Coach Collier continuously seeks ways to enhance his team’s performance….

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Love, Basketball and Leadership: Lessons from Coach Q

by Shawn Jones on Aug 6, 2024

I had the great pleasure of sitting down with Odessa College Head Coach Franqua Beddell–more affectionately known by those close to him as “Coach Q” to talk basketball, life, and most importantly, relationships. Coach Q has enjoyed great success in coaching throughout his career, ranging…

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Who is Responsible for Success on the Court?

by Shawn Jones on Jul 29, 2024

A debate I love to have with coaches is, “Do players win or do coaches win?” Who is ultimately responsible for the success? Anyone with coaching experience and wisdom should say BOTH. You can’t win without kids. Winning coaches have talented players. There is no…

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