"If you see a guy that has played at 5 different high schools, more than likely they're going to transfer in college." Xavier associate head coach Adam Cohen shares the importance of recruiting players with a competitive spirit on the Rising Coaches Podcast.

There were more than 8 million participants in high school sports nationally, according to the new participation survey. That's a record. Up 210,469. 11-man football grew from 1,028,761 to 1,031,508. Girls flag football doubled from 20,785 to 42,955.

If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always be where you’ve always been.

In MLB history, one batter has averaged 30+ homers, 15+ steals & 5+ triples per season for his career. In MLB history, one pitcher has averaged 11.00+ K/9 with a .650+ win pct for his career (min. 80 starts). That batter is Shohei Ohtani. That pitcher is also Shohei Ohtani.

I had 14pts, 4rebounds, 2 steals and a blocked shot vs so and so high school. We lost the game 82-40. This narrative where we post our stats or text sportswriters our stats after losses needs to change. Value winning!

Middle school families looking to have their child play high school sports have to consider this main question: “Is this the place and the staff that is going to develop my child into who they should be BOTH on AND off the court?” That answer is the 🔑 #DevelopmentMatters

Need more honesty and truth in the game.

Do simple better

I just left my son’s back to school night and would like to say… THANK YOU PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS!!!! There’s nothing like the purpose and passion of a teacher. You are doing God’s work! If you have a favorite teacher tweet me a pic and I will retweet. Let’s shine a light on

The best coach isn’t always the one: • With the best players • With the best ranking • With the most wins The best coaches are those that do more with less, change the lives of their athletes for the better and teach the importance of character.

Feel like one of those old guys telling people “back in my day the pac-12 had…” Never thought I’d be that guy telling old man stories… 😔

Need more of this from the future role models of sports.

Want to change your culture quickly? ♻️ Reward the kid & make an positive example of the one who: • picks up their teammates on the floor • makes the extra hustle play • makes the extra pass • comes early, stays after • puts in more time than others

Field is set. 5th Annual Battle by the Beach Matchups are set. 🏖️🏀 Mark the calendar. November 22-23 at St. Bonaventure High School

You can teach aptitude but you can’t teach attitude.

You can’t be great and comfortable

Never forget how lucky you are to be called “coach”

Being late to practice = Late to work Not working w team = Same w coworkers Not listening to coach = Same w boss Lazy effort @ practice = Lazy @ work Bad attitude now = Bad @ work ~ via Todd Wolfson

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Don’t work at a school if you don’t want to help students be succesful in every facet possible. Sometimes it’s difficult but in the end, it’s ALWAYS about the students.