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Las Vegas Aces' roster of 12 includes ...
* Kiah Stokes
* Megan Gustafson
* Kate Martin
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Love when players give back! Shoutout to Liberty alum @ethanodonnell34 for taking some time to talk with campers about what it’s like to be a college athlete. @CoeBaseball
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The benefits of well-managed high school athletics:
1. Sports teams serve as the front porch and brand of the school. They are the reason for a school mascot, school song, and pep rallies. Sports create tradition.
2. Athletics serve as the largest and most successful at-risk program for a school. Playing sports provides purpose, discipline, motivation, and structure for those who may not get it at home. Sports requires successful academic performance to be eligible.
3. The local community connects with the school district through sports. Athletes are discussed and celebrated in the local newspaper, on the radio, and on the news.
4. Fundraising: Booster clubs raise money providing everything from meals and uniforms to facility enhancements and travel expenses.
5. The student experience for non-athletes is enhanced because of athletics. The student body comes together to cheer and support their school enhancing school unity and togetherness. The band, cheerleaders, dance team, choir, and others have increased opportunities and a platform to showcase their talents on game days.
6. Sports creates and enhances tradition. Alumni come back for homecoming games and more to support and feel connected with their past. This valuable engagement enhances school support and creates fundraising opportunities.
7. Sports teach accountability to athletes. Playing requires successful academic performance to be eligible.
8. Athletics is the reason for a school mascot, school song & pep rallies.
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Stangs start off 2-0 in KC tournament but more importantly, had some fun as a team at the College Basketball Experience!
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You would be surprised how many times I’ve had this conversation 🤦🏻♂️
Not all AAU programs are equal. There are some good ones out there for sure. I benefited as a player by playing for a club.
But then…
There are some bad ones. And with the bad ones comes a lot of wasted time, money and effort. Empty promises when it comes to development and exposure to college coaches.
Some kids on these teams can’t make 10 free throws in a row or dribble with their weak hand but we have them playing 80 games a summer expecting it to magically improve.
Then they go back to their HS Coaches as the same player they were the year before but expecting different results.
Now kids should make more time for their own skill work as well but some of these programs require 4-8 hours a week at their “practices” plus travel and games every weekend….
Have you seen some of these AAU practices? Skill development is non existent in a lot of these. But isn’t the point to make the kids better?
Just get better every summer and have a great high school season then worry about getting recruited. Some of these kids are on their JV teams expecting to get scholarship offers 🤦🏻♂️
There are bad trainers and bad coaches out there as well. I understand that. This is just my perspective and experience with the kids that have been in the gym with me over the last 7 years.
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"10 Paths to Playing Time:
1. Compete in practice
2. Commit to improvement
3. Be a fountain, not a drain
4. Be a student of the game
5. Show how much you care
6. Show great body language
7. Be a team-first player
8. Be a great teammate
9. Get uncomfortable
10. Go the extra mile"
… we think you’re a regular guy. You say that it was nice of us to bother, but it was our pleasure to fuss. For according to our mother you’re our father— and that’s good enough for us! ;)
A ditty my father shared with me when I was a child courtesy of Groucho that might bring you a smile: Today, Father, is Father’s Day and we’re giving you a tie. It’s not much we know, just our way of showing you we think you’re a regular guy. (Continued)
Terrific to see the young family. Altho some Iowans were disappointed Jarrod first tried Wisconsin University, the best result of that choice — IMO— is that he met Jessie! They are wonderful parents! Great to see them!
Jarrod Uthoff, Jessie, and 14 month old daughter Tatianna Ayn were kind enough to visit us when they were in town last week. They enjoyed their experience in Japan last season . Tatianna has already visited ten different countries! Same compassion, smarts and humor as ever!
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Mustang boys bow out to Norwalk in Postseason - CLASS 3A SUBSTATE 6
A lot to celebrate on Thursday night:
~Finished the year 9-7
~School records fell
~15 outstanding seniors…& more
#GoMVStangs
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They didn't get the state record they were looking for, but @MVActivities still dominates the boys 4x400, bringing another State title back home.
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State champs in the 4x4. Another school record time. Great race by these young men and a great end to their high school track careers. @Brady_Erickson2 @zfall6 @caden_stimmel @JensenMeeker @coachwhit23
Add Zach Fall to Distance Medley championship quartet! I wouldn’t want to take “The Flash” Fall for granted! Torch em up , Zach!
