Empowering future leaders through leadership development, uncompromising work ethic & encouraging greatness through basketball skill development
Kannapolis, NC
Joined April 2010
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GidneySkillsAcademy retweeted
At some point, accountability has to matter. Exposure, rankings, and social media do not replace skill development, fundamentals, consistency, or confidence. Before blaming coaches or the system, honestly evaluate what still needs development.
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GidneySkillsAcademy retweeted
Inviting all rising 3rd - 8th grade girls to our 2nd annual summer camp June 1st - 3rd. Great way to kick off your summer with 3 days of improving, competing and having fun! Sign ups are open, and don’t forget to bring your friends!
GidneySkillsAcademy retweeted
Wonders need 1 more game to fill our season schedule! JV & Varsity Girls ONLY!
GidneySkillsAcademy retweeted
🚨 COLLEGE COACHES 🚨
How are you going to find hidden 💎 if you’re recruiting all of the same players? There’s a lot of good players out here going unseen. Challenge yourself to go outside the box. You might luck up on a player no one knows about but you. Be different.
Another Goal Accomplished!!! Congratulations @KaelaGidney
Congrats @kenziegonder29. Keep working. Huge Summer ahead.
Amazing High School career @KenzieOrtscheid Beyond proud of you and grateful to be apart of your journey
Our SENIOR AND CAPTAIN!
@KenzieOrtscheid
Add another one to the list of goals realized!
🏀NW All-Time Leading Scorer!
🏀4yr Starter
🏀2 x Team Captain
🏀2yrs SPC All Conference
🏀2025-2026 Co SPC Player of the Year!
GidneySkillsAcademy retweeted
Thursday portal talk!!!
Before you jump…
Ask yourself:
🗣️Am I developing?
🗣️Is there a clear path to future minutes?
🗣️Do they have a real track record of getting players better and to the league?
🗣️Can I handle competing daily without immediate validation?
Staying isn’t settling.
Staying with intention is strategy.🎯
This April portal will be a BIG one. Don’t get caught in a web you can’t escape from and throw away a scholarship you EARNED for the next thing. Maybe JUST maybe you ARE RIGHT WHERE YOU BELONG but need a new positive perspective!!!
#StayIntentional
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. @KaelaGidney
I am blessed to receive an offer from @Coker_WBB. Thank you @Melissa_DeVore and Coach Patrick for the opportunity.
It's an honor to be apart of @KenzieOrtscheid @KaelaGidney journey since 3rd/4th grade. Their records are results of their years of unseen hours, detailed work and dedication to their craft. Thanks for trusting me. @TimOrtscheid @GidneyLashanda
I can’t think of any better resume as a trainer @RodneyGidney than having 2 girls break school records on the same night!
If you’re looking for a bball trainer for your daughter……
Congrats @KenzieOrtscheid
You have prepared for this moment for years!!
Congrats kiddo!
Record breaking shot!
All time leading scorer NW Cabarrus!
@KenzieOrtscheid
Job Well Done @KaelaGidney.
Tonight senior Ma-Kaela Gidney scored her 1,500th career point in a win vs AL Brown! Congrats @KaelaGidney on a career milestone! Keep working!
GidneySkillsAcademy retweeted
Bulls win! 67-49 vs. West Cabarrus. We love to 15-4 (9-0) on the season. Lady Bulls were led by..
@KaelaGidney 23pts
Ahna Johnson 10pts
Aubrey Cranford 9pts
Kylie Hamilton 9pts
@Miranda_Duley 7pts
@MakailaRitter 7 pts
We are back in action tomorrow @ AL Brown. 6pm tip
Congrats @KaelaGidney
Congrats to Senior Ma-Kaela Gidney on being a McDonald’s All American Nominee!
A true leader and competitor on the court and in the classroom! @KaelaGidney
GidneySkillsAcademy retweeted
🧠 Real Recruiting — GBB 🏀
If you’re paying for training, make sure the moves translate to the game—especially in GBB. If your 12-year-old is euro-stepping into a behind-the-back sidestep 3 and hitting the “dougie,” chances are none of it will translate later.
GidneySkillsAcademy retweeted
🧠 Real Recruiting — Girls Basketball 🏀
Just heard about a girl who called a Division I program to confirm her commitment… only to find that her spot was gone. Verbal talks aren’t official—nothing counts until it’s in writing.
28 pts, 11 stls, 7 asst and now the ALL-TIME steals leader @HRGirlsBB AMAZING NIGHT @KaelaGidney
