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18-Year Player Development Specialist (HS, College, & Pro) Owner: @GVBAcademy @GoingVerticalNE | Founder: @ProjAssistInc #NonProfit | @USABYouth #TeamFastModel

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Adam Barnes
7 years
PLAYERS: You might excel in HS because of natural talent or athleticism, but you won't succeed beyond HS without a tremendous work ethic!
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Adam Barnes
7 years
If your coach is being tough & demanding of you, consider it a gift. They probably see some things in you that you don't see in yourself.
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Adam Barnes
7 years
PLAYERS: You only get so many times to put the uniform on. Don't take it for granted. Compete every possession. Leave it ALL on the court!
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Adam Barnes
7 years
If your coach is being tough & demanding of you, consider it a gift. They probably see some things in you that you don't see in yourself.
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Adam Barnes
6 years
If your coach is being tough & demanding of you, consider it a gift. They probably see some things in you that you don't see in yourself.
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Adam Barnes
5 years
PLAYERS: You only get so many times to put the uniform on. Don't take it for granted. Compete every possession. Leave it ALL on the court!
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Adam Barnes
5 years
The BEST Point Guards are the ones who can take over the game without scoring a ton of points.. Being vocal, sharing the ball, excellent decision making, fierce on ball defense, and by showing trust/confidence in others. Leaders LEAD by example! @FastModel @MAXONEapp
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Adam Barnes
6 years
The BEST Point Guards are the ones who can take over the game without scoring a ton of points.. Being vocal, sharing the ball, excellent decision making, fierce on ball defense, and by showing trust/confidence in others. Leaders LEAD by example! @FastModel @MAXONEapp
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Adam Barnes
5 years
If your coach is being tough & demanding of you, consider it a gift. They probably see some things in you that you don't see in yourself.
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Adam Barnes
8 years
It is teamwork that remains the ultimate competitive advantage, both because it is so powerful & so rare. Champions rise TOGETHER! πŸ’―πŸ€
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Adam Barnes
7 years
PLAYERS: You might excel in HS because of natural talent or athleticism, but you won't succeed beyond HS without a tremendous work ethic!
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Adam Barnes
6 years
The BEST Point Guards are the ones who can take over the game without scoring a ton of points.. Being vocal, sharing the ball, excellent decision making, fierce on ball defense, and by showing trust/confidence in others. Leaders LEAD by example! @FastModel @MAXONEapp
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Adam Barnes
1 year
Teams who effectively share the ball shoot a higher % from the field. Good shots become great shots with one more pass. Proper spacing & lane touches help shooters get open looks by forcing the D to scramble. Hockey assists and dribble to pass ratios are GREAT things to track.
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Adam Barnes
5 years
PLAYERS: STOP looking at the rankings (they don’t matter) and START looking in the mirror. That is where you will find your REAL competition! #BeTheBestYOU
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Adam Barnes
5 years
Wish there were more PG’s that were willing to pitch it ahead after receiving the outlet pass instead of slowing down the break with the dribble. But then again, if players aren’t sprinting the floor it doesn’t matter. All 5 players have to be on the same page. Quit being lazy!!!
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Adam Barnes
7 years
PLAYERS: Coaches are not looking for selfish players. Don't worry about # of shots, your stats, & stardom. Focus on how you can add VALUE.
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Adam Barnes
6 months
Colorado State and Nebraska both got better today. Congrats to McKenna and Britt! #TheMarathonContinues πŸ‘ŠπŸ€πŸ€
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Adam Barnes
5 years
Quit blaming referees for bad calls, coaches for lack of playing time, & teachers for your bad grades. If it's never you, it's PROBABLY YOU!
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Adam Barnes
6 years
Assistants Roles on Bench: * Protect * Influence * Teach * Motivate * Observe * Alert * Instruct * Monitor * Voice * Monitor Behavior * Eyes/Ears/Voice * Monitor Fouls * Confidence Builder via @GeorgeRaveling @FastModel @MAXONEapp
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Adam Barnes
7 years
PLAYERS: STOP looking at the rankings and START looking in the mirror. That is where you will find your REAL competition! #BeTheBestYOU πŸ’―βœŠπŸΌ
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Adam Barnes
5 years
Life is 2 short 2 wake up in the morning w/ regrets. So love the ones who treat u right, forget the ones who don’t. Remember that everything happens for a reason. If u get a chance take it, if it changes ur life, let it. No 1 said it’d be easy, they promised it would be worth it.
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Adam Barnes
5 years
Best way 2 teach a new skill/drill? Involve all 3 learning styles! On average players retain 10% (Auditory) 30% (Visual) 60% (Kinesthetic). And don’t forget, ALWAYS teach the WHY! If players don’t know the why, they aren’t learning the game. @FastModel @MAXONEapp
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Adam Barnes
3 years
@rayfordyoung @TheTraeYoung @ATLHawks Will never forget that Future150 camp in ATL. He went through my station and KILLED IT. Then when we saw him live I knew it was a wrap. Crazy how life comes full circle.
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Adam Barnes
7 years
It is teamwork that remains the ultimate competitive advantage, both because it is so powerful & so rare. Champions rise TOGETHER! πŸ’―πŸ€
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Adam Barnes
3 years
PLAYERS: You only get so many times to put the uniform on. Don't take it for granted. Compete every possession. Leave it ALL on the court!
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Adam Barnes
2 years
Quit blaming referees for bad calls, coaches for lack of playing time, & teachers for your bad grades. If it's never you, it's PROBABLY YOU!
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Adam Barnes
7 years
If you have NBA dreams & a JV work ethic, you are a JV player. It's not what you WANT, but what you DO that matters! NO GRIND = NO SHINE!
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Adam Barnes
8 years
PLAYERS: Learn how to score w/ 2 or less dribbles. Only 19% of shots in the NBA last year came after 3 or more dribbles. @FastModel
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Adam Barnes
7 years
Quit blaming referees for bad calls, coaches for lack of playing time, & teachers for your bad grades. If it's never you, it's PROBABLY YOU!
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Adam Barnes
7 years
PLAYERS: You only get so many times to put the uniform on. Don't take it for granted. Compete every possession. Leave it ALL on the court!
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Adam Barnes
5 years
FYI ....Nobody owes you anything! You get what you work for. The sooner you understand and accept this, the more successful you'll become! Making excuses/blaming others takes time and energy, time and energy that you don’t have to waste! #EarnedNotGiven
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Adam Barnes
4 months
Sending prayers to Coach Feeken’s family, friends, and the entire Gretna basketball community. He was a great coach and an even better person. He touched so many lives on and off the court and I know his memory will live on forever. #ForFeek #RIPCoach πŸ™πŸ˜’πŸ™
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Adam Barnes
5 years
One thing I love about basketball is that U determine how successful U are! Work hard & w/ purpose & you can turn your dreams into reality!
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Adam Barnes
5 years
Successful teams space & cut with a purpose, make shots & they move the ball w/out over dribbling. Swinging the ball side-top-side with quickness & precision. When this is done teams become extremely tough to guard because of ball & player movement. Execute! @FastModel @MAXONEapp
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Adam Barnes
6 years
Wish there were more PG’s that were willing to pitch it ahead after receiving the outlet pass instead of slowing down the break with the dribble. But then again, if players aren’t sprinting the floor it doesn’t matter. All 5 players have to be on the same page. Quit being lazy!!!
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Adam Barnes
6 years
Successful transition teams strike with the pass, not with the dribble. The goal? Lay-ups, pull-up jumpers, corner 3’s and drag action 3’s. Open floor spacing is key. Always focused on attacking and making shots! All 5 guys sprinting and filling their role! @FastModel @MAXONEapp
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Adam Barnes
5 years
PLAYERS: 90-95% of the game ..you won’t have the ball in your hands. Learn how to space, move, cut, screen with a purpose. Be hard to gaurd! #IQ @FastModel @MAXONEapp
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Adam Barnes
5 years
Without ball/player movement, a team is easy 2 defend. Swinging the ball, sharp cutting & proper spacing are prerequisites 2 scoring. Teams who do these things force the D into scramble situations. Long close outs = uncontested shots & better driving lanes. @FastModel @MAXONEapp
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Adam Barnes
6 years
Quit blaming referees for bad calls, coaches for lack of playing time, & teachers for your bad grades. If it's never you, it's PROBABLY YOU!
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Adam Barnes
1 year
Good to see @WilliamKyleIII get off to a great start this year. Was locked in all summer and didn’t slow down once he stepped on campus this fall. Big win last night for @GoJacksMBB after a close one against Akron earlier in the week.
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Adam Barnes
5 years
The best defenders are the ones who get their player out of their comfort zone by being disruptive in everything they do..playing physical (in their man), denying the ball, getting thru/over screens, contesting jumpers. Being relentless without fouling! @FastModel @MAXONEapp
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Adam Barnes
4 years
If your coach is being tough and demanding of you, consider it a gift. They probably see some things in you that you don't see in yourself.
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Adam Barnes
6 years
Imagine if parents didn't focus on their child's athletic success & focused instead on their child's work ethic & ability to be coachable! πŸ‘€
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Adam Barnes
7 years
#Family @_TP5 @Tjawtherula πŸ™πŸΌπŸ€
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Adam Barnes
4 years
90% of a child’s coordination is achieved by the age of 12. But yet people want to specialize and play a thousand games when their kid can’t walk and chew gum at the same time. Play multiple sports. Work on skill and motor development. Most of all .. have fun getting better!
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Adam Barnes
3 years
JD ..I don’t even know where to start. A little over 13 years ago we worked out for the very first time. Little did I know that workout would lead to where we are today. Seeing you and your amazing family celebrate your career last night meant the world to me. Congrats again!
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Adam Barnes
6 years
Confidence comes from preparation, not playing time. If u lack confidence, it's b/c u don't practice enough, not because u don't play enough! Want to improve? Get your butt in the gym and WORK!
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Adam Barnes
6 years
Players must be: 1) Connected 2) Committed 3) Prepared Players must be willing to: 1) Talk 2) Listen 3) Learn "Learn to Listen" and then "Listen to Learn" @FastModel @MAXONEapp
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Adam Barnes
4 years
Teams who effectively share the ball shoot a higher % from the field. Good shots become great shots with one more pass. Proper spacing & lane touches help shooters get open looks by forcing the D to scramble. Hockey assists are a GREAT thing to track. #ShareTheSugar
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Adam Barnes
5 years
Two KEY attributes of Great Teams: 1) They share the ball 2) They play alert, help defense. Championship teams pass and defend as a TEAM. @FastModel @MAXONEapp
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Adam Barnes
6 years
Doubt many worked harder than this guy did the last four weeks. Dropped 18 pounds, added muscle, increased his explosiveness, gained several inches on his vertical, improved his ability to change speed/direction & dominated workouts on the court! @JussHoopTeddy @GoShockersMBB
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Adam Barnes
5 years
You can never do too much of these: βœ… Rebound βœ… Hustle βœ… Take charges βœ… Screen βœ… Cut βœ… Talk βœ… Defend βœ… Box out βœ… Dive after loose balls βœ… Get to the line
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Adam Barnes
3 years
Confidence comes from preparation, not playing time. If u lack confidence, it's b/c u don't practice enough, not because u don't play enough! Want to improve? Get your butt in the gym and WORK! #GrowthMindset
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Adam Barnes
4 years
PLAYERS: You only get so many times to put the uniform on. Don't take it for granted. Compete every possession. Leave it ALL on the court!
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Adam Barnes
3 years
Welcome home Marine Cpl. Daegan Page. Thank for your service and your sacrifice. πŸ™πŸΌπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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Adam Barnes
3 years
Productive trip to Chicago this weekend. Felt good to see so many familiar faces. Especially this dude. Keep grinding @_Saintthomas23 .. always rocking with you fam! πŸ“ˆπŸ€
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Adam Barnes
7 years
It's one thing to SAY what you want to accomplish & another thing to EXECUTE the work, discipline & details to make it happen. βœŠπŸΌπŸ’―πŸ€
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Adam Barnes
4 months
2k!!!! πŸ€πŸͺ£πŸ”₯
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Adam Barnes
2 years
David. You did it bro. All the work you put in over the last 3+ years paid off. Thank you for trusting us. Thank you for showing up every single day & working your ass off. Thank you for trusting the process. Couldn’t be happier for you, @JasenGreen44 & the squad! @DavidxHarmon
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2 years
David Harmon does the No. 5 jersey proud for MN, has 26 points for the repeat state champions. Final: MN 67, BW 57. #nebpreps
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Adam Barnes
6 years
Life isn't about finding yourself..it is about creating yourself. There are so many people out there who will tell you that you can't. When writing the story of your life, make sure you are the one holding the pen. #Dreams2Reality
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Adam Barnes
7 years
Just because you're struggling doesn't mean you're failing. Every great success requires some type of struggle to get where you want to go!
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Adam Barnes
6 years
Hate to see players skip (or not take) the weight room seriously. Much can be corrected through proper training. For example, improving stability. Stability provides more power through better engagement of muscles, helps improve alignment, and ensures correct timing in the shot.
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Adam Barnes
2 years
Excited to have @WilliamKyleIII back for a few weeks. Has made huge strides at @GoJacksMBB so far this Summer. Got to keep that foot on the gas! πŸ”₯πŸ€
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Adam Barnes
2 months
πŸ”₯Capped off a great week of πŸ€ in Lincoln with a battle between Millard West and Bellevue West last night. Congrats to all of our players from MW and Elkhorn North on winning state titles. And shout-out to all of those who made it. Can’t wait to get back to work! 🀝πŸ’ͺ
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Adam Barnes
7 years
PLAYERS: STOP looking at the rankings and START looking in the mirror. That is where you will find your REAL competition! #BeTheBestYOU πŸ’―βœŠπŸΌ
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Adam Barnes
4 months
Little bro held it down …. Love you fam! @_Saintthomas23
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Adam Barnes
6 years
FYI ....Nobody owes you anything! You get what you work for. The sooner you understand and accept this, the more successful you'll become! Making excuses/blaming others takes time and energy, time and energy that you don’t have to waste! #EarnedNotGiven @FastModel @MAXONEapp
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Adam Barnes
8 years
The game of basketball shows no mercy. It rewards the players who have put in the time & exposes those who haven't.
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Adam Barnes
9 months
One of the hardest, most detailed workers I’ve ever been around! Keep elevating @Brittprince23 !
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ETG 3SSB Girls 17U
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Britt Prince | 5 11 PG | Elkhorn North 2024 β–ͺ️Scorer 24.2 PPG | 59% β–ͺ️Shooter 46% 3 FG | 92% FT β–ͺ️Efficiency 66% EFG β–ͺ️Play Maker 6.2 APG | 3.86 AT β–ͺ️Rebounder 8.6 RPG β–ͺ️Defender 3.6 SPG β–ͺ️Winner 3X State Champ β–ͺ️Adidas 2022 Nat Runner -Up @Brittprince23
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2 years
One thing is for sure.. it doesn’t matter what day it is.. @_Saintthomas23 is gonna get his work in! Good work tonight family! #4thOfJuly @RamblersMBB
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Adam Barnes
5 years
Couldn’t be happier for @BriSebek10 . All those long hours in the gym paid off. #1 3pt FG% in all of D2 ... I’ll take it! Proud of YOU! @RockhurstWBB @MTangemanCSCS
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Adam Barnes
6 years
You will never be good enough to beat another team by yourself. But you can destroy your own team with a bad attitude. Be a fountain not a drain!
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Adam Barnes
3 years
Even if nobody believes in U, supports U, or recognizes your hard work..U still have to keep going. God gave U another day for a reason! #RiseAndGrind #ChaseGREAT
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Adam Barnes
8 years
"A good Coach can change a game, a great Coach can change a life." John Wooden
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Adam Barnes
7 years
Basketball = A game of habits. If u can make the other guy deviate from his habits, u've got him. If u deviate from ur habits, he's got you!
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Adam Barnes
2 years
"Pressure is a privilege" A coach will put you in during a pressure situation because he/she believes in you. That you have put in the EXTRA WORK required to be successful. Shot to win the game. Defensive stop to preserve the win. Etc. Earn it. Embrace it. Own it.
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Adam Barnes
7 years
PLAYERS: Keep the πŸ€ moving & move w/out the ball. Move it, swing it or screen it. Make attention getting cuts. Put pressure on the defense!
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Adam Barnes
5 years
The best help defenders are the ones who can stunt/show with their body... arms AND feet. This puts doubt in the passer/dribbler's head. Don't just reach ..get in position! Show and recover - deflections count! @FastModel @MAXONEapp
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Adam Barnes
7 years
I see you @AyeYooPrentiss_ !
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Adam Barnes
7 years
PLAYERS: Coaches are not looking for selfish players. Don't worry about # of shots, your stats, & stardom. Focus on how you can add VALUE.
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Adam Barnes
3 years
A little Saturday afternoon work on the new courts. #FamilyBusiness πŸ€πŸ”₯
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Adam Barnes
9 years
To accomplish great things one must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe! Congrats @_TP5 ! http://t.co/Y8oN1vyfCm
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4 years
Hold the vision. Trust the process. #GrowthMindset πŸ“ˆ
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Adam Barnes
7 years
Surround yourself w/ those who push you to seek constant improvement, not those who make you feel good about where you're at. #TruthTellers
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Adam Barnes
4 years
Just gonna leave this here ... Proud of you fam. πŸ’―πŸ™πŸΌ @JRD_Huskers @Donar_Official
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4 years
Too many kids worried about rankings. Rankings don't pay for college and 99% are bogus anyways. Want to earn that scholarship $$$? Consistent production matters ... not social media hype. The season is here, show up or shut up. #EarnedNotGiven
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Adam Barnes
2 years
PLAYERS: STOP looking at the rankings (they don’t matter) and START looking in the mirror. That is where you will find your REAL competition! #BeTheBestYOU #GrowthMindset
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Adam Barnes
7 years
PLAYERS: If U want to be successful - surround yourself w people who tell U what U NEED to hear..not what U want to hear! #SuccessIsAChoice
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Adam Barnes
6 years
Successful teams space & cut with a purpose, make shots & they move the ball w/out over dribbling. Swinging the ball side-top-side with quickness & precision. When this is done teams become extremely tough to guard because of ball & player movement. Execute! @FastModel @MAXONEapp
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Adam Barnes
5 years
Being a complete player doesn’t just mean you understand your position and the role you play. It means you understand all of the positions on the floor and how important everyone else’s role is to success. #WeOVERMe #BeGREATTogether
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Adam Barnes
7 years
PLAYERS: You won't EARN a scholarship w/o putting in the WORK. Coaches don't give scholarships 2 players who just "talk" about being good.
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Adam Barnes
7 years
If you have NBA dreams & a JV work ethic, you are a JV player. It's not what you WANT, but what you DO that matters! NO GRIND = NO SHINE!
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Adam Barnes
5 years
Back from New York and right to work! Gonna be a big summer for these two. @Big_I35 @JussHoopTeddy #GoShockers
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Adam Barnes
4 years
Don’t just work. Give it all you’ve got. Hold nothing back. #TMC πŸπŸ“ˆ @JussHoopTeddy
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Adam Barnes
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The work always shows … and @_Saintthomas23 is one of the hardest workers out there. Only up from here fam. πŸ’―πŸ™
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Adam Barnes
3 months
FYI ....NOBODY owes you anything! You get what you work for. The sooner you understand and accept this, the more successful you'll become! Making excuses/blaming others takes time and energy, time and energy that you don’t have to waste! #EarnedNotGiven πŸ“ˆπŸ“ˆπŸ“ˆ
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Adam Barnes
6 years
Successful teams space & cut with a purpose, make shots & they move the ball w/out over dribbling. Swinging the ball side-top-side with quickness & precision. When this is done teams become extremely tough to guard because of ball & player movement. Execute! @FastModel @MAXONEapp
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Adam Barnes
2 years
Want to be successful? Find people that push you to do and be better. No drama, hate, or jealous negativity. Just higher goals and higher motivation. Good times and positive energy. People who bring out the absolute best in each other. #GrowthMindset
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