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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

5 years

Lose a game...the refs cheated us Fail a class...the teacher didn’t like me Not getting recruited...they sleeping on me When do WE accept the responsibility and take ownership?

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6 years

If less than 4% of HS players make it to NCAA D1-D3, why is it considered an insult to tell a player he’s a D2 or D3 level kid?

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3 years

If you have a D1 offer, you’re a good player. If you have a D2 offer, you’re a good player. If you have a D3 offer, you’re a good player. If you have an NAIA offer, you’re a good player. If you have a JUCO offer, you’re a good player. Every opportunity is a blessing.

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6 years

There are potentially thousands of dollars between a 2.5 GPA and a 3.5 GPA. I wish more players understood this. #AcademicsMatter

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@CoachHixonDimes

5 years

According to the NCAA, there are approximately 546,400 HS Boys basketball players. It is estimated that approx. 18,700 of them will play college basketball at the NCAA D1, D2, and D3 levels. That’s 3.4%... Keep telling yourself you’re too good for certain levels...

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

3 years

Going NCAA D2 is NOT settling. Going NCAA D3 is NOT settling. Going NAIA is NOT settling. Going NCCAA is NOT settling. Going NJCAA is NOT settling. Every opportunity to play is a blessing. Find the best FIT for YOU and your family.

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Chadwick Hixon

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2 years

NCAA D2 is NOT settling. NCAA D3 is NOT settling. NAIA is NOT settling. NCCAA is NOT settling. JUCO is NOT settling. USCAA is NOT settling. Every opportunity to play college basketball is a blessing. Please do not take it for granted.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

2 years

3 Things I’ve never been asked by a college coach: 1. How many pts does she/he average? 2. What is she/he ranked? 3. Did she/he make all-region? 3 Things I have been asked by a college coach: 1. How are his/her grades? 2. Are they coachable? 3. Does she/he work on their game?

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Chadwick Hixon

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6 years

Your college diploma won’t say NCAA D1, D2, D3, NAIA D1, D2, NCCAA, USCAA, etc. Fit over level. All levels can play...

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

3 years

HS Players... If a college coach comes to watch you play in person, they’re typically sold on your skill set, ability, and potential. The question is...do you have the intangibles & character they are looking for?

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

6 years

D1 or bust has ended a lot of basketball careers...Be appreciate of any college coach (no matter the level) showing GENUINE interest in you.

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@CoachHixonDimes

1 year

Unsigned seniors skipping college visits to play AAU. The world we live in…

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@CoachHixonDimes

4 years

I help kids who ignored me when I asked them to play on my AAU team. I help kids who flat out told me NO when I asked them to play on my AAU team. It’s about helping kids...PERIOD Some people talk about it...others DO it.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

3 years

Basketball is a tool. If used properly, it can change your life.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

7 years

Little known fact...there are D1-caliber players playing at the D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO levels. Go where you are wanted - find the best fit.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

5 years

Players...Please don’t wait until you’re in the locker room after your last game to be emotionally invested in your team. You show your commitment through your daily habits...showing up early, being the last one to leave, giving 100% everyday.

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Chadwick Hixon

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2 years

College basketball is a business. If your goal is to play college basketball, you need to act accordingly. Right or wrong, EVERY decision you make on AND off the court matters.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

5 years

Going to a non-D1 program is not “settling”. Anyone telling you otherwise is either 1) lying; 2) misinformed; or 3) both. All levels can play...

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

5 years

Constructive criticism no longer exists...everything is viewed as “hate” now.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

2 years

Social media has youth basketball in a chokehold.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

5 years

I love NCAA D3 Basketball. It’s not for everyone, but for the right kids...it can be a life changing experience.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

5 years

4 Ways to Make Yourself Stand Out as a 6’0 or under Guard: 1) Grades 2) LEAD 3) Be an Elite on-ball defender 4) Shoot high percentage from 3

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@CoachHixonDimes

6 years

If a kid transfers to a High school bc they have a better music department or better academics, no one cares...but if he goes for “athletic” reasons, everyone loses their mind. #Hypocrisy

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

3 years

AAU advice... Playing for the right program/team > playing with your friends.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

4 years

If I’m a college coach, my ability to support and provide for my family is largely dependent on the behaviors / actions of 18-22 year olds. You better believe I’m going to ask a lot of questions / do research before I bring a kid into our program.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

5 years

I’m a D3 Advocate...I recognize it isn’t for everyone, but there are a lot of kids who could benefit from the experience.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

5 years

Listening to the wrong people has ended a lot of basketball careers.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

5 years

Any opportunity to play basketball in college is a blessing. Please don’t take it for granted. All levels can play...

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

1 year

If you’re a Class of 2024 hooper playing travel basketball and your goal is to play college basketball… Why would you play for a team/program that doesn’t play during NCAA Live Periods?

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

4 years

I don’t feel comfortable sending any of my kids to attend a school and/or play for a coach who is unwilling to fight for social justice issues. Life is much bigger than Basketball.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

6 years

The 5 best players and the 5 guys who play the best together are two different things.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

6 years

June reminder... A $12,000 Academic Scholarship is equivalent to a $12,000 Athletic Scholarship.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

6 years

This mindset that Non-NCAA D1 levels are secondhand options is perhaps the most destructive line of thinking in youth sports. Ignore those opportunities at your own peril. All levels can play...

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

2 months

Any HS/travel basketball coach who is contacting college coaches on your behalf is putting their reputation and credibility on the line for you. Please keep that in mind when you’re interacting with college coaches.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

6 years

Starting is overrated in Basketball. Would you rather start or FINISH games? Would you rather start and play 17 minutes or come off the bench and play 23 minutes?

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

6 years

Friendly September Reminder... A $12,000 Academic Scholarship is equal to a $12,000 Athletic Scholarship.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

6 years

There are kids playing D3 Basketball who were 1st team All-State; All-Region; All-district, etc in high school. All levels can play...

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

6 years

A fully funded NCAA D2 Basketball program can offer a max of 10 Full Athletic Scholarships. If there are 15 players on the team, everyone can’t be on a full athletic ride. Want to be a more attractive prospect...good grades & test scores can do that. #AcademicsMatter

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

1 year

HS players… If a coach is willing to vouch for you, they are putting their reputation on the line FOR YOU. It is incredibly hard to gain credibility with college coaches. A single bad experience can erase years of hard work.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

2 years

We need more HS Hoopers getting involved in extracurricular activities unrelated to basketball. Join SGA, Spanish Club, FBLA, do an internship, etc. More importantly, we need more adults encouraging them to explore their interests outside of basketball.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

3 years

HS players... You will never reach your full potential by doing the bare minimum.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

3 years

We need more HS Hoopers being involved in extracurricular activities unrelated to basketball. Join SGA, Spanish Club, FBLA, do an internship, etc. More importantly, we need more adults encouraging them to explore their interests outside of basketball.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

2 years

NCAA D3 Men’s Basketball program in mid-Atlantic region looking for all positions. Please put the following in the thread below: 📌 GPA / Test Scores 📌 Highlight Tape(s) 📌 Contact Information

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

3 years

Friendly September 2021 reminder... A $12,000 Academic Scholarship is equivalent to a $12,000 Athletic Scholarship.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

3 years

Please don’t overlook JUCO. There are life changing opportunities available at all levels of college basketball.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

2 years

HS Boys Basketball Players… If you’re a 6’0 or under guard and you can’t 1) Be a primary ball handler or 2) shoot efficiently…you are going to have VERY limited opportunities, if any at all.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

2 years

HS Players… Sometimes, college coaches are waiting on you to make a move. Interest/Communication is a two-way street.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

1 year

HS Guards… Drive + play off 2 feet + kick to open teammate > Contested shot over multiple defenders

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

5 years

Players... The decisions you make between 9th and 12th grade can have a significant impact on the rest of your life. Choose wisely...

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

4 years

It’s becoming harder and harder to help kids. Too many are listening to people who have absolutely NO idea what they are talking about.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

2 years

The Peach Belt, CIAA, SAC, Gulf South, SIAC, Conference Carolinas, and Sunshine State are all NCAA D2 leagues in the Southeast that are filled with NCAA D1-level talent. FIT > Level

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

5 years

AAU is just like college...your best bet is to go where you are valued and a priority.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

2 years

HS Players… Please don’t overlook JUCO. It’s a great opportunity to: ✅ Develop ✅ Play high level competition ✅ Earn college credits ✅ Experience being a college athlete Every opportunity is a blessing…

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

3 years

AAU Advice: Choose a coach/program who will go above & beyond to help you reach your dreams & aspirations.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

5 years

It’s not your HS coach’s fault you aren’t being recruited...

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

4 years

HS players with no offers... At some point, no matter who your HS or AAU coach is, YOU have to show initiative and take control of your process.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

2 years

What do the NCAA, NAIA, NCCAA, NJCAA, USCAA, CCCAA, NWAC, and ACCA have in common? They offer potentially life changing opportunities for young people.

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Chadwick Hixon

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2 years

If you want to play college basketball, you need to be prepared to fill a “role”. That role will be determined by the coaching staff’s assessment of your skills + the team needs. In the best programs, everyone not only embraces their role, they excel in it.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

3 years

It’s April 2nd... Question: Why would a senior with ZERO offers from any level ignore texts and calls from non-NCAA D1 schools? Answer: The senior doesn’t really want to play college basketball.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

6 years

One of my college teammates graduated with a 3.8 GPA in Neuroscience, earned NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, then played pro basketball in Europe for a few years and is now in medical school. You can do both... #AcademicsMatter

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Chadwick Hixon

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1 year

A lot of players struggle because the messages they receive at home directly conflict with what their head coach is asking them to do…

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

2 years

Friendly reminder… When you take contested shots over multiple defenders, college coaches will see that as: 1) You’re selfish and/or 2) You have low basketball IQ Neither is a good thing…

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

3 years

Being a very good HS player does NOT mean you can play NCAA D1. There are players at every level of college basketball who were really really really really good players in HS.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

3 years

You will never reach your full potential on or off the basketball court if you are not coachable.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

5 years

There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with going JUCO. Please get your education...that’s the most important thing.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

5 years

I will always support and defend NCAA D3 basketball. It’s not for everyone, but can be a life changing experience for the right player(s).

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

4 years

If you’ve been offered a basketball scholarship at the non-NCAA D1 level, you’re VERY blessed. Every opportunity to play college basketball is a blessing. All levels can play...

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

2 years

D3 Hoops Story ⬇️ I know a player who didn’t start a single game until his junior year in college. His senior year, he was POY in the conference and 1st team All-American. He then played professionally in Europe for several years. Everyone’s journey is different…

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Chadwick Hixon

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5 years

Your GPA is more important than your ranking. #AcademicsMatter

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Chadwick Hixon

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25 days

Guards who can consistently get into the paint and make good decisions earn next level opportunities.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

2 years

There are more NCAA D1 level players than D1 roster spots. So where do those guys end up? Some are at home b/c they had the wrong mentality. Many can be found at the NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, USCAA, and JUCO levels. All levels can play…

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

1 year

A lot of HS players say they want to play college basketball, but only on their own terms. It doesn’t work like that…

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

3 years

Friendly reminder as we get ready for school to start back… $12,000 Academic Scholarship = $12,000 Athletic Scholarship

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

3 years

All it takes is one coach/school and your life can be changed forever… Keep working…it will pay off.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

4 years

2020 is NOT the year to stack offers for social media. If you have a quality opportunity that is a good fit for you academically, financially, socially, and athletically...you might want to take it before someone else does.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

3 years

As a coach, I’m trying to get YOU to do the things necessary to get YOU where YOU said YOU want to go.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

2 years

I’ll continue to say this…bc it’s true. There are non-scholarship programs who can offer you a BETTER basketball experience AND a more affordable education than some scholarship programs can.

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Chadwick Hixon

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3 years

4 Factors To Consider When Selecting an AAU Team... 1. Opportunity to Play 2. Skill Development / Teaching 3. College Coach Connections / willingness to help 4. Tournament Schedule

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

5 years

Class of 2020 If your GPA is below 3.0, you are doing yourself a huge disservice and limiting your next level educational opportunities.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

2 years

5 non-scoring ways that wings can impact winning & get noticed: 📌 Defend multiple positions 📌 Rebound 📌 Be a secondary ball handler 📌 Set screens 📌 Communicate

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Chadwick Hixon

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4 years

If someone offers you $100, does it matter if they give you 1 $100 bill, 2 $50 bills, 5 $20 bills, or 10 $10 bills? If not, then why does it matter when schools offer you academic & need-based scholarships and/or grants instead of an athletic scholarship?

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

2 years

I promise you that athletics is NOT the only way to pay for your college education.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

2 years

College programs are not actively recruiting HS freshmen. Class of 2025…please FOCUS on developing your skills, exploring your interests outside of basketball, and most importantly, your GRADES. If you do that, everything will work out.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

2 years

Many HS players don’t want to hear this, but in this new recruiting landscape…you have to be patient. IF you put the work in and handle your business on AND off the court, it will pay off.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

1 year

We really need to reset recruiting expectations. It’s extremely challenging to earn a full athletic scholarship. Want to get your education paid for? It’s best to perform in the classroom.

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Chadwick Hixon

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6 years

I love NCAA D3 Hoops...You can play on a top 10 team while also receiving a top 10-level education.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

3 years

I don’t think it’s ever been harder for HS basketball players to find next level opportunities. Please make sure you align yourself with people who are knowledgeable, trustworthy...and most importantly care about YOU and your family.

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

4 years

If a child from a low-income, disadvantaged background feels that Athletics is their ONLY pathway to a better life, then we (adults) have failed that child.

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Chadwick Hixon

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2 years

Class of 2023, 2024, and 2025 Hoopers… You have time. Focus on being the best you can be in the classroom, in your community and on the basketball court. If you do that, everything will work out.

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Chadwick Hixon

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6 years

If you’re a senior with ZERO offers and a college coach reaches out to you expressing interest, why does the level of the school matter?

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

2 years

Class of 2023…choosing an AAU team/program is a very important part of your recruitment process. Here are 4 factors to consider: 📌 Opportunity to play 📌 Development 📌 Tournament Schedule 📌 College Coach connections

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Chadwick Hixon

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3 years

If it’s truly about the kids, you will promote/support kids who don’t play for you.

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Chadwick Hixon

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5 years

If your only interest in a kid is what he or she can do on the basketball court, then you shouldn’t be coaching.

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Chadwick Hixon

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5 years

The opportunity to play college basketball is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Please don’t take it for granted. All levels can play...

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Chadwick Hixon

@CoachHixonDimes

2 years

Imagine spending hours and hours of your personal time trying to help people you don’t know and have zero connection to FOR FREE only to have those same ppl complain that you aren’t doing enough. The world we live in…

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Chadwick Hixon

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6 years

HS Class of 2022 Basketball Players... I promise you that if you work as hard as you possibly can in the classroom AND on the basketball court from the beginning of your 9th grade year until the end of your senior year, you will not regret it.

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Chadwick Hixon

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5 years

If a school has seen you play with your HS team, with your AAU team, at their Elite Camp AND they still haven’t offered you...it likely means they aren’t sold on you. You’re better off finding a program that will make you a priority.

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Chadwick Hixon

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5 years

This is what’s wrong with the 2018 Basketball Culture... Quote from an unsigned 2019 player with ZERO offers “If I don’t play D1, then college basketball wasn’t in the cards for me”.

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Chadwick Hixon

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5 years

It’s a blessing to play college basketball at any level. Please don’t take it for granted...

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Chadwick Hixon

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5 years

If you’re making your college choice based solely on basketball reasons, you’re making a mistake. The ball will stop bouncing one day - will you be prepared?

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