Excited to announce that I will be a Graduate Assistant this upcoming school year at Louisiana Tech University! I have so many thanks to give to my family, friends, coaches, and colleagues for helping me develop into the person I am and this opportunity. To all of you, thank you!
A parent in Florida woke up today and hugged their child before going to school not knowing it would be the last time. A child that never married, had kids, so many moments taken away. My heart hurts thinking about that. When do we decide enough is enough?
#Prayers
Congratulations to Coach V
@DoWhatWeDo_
on winning IBCA District 11 Coach of the Year! Not many see the work and choices you make behind closed doors, I’ve learned so much from your character and drive. You’ve earned it all!
Special event this morning at the Fieldhouse for the Twin City Special Olympics Team with the local high school basketball teams. Come out and support!
#DoWhatWeDo
Big time article by
@espn_macmahon
. Problem solving and movement skills are created in problem solving situations.
SGA+Luka have said they never worked on this in workouts/adopted it through live play. What should our training/practice design look like then?
@transformbball
Whether it’s Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic going from slow to slower or Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from 100 mph to slamming on the brakes, the decel step is a devastating weapon for elite NBA scorers. ESPN story:
I'll never forget one of the first convos I had with
@CoachYak
. Started his coaching career as a sophomore girls coach (would go and scout his soph opponents). Passionate boys HS coach and teacher for years, now will coach in the Final 4 and big reason why UM is there.
#Earned
Many coaches talk about how their players do not "compete", but fail to create practice environments where healthy levels of competitiveness emerge. This is one of the greatest advantages of practicing with CLA activities.
Today is a day of gratitude. For all the things we accomplished but more importantly the growth, relationships, and life lessons we encountered and created this season. Nothing but love for each and every guy in our program!
#DoWhatWeDo
#family
To the best of the best: on and off the court, in and out of the weight room, as a friend and brother. The competent with good intentions always win. Best of luck in the next chapter 🫡
@schlesstrength
#Family
🚨
@IndyWBB
defeats rival Coffeyville for the second time this season, 62-54, as the Pirates pick up another road win. Indy won their 20th game of the season & now stand at 20-4 overall and 16-3 in the Jayhawk Conference. The Pirates remain the No. 1 team in
@KJCCCmedia
🏴☠️
#PTW
Source: 8 players called up from G League Elite Camp to NBA Draft Combine starting tomorrow:
Jazian Gortman - OTE
Jabari Rice - Texas
Hunter Tyson - Clemson
Johni Broome - Auburn
PJ Hall - Clemson
Tosan Evbuomwan - Princeton
Kendric Davis - Memphis
Dillon Jones - Weber St
“The challenge to me every day is I pray not to get angry, not to get emotional, because when I do those things, I’m not a very good teacher.”
-Nick Saban 🐐
Great leaders:
-Manage their emotions
-Remain rational
-Are respectful and loyal
-Elevate others through empowerment
A tremendous explanation of anticipatory skills, which can be developed in athletes through:
-Environment based training
-Live reps/reads
-Variability
Not through:
-Predetermined outcome reps
-“More reps”
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
2020 has been a difficult year for so many. Life is challenging. Praying for so many and know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Control what we can control and be grateful for the things we do have. When there is hope for the future there is power in the present!
Nine years. I miss Torrey and his contagious personality and smile. For those that were blessed to know him they know he was one of a kind.
May we remember those 7 lives and continue to honor them
#Redbird7
Former NBA player Chris Herren has shared his story of recovery before.
Tonight, see how Herren is using his own experiences to help address the struggles of high school students in the ESPN special, "The First Day":
A lot of the amount of passion and knowledge I gained for the game this year is due to you and your program! You and our players will always be family and have my support. Thank you for everything!
#DoWhatWeDo
#Family
#AlwaysAWarrior
#ThanksBeToGod
The man above has blessed Coach Conklin with another great opportunity! This is what it’s all about! We wish you nothing but the best coach! Big things coming for Louisiana Tech University!
#dowhatWEdo
#family
No read/perception = Very little transfer to the game.
The game is and always will be random and require adaptability to situations and the game environment.
What does skill acquisition research inform us about using drills like this?
By decoupling perception & action and performing a movement so removed from its context, this offers little transfer. The extreme repetitive nature of the drill may even contribute to overuse injuries.
There is news that you'll never forget where you were and how you felt when you first got it. Fell in love with the game watching Kobe play. Such a sad, sad day and news. Rest in Paradise, Kobe
#Mamba
Tremendous 🔥 Are we working at being good at a drill or being good in the game? The game brings:
-Decisions
-Chaos (Randomization)
-Offensive and defensive players in front of and around you
Are the drills bringing these?
You Have a Choice 🤔
Traditional Training
▪️ Dribble through cones. Requires rudimentary skills and obedience.
TOVO Training
▪️ Play 1v1 mini matches to end zone goals. Requires vision, decisions, robust skill set, courage and resilience.
#TOVO
“Stop waiting for your moment and keep training for your moment so that when the opportunity of your dreams comes, you won’t flinch, you won’t fret, but you’ll step up and trust your training.”
It does not matter what offense you run if you do not have skilled players. It comes down to more than recruiting in college hoops. DEVELOPING and TEACHING players micro skills and skills is just as valuable if not more!
#InvestInYourCurrentPlayers
"I am more proud of the man you have become than the basketball player. You are bigger than basketball." Nothing defines us more than the difference we make in people's lives!
“I know that it seems like life is unfair right now, and you wish things were easier, but the rough side of the mountain will actually prepare you for life much better than the smooth side. The setbacks of today can quickly become the forging blades of greatness for tomorrow."
Special part about basketball is you can't cheat the work and your character will ALWAYS be revealed. The game can and will humble you if you don't possess humility
#BallDontLie
No matter the disappointments or struggles we go through if we keep a full heart and do the right things for the right reasons we will be blessed.
#CharacterWins
#LoveWins
This morning my grandmother passed on to her next life. Words cannot describe the love and dedication she had to her family and how much she will be missed. Special people travel to…