I circled a kid in the first three possessions of a game because she talked on defense, helped her teammate up, and told her teammate good pass. Sometimes it’s the smallest things that equal big things.
Recruits we are not just watching you on the floor. We are also watching how you are off the floor as well. Body language with your parents after the game, language in general when you are in public places, how are you responding to after game talks with your coaches?
Someone pinch me please. we made it. We freaking made it. All the hours in the gym has paid off. I am beyond proud of these girls and the girls before them that have set this foundation. Let’s go Dancin’!!
Day 4 of recruiting. At this point I am running on Starbucks in the AM and Celsius in the PM plus whatever snacks I have left in my bag. BUT we are still searching for future Bearcats and finding plenty of talent!
@McKendreeWBB
Right now my heart is destroyed for all of the players who had their hopes crushed in the last 24 hours. Especially ours who have worked so hard for something like this. I am so proud of the work and dedication and this does not go unnoticed.
The
@LindenwoodWBB
🦁🏀 coaching staff has officially been set with the hiring of Terra Helm, the program’s third and final assistant coach heading into the 2022-23
season 👏🏽
#NewLevel
Just a quick reminder to all parents and players as we are entering our July recruiting period! We would love to talk to you at the tournaments but we are currently in an evaluation period and we are not allowed to. So please don’t think we are being rude just following the rules
Day 5! A lot of hours and a lot of basketball watched! I know we didn’t see everyone that sent us a schedule. Please know we did the best we could
to catch as many teams! We will be back out in a couple weeks!
Here’s to the best job in the world 👏🏼
@McKendreeWBB
Take a minute to pray for the Coaches tonight. We also want a season. We also are struggling and trying to make sense of it all. We also have to throw on a brave face for the kids who are asking so many questions that we can’t answer. All coaches. All sports. All levels.
With the news of no graduation my heart goes out to all of the seniors who have had their senior year just taken from them. They didn’t have an opportunity to say bye to everyone they have spent the last four years with and now they can’t walk. Thank you Class of 2020. 💙
Our coaches are back on the road! 🚗🚗
@CoachK_40
is headed to Iowa to catch both May Madness & MidAmerica Challenge!
@Terr31
is headed over to Louisville for the The Classic.
My only hope is that my athletes know they can come to me at any given time to talk about anything at all. My door will remain open for any athlete who has a lot weighing on their minds. 💙
Honestly this is what makes me so proud as a coach. We just got a solid hard fought W on the road and now we have our upper class men helping a freshman with some homework. 💙
Today I stood at half court during practice. Both of our teams were running some offense so I was going back and forth when an overwhelming feeling washed over me. I looked at the 20 individuals that I get the opportunity to know and coach and I just felt THANKFUL
Everyone wants to play in March. Not many get this opportunity. We have played all season. We have had highs and we have had lows. Tonight we just simply have to play. Play for the girl standing next to you. Game time @ 6pm vs Evangel University.
Today we had our first official practice of the season. Normally this is just a normal thing but this year it hit a little different. I’ve actually prayed that we would get to see this day. Because basketball was not promised. It’s still not. Thankful to have been on the court!
Culver-Stockton College has had their campus open for visits! If you are a 2021 women’s basketball player looking for a home after your senior year shoot me a message!! Let’s chat about our beautiful campus, your future education, and one heck of a basketball program!!
Rumor has it we have our first GAME TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!! A real live basketball game against another opponent. It’s so crazy to me that this is something I once took for granted like it was supposed to happen. Definitely counting my blessings!
And during all of this it was
@CSCPresident
last semester with us. 😭💙 thank you for everything the last 5 years. As a student and now as employee! You have been amazing! Go Wildcats! 👏🏼👏🏼
Our defensive effort was on point tonight. We took scouting report to heart. Everyone was communicating all game. It took all 11 girls tonight and I could not be a prouder coach. 💙🏀🙌🏼
This senior day was oddly bittersweet for me. I didn’t think I would feel emotional BUT these three were just little freshman when I was a senior at Culver. To be able to coach them the past two years has been a blessing. The last group that I played with. Love you all!
One of my former players reached out to me thanking me for taking the time to have captains meetings with her and that’s she’s using the words we shared then with her kids today. And y’all. This is why I love doing what I do. It’s more than the game. 💕💕💕💕
High school players: TALK. Let me hear you. You will grab not just my attention but other coaches as well if you are constantly communicating with your team.
I love the game and I love winning but my favorite part of my job is watching these young women grow and mature. I just love knowing I am apart of all of their lives and get to watch their stories happen. 💙
#emotionalcoach
Thankful for a boss that allows a vacation to be a vacation! Got some much need family & pool time last week. Ready to get back in the office and see our girls!
Last week I had a player ask me why I loved my job. Which I replied you guys! And another girl said you don’t have to lie to us coach. But these 23 girls and our 2 guys are exactly why I love doing what I do. I get a chance every day to impact them in some way!
#COMMIT
When some of your college basketball players ask for an Elf on the Shelf that’s what they get! We struggled rebounding for a few games so Bubba did not get to move around our locker room. But we figured it out and he’s been having a blast!
Prayers for Lacey Clark & her family. Lacey was in a serious car accident this morning. She is a fighter and will be okay. But it will be a long road of recovery ahead. We love you Lace. Fight hard. We are praying.
In college recruiting it takes a team to do any sort of visit. From our coaches to our athletes to admissions to sports information doing photo shoots and to everyone else who plays a role to make visits happen! Thankful for those who have been on my team and who are currently!🤍
W🏀 FINAL -
@CSCWomensBBall
makes it 10 straight with a 74-71 victory at No. 23 MidAmerica Nazarene. Carly Harper ties career-high with 20 points. Travel to William Penn Wednesday.
#GoWild
If you have ever talked to me about shooting I will always talk about form shooting first. The best shooters start under the basket and work out. If you start at the 3 you’re not worried about being that good of a shooter.
So much what if and negativity going on in this world right now. Focus on what you have. Focus on what you can control. What are you grateful for today? Focus on that all day.
My biggest pet peeve is when people are rude to people who are doing a service for them. 😡 keep in mind everyone is short staffed right now and they are doing their absolute best to get to you. Your attitude is not helping.
What a feeling!!!!!! We are headed to the SHIP for the first time since 2002. So proud of these girls and so happy to be apart of it from this side of things. Stay locked in. Let’s get another!
Scouting reports are ready to be filled out & film is ready to be watched. Quick turn around for our girls with just one day in between games. Get locked in! 🔒👀
It was a great day of basketball! Loved having our gym full of athletes! Thank you to the ones who got them there today! And thank you to our players for putting in a full day as well.
HUGE THANK YOU to all of the players who came to Elite camp today! & an even bigger thank you to the parents and guardians who got them there! Of course we can’t do this with out our own ! 💜💛
‼️ CALLING ALL UNSIGNED ‘21, ‘22, and ‘23‼️ we are having a PROSPECT CAMP!! Come out and show us your talent & have the opportunity to tour our beautiful campus!
Two of our freshman moved in early to get a head start on some credits!! Have fun you two!! Be safe & see you soon! Can’t wait to get the rest of them on campus
I’m about to play a dangerous game of taking a nap without setting an alarm. Will I wake up in an hour? For dinner? Tomorrow morning? Guess we will see 😂
Very proud of how our team finished the season tonight! This season we have made many strides toward our already bright future. I am excited to see the future of our program!!
My challenge to everyone this week is to take a Thank-You Walk. Find time to take a walk and think about all of the things you are grateful for this week.
Congrats to my coach, boss, and most importantly friend on hitting the century mark! Proud to have been part of at least 84 of those Ws!! Let’s keep pushing!!!
Change your mindset. BE THANKFUL. there are many people who wish they had what you have. Don’t complain about it. Don’t think negatively. Change how you see it.
Does it ever hit you how blessed you actually are?
I’m so thankful for the job I have and all the people that are in my life. Sometimes you just have to reflect on the positives in your life 🥰
Did you know: according to two different studies one from HeartMath Institute & one from Harvard University — your body can physically affect other people up to 10 feet away!
Your enthusiasm (or lack of) can literally be contagious.
This book is a great read
@CoachBechler
First day of official practice Monday, my birthday & a recruit Tuesday, two more recruits at the end of the week, and one of my dear teammates wedding on Saturday. It is going to be one heck of week! 💙🤗
I remember the feeling of seeing Culver-Stockton College on the screen sending us to the big dance. Such an unreal moment. Congrats to those who got to live that today! We will be back!