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Head Coach - Whitefield Academy Varsity Girls Basketball | Director & Coach Kentuckiana Hoops Girls AAU Basketball Program | Navy Veteran ⚓️

Louisville, KY
Joined February 2020
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Coach Wathen
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1 year
Proud of our girls & how hard they worked all year. We could have padded stats, but we built a TOUGH schedule & sought out the best competition we could find. Our players will all be better off for it whether returning next year or heading off to college. Satisfied coach here.
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@Whitefield_GBB
Whitefield Girls Basketball
1 year
Lady Cats season comes to an end after the District 24 opening round loss to Bullitt East 54-48. Lady Cats finish the season for the 2nd year in a row at 23-8. Stats: @camrynnn01 16p/6r/2A @amythompson41 20p/2s @aspieker20 12p/4r/2s @noelsmithh 10r/2s @WA_Wildcats
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Coach Wathen
2 years
18 years ago today I was serving with the US Navy in Afghanistan. Today I attended an incredible Veterans Day service at Whitefield Academy. Today marked the 25th anniversary of the WA service, and I thank you for your genuine and heartfelt gratitude to all those who serve.
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10 months
I’ve been with this young lady for her last 4 birthday’s, all at AAU tournaments. What I know without a doubt… there’s no place EITHER of us would rather be! Sad this will be the last :/ Happy Birthday Allicat! 😃 @aspieker20
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Coach Wathen
1 year
I’m very proud of our girls that made the All 6th Region Team & to all of the coaches that voted for our players. I’m also very humbled for receiving COY as there are really great coaches in the 6th Region that are very deserving. Very blessed with great kids & coaching staff!
@Whitefield_GBB
Whitefield Girls Basketball
1 year
Congratulations to our players that made All 6th Region voted on by 6th Region Head Coaches! 1st Team @amythompson41 2nd Team @camrynnn01 @noelsmithh Coach of The Year @coach_wathen
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3 months
Hey kids, don’t be this guy! Not a great idea to do this to your coach, teacher, boss or anyone in a position of authority. #BadExample #PoorRoleModel #AgeOfEntitlement
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Coach Wathen
9 months
1st day of Kindergarten and today the 1st day of 10th. She’s literally grown up at Whitefield Academy, and I’ve literally become an old man 🤷🏻‍♂️
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Coach Wathen
2 years
Fun time tonight with my @Kentucky__ICE Family at Slidders Pizza. And I was blessed to receive a binder full of letters from my 2023 squad. There’s nothing I could possibly receive that would ever mean more to me as a coach that these letters. Thank you so much girls! 😊💙
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2 years
Congrats to the 24th District All Tournament Team! This district is loaded with really good ball players. @amythompson41 @GracieMerkle @keziah_renee @LillyRe77174297 @LadyChargersBE @MercyJagsBBall
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Coach Wathen
1 year
@FauxJeaux It was called TWICE on Trey Hendrickson this year… convenient inconsistency… always going against the Bengals…
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Coach Wathen
10 months
Walking into the Orange County Convention Center and what do I see? Our 2023’s Platinum @ChampionshipORL banner hanging up high at the entrance! @camrynnn01 @Ellahd2024 @RCS123103 @MakiyaWest3 @lloganortega @aspieker20 @amythompson41 @MhangoDesaine @tegapopp BALLERS! 👇🏼 🧊🏀
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Coach Wathen
2 years
University of Louisville drops an exhibition game to NCAA DII Lenoir-Rhyne today 57-47. My only reason for this post is to remind HS players that whether DI, DII, DIII, or NAIA DI… college basketball is good basketball. If you’re fortunate enough to play, be grateful and proud!
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I’m proud of my girls for the season and schedule we played, and for the effort they gave. We only lost 2 games all season by double figures, so we were in the fight all year long. Very blessed to have this opportunity at Whitefield Academy. It’s such a great school.
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Whitefield Girls Basketball
3 months
Lady Cats (21-9) season comes to end tonight after a loss in the District 24 tournament. @WA_Wildcats
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2 years
@rtaborn At Kentucky Ice we are completely shut down until July. Kids should be with their school teams, do individual development, attend camps, and REST in June.
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1 year
I love that my Varsity players are getting water for our JV without any prompting. Servant Leadership. Good on you @amythompson41 and @aspieker20 👊🏼
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Coach Wathen
2 years
Whitefield Academy girls soccer came up short in the Sweet 16. But NOTHING can ever take away or lessen what these young ladies accomplished in the 2022 season! ⚽️ Well done @WhitefieldGS21 ‼️ We’re all so proud of you :) @WA_Wildcats @WAhighschool @SaraRitter14 @jacob_ritter17
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2 years
Ring Ceremony! It’s official, entering my 4th year as the HC of @Whitefield_GBB I’ll finally have seniors thanks to these 3 beautiful young ladies. @amythompson41 @KylieRitter17 @camrynnn01 You’re a special group & between being seniors, ⚽️, 🏀 & 🏈;) it’ll be an amazing year!
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Coach Wathen
1 year
Girls played great team ball again tonight. Really nice game for @amythompson41 who had a career high 27 points as part of her 10 rebound double double. Pretty good week going 3-0 on the road to start the season… I love my team :)
@Whitefield_GBB
Whitefield Girls Basketball
1 year
Lady Cats with a solid win tonight on the road vs a really good and well coached team at CAL‼️ STATS: @amythompson41 27p/10r/3a/3s @SaraRitter14 17p/3r/3s @aspieker20 8p/3r/3a @camrynnn01 7p/9r/5a @noelsmithh 2p/9r/2s @KylieRitter17 2p/3r3a @MiaBraffet 2p @WA_Wildcats
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Coach Wathen
1 year
🏀 practice got a little medieval last night 👀 @noelsmithh with sword and shield ready for battle!
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Coach Wathen
10 months
Folks. Most underrated 2024 in Kentucky. This kid is a PLAYER! PLAYMAKER! She knows HOW to play the game of basketball! She can play on ANY court at ANY LEVEL! Works her tail off! Coachable! LOVES the game! Off the chart 🏀IQ! Perfect TEAMMATE!Leader! Great person! Vid & Stats👇🏼
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allison
10 months
Had a great time at @TFNsRun4Roses !! Thank you to everyone who came and watched, and big thank you to @alyxwhite_ , @KYINhoops , and @JrAllStarBB for the write ups!! Here are some highlights from the tournament! @Kentucky__ICE @Whitefield_GBB @coach_wathen @PrepGirlsHoops
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Coach Wathen
11 months
My daughter @TaylorWathen26 and I have escaped to the Outer Banks for a few days in between basketball & volleyball for a much needed vacation. She’ll be back at it this weekend in Louisville at the expo center. (Yes reppin ICE in North Carolina ;)
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Coach Wathen
1 year
Leah Macy is simply incredible! Not just as a Sophomore, but as a ball player! And from what I understand, her work regimen is at a level that is unparalleled. You don’t just walk on a court and do what she does as consistently as she does it! Mercy & Leah are very well coached!
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Jason Frakes
1 year
Mercy 70, Cooper 64, final. An unreal effort from a shorthanded Mercy team. Leah Macy was amazing - 37 points, 21 rebounds. No. 5 Mercy (25-9) will face Henderson County-Simon Kenton winner in Friday's 8:30 p.m. quarterfinal. No. 3 Cooper finishes 29-4.
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Coach Wathen
1 year
Me: if anyone wants to hit the weight room before practice tonight, I’ll arrive 1 hour before practice… Entire JV & Varsity shows up to the weight room an hour and 10 minutes before practice begins… I love my team! 💪🏼
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Coach Wathen
7 months
I had the pleasure of coaching @amythompson41 the last 3 years and I was as tough on her as anyone I’ve ever coached. Amy worked as hard as a human could. All the extra stuff we all talk about. Look at this stat line in her 2nd college game as her squad goes to 2-0. Proud of you!
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Coach Wathen
2 years
3 years ago today I was blessed to receive the opportunity to be the @Whitefield_GBB HC. It’s been a fantastic ride and I’m grateful to have experienced all of the moments. I appreciate the relationships and memories made. Looking forward to year 4! @WAhighschool @WA_Wildcats
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Coach Wathen
9 months
This is all I need folks. Don’t need awards and accolades. This is bigger than any win or accomplishment. It’s not about me… it’s ALL about just trying to help in some small way, and making sure these kids know their value transcends sports.
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Coach Wathen
2 years
The @Whitefield_GBB were greeted after practice today by their little sisters, as they wanted to show support and send their big sisters off to Richmond for the All A! @WA_Wildcats
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Coach Wathen
1 year
These girls played fantastic ball every game all weekend long! Consistently good!
@KYIN_Hoops_GBB
Kentuckiana Hoops Girls AAU
1 year
🚨 CHAMPS‼️ 🚨 Congratulations to our 17U White squad for going undefeated this weekend and winning their bracket @PRIMEeventBBall Prime Event! @kylie_huberr @maree502 @btid_niya @EKloek @savannah_trip @Freeman14Kyra @gwynnieFranz20 @HollyGilliam02 @CertifiedBball
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Coach Wathen
2 years
So proud of our little team from Kentucky! In the past two weeks we’ve knocked off an Under Armour from out of state and an EYBL club from another country. Always undersized, but man these girls are WARRIORS! It’s not about the W or the L, it’s about the H And… I LOVE MY TEAM!
@KYIN_Hoops_GBB
Kentuckiana Hoops Girls AAU
2 years
NICE bounce back win after our worst game of the year this morning. Hard fought victory over a SOLID EYBL squad from Canada! We might not be EYBL, but our Blue Collar 7 players are definitely a BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) @PGHKentucky @PrepGirlsHoops @amythompson41 @0Exposure2
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Coach Wathen
1 year
This young lady is SPECIAL!
@Whitefield_GBB
Whitefield Girls Basketball
1 year
CONGRATULATIONS to our SOPHOMORE @noelsmithh for this incredible accomplishment of grabbing her 1000th Rebound tonight! And oh btw, she also had a CAREER HIGH 26 points in the game along with 9 boards, 4 assists and 5 steals. @WA_Wildcats
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Coach Wathen
10 months
I took this pic after our game today because I never want to forget this group or game! These 5 girls worked their tails off & played beautifully to get the win! This was a 17U game. Roster: 17U @maree502 17U @EKloek 16U @gwynnieFranz20 16U @savannah_trip 15U @TaborBoggs
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Coach Wathen
2 years
It’s not by luck that @noelsmithh has 723 career rebounds, elite speed, is an elite defender, and can get the rim heading into her Sophomore year. And don’t sleep on her career high 25 point game which included 5 threes. NOT a one trick pony! More like a GAME CHANGER‼️ #WorkEthic
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Coach Wathen
2 years
Just finished watching these 5 play soccer and I just want to make sure everyone knows what SKILLED ATHLETES and COMPETITORS look like. Every single girl in this pic is either All 6th Region in soccer or basketball. 4 out of 5 are All 6th Region in BOTH 🏀&⚽️‼️💙 @KylieRitter17
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Coach Wathen
1 year
We’re off to a good start here in St. Louis this morning! @TaylorWathen26 and her @MAVAvolleyball 16 Select team start the tournament off with a solid 2-0 win!
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Coach Wathen
2 years
In Lexington tonight with these 4 @Kentucky__ICE 2022’s I had the honor of coaching over the past 4 years. Tonight we celebrated their graduation before they head off to play college 🏀 @WallacePAllison @mukalamusijoyce @laurenwalton23 & @CathersOlivia Love you like daughters!
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Coach Wathen
3 years
Want to congratulate @coachpendleton & the @AHSwBasketball team for a great game & the win. Classy program! Final score: Assumption 55 @WA_Wildcats 49. My Lady Cats fought hard to the end! @SaraRitter14 19p/3r/2a @noelsmithh 11r/5p/4a @aspieker20 14p/3r/3a @Riley22WA 5p/7r/4s/3a
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Coach Wathen
3 years
Most single season wins ever for @WA_Wildcats Lady Cats! We picked up #19 tonight vs Atherton. So proud of these 7: Sophomore @KylieRitter17 Freshman @SaraRitter14 Freshman @Riley22WA Freshman @avastockton Freshman @HarnedMadi Freshman @aspieker20 8th grader @noelsmithh
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Coach Wathen
7 months
Last night when Ky. Wesleyan beat Louisville it should serve as just another reminder that if you’re playing college ball, you can play! D2’s, NAIA’s beat D1’s every year multiple times. You might not be 6’8”, but you can play! If I see you sign ANYWHERE, I know you can play!
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Coach Wathen
1 year
I wish every female athlete could have heard Mykasa and Tammy today… Powerful and Authentic!
@Whitefield_GBB
Whitefield Girls Basketball
1 year
Huge thanks to Mykasa Robinson of the University of Louisville WBB and Tammy Morgan of @UofLfca #FCA for taking time to come speak & share her testimony with many of our Whitefield Academy girls basketball players from grades 3-12. What an amazing young lady & message of faith!
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1 year
In case you missed it… @dillman_haley scored her 2000th Career Point last night & led her Bullitt Central team to a win! 🏀 2000‼️ LEADING SCORER IN SCHOOL HISTORY! @alyxwhite_ @louwsports @502SportsReview @KYINhoops @KY_PrepReport @PGHKentucky @KyPrephoops @markandwillshow
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Coach Wathen
3 years
Coaches Life: Wake up at 3am and start tweaking your 8am practice plan. Can’t go back to sleep because you’re too excited for practice. Show up to the gym at 6:30, sweep the floor, set 🏀’s out, and wait... #LoveTheGame #PassionForTheGame #LoveMyTeam
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Coach Wathen
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She’s a beast. Check out her career stats. Couple that with skill and athleticism and IQ… wherever she lands at the college level, that program will hit BIG!
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Kentuckiana Hoops Girls AAU
9 days
Congratulations @noelsmithh for being named to the @PGHCircuit #BuckeyeBreakDown 17U First Team! Well deserved!
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Coach Wathen
1 year
Congratulations Cam! Proud of you!
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Coach Wathen
1 year
The work being done by @toniawittphoto @riseupsports1 and @alyxwhite_ for female athletes is next level. They are literally taking the lead!
@riseupsports1
Rise Up Sports Media
1 year
We are excited to announce the latest issue of Rise Up Magazine is now available in both digital and print formats. What is even better, the digital copy is FREE. Please be sure to share. The more that know, the more we grow. Thank you for your support of female athletes.
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Coach Wathen
2 years
I’m in Indianapolis coaching 🏀, but my daughter @TaylorWathen26 is in Gatlinburg playing 🏐 in the #ShowdownInTheSmokies for her @MAVAvolleyball Adidas 14 Select team. This pic was just sent to me, and they won their first game playing 13/14 Open division. #ProudDad
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Coach Wathen
2 years
I just want to thank all of the Whitefield fans that came out last night. It’s hard for a school our size to outdraw a school that size, especially when they’re that good & have such a big following… but you did! It meant the world to our girls! We’re getting there ;) Thank you!
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Coach Wathen
8 months
Shooters gotta shoot…. Even at 6am. Next up 1st period. @aspieker20 @gwynnieFranz20 @MiaBraffet
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Coach Wathen
5 months
Raise your hand if in your last 2 games you’ve hit 17 three’s and scored 61 points 🙋‍♀️ @aspieker20 🔥☄️🔥☄️ Now sitting on 1,443 career points. And there’s SO much more to her game than shooting…
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Coach Wathen
1 year
On this Memorial Day and every day, we honor, recognize and are grateful for the sacrifices made by the patriots of this country. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
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Coach Wathen
2 years
I’ve seen @Emily_fisher3 on the AAU circuit for the past 3 years, coached against her and her @wolverinasbb twice, lost twice… She’s one of THE BEST, if not Top 5 because she has a COMPLETE game, she’s has the “it” factor, motor, & she’s a leader! Maryland is getting a good one!
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Prep Girls Hoops 🏀
2 years
What a run for Emily Fisher! Ended her @PGHCircuit career with a Victory Region Championship title! Next stop? ✈️ College Park, Maryland. 🐢
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Coach Wathen
2 years
PLAY OF THE DAY! @aspieker20 with the ball fake and the trey 👌🏼 @Whitefield_GBB @WA_Wildcats
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Coach Wathen
2 years
It’s just an exhibition game at the Bluegrass State Games… but here’s my freshman @TaylorWathen26 helping her team get their first win with the game ending ACE! It’s 🏐 time 😃
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Coach Wathen
2 years
Lady Cats rolling 🎳into the @kentuckyalla Quarterfinals in Richmond, KY‼️
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Coach Wathen
2 years
Congratulations Amy! I’m so proud of you for a million reasons! Hard work pays off‼️ You’re heading to an amazing school, a fantastic program, and playing for a one heck of a great coach! @502SportsReview @PGHKentucky @louwsports @KyPrephoops @markandwillshow @thestateoflou
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Amy Thompson #41
2 years
After a great official visit at @UCumberlands with @CoachRickReeves , I am honored to say that I have received an offer to play basketball at the next level. With that said, I would also like to announce my commitment to the University of the Cumberlands!💪🏼🏀
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Coach Wathen
2 years
No cake walks in our District, just jump right in first game and play the #4 team in the state. If you’re a true competitor… you want it this way! Let’s G🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀‼️ @KylieRitter17 @camrynnn01 @amythompson41 @SaraRitter14 @aspieker20 @noelsmithh @HarnedMadi @rileyring08
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Whitefield Girls Basketball
2 years
IT’S GAMEDAY‼️ ❓ District Tournament 🆚 #4 Bullitt East 📍 Fern Creek HS ⏰ 7:00p @WA_Wildcats
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Coach Wathen
1 year
One of the many reasons coaching is rewarding and fun… when a former player leaves you a ticket at the gate and you get to watch him play D1 ball at EKU. Then he starts the game off knocking down a DEEP 3‼️ I see you @tylernauert11 👊🏼
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Coach Wathen
1 year
While @Kentucky__ICE 2024’s were warming up, snapped this pic with these two former Ice players… Class of 2022 @WallacePAllison and Class of 2023 @RCS123103 who both helped me coach tonight.
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Coach Wathen
2 years
@SteveKrak I mean he starts the game off with a mask. Within two minutes he wears it as a chin strap. And in the 4th quarter it’s just gone… it either matters or it doesn’t. Pick one and stick to it. Stop the posturing… 🤦🏻‍♂️
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Coach Wathen
2 years
As we begin Memorial Day Weekend, and as a US Navy combat veteran whose friends paid the ultimate sacrifice, please take time to remember. Live every day to the fullest in honor of those who have ensured our freedom to do so. 🇺🇸
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Coach Wathen
10 days
Enjoying coaching these two teams! Great kids! Great players! Great attitude! Great effort! They work HARD! And they have a TON of FUN! The humor with these girls… a lot of laughter happening 😁
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Coach Wathen
2 years
At Top Golf in West Chester, OH with some of my players celebrating @HollyGilliam02 birthday! Big shout out to @coachgilliam33 for throwing a great party! @camrynnn01 @noelsmithh @Emma24Barrett
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Coach Wathen
1 year
Trust me… I tried… she said “absolutely not”… @TaylorWathen26 is safe with you @MAVAvolleyball 😁 🏐👍🏼 🏀👎🏼 🤷🏻‍♂️
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Coach Wathen
2 years
Congratulations to my daughter @TaylorWathen26 her coaches @Andrewmullins85 @KarchCoan and her @MAVAvolleyball Adidas 14 Select team for winning the Gold Championship @jrvbassociation #JVASummerFest Girls finished the weekend 6-0‼️🏐 Only lost 1 set in 6 games (25-23 in Finals)
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Coach Wathen
2 years
3 of our @Kentucky__ICE 2023’s attended @DrewHanlen clinic in Lexington today after a 2 hour morning practice in Louisville. Drew knows & teaches the game like none other! I’ve already heard how much @lloganortega @RCS123103 & @camrynnn01 got out of their time with Drew today.
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Coach Wathen
2 years
Heading into our last game of the year brings a lot of emotion. But here in Orlando, @RichmondHeat1 is playing right before us in their Platinum bracket championship game. I’ll be watching & cheering because Heat is where I coached my first girls game. The 23’s were in 6th grade.
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Coach Wathen
1 year
Some things I loved about my team last night: 1. Balance. Stats are incredibly balanced and EVERYBODY EATS! 2. The manner in which they play for each other, share the ball, move the ball. 3. The way they move with & without the ball. 4. Commitment to Defend. Great start…
@Whitefield_GBB
Whitefield Girls Basketball
1 year
Lady Cats get the regional win in the season opener at PRP. Stats: @aspieker20 17p/6r/4a/4s @SaraRitter14 16p/7r/3a/3s @camrynnn01 12p/8r/8a/4s @noelsmithh 11p/8r/3a/4s @amythompson41 7p/3r/6a/4s @KylieRitter17 5p/3r @WA_Wildcats @WAhighschool
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Coach Wathen
11 months
The LARGEST IN HISTORY right here in Kentucky‼️ The BIGGEST GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT IN THE WORLD right here in Kentucky‼️ But HS coaches in Kentucky remember… you can’t go watch your HS players play on their AAU teams against players from around the WORLD. #DeadPeriod 👍🏼
@TFNsRun4Roses
TFN's Run 4 Roses
11 months
The largest schedule in THE HISTORY of basketball has begun! 100 COURTS. 1,450 TEAMS. 3,101 GAMES. STAY TUNED FOR FULL RELEASE TOMORROW! @Ohio_Basketball @SelectEventsBB @3CBBALLMedia
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Coach Wathen
4 years
@Emily_fisher3 @TFNsRun4Roses @katyeidle @joybergstrom_ @MiaBergstrom9 @Brooke_blume @sophieswanson31 @lexikerstein25 @KoraKipley @KelseyNeary @sabrinadivito23 @emma_vm13 I’ve seen a lot of teams this AAU season, and I haven’t seen one better than the Wolverinas. Super talented and a consistent high level of effort! Extremely well coached! Very impressive! Good luck to all going forward.
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Coach Wathen
2 years
Sunset out back just too beautiful not to share…
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Coach Wathen
11 days
All 3 will make an immediate impact at the next level. BIG TIME gets for whoever lands them…
@KYIN_Hoops_GBB
Kentuckiana Hoops Girls AAU
11 days
A BIG day for these 3 on the @PGHCircuit here in Columbus, OH. 2 game totals: @kadence_livers 42 points / 10 steals @NariyahCrowe 37 points @noelsmithh 23 points / 16 rebounds @KYINhoops @PrepGirlsHoops @PGHKentucky @alyxwhite_
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Coach Wathen
2 years
What does it take to move Larry Bird down to the Magic Johnson shelf?? @Kentucky__ICE 2023’s Ballin OUT‼️👊🏼 @MakiyaWest3 @MhangoDesaine @RCS123103 @lloganortega @camrynnn01 @Ellahd2024 @amythompson41 @aspieker20
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Coach Wathen
2 years
Almost 2 years ago to the day I coached my first game @Whitefield_GBB … what a difference 2 years makes. Very proud of the work we’ve done and the direction we’re going. Big 👊🏼 to the players & assistant coaches @zsamp21 @HStewart223 & @BuseAndrew
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Coach Wathen
2 years
Here’s to the breakfast club showing up at 7:15 on a Saturday morning for an 8am practice just to get in extra FT’s. I love my team‼️ @KylieRitter17 @SaraRitter14 @camrynnn01 @aspieker20 @noelsmithh @HarnedMadi @amythompson41
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Coach Wathen
5 months
Super proud of and happy for the girls. They played hard and were locked in from the jump. Solid basketball and a ton of heart!
@Whitefield_GBB
Whitefield Girls Basketball
5 months
Lady Cats advance to 4-0 on the young season with the 1st win ever over Bullitt East, in a District 24 matchup. STATS: @gwynnieFranz20 16p/6r/2a @SaraRitter14 15p/6r/4/3s @aspieker20 11p/5r/4a @noelsmithh 10p/6r @MiaBraffet 8p/3r/2a
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Coach Wathen
1 year
Anyone who has seen @noelsmithh knows she’s a special player. And EVERYONE who saw what she did this weekend against some of the best in the country knows she’s beyond capable of killing it at the D1 level. She’s a 16U & just put up 16p/12r vs a 17U Top 5 team in the country
@KyPrephoops
KyPrephoops
1 year
Noel Smith - 5-8 2025 Whitefield Academy Kentucky ICE 7.9 PPG 40.8% FG 30.5% 3-PT 64.9% FT 9.7 REBS Noel will beat you in so many ways, can score at all three levels when needed. BBIQ, creates for herself and 'mates. Excellent defender, applies intense pressure, elite rebounder.
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Coach Wathen
1 year
This is ALL about Liz and her family! And I really appreciate this pic of @macmcintosh12 & myself with the Liz in the CENTER. It’s about 2 coaches, 1 High School & 1 AAU, partnering to help 1 kid achieve her goals. Here’s to all the coaches out there making it about the kids!
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@LizRBoyd54
Elizabeth Boyd, (Liz)
1 year
Final signing photos. Next chapter loading🙌🏻
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Coach Wathen
2 years
This kid hit 4 three’s in the Championship game! She was absolutely amazing all week and all year! I KNOW for a fact the college coaches that saw her this month took note. She will excel at the next level‼️ But more than all of that, Des is an amazing human being! Love you kid!
@MhangoDesaine
Desaine Mhango
2 years
Such an amazing way to end my aau career with the best team @Kentucky__ICE and an AMAZING coach…Platinum champs at Nationals!!! I am beyond thankful for all my coaches and teammates throughout the years. Words can’t explain how I’m feeling right now.
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Coach Wathen
2 years
Finishing #2 in the state this year for Team Defense “points allowed”, after finishing 4th last year is a credit to our players commitment to the Defensive end of the floor! So proud of our @Whitefield_GBB for the multiple records they set this season, but THIS! @WA_Wildcats
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Coach Wathen
3 years
Finally tallied the number for this season & the @WA_Wildcats Lady Cats put together the best Team Defense in school history. We had a preseason goal of giving up 34 a game. THIS is what led to 21 wins and the winningest season in school history. So proud of the commitment!
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Coach Wathen
7 months
Here in Lynchburg for homecoming weekend at my alma mater with my girl @TaylorWathen26 taking in some @LibertyWVB We’ll catch one more 🏐 game tomorrow and then the 8-0 @LibertyFootball on Saturday! GO FLAMES 🔥
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Coach Wathen
1 year
This class of 2025 in Kentucky is ridiculous! @noelsmithh currently sitting at #19 in the state… Already has 1000 rebounds and will likely hit 1000 points in her upcoming Junior season. Could end up 1500/1500… Might be the most naturally athletic player in the entire class.
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Coach Wathen
3 years
My last Tweet I mentioned I was leaving the @RichmondHeat1 due to relocation. I’d like to announce that I am starting a new girls AAU 🏀 program in Louisville focused on players aspiring to play college 🏀. This season the @Kentucky__ICE will have teams for classes of 22,23&24.
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Coach Wathen
2 years
Haven’t ran full in a few years… Haven’t played here in 25 years. Did today at age 50. Was 7 the 1st time I came here to shoot. I literally grew up on these courts, talking 8-12 hours a day, & after practice. This was my AAU, personal trainer, & the place everyone knew I’d be.
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Coach Wathen
3 years
As a coach, I’m not looking for a return on my investment to measure success. I measure success when I see the kids I coach receive a return on my investment. I choose 2 invest unconditionally. It’s not what can a kid do 4 me, it’s what can I do 2 help a kid reach THEIR goals.
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Coach Wathen
10 months
Here in Chapel Hill, NC with my girl @TaylorWathen26 getting ready to kick off this Tar Heel Elite Camp. 🏐 🏐 🏐 🏐 🏐 🏐 🏐
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Coach Wathen
6 months
Yeah she has over 1000 rebounds heading into her junior year… but this kid can score too… actually she produces in every facet of the game. 12-20 shooting including 6-12 from 3. @alyxwhite_ @KYINhoops
@Whitefield_GBB
Whitefield Girls Basketball
6 months
Wrapped up our preseason game today against one of the Top 25 teams and the state. @noelsmithh led us with 30 Points, 9 Rebounds, 3 Blocks and 3 Steals.
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Coach Wathen
10 months
This kid played her tail off today, I’m very proud of her! @TaylorWathen26 had some hops going too! What I like most is how much fun she said she had, I could tell… :) Back at it tomorrow at 9am.
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Coach Wathen
2 years
What a job these kids have done in 3 years. Year 1 - 5 wins Year 2 - 21 wins Year 3 - 22 wins… and we have more 🏀 to play! Well done Lady Cats‼️ @KylieRitter17 @SaraRitter14 @noelsmithh @aspieker20 @HarnedMadi @amythompson41 @camrynnn01 @rileyring08
@Whitefield_GBB
Whitefield Girls Basketball
2 years
**SCHOOL RECORD** With our 22nd win tonight - we set a new record for most wins in a single season, breaking last year’s record of 21. @amythompson41 4th DOUBLE DOUBLE of the week‼️ 16p/10r @SaraRitter14 Hit her 900th career point. 12p/4s @WA_Wildcats
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Coach Wathen
1 month
NAIA got it right!
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ICONS
1 month
🔥🚨Breaking News! The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics @NAIA Council of Presidents voted 25-0 to make history as the first national college governing body to officially ban men from women’s collegiate sports. .
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Coach Wathen
5 months
Congrats @aspieker20 This young lady has put up 79 points and knocked down 22 threes, grabbed 12 rebounds, dished 10 assists, had 9 steals and 4 blocks in her last 3 games. @alyxwhite_ @BULadyCatsBBall @coachnelsonBU
@sports_cj
Courier Journal Sports
5 months
Winning the crowd votes in back-to-back week’s, @Whitefield_GBB senior @aspieker20  is your athlete of the week after a dominant performance in the Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic. For more on the @WA_Wildcats  guard: #KHSAA #HighSchool #Basketball
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Coach Wathen
1 month
I’ll keep saying that we’re on the same courts as EYBL, UA, 3SSB and we’ve faired very well in those matchups over the past few years… it’s more than being about a brand. Just HOOP! 👊🏼
@KYIN_Hoops_GBB
Kentuckiana Hoops Girls AAU
1 month
Nice win for our 2025’s today in Chicago in the 1st game of the PGH Circuit over Midwest Elite EYBL. @kadence_livers & @noelsmithh led the way offensively where 6 of 7 girls that played scored. @HollyGilliam02 led us in boards. @gwynnieFranz20 & @NariyahCrowe DNP.
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Coach Wathen
1 year
Both team played their hearts out tonight! All of the respect in the world for the Lady Bulldogs of Male! Proud of our girls for their physical and mental toughness in a game that was tight throughout! My fav pic of the night, a coachable moment with my 8th grader @MiaBraffet
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@Whitefield_GBB
Whitefield Girls Basketball
1 year
What a game! 2 teams BATTLED! Lady Cats get the tough win and move to 21-6 on the year. STATS: @aspieker20 22p/2r @noelsmithh 🚨DOUBLE DOUBLE🚨 14p/15r/4s Birthday girl! 😃 @amythompson41 8p/10r/6a/4s @SaraRitter14 10p/5r/4a/3s @camrynnn01 4p/4r/4a @KylieRitter17 3r/2b
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Coach Wathen
2 years
These @Whitefield_GBB players are all in hittin the weights regularly with a purpose! Good work @noelsmithh @amythompson41 @aspieker20 @camrynnn01 @HarnedMadi E. Barrett And even 3 of our 8th graders @rileyring08 A. Sandquist & M. Turner 💪🏼👊🏼🏀
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Coach Wathen
2 years
Gotta brag a little… playing up in Indianapolis today, my 8th grade 6’1” daughter @TaylorWathen26 crushed this 🏐 for a kill‼️
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Coach Wathen
2 years
Proud of our girls for coming back to win quarters 2-4 by 3 points after getting smacked badly in the 1st quarter by a very good top 20 Owensboro Catholic. Still a long way to go, but we’ll stay on the journey, learning and growing.
@WA_Wildcats
Whitefield Athletics
2 years
Shots never fall as the LadyCats fall to Top 20 O-Cath 41-29. Great run in this years All A—-still more to come in the season!
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Coach Wathen
3 years
With only 7 players (2 first year players), 5 Freshman, 1 Soph & an 8th grader... all you can do is control what you can control. #TheFutureIsBright @WA_Wildcats for LadyCats @Riley22WA @noelsmithh @aspieker20 @SaraRitter14 @KylieRitter17 @Ava96954961 & @HarnedMadi Defense on 3!
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Coach Wathen
2 years
Agree! Shout out to all the AAU coaches… too many I know to mention, but especially these folks - @tegapopp @CoachWest502 @GilvinLouise @RichmondHeat1 @robertriggle @CoachJoeyB_ @arcticrushbball @ChrisStallings2 @KYPCoachCann
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Rabun Wright
2 years
A consistent thought I have while on the road is how much respect I have for AAU coaches. For little to no reward, you’re sacrificing a lot to pour into, instruct & empower these kids. July is a GRIND, on all sides. Thank you for what you do for the game!🙏🏼🏀
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Coach Wathen
3 months
Congrats kid! Heck of a player and a big accomplishment!
@Coachblack23
Coach Michael Black
3 months
Congratulations to @alyssafox_24 @Tannamariefox @JFox_41 for a great accomplishment. Well deserved.
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