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Head Men’s Basketball Coach at McHenry County College (IL) • Recruiter • Trainer • Youth Advocate • Mental Health Counselor • @MCCScots • 🏀

🇻🇮 Virgin Islands ✈️ Chicago
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@Adio10
Coach Rashim Lettsome
6 years
I’ve seen thousands of “D1” caliber players go D2, D3, NAIA, Juco and still go pro, still get degrees, still become successful professionals in their fields of study. Teach those around you that these labels literally mean NOTHING, it’s what you do with your opportunities. 🗣
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
4 years
CARMELO ANTHONY HAS SCORED THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF POINTS BY SIMPLY USING TRIPLE THREAT, JAB STEPS, AND HEAD FAKES! 😤🔥
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
2 years
THE DEDICATION IT TAKES TO BE A COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYER IS NOT FOR EVERYONE!
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
6 years
Player I was recruiting was non responsive, he told me he was waiting for D1/D2 offers, so I moved on. Recently contacted me asking if he had a spot after 3 months. I honestly feel bad for him. But this happens all the time, at all levels. KIDS, GO WHERE YOU ARE WANTED! 🏀
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
6 months
PARENTS AT AAU TOURNAMENTS: COLLEGE COACHES ARE WATCHING YOU TOO! 🏀
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
6 months
Helping a D1 caliber player with recruitment My NAIA coaching buddy reached out to him. Player was always punctual with communication. Player ended up D1 NAIA coach ended up at a higher D1 A year later, player transferred up to where that coach is now Stop ignoring coaches!
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@Adio10
Coach Rashim Lettsome
6 years
Would you rather go D1 and be a roster spot or go D2 and leave a lasting impact on the program and record books? 👀
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
1 year
Everyone wants to go D1 because of what they THINK they can do offensively… But do you realize that you will have to DEFEND players at that level every day too? Some of you can’t guard a cone 😂
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
I am thrilled and excited to announce that I have been named the new head men’s basketball coach at McHenry County College! I am extremely grateful for this opportunity and want to thank McHenry College for trusting in my vision! Can’t wait to get started! Blessings! 🙏🏾✨🏀
@MCCScots
McHenry County College Athletics
3 years
Please join us in welcoming back Rashim Lettsome! Rashim played for the Scots 2004-06, then played&graduated from Dominican Univ. He will now be our new Head Men's Basketball Coach. Here's to great things ahead!
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@Adio10
Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
Just extended my first offer for 2022 as a head coach! Man that felt good! 🙏🏾✨🏀
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
2 years
People really have no idea how GOOD you have to be to play D2 basketball! 🏀
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
4 years
In “Remember The Titans” they didn’t become a team until the players started holding each other accountable, especially with their best friends 👀
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@Adio10
Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
Real ones know high end fashion when they see it..
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
2 years
D3 “offer” debate: It’s absolutely an offer, simply because there’s a small % of players who go from HS to college athletics. If you get a job “offer” and let’s say it’s part time, or less/no benefits, or no/limited maternity leave, low vacation time, etc Is it still a job? 🤷🏾‍♂️
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
4 years
If you’re interested in playing NAIA college basketball in the Virgin Islands message me 👀🏀
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
5 years
A kid with ZERO offers comes to me for recruiting help Within a few days he had 4 FULL offers and another few schools interested Long story short, he’s sitting at home because they weren’t D1 offers. I have to ask, you kids prefer to sit out rather than play at other levels?
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
5 months
I’ve placed a lot of kids D1 who didn’t even know me personally! Point being.. YOU NEVER KNOW WHO’S WATCHING! I’m in a lot of gyms playing, recruiting, evaluating, coaching, reffing, supporting, or simply being a fly on the wall! NEVER WALK INTO A GYM LIKE IT DOESN’T MATTER!
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
D1 coach: Have you seen “player A” from your area? What do you think of him, he’s on our radar.. D2 Coach: yeah we actually tried to reach out, wasn’t very responsive, and parents are kind of difficult, good player though! D1 coach: (now apprehensive) Layers to recruiting. 😴
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
6 months
My stance on D3 calling their opportunities “offers” There are half a MILLION kids that play high school basketball… Roughly about 8% of those players will go on to play college basketball across all levels.. Only 3% will have the opportunity to play at the D3 level! OFFER!
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
5 months
Send some prayers up for me if you have a minute! 🙏🏾
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
6 months
I went to two different showcases today and the fact still remains… MOST players simply don’t know what college coaches are looking for!
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
“Keep grinding boy, your life can change in one year, and even when it’s dark out, the sun is shining somewhere…”
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
Where are the student athletes that LOVE to pass? Step into my office! 😂
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
1 year
🏀 We need to clearly define these terms as a culture, I’m not sure how the meanings became so blurred: Offer Scholarship Full Ride Interest Partial Redshirt JV Roster Spot Opportunity Potential Recruiting Elite In Shape
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
5 years
Nothing is more disheartening than finding out 6’7 really means 6’4.. Or that 3.0 really means 2.0 Or that 15ppg really means 35 shot attempts...
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
There are D3 kids more ready for D1 level basketball, than some HS kids who are being told they are D1 by misinformed people..
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
4 months
A lot of student athletes block their blessing ignoring coaches..
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
2 years
NOT ALL JUCO’s ARE THE SAME! NOT ALL NAIA’s ARE THE SAME! NOT ALL D3’s ARE THE SAME! NOT ALL D2’s ARE THE SAME! NOT ALL D1’s ARE THE SAME! JUST BECAUSE THEY ARE DIFFERENT DIVISIONS DOESN’T MEAN THEY OFFER LESS OR MORE! GO THROUGH THE PROCESS AND GET THE INFORMATION! 🏀
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
Officially starting my head coaching career this week! 3 games against 3 tough opponents, needless to say I won’t sleep AT ALL this week! 😂
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
Kids get such bad recruiting advice, it’s heartbreaking..
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
5 months
D1 Coach: “Coach, we need a player to fill a guard spot with grades, you have someone?” D2 Coach: “Coach, we need a starting PG with good GPA, know anyone?” D3 Coach: “Coach, we need a wing that’s high academic, know anyone?” NAIA Coach: “Coach, got any pell/3.0 GPA kids?” 😴
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
2 years
The number of kids that go from “I’m only looking for D1 schools” to “I don’t want to play basketball anymore” is steadily increasing! It’s alarming! So many areas of concern within this one phenomenon! We need to address this as a CULTURE..
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
5 months
YOU’RE ONLY AS GOOD AS THE LEVEL YOU CAN DEFEND! 🏀 👀
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
1 year
Scholarship offers expire.. So do roster spots.. As does patience..
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
6 years
Blows my mind the number of kids that turn down D2, D3, NAIA, Juco programs all season and end up sitting out when it gets too late.
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
5 years
The issue with the recruiting aspect of basketball is that kids are being told they are a certain level, by people who aren’t knowledgeable about each level! Have you seen NAIA basketball? Have you seen a D2 all American? D3 all conference? All the levels of juco?
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
Players and parents really underestimate how much a 4.0 GPA can open up recruiting opportunities at all levels..
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
I want to teach a free class for student athletes on how to communicate with college coaches during the recruiting process, what questions to ask, how to be punctual and transparent etc.
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
4 years
You can score 1,000 points in HS and not be as good as a kid that scores 600... Stats aren’t the end all be all of evaluation!
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
11 months
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve went to see a recruit play and left the gym because of their unappealing behavior.. NEXT! 🗣️
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
1 year
Year 3 as a head coach begins tonight, after spending 10 years of assistant coaching, excited for the challenges ahead! Thankfully through it all! 🙏🏾✨🏀
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
6 years
A juco coach went out on a limb to show interest to a player I referred to him.. The player has no offers. FIRST thing he mentions to the juco coach is “Are you giving me a scholarship?” And “Can you get me to a D1?” Ruined his chances with that coach just like that smh..
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
8 months
One thing I absolutely despise, is hearing “good shot” after literally the worst and most low efficient shot selection attempt the game of basketball has ever seen.. 🏀
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
7 months
DO NOT PROCRASTINATE WITH YOUR RECRUITMENT! 🏀
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5 years
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
2 years
Who wants to play me one on one for a scholarship? I’ll spot you 10 points to 11. Ps. I’m not going easy on you 😂 #unguardable
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
I’ll be starting my head coaching journey today as we travel to Elgin College for their annual juco jamboree! Words can’t express everything I’m feeling right now, but more so looking forward to our players getting an opportunity to play in front of coaches! Grateful! 🙏🏾✨🏀
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
4 months
EVERY D1 CALIBER PLAYER IS NOT GOING D1! EVERY D2 CALIBER PLAYER IS NOT GOING D2! EVERY NAIA, D3, JUCO PLAYER IS NOT GOING TO GET TO THOSE LEVELS! STOP TURNING DOWN OPTIONS BEFORE YOU HAVE OPTIONS! 🚨
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
9 months
A coach contacting me about one of my players: “Hey Coach, I really like (Player X) I’m going to recruit him, love the way he competes!” ZERO mention of his stats! If more student athletes realized this can get you in the door quicker than anything else!
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
4 years
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
😎 Surreal..
@HoopDirt
HoopDirt.com
3 years
JUCO DIRT: McHenry County College (IL) hires new Head Basketball Coach
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
5 months
Sense of urgency.. Casual doesn’t work in basketball.
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
We need to have a coaches exposure camp, we hoop and the players attend and decide who they want to play for 😂
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
5 years
My excitement is just as high finding a kid a D3 JV spot, as when I help connect a kid to a Power 5 offer! All the same to me! #BiggerThanBasketball 🏀 🎓
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
4 years
One of these was labeled as disrespectful to the country...
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
4 months
I know plenty of 20 point scorers in high school that are not as good as 10 point scorers… Stats should always be understood within context. Competition, team success, role, teammates, schedule, translatable skill set, etc mean more to next level..
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
2 years
Turning down schools, when you have no other substantial interest/offers is a wild concept..
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
1 year
I remember a few years ago getting a kid 3 offers to low/mid majors and a high D2. But because he took too long those programs moved on. His handler told him to hold out for “bigger” offers. It was a same year offer AND late. Listening to the wrong people is DETRIMENTAL.
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
7 months
When I was coaching D3 I recruited a lot of kids over the years.. I love to see kids that I recruited went juco and played themselves into a NAIA/D2/D1 scholarship! I love to see that some went to other D3’s and killed it! I love to see kids succeed regardless! 🙏🏾✨🏀
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
There are some REALLY good players not being recruited at all. Stay the course and keep working, something will open up for you!
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
4 months
I will never understand turning down offers or not responding to a coach when you have nothing of significance on the table.. Please don’t ask me for recruiting help if you’re going to continue to listen to people who are not updated and informed on the state of recruiting.
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
7 months
“Redshirting” is NOT a negative thing! Utilize that season to get better in every facet of a student athlete! It’s equivalent to using a study guide on a test! Use it to your ADVANTAGE! 🏀
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
9 months
I wish everyone understood the state of recruiting right now..
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
6 months
I don’t know if everyone knows this so I’ll state it for the record.. An “offer” at D1, D2, NAIA, USCAA, juco, etc. doesn’t automatically mean it’s a full or that everything is paid for. Those divisions also package offers with academics scholarships and grants just like D3!
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
5 months
IT DOESN’T MATTER HOW GOOD YOU THINK YOU ARE… NOR DOES IT MATTER HOW MUCH BETTER YOU THINK YOU ARE COMPARED TO THE NEXT PLAYER GETTING OPPORTUNITIES… NOR DOES IT MATTER HOW MUCH OTHER PEOPLE SAY HOW GOOD YOU ARE… YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED TO ANY OPPORTUNITIES! 🗣️
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
4 years
2:11pm D2 College Coach texts me: “You know of any transfer shooters 6’4-6’6? I have a full ride available!” 2:20pm 6’6 Student Athlete texts me: “You know any schools looking?” 2:25pm Me: “Yes perfect timing!” 2:26pm 6’6 Student Athlete: “I’m only going D1 though..”
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
If I was looking for a school and a coach invited me out for a visit, open gym, workout, etc. I can’t think of too many things I’m going to miss out on that opportunity for..
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
I’m beyond excited for my head coaching journey! Grateful! 🙏🏾
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
6 months
I hate to say it but I need to learn to accept the fact that not everyone is motivated..
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
6 months
🚨 Student Athletes 🚨 PLEASE REMAIN HUMBLE THROUGH THE RECRUITING PROCESS.. ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES AND YOU CLAIM YOU REFUSE TO GO TO A SCHOOL SHOWING INTEREST IN YOU! THAT CAN TURN OUT TO BE THE ONLY OPTION YOU HAVE AT THE DROP OF A HAT! 🏀
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
7 years
Jamal Crawford plays like he’s 27 not 37
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
8 months
So proud of my team for fighting through an unlimited amount of adversity this season! Their resilience is inspiring! Congratulations on adding another season to your conference banner! @MCCScots 🟣⚫️🟡 🙏🏾✨🏀
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
2 years
STATS AREN’T THE END ALL BE ALL FOR RECRUITING! JUST BECAUSE YOU AVERAGE XYZ NUMBERS, DOESN’T MEAN YOU’RE A FIT FOR A SPECIFIC LEVEL, IF ANY LEVEL AT ALL!!! PLEASE STOP FEEDING THIS NARRATIVE!
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
4 years
A lot of you who badmouth WNBA players couldn’t play on the same floor as them 😴
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
5 years
I’m CONSTANTLY sending one of my D2 connects D1 transfers... 98.6% percent of the time his response is.. “He can’t play for us.” 😂
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
5 years
Everyone D1 until they play someone D1 😂
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
5 months
Student athletes still “weighing options” It’s about to be JUNE! School starts August! YOU WILL MISS OUT ON OPPORTUNITIES IF YOU WAIT TOO LONG! THERE ARE MORE STUDENT ATHLETES THAN AVAILABLE SPOTS! THERE ARE MORE STUDENT ATHLETES THAN AVAILABLE SPOTS! 🗣️
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
1 year
I was recently helping a kid with his recruitment, who said he would only go D1/D2 and if that opportunity didn’t present himself he would just go to school without competing. (Was not financial, had offers) I still haven’t wrapped my head around this..
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
4 years
Juco is better for your exposure than exposure camps are 😴 Who am I though..
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
4 years
D1 Coach (who won their league) calls me and the first thing he asks about two kids I sent him... How’s their character? How are they as teammates to their team? Just in case you players think stats or awards are all you need. Coaches want guys who contribute to the culture..
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
I can’t express how much I’m enjoying this, trust the process! 🟡⚫️🟣
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
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If you want to PLAY, as bad as you say you do… Why are you not committing every ounce of energy you have into what YOUR coach is looking for?
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
11 months
Any given night.. One coach will call looking for a transfer.. One will call me looking for a defender.. Shooter.. 3.0 and above leader.. Athleticism.. Best available.. Rebounder.. Etc.. STUDENT ATHLETES: HOW MANY PHONE CALLS WILL YOUR NAME BE MENTIONED?? 🏀
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
5 years
I would rather send 500 players to “lower” levels and the right fit where I can talk about their success stories.. Rather than say I sent 500 kids D1, leaving out the fact that half transferred and half never played! 😴😴😴 #BiggerThanBasketball 🏀
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
7 months
YOU DON’T NEED A DIVISION 1 STATUS TO VALIDATE YOU ARE A GOOD BASKETBALL PLAYER! NOR DO YOU NEED IT TO HAVE A GREAT COLLEGE EXPERIENCE! NOR DO YOU NEED IT TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS AFTER COLLEGE! 🗣️
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
Happy October 1st juco coaches! ✊🏾🏀
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
Almost every college basketball player was a starter or impact guy on their high school team.. How will you adjust your game to bring something that’s needed to your college team? There’s a lot of other ways to produce or make an impact outside of scoring!
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
I will be officially starting my head coaching career tonight as we open up against Madison College at home @ 7:15pm! I would love if my family and friends were there to experience this moment with me! @MCCScots Live Stream:
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
5 years
🏀 Open runs 5-10 years from now: Me: “What’s up man, good job today, where’d you play?” Random: “I was supposed to go D1, but then that Coronavirus stuff happened” Me:
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
1 year
🏀 Natural development: 1. Playing in runs where you’re not one of the top 10 players! 2. Guard the best matchup you can when playing! 3. “Paint the floor” during runs - imagine you covered the bottom of your shoes with paint. At the end, floor should be “covered.” MOTOR!
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
10 months
I want to go back to the days where you can take a trip to the mall and grab some basketball shoes the normal way 😂 Now you gotta win a lottery, be the first out of an escape room, locate each shoe on different ends of the world, and win fear factor for the laces 😒 #OldHead
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
I spent over a decade helping an endless amount of players get connected to college coaches of all levels! It’s a special feeling to see that energy reciprocated as I’m now going to be running a program! The coaching fraternity is a special phenomenon! 💎
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7 months
Almost there ⏳..
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
3 years
There will be a lot of student athletes without a place to play next season and also for the next 4/5 seasons.. If a school is showing interest in you, don’t take that lightly.
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
6 months
The transfer portal isn’t the issue.. It’s the combination of media and outdated/misinformed handlers/parents/coaches trying to influence the decisions of players based on biased opinions.. People trying to be the next thing without understanding context of their situation..
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23 days
Basketball is such a great game..
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
10 months
Everyone’s D1 until it’s time to do what most D1 players do more than the majority of players: Like holding themselves accountable.. Or competing at a high level.. Or doing MORE than what’s expected.. Or being resilient through adversity.. Or being mentally tough..
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
4 years
I sent a D2 coach a D1 player, and he said “he’s not good enough, need better!” Don’t think just because you’re at a higher level it’s sweet somewhere else! Also, don’t think because you had a little success you can move up a level with ease! THERE ARE PLAYERS AT EVERY LEVEL!
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Coach Rashim Lettsome
6 years
Da Crib University will have some all-Americans this year. Probably win a national championship over Pride College. 😴
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