Dedication, Hard Work plus Patience!
Blessed beyond belief to announce the next chapter in my career! Very excited to be named the Head Mens Basketball Coach at Lane Community College! LETS GO!!!! ⚡️⚔️
@LaneTitansHoops
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@LaneCCAthletics
🚨Life News🚨
Excited to have accepted the Lead Assistant Men’s Basketball position at Corban University! Extremely grateful to be working with Coach Kelly & staff. Damien HS, the community, & team will ALWAYS be Family! Thank you for the Relationships & Memories!🙏🏽
#WeAreCorban
Year 1 as a 29 year old Head Coach has come to an end:
5 things I’ve learned that I’m sure will help me continue to develop and will hopefully help other future Head Coaches.
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Well my Twitter family, my wife and I will be welcoming our baby boy into the world tomorrow! Keep us in your prayers for good health and a safe delivery.🙏🏽
This whole Coronavirus has me in worry mode! 😰
Recruiting Tip for players trying to get recruited:
Don’t bad mouth your former coaches with the intentions of trying to impress a potential coach. I promise you this is a MAJOR red flag! 🚩
Basketball thought of the day:
Great teams don’t take bad shots! Basketball isn’t a equal opportunity sport! Player A’s wide open shot may be a worst shot then Player B’s lightly contested shot!
Understand your role and strengths. This leads to WINNING!💡
Recruits, I highly respect the hustle and determination to try and get exposure with DM’s, Highlight tapes, Emails, etc.
However, if you send me a TikTok with the intentions of trying to get recruited, their is a 0 percent chance you will ever be taken serious by me.
I’ve seen 3 different AAU teams make congratulation graphic design tweets for the same kid. What’s the criteria for claiming a player? One tournament, one game, one practice, or one season? Honest question! (No Shade intended)
Reached a major milestone in my life today! As a father of 2, a husband, & a coach with multiple hustles. I can say confidently that getting my Masters Degree in the midst of it all is one of the greatest accomplishments of my life! Breaking old cycles & setting new standards! 🙏🏽
I WAS JUST APART OF THE GREATEST BASKETBALL GAME THAT I HAVE EVER WITNESSED!!! I LOVE THIS TEAM SO MUCH MAN! Down 18 points at half time, battled back and won the game in 6 Overtime’s! AMAZING!!!!
#TheSpartanWay
Few thoughts after digesting the first few games as a Head Coach:
-As an Assistant, I loved 7:00 PM games. As a Head Coach, I wish every game was at 2:00 PM 😂
-You find out who’s really in your corner after losses.
-I will NEVER take running my own program for granted! 🙏🏽
Shoutout to all the JUCO, AAU, Prep,High School coaches, and media outlets that are sending E-Mails about the available players in their programs. Players don’t realize how above and beyond some of the people in their corner are going to help them receive an opportunity!! ⚔️
Few takeaways from my first few days in Oregon:
1. They pump your gas for you! (Never had that done for me before😂)
2. The coffee is ELITE
3. The people are great
4. It doesn’t get dark until 9:15 PM
5. No traffic (If you know, you know)
Beyond excited for this new journey! 🙏🏽
@wolfgang_wood
Getting in the gym and putting in work without a trainer, coach, or camera. There is something therapeutic about that alone time of work! Not everyone, but to many guys love what comes with the game and not the actual game.
My thoughts, love, and condolences go out to the Johnson family! James was one of the best human beings I’ve ever met. Put people first, had a genuine love for helping kids succeed and made people feel important!
In his famous words, “WINNERS WIN!”
Rest In Peace my friend! 🙏🏽
First thing that came to mind when I grabbed this trophy was the journey that it took to get here and the people I get to share this moment with forever! A year for the books! 🏆⚔️
#Building
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This Arizona Christian vs The Masters game is HEAVY WEIGHT BASKETBALL! 🔥
Both of these programs are Low Major Division 1 level teams.
I wish big time NAIA basketball games had more media coverage. Aspiring college basketball players NEED to see this!
I will never understand why kids pay money to go to showcases then choose to not play defense or give max effort. Not to mention the risk of playing during a pandemic. You might as well chill at the crib and go for a daily jog to get your cardio.
Desperate times call for desperate measures. My wife is currently on her 3rd day of studying barber videos on YouTube. Her confidence is up. Today is the day... Pray for me 💇🏻♂️🙏🏽
I thank God everyday that my wife is supportive of my Coaching dream! 4 moves in 3 years, financial instability, multiple hustles just to get by all for the chance to chase my Passion! I’m sure a lot of coaches out there can relate, especially in times like these!
#TheRealMVPs
These pictures are why I coach basketball. This game brings kids from different ages, backgrounds and ethnicity’s all together for a common goal! It brings joy, excitement, hope, pain, disappointment and everything in between. Regardless of the emotion, the MEMORIES last FOREVER!
Thank you to everyone that reached out through text, call, DM, Twitter, etc. My wife and I welcomed our baby boy into the world this past weekend! We appreciate the prayer and support! Had a speedy and healthy delivery! God is good!🙏🏽
#Building
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If a game is cancelled due to COVID and health and safety reasons, why in the world would it be a “forfeit”?!
What’s going to happen is people will stop testing, hide positive players and the problem will only get worst.
Health and safety issues shouldn’t be a punishment.
Year 7 in the Game, Year 2 as a Head Coach!
So excited for this group and the next step of the process! 🚧
So many levels to go! ⚔️
@LaneTitansHoops
#Building
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My College Head Coach Dan Miller use to always tell us,
"It's much easier to point the finger then it is the thumb!"
I tell myself this in every aspect of my life! Coaching, Marriage, Fatherhood, Friendships, & Faith!
Stop blaming others, what can YOU do to be better!!!
Summer Basketball has concluded. Had a great first week with the team. Excited to be joining Coach Mike LeDuc’s staff at Damien High School. Looking forward to a great year!!
#SpartanHoops
2 years ago RJ missed a shot to go to the CIF Championship. I remember it like it was yesterday. He got back up the next morning & went back to WORK! 2 years later he is a STATE CHAMPION! Special player, Special Person! Proud of you 5!!!
@rj_smith5
#StoryBookEnding
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It’s been 7 years since I’ve seen my College Head Coach!
The reason I decided to get into coaching! Helped mold me into the leader I am today! Coach empowered me and helped me find the confidence to chase the things I want and stuck with me when I made mistakes as a young man.
Attempting to understand in my head how I am watching High School Basketball players play on National TV with Fans in attendance, but my college basketball team can’t go full contact in a closed practice... 🤦🏻♂️
#MakeItMakeSense
I use to think life was so hard with practice, school, and HW! Now I have work, bills, fatherhood, cleaning, organizing, husband duties, and more. Players, don’t take for granted the extra time coaches spend with you, it means more than you know! 🤝
The relationship side of coaching is my favorite aspect. I rarely text my players, I FaceTime them. The interpersonal aspect of a face to face conversation helps the relationship grow. Not a lot of things I wouldn’t do for a current or former player of mine!
#ItsAForeverThing
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Hey Fred, I guess we were both right. You said it would be near impossible for us to make a run in the State Playoffs on the road. My response was that this team is very resilient and will refuse to go down without a fight! 🤷🏻♂️🤝
October 5th, 2019 the day I married my best friend! 1 year down, a lifetime to go! Marriage isn’t easy, however it’s WORTH IT! God blessed me with an incredibly strong women who willingly decided to marry a coach! 😂😭
#CoachesWivesAreTheRealMVPs
#Building
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@Coach_Payne
We have a JV program. You play 12-15 COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES, serve as the scout team to our main squad at most practices, get gear and receive SCHOLARSHIP MONEY!
We pull 2-3 up to travel on the road and dress for games.
OPPORTUNITY!!
Coaches:
@jasonsmarr10
&
@Domo_sama_
THE TITANS ARE DANCING!!! 🕺 ⚔️
Very proud of the effort and resilience of this team to find a way to the NWAC Championship Tournament this week.
We will play in the Sweet 16 Wednesday night against Edmonds College at 6:00 PM!
LETS GOO!!!! 🗣️⚔️
Being a College Assistant, then becoming a High School Assistant at a high level school has given me so much perspective. Coaching style, Recruiting, and Relationships are EVERYTHING! Kids don’t care what your school looks like, they care about how much YOU care!
My move has forced me to go through my possessions. Between my wife, kids & myself, we’ve probably donated about 15+ full boxes of clothes & items to Charity! A lot of us hold on to things we no longer need that other may benefit from IMMENSELY! Let’s help each other WIN! 🙏🏽
JUCO Coaches, Tap in with me. Would love to connect, talk some hoops and discuss unsigned players! Unprecedented times make it hard to get out and meet/connect in person!🙏🏽⚔️
#WarriorMentality
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#WeAreCorban
COVID Wins are so corny man.
Call it a “No Contest” and run a big fade at the end of the season! Single Elimination Tournament with every team in the conference to crown a Champion!
Had to take a second to look in the sky and thank God for his many blessings. Saturday was one of the best days of my life. I married my best friend and life partner. God is so good! Levels man!!🙏🏽🚧
#Building
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6:30 AM. Amazing view of downtown Salem from Campus. The Capital of Oregon. No doubt in my mind that God has amazing things in store! Our program is centered around FAITH and DEVELOPMENT! Truly a place to GROW!
#WeAreCorban
Very Proud of
@M_Chosen1
@rj_smith5
and
@bballchris03
for coming out today to the Damien Skills Clinic and spending some time sharing their knowledge with the younger players in our community!! Leaders on and off the court!
#TheSpartanWay
A year that I will NEVER forget! This group of players showed so much heart & resilience! The relationships & memories established will last a LIFETIME! Thank you for accepting me into an amazing community & institution here at Damien HS. Blessed to coach here! I love these guys!
26-9 Overall Record, CIF Southern Section Semi Finalist, & California Regional Semi Finalist. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT SHOWED US SUPPORT THIS SEASON! We battled & left everything on the court. The Seniors have left a legacy that will never be forgotten!
#SpartanHoops
Shoutout to my MVP!
7 Zoom Calls in the last 2 weeks, 3 visits this week, currently moving homes, commuting an hour to and from work, constantly on my phone 70% of the day and no complaints!
Takes a special type of women to commit to this grind!
Coaches Wives for the WIN!
Congrats to
@M_Chosen1
on signing his LOI with
@USC_Hoops
Trojan Nation is going to love this young man! Humble, hungry, a man of strong faith, amazing family and an unbelievable work ethic! Much love bro! Continue to be you! GODS PATH!🙏🏽🤞🏽
#FamilyTies
Jevon Blackmore has picked up an offer from Western Oregon University (D2)
Thank you Coach Pifer, Coach Fisher and the rest of the staff for your belief in JB! Very excited for him this season! LETS GO!!! ⚡️⚔️
@LaneTitansHoops
Major Shoutout to my lil bro
@M_Chosen1
for becoming the All-Time Scoring Leader in Damien Basketball School History! A big time accomplishment for a big time player! Much love man! Just the beginning of many great things to come!
#GodsPath
Sat down with a NCAA coach this weekend that begin with a conversation about the recruitment of a potential player, but ended with him sharing advice to me about life, values, faith, & ways to become a better person. Coaching is so much more than coaching. It’s truly a ministry!
Cavs
PG: George Hill
SG: Rodney Hood
SF: LeBron James
PF: Kevin Love
C: Tristan Thomson
Bench:
Jordan Clarkson
JR Smith
Larry Nance Jr
Jeff Green
Kyle Korver
Lowkey Solid!!
Awesome weekend in Denver for our program! Thank you to
@JUCOadvocate
and
@ToddAZollinger
for the hospitality and platform!
Our program got better and our players received great exposure! 🔵⚔️⚫️
Lets gooooo!!!!
@LaneTitansHoops
No exaggeration this is my 7th time moving in the last 3 and half years. Not sure if I am on to something with this Coaching thing or just crazy! 🤦🏻♂️
Excited to see what the future holds! Nobody said it would be easy, running this Marathon of life! 🏁
#Building
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Finally got the chance to get back in the lab today! The fellas getting after it, music rocking and
@chris_martin20
pushing dudes to give more! Felt a sense of normal! 🙏🏽⚔️
#WeAreCorban
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#WarriorMentality
Excited to get out to Phoenix, AZ this weekend to watch some live basketball, connect with my colleagues, and search for some future Warriors! 🏀⚔️
#WaAreCorban
#WarriorMentality
The harsh reality about this virus is that entrepreneur like myself and many others have no way of generating income right now. I work 4 different jobs, train full time and drive shuttles during the week to pay bills and stay afloat. The work is put on hold why aren’t the bills?
I don’t know what’s crazier, the fact that I am on Synergy watching College Basketball teams play in real games when we can’t even practice, or the act of putting the teams bench chairs 6 feet apart like they aren’t hugging & slapping hands every dead ball! 🤦🏻♂️
#MakeItMakeSense
What makes this even more remarkable is that he did this playing high level completion, faceing teams that game planned to stop him, & had a FG percentage of 50% from the field! 🤯 No secret to it, good ole fashion hard work & consistency!! Proud of you bro!!!
@M_Chosen1
Mannn what a morning! Walmart and Target are out of pools. Had to go on OfferUp. Got finessed by a lady for $35 for a pool that doesn’t even stand up. Managed to make it work. Had to take 97 trips from the sink to the pool to fill it up... My son better NEVER question my love! 😂
Playing basketball at the next level is an experience that is truly unforgettable regardless of the level! Nothing compares to the relationships, the cohesiveness, and battles on that hardwood. Keep working young hoopers. God has a plan!
#Building
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If your a serious basketball player that wants to play in college, you should be watching this HS game on ESPN 2 right now.
No 5 dribble combos, no boogie ball. 2 Teams with Elite players that are playing high level defense and valuing each possession!
#GreatBump
Just screamed at the top my lungs!LETS GO!!! Congrats
@james_wallace5
God is so good! So happy for you coach. First head job, recently married and about to welcome your first baby into the world! Couldn’t have happened to a better person! 🙌🏽🙏🏽🐝
#ProudAlumni
Kind of weird being in the same gym & not sharing the sidelines with my big bro TK.
As a young hungry assistant, I didn’t fully grasp & understand all the lessons that were being ingrained in me & my coaching philosophy! I see it now as a Head Coach! 🙏🏽
#TKcoachingTree
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Fully Moved in to new house ✅
Schedule finalized ✅
Kids enrolled in Daycare ✅
Recruited enrolled in classes ✅
LOI's Signed ✅
All players housed ✅
Arrival dates confirmed ✅
WE HERE!!! 🗣️⚔️
@LaneTitansHoops
#TitanToughness
Happy 3rd Birthday to my oldest son KJ! 2 different pictures basically 3 years apart. On this journey together! As he grows, WE GROW! My motivation, my world!
#Building
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Happy Birthday
@M_Chosen1
blessed to have crossed paths with you and your family. Sky is truly the limit. Your work ethic, passion for the game, and trust in God will lead you to great things! Enjoy your day 1!! 🙏🏽 Big one tonight! 😤🔥
#BuiltForThis
#GodsPath