Dear ESPN: If Women’s Sports is Important to You, then at the very least on SportsCenter or Halftime of some of these prime time games show some highlights of the 34 NCCA DI WBB games that were played tonight by amazingly talented athletes.
#womeninsports
AAU Coaches: instead of posting we went 4-0 at the “Summer Showdown” “July Jamfest” “Easter Classic” etc, please share info on your players, stats, highlights. The publicity for the players is far more important then your record. Help ALL your kid get their names out to coaches!
I don’t care if you can dribble while juggling cones, wearing a blindfold & gloves, shooting in space with no defender out of a through the legs, behind the back fade. I just want to know can you make contested shots in games when they count & can you get by someone?!
So blessed to have received this honor. None of this is possible without the amazing coaching staff and the truly special and committed student athletes in our program!! Also a special thank you to the amazing support circle I have in WBB, My Family and College.
Hitting the Road for the Weekend for Atlantic City Showcase!!
Drop your schedules if you want - Looking forward to watching potential future Knights!
#NCAALivePeriod
‼️‼️ It’s Officially That Time ‼️‼️
Looking forward to Kentucky for the 1st part of July!! Can’t wait to see some great basketball for the next few days and potential future KNIGHTS!!
Drop those schedule ⬇️⬇️ 🔥🔥
Creating new AAU teams every time your unhappy is not helping the basketball world!
I can’t keep up with the Lady Bucks, Lady Buckets, Lady Bucketz, Lady Bucketz Elite.
In order to get players exposure make it easy for coaches to find them.
Competing for minutes is normal!
Anyone looking for a GA spot, message me directly ASAP
NCAA DIII School
MBA paid for
Housing & Meal Plan Included
$2,500 stipend as well
Great program with great coaches!
I am excited for this new chapter of my career! I am grateful that Monroe College Gave me this opportunity and I am looking forward to what the future holds. Many thank yous to all who have supported me on this journey.
Here is my one tweet about the WBB Chalk Talks and NBA Zoom Series from this summer. I can’t tag everyone who joined to listen, present or participate but thank you all SO much for joining and keeping our basketball community together. I am forever grateful!
#growthegame
Today was a day I never thought I would reach in my Professional Career. But I have completed my Masters in Sports Management today! I have proved a lot to myself over the last year and half and can only look forward to leading the Express. Special thanks to my family!
#Grateful
In addition, our players aren't the only ones that were honored. Congratulations to WBB head coach, Jeremy Thompson being named as Region 15 Coach of the Year! 🏀🚆
📰:
Landed in Minneapolis!! Happy Final Four Weekend!! Looking forward to spending time with great people!!
Advice for young coaches: It’s not how many people you say hi too, it’s about the genuine connections you build over time! Don’t loose sight of the value of being genuine!!
Tough loss in the 1st round. This was a great learning experience for our team, myself and staff. But the history this team made and the adversity they overcame forever shows the
#ExpressWay
is built on being fearless and playing with unmatchable intensity! We’ll be back!
#Family
There is something about this new generation…
“Yes thank you” “No Thank You”
Answering in a timely fashion
Thank you Notes
Personally addressed emails
ALL GONE
and the worst my phone is on DND ‼️
We gotta help be the engine for change…communication is a life skill 💯
Congratulations to Coach Thompson on receiving the award for Northeast District Coach of the Year after a second consecutive Region XV Championship!
#ExpressWay
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#NJCAABasketball
22-0 in 2 Years of Region XV Play!! We are Back to Back and headed to the NJCAA National Tournament for the 2nd straight year!! So proud of this group and so grateful for this staff!! We have
#UnfinishedBusiness
🚄 Full Steam Ahead
Monroe-Bronx defeats Hostos to win the Northeast District and advance to the
#NJCAABasketball
DIII Women's Championship for the second straight year!
Been fortunate enough to do what I love and love what I do for so many years. Happy National Coaches day to all the wonderful people I have met on this journey!
FIRST W as a Knight ⚔️ Congrats
@Coachgaitley
First of many ‼️‼️ As Coach always says “Winning doesn’t come easy” but we EARNED IT ‼️‼️ Back at it tomorrow 💪🏼
I have waited for this day for years, more importantly grinded out the last 6 months 7 days/week to put together this roster. I have 0 complaints and only appreciation for this opportunity. Looking forward to officially stepping on the court tmmrw as the Head Coach
@mcexpresswbb
Sometimes in life, you are super fortunate to meet people who, out of pure kindness, will help strangers.
Thank you to the local plow driver who worked through the night on no sleep, and prioritized us last night and this AM instantly.
Headed home safely thanks to him!!
🙏🏼
Thank you to
@WBCA1981
for wonderful convention!!
To all the amazing young coaches:
🔹Coming to the convention is a big step forward for visibility.
🔹Introducing yourself/meeting new people builds confidence
🔹Maintaining contact takes effort and time.
📱 📧 📩 ✍🏼
I strongly believe there needs to be a change in perception regarding JUCO Athletes
Think of what each athlete has to go through day to day and what resources they have. Also Being evaluated every day by coaches- It shows strength in character!
#JUCO
can be part of the journey
Player shows up everyday all season. Averages 5 min per game through 27 games. In 28th game comes off the bench and scores 15 points in 11 min. Gets the start today, 22 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals! 6 3 point field goals made! That’s why you trust the grind! Love this game!!
Just spoke with a recruit who told me she loves basketball so much, and all she wants to do is learn and get better. She said she measures her personal success by how much she improves as a athlete and grows as an individual over time. High Character Athlete
#Baller
School History!!!! Upset Alert at the MAC as we beat
#1
in the country!
What a performance from our entire team! Shot 56% overall from the field, held our opponents to 22%. Unselfish basketball started with an incredible defense effort for 40 minutes!!
I haven’t been able to put together the words to explain how devastating this is. Sonia meant so much to me, her friends, family, and women’s basketball community. I am so blessed to have had her in my life. She will be forever loved and missed. Rest in paradise 🙏🏼💔
It is with a heavy heart, that we share the sad news that Coach Sonia lost her battle with cancer on Friday, July 16th. As many of you know she has been fighting courageously this past year. We are at loss for words after losing such a major part of our family. ♥️
After a long pause since Thanksgiving weekend, today our players get to step back on the court. Thankful for the support and hard work our college has put in to bring us back and can’t wait to see the kids doing what they love today!
#BlessedAndGrateful
Anyone who tuned in tonight to
@WakeCoachD
and her Post Player Development Panel got better as a coach today!! Great presenters and amazing opportunity to learn!!
This didn’t happen overnight, we weren’t ranked in the preseason. A LOT of basketball left. But this team has continued to make history and earn respect. Still so much basketball to play, but the message remains the same: Consistency builds great habits!!
#ExpressWay
💙💛
First thoughts after a weekend full of recruiting / games!
1) Can you defend your position / play man-man
2) Do you play hard for your team / How Tough Are You
3) What type of attitude do you have on the court!
If it’s a ✅ to 1-3 then it’s time to watch closely
When coach says “come check a certain player out, she could play at your level!”
What does the mean? Are you aware we are looking to win our conference, build on last year and continue to get better?
Have you even watched us play??
Compare said player to someone on our team?
One of MY FAVORITE people in all of the basketball world came to visit to FDU!! I met Linda through
@Coachgaitley
a long time ago, and she is without a doubt the greatest supporter you could ask for!! Thanks for coming
#FAMILY
I told our team, it’s unusual to finish a season on a win but we have the opportunity so let’s take advantage. Thank you to everyone that supported this journey.
👏Outstanding finish to the 2⃣0⃣2⃣1⃣-2⃣2⃣ season
@mcexpresswbb
!
The No. 6⃣ nationally-ranked Express defeat No. 2⃣ Northland in the
@NJCAABasketball
Women's Basketball Championship Consolation game 6⃣1⃣-4⃣6⃣ to make it a single-season program record 2⃣2⃣ wins!
#AllAboard
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For all the people that were busy posting the
#ncaaW
tournament is not fun because they are no upsets, you are truly missing out on GREAT basketball. This is what you want, If you love the game,
#UCONNvsBaylor
is the best game on National TV.
PSA HS Students: During the recruiting process a lot of coaches reach out which is a compliment to you! But this process is also a constant evaluation - your ability to communicate, complete tasks, fulfill academic responsibilities - make sure your focus is in the right place!!
Thanks
@FordhamWBB
and their whole coach staff for an amazing Virtual Clinic during this team! So much to learn! Thanks for keeping us busy and always learning
Everyday as Head Coach, I am grateful for the support staff we have around us. Things can get hectic but when you got people around you that keep things moving along smoothly, you know your surrounded by great people.
So grateful to have been chosen as one of the coaches to be a part of
@TopConnectLead
with such an amazing group. Looking forward to learning more and growing as a coach and so grateful for those around me!!
We must remember the way we treat each other, the ability we have to stand up for one another, and the importance of fighting for equality for those around us who we may or may not know, should not just be the focus of a single day, but a focus in everyday.
#MLKDay
Was waiting for this feeling again. Woke up knowing we will be back on the court tomorrow after a long 6 months. As I continue to pray for good health for everyone, I can finally say I am Excited to see this team practice together tomorrow!! Back on the floor in 24 hours...
My own personal advice, don’t take your assistants for granted. An assistant that you can trust and wants supports you is important! “Don’t be afraid to surround yourself with people that want to be as successful as you” Thanks to my AC!!
Please consider watching and supporting one of the greatest people I know. Coach Sonia is an amazing coach and an even better friend off the court. One of the most special people in the world to me and so many others I’m sure! Hoping she gets better soon!! Keep Fighting 💪🏼
Our
#RAMily
has noticed assistant Coach Sonia has not been on the sidelines with us for most of the season as she is fighting a rare cancerous tumor. Check out the video to get to know Sonia better and we would greatly appreciate any support! 💪
9 DAYS LEFT TO SIGN UP ‼️‼️
It’s was a summer filled with GREAT Live Periods!! Got to see a LOT of talent‼️‼️
We still have opportunities left in our 24’ Class on down‼️‼️
Make sure to come to Elite Camp and meet our staff, team & SHOW OUT ‼️‼️
If your coach says it’s okay to miss practice to visit a NCAA school but you are to busy with your season to visit a JUCO…there is a problem.
Make sure you surround yourself with people that want the best for YOU, not what looks the best THEM.
#StudentAthlete
#CollegeStudent
March 2019 was the last time our team played a game. It’s been 19 months filled with loss, uncertainty and obstacles.
But it came with growth, togetherness & perseverance.
Tomorrow is finally Day 1 of the
#NJCAA
Basketball Season‼️‼️ I am so blessed and excited to be back!
Advice for young assistant coaches:
Don’t ask when things end or when you can leave
Be prepared, anticipate, be productive
Listen & Observe. Take notes on your practice plans, save them
Don’t be afraid to surround yourself with people that want to be as successful as you!
Today we remember the passing of our beloved Assistant Coach Sonia Burke- Quarless. She continues to remind us each and everyday to “𝘽𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙧𝙚.”
#soniastrong
Went to
#10
in D2, Union County’s Home Gym, and played our hearts out. Lost a gritty, tough, battle 73-71 in the final seconds. Credit where it is due to a Great Union Team - but this is only the beginning!
Stay Tuned 👀
Big Commitment Today!! Stay tuned for announcement but couldn’t be more excited about this player from NYC!! Going to be a huge impact in our program and a great addition to the group we already have! Great way to end a week!
Waking up as a Basketball Coach and knowing your day is filled with
1) Recruiting
2) X’s and O’s
3) Planning
4) Meetings
Is the BEST feeling in the world!
It’s…..”Motivation Monday”….we are spending spring on player development. We break down gds and fds and then put them together.
I also like this drill- it includes conditioning shooting- 2:30 min-30 sec-5 spots - if you miss you sprint to half ct (go both ends)losers run!
So proud to say that today the NJCAA and Region XV recognized 8 of my Student Athletes for All Academic Awards.
#ProudCoach
Put that work in on and off the court!
@mcexpresswbb
What a way to kick off the year. Great start out of the gates and had to make adjustments against a talented Middlesex Team. Very proud of our program. Back to to the BX!!!!
Two years ago was the last time I set foot in an arena to watch a sporting event live...today blessed to get to see the
#WNBA
@nyliberty
vs
@IndianaFever