Haven’t figured out why players are so hung up on “position”. If you’re in tune with higher levels of basketball, players have their main skill set (based on size, skills, etc) but play wherever their team needs them. Multiple positions=playing time.
PLAYERS: You have very little control of the recruiting process. Coaches evaluate. Coaches make the calls. Coaches decide on visits. Coaches decide on offers.
ADVICE: Stay ready. Be low maintenance. Patience. Right school-right offer….take it.
One of the best things about coaching is seeing a player take constructive criticism, not respond, not respond, and then gets it. Being called out about your weaknesses stings....how you respond and grow from it is a testament to your toughness and character.
#PersonalOwnership
Beyond grateful to have the opportunity of leading the Rustler men's basketball program. Focused energy being channelled into all aspects of the program. Cannot wait to get fully settled in.
#CWC
#NJCAA
#jucohoops
#2Claps
The Brady and Belichick of college basketball. LT Davis and
@CoachDoty
have been a special player-coach relationship to watch over the past five years. 3 National Championships and 3 MVP's. Safe to say they both deserve to be in the basketball HOF.
#Legends
Welcome Jacob Clyde Schmit to the world. Beautiful 8 Lb 4 Oz boy. Everyone is healthy and happy. Can’t wait to take him home and be together as a family.
#SchmitBoys
#PandJ
Been a wild 72 hours since being announced the head coach at CWC. Making strides as a program: staff is in place, couple recruits close to committing, and HR admin work out of the way. Can’t wait to get started!!
Authentic Wyoming view on the way to
@JUCOadvocate
event. Basketball can show you the world and all it’s beauty. New IPhone takes decent photos.
#307
#Apple
#GoRustlers
4-year coaches: Looking for juco players? Reach out to me. Not just about my guys, but the entire Region 9. Looking to help all of these hoopers find a spot.
For all the JC coaches out there without an updated roster and neglecting to put up stats from games….what are you doing? Aren’t we in the business of promoting our kids and program?
Nothing like taking on the
#14
and
#3
ranked team in NJCAA DI to start the head coaching career. Great opportunity for our program to showcase the hard work they have been putting in.
#RustlerSquad
#JUCO
Dan Dakich dropping gems during this Iowa vs MSU game. “If you’re a college basketball player you got from the time you’re 23 to 80 to chill.” Speaking on Garza’s off season work ethic. No mystery why he’s the beast he is.
Appreciation Tweet: To every coach who has ever repped
#TeamMEB
I cannot thank you enough for what we have built. Impacted hundreds of programs, thousands of athletes, and changed countless lives. Wouldn't be in my current position or the person I am without
@MidwestEliteBB
The official poster for the 2018-2019
#RustlerSquad
. Great group of young men who have a chance to compete at a high level this season. Excited to see their growth and development.
#CWC
#JUCO
How is a team top 25 when they have played one NJCAA DI juco in 5 games? Have resources, location, recruiting base, and you still don’t want to schedule real games?
One thing I’ve always done is embraced the smoke. Players; you want challenged, come play for me.
The CWC basketball program got better today. Former JC player, pro player, and energetic young coach joining the Rustler staff. Going to be a great mentor for our young players.
@Coach_Lave
, I can’t wait to start working together.
#RustlerSquad
Our crowds have been amazing all season. Environment our guys love playing in. Oh, our photographer is really good at her job as well.
#RustlerSquad
#JUCO
Academics: Student athletes there is only so much your coaching staff, professors, and support structure can do for you. Playing time, scholarships, and your future are what you are messing around with. Might feel like "just a class", but is so much more.
#Ownership
#ItsOnYou
What an effort displayed by our guys. 10 man rotation, 8 guys double digit minutes, battled foul trouble, shot it poorly, and still had the
#3
team in the country on the ropes.
#RustlerSquad
0-2 on the season, but improving daily.
The junior college Christmas break, the calm before the storm. Two month sprint is about to begin. Cannot wait to have the guys back together. Hopefully our first semester momentum carries over to Region 9 play. Let's get it going!
Funny how teams with a social media presence don’t post losses but always hype their wins. We own our program and everything it’s about. Constant focus on improvement and having a chip. Don’t like it....don’t care.
#RustlerSquad
#SavageMindset
Big shoutout to
@GazSportsJoe
for taking the time and effort to interview me about the wild job search I went through this past off-season. Couldn’t be happier with where I ended up and the opportunity ahead.
#GoRustlers
Days in Billings are coming to a close. Don’t know where the next stop in my journey is going to be, but one is coming. Excited for this next opportunity to be around the game I love.
#moveforward
#406love
#ballislife
Heading to Christmas break 5-9. Have played:
#14
Western NE (Twice)
#16
Snow (Twice)
#13
CSI (Twice)
North Idaho (NWAC Champions 2018)
Have battled with one returner, a bunch of freshmen, and new culture. Love our guys. Excited for 2019.
#RustlerSquad
Big time news is going to be dropping this week. Multiple signing's going to take place along with assistant press release......program is gaining momentum daily.
#RustlerSquad
#GoRustlers
Funny how coaches operate when they lose. Took a lot of L’s the past two seasons and treated everyone the same as if we were winning. Bunch of phony coaches once things don’t go their way.
Central Wyoming- 106
Western Nebraska- 110
Rustlers fall short to WNCC. CWC will be back Saturday, November 3 at home @ 3:00 against
#3
College of Southern Idaho!
#RustlerSquad
When adversity strikes, you can choose to come together or splinter. What a magical night by the 7 guys who wore a Rustler jersey tonight. On to Sheridan for the Region 9 tournament.
RUSTLERS WIN!
Central Wyoming- 77
LCCC- 56
Connor Nelson- 20 points and 4 rebounds
Darius Guinn- 12 points, 4 assists, 3 steals
James Woods- 14 points and 9 rebounds
The Rustlers will play in the Region IX quarterfinals on Thursday in Sheridan.
#RustlerSquad
Big time move being made by
@Jamie_Stevens10
, one of favorite guys on the planet. Last six years together were truly amazing. Thanks for being a mentor, a trusted colleague, and a friend for life.
#RustlerSquad
moving on. All three guys are on full scholarships and are at levels they can have success. Not all about going DI. Find the right level. Get school paid for. Ball out.
#RightFormula
Congrats to all of our 2018-19 Rustlers moving onto 4 year schools:
Devin Rottweiler- Emporia State University (D2)
David Simental- Colorado State University-Pueblo (D2)
Taylor Tidzump- Wayland Baptist University (NAIA)
#RustlerSquad
Funny when I coached in Montana, people in Oregon/Washington/Cali said it was “middle of no where”. Now coaching in Wyoming, people from Montana/Idaho say it is the “middle of no where”. 😂😂😂 I embrace the isolation and pace of life.
#307life
Been a very challenging season on the court. Being a practicing Stoic though there is plenty to be grateful for. Boys have been around the team a lot.
@CoachHarrison32
has become their best friend. Wife has been super supportive. Blessed to do what I do.
#RustlerSquad
#SchmitBoys
Month out of the coaching game and have grown a ton. Whatever shakes down in my career path was meant to happen. Excited to see what the next chapter in my professional life holds.
#Mindset
#Growth
#Trust
Down 34-50 to at half. Guys stepped up and made plays down the stretch. Best a very talented Williston State team. Huge challenge tomorrow against Western Nebraska.
Central Wyoming- 103
Williston State - 101
Rustlers knock off undefeated Tetons! Lead by David Simental's 30 points and Jacob Smith's 27 points! CWC is back in action tomorrow at 4:00 against Western Nebraska!
#RustlerSquad
Hall of Fame family is about to be complete. Wife's 2006-2007 soccer teams will be inducted in Carroll College Hall of Fame tomorrow morning. Schmit boys have good genes.
#HOFFam
Office wall looks real nice after a little graphic design work. Upwork freelance website is the real deal. Highly recommend for any projects you need to outsource.
#Focus
#Energy
#Confidence
#GoRustlers
Our 8-13 record isn’t indicative of who we are as a team. Playing all first year players against one of the tougher schedules in our region. Buy in is at a high level. Guys enjoy each other. Individual skill sets improving.
#RustlerSquad
#JUCO
#DailyGrowth
Was a blast directing the first ever
@MidwestEliteBB
Final Four ELITE camp. 50 plus campers came out to East Ridge HS to get better. Thanks to my awesome staff.
#TeamMEB
13 freshmen on the CWC
#RustlerSquad
to start the season. The transformation these young men will experience this year will change their entire lives. Working in higher ed to mold these young men is truly a blessing.
#CWC
#JucoLife
Big news coming out of the
#Rustler
camp. Multiple commitments, four year signings, and schedule all coming together over the past couple weeks. Excited to pump the news out!!!
Seeing all of these juco players we competed against this season sign DI offers. Had a bunch of freshmen going at them all year. 4 year coaches get CWC on your radar for next season. 9 returners. 67% of scoring/61% of rebounding coming back.
#RustlerSquad
Proud of the team effort. Buy in was high. Ball movement was crisp. Team over individuals is what makes magic happen. Name brand program goes down.
#RustlerSquad
The result of the game didn’t go our way, but regardless this has been a special group of sophomores to be around. They have all impacted CWC, myself, and the community of Riverton. Thanks for everything fellas.
#RustlerSquad
3 magical years with this fine lady today. Been fun growing a family and going through life’s adventures with her by my side. Vegas bound for the anniversary.
#PBJ
+1
Young players take note; you are going to make mistakes on and off the court. Deflecting blame is not the answer. Take ownership in all areas of your life. I've seen both sides of this multiple times this season.
#OwnYourLife
Keep getting asked who we are recruiting....
#1
recruits for us are our current players. Retention is a priority for the Rustlers. In today’s transfer society shows a lot how our guys are committed to our program and coaching staff.
#RustlerSquad
Closest we've come to playing a complete 40 minutes. What a great way to finish the first semester. 5 game winning streak, protected our home court, and beat a national name brand program.
#RustlerSquad
Wouldn't be in this position at
#CWC
or have the coaching connections I do without
#TeamMEB
. Brotherhood of coaches who love the game, but even more so love the coaches, programs, and kids we get to work with each summer.
#BeELITE
Our Co-Founder/Co-Owner
@Coach_Schmit
earned his first win as a head college coach tonight. Congrats to Brad, his players and his staff at Central Wyoming College. Many more to come!
#TeamMEB
Hardest transition to college athletics? Lifting? Time management? Communication? Competition? Daily focus? Academics? So many factors for first year athletes. Trust the process and enjoy the daily grind.
#NewLevel
CWC campus getting major facelift this summer. Student center getting complete renovation. Fitness center adding new platforms and weight equipment.
#MakingMoves
Extremely proud of this group of guys. 19-10 to finish the regular season. Staple wins against Salt Lake, CSI, NJC, and Gillette. Post season play begins next Saturday against Sheridan. 0-0 from here.
First time competing as a team. Season is long and lots to improve on. Looking forward to the next four months together.
#RustlerSquad
Thanks to
@JUCOadvocate
for hosting a stellar event.
This junior college break is something else. See all of these hoops going on and feel out of it. Look forward to the guys being back next week. Miss the
#RustlerSquad
.
Maintaining a routine without an office or gym is quite the challenge. Stretching my comfort zone and growing on the daily. Excited for the next step in my career.
#NextChapter
#StoicMindset
The 2019
#RustlerSquad
is coming together. Returners all on board and signed, big time commitment yesterday, and major recruit flying in tomorrow. Exciting times around the program.
Shoutout to CWC's athletic director, Steve Barlow. Gave a fired assistant a chance at his first head coaching job. Beyond grateful for the opportunity he gave me.
#RustlerSquad
This goes for Head Coaches at the 4 yr level that have a tendency to recycle the same resumes. Be bold and find that under the radar coach just like you're always looking for that under the radar player.
Almost didn’t take this kid when I got hired. Would have been one of the biggest mistakes of my coaching career. Stud human being. Solid as a rock player. Team guy. Cannot wait to see how his career goes for the Pioneers.
Out in Cali for the live period. Any available 2023’s still floating around slide in my DM’s. Still have two open scholarships. Twittersphere do your thing.
Great seeing all these jucos having four year coaches to their gyms. Not one has stepped foot in Riverton. 5 returners. More scoring/rebounding back then anyone in the region. Had a chip before....
#SavageMindset
JUCO COACHES: Looking for multiple games still for next season. Willing to travel, do a home and home, or set up a guarantee to come play here. Hit me up if you have any interest.
@JUCOadvocate
Fitting to hear this rant 10 hours before flying to Maui. I will be doing a tech detox over the next 8 days. Going to "create memories" with my wife and two boys. Schmit family out.
#HIlife
#808
#BePresent
Thrilled to start the week! Family is down on campus with me for the first time in five weeks. Squad is full for the first time as well. Excited for what the week holds.
#MovingForward
#GoRustlers
After two seasons as a staff with
@Jamie_Stevens10
and
@coachisakson
the relationship formed transcends coaching. Speak weekly, support each other teams, and true friends away from the wins and losses.
#TrueFriends
Funny how some coaches act on social media then you see their teams play and it’s the complete opposite of what they “preach” on Twitter.
#phonies
#standards
Quality time in Vegas with the in-laws. James Taylor concert, Flamingo pool party, and plenty of gambling. Shoutout to Gma Tor for setting everything up.
#Vegas2019
Been a honor coaching this kid for a season. Down to earth. Accepts coaching. Hasn’t come close to playing his best basketball. First JC kid signed under my tutelage.
#RustlerSquad
#ManyMoreToCome
Congratulations to Devin Rottweiler on his commitment to
@ESUMensBBall
! The big man is averaging 12.5 points and 7 rebounds a game while maintaining a 4.0 GPA!
#RustlerSquad
Funny how coaches/players at the same level you coach, try recruiting kids from other programs during the season. So many snakes in this business. Public call out's need to start happening.
#Morals
#StayInYourLane
Amazing how coaches are held to such a high standard but refs have limited accountability (at least in our region). Assignor won’t communicate with coaches. Can’t send clips regarding calls. Don’t even hear from him upon getting tossed.
#Unprofessional
#VentDontCare
Being 0-0 right now feels really nice. Guys are all in good moods. I'm sleeping well at night. Have to enjoy the cycles of the season.
#BasketballMarathon
RUSTLERS WIN!
Central Wyoming- 72
Utah State University Eastern-62
Darius Guinn- 16 points, 8 rebounds
James Woods- 17 points, 4 rebounds
Jacob Smith- 13 points
Jerroda Briscoe- 8 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocks
#RustlerSquad
Haven’t been involved with junior college basketball for very long, but seems to me when teams within the top 15-20 teams in the country are lobbying for an at large bid the tournament should expand. Why give 24 teams a chance to showcase their program/players?
@JUCOadvocate
??