Drawing up a random last second play we have never ran before and having the boys execute was special. So proud of the boys. This is why I do it.
#JustUs
#AllIn
If you’re in HS coaching it should always be about the kid… let me rephrase that, if you’re in coaching in general it’s always about the players. Some of you are showing your true colors. Genuine people are rare, doesn’t matter what you try and show people on social media
There’s some west coast schools really missing the mark with the recruitment of Gomez. The kid had 37pts vs the top team in the state. He competes with the best of them. His resume for showing up in big games continues to grow. What more do you need to see?
Got my first tournament championship of my Head Coaching career tonight. So happy for the boys and all their efforts. I know I’m not easy to play for, takes a tough type of player to be willing to get coached tough now a days.
#JustUs
My little cousin Mikey has woken up at 6:30 am every day to work out with me for the past 5 months. He wakes up on his own, waits for me to pick him up, and always is trying to get better. He’s 10, what’s stopping you?
Thank you to all the fans, parents, players, and my coaching staff for sticking together. So many memories were made that will last a lifetime. It’s always hard for it to end but I truly cherish these young men allowing us to coach them the right way.
#JustUs
@Basketball_LM
My uncle suffered a tragic accident 4months ago that really shook me. Today he FaceTimed me for the first time and completely caught me off guard. It was a very emotional call but when I told him we played Mayfair tonight first thing he said was, take it to them. 68-64 win for us
This team has yet to make excuses or point fingers when things don’t go their way all season...not after losing players, not on refs, not on each other... and that’s why we are doing what we are doing.
@Basketball_LM
#JustUs
#AllIn
To be this torn over someone I never knew is beyond me. Why was today so hard? Is it because Kobe is the reason I’m so close to both of my Grandpa’s. I watched hundreds of games with them, a lot of memorable moments that I will treasure forever. Going to bed with a heavy ❤️ again
What a great atmosphere. Thank you to all the fans and students that came out to support!!!
#JustUs
feels good to get my first playoff win! Next match @ La Canada Tuesday!!!
Don’t get caught trying to make withdrawals in the winter for deposits you never made in the summer. The hoop gods are very accurate with their banking.
I may be bias, but I’m honest with this hoop stuff. Veritas 16U team is one of the best in the nation. Didn’t lose to a 16U team all spring/summer and beat multiple high level 17’s (names not needed). May not look like much but if you seen them play at all you know.
In a world where everyone thinks rule
#1
is to self promote to feel relevant, I’ve always rocked with
@bucketsworth
!!! No camera crews, no hype posts, just him getting dudes better… and that’s why the players rock with the bro too.
#562
#Familia
Appreciate all the support and love that was given to the boys and the program throughout this run. It was awesome to pack the gym. We came up short but have a ton of memories that will last a lifetime. Let’s see what the State Playoffs have for us.
If my hs basketball boys aren’t taking the proper steps to recover I’m shutting them down to an extent… we are either cutting down skill work/ weight lifting/ or games and replacing it with spot shooting or shots on the move. Can’t drain a kid out in September.
3rd year as a head coach, 3rd year making the playoffs. I do not take anything for granted. The boys, as well as the coaching staff has put in a lot of work to get here. One final game for a league championship Friday at Mayfair.
#JustUs
Crazy to think I was hired two years ago to coach at La Mirada. I remember all the emotions like it was yesterday, excitement, anxiousness, nervous, eager just to try and prove I belong in this head coaching role. I fail all the time but I’m better than I was when I started.
La Mirada boys played well tonight and pulled out a tough win against Canyon 61-58. Proud of the boys buying in and playing for each other.
#JustUs
Mayfair tomorrow in the Semi’s of the NOC.
I used to really dream about being the head of my own program, I put in countless hours in my 7 years as an assistant trying to be prepared for when it was my time. The day before entering my second season all I can think about is how thankful I am for those who have supported me
Overlooked in the great wins last week was
@dcabrera50
scoring his 1,000 point in a LM Jersey!!! DC is currently at 1,071 points in his career 584 on the season.
@Basketball_LM
is proud of you!!!
We give HIM the glory in our wins and we thank HIM for giving us the opportunity to play basketball in our losses. All glory to God. Let’s get ready for playoffs.
Let’s put this to rest...
@kobebryant
is the best player to wear a laker jersey. Maybe the best to ever wear an NBA jersey. Don’t ever disrespect the goat
This is in no way a knock on anyone specifically. Just because we don’t post breakfast club/ late night workouts/ two a days/weight training, doesn’t mean we aren’t in here. Our work shows in February. These kids get better every year in this Program.
Still laugh when I think of you eating Charlie’s sandwhich, or me switching names in your phone, or you getting lost on this vegas trip. Happy birthday bro
@DWXXIII
Got a group of guys to believe in each other, play for each other, and trust me enough to fully buy in. Thank you to all who supported us in my first season!!! Many more to come!
#JustUs
#AllIn
Pretty wild how many points this kid has scored. Moving to the PG position this year to try and better his game has been an adjustment but don’t get it twisted, there’s a lot of buckets for whoever. All time leading scorer and counting.
Julien Gomez setting the school scoring record as a junior at 1,749 pts and counting passing Derrick Williams… Congratulations on a special accomplishment from a special player.
Very excited to announce coach of La Mirada high school Randy Oronoz as our Veritas director of coaches. Coach Randy brings tremendous character, passion and a high basketball IQ to help mentor our High school, youth coaches and players.
#VERITAS
#TRUTH
I just want to coach my kids and have an actual season. Hard to watch all of these other schools playing games 5 miles away from us and we can’t even get cleared to go in a gym or start testing. Makes no sense to me. Give the kids what they deserve, what their peers are getting!
After 1094 days since my last Home game we are officially cleared to practice in the new facility today. It’s been such a journey, from having to travel to 35 minutes to practice, playing home games away, finding gym availability, going at 6 am for a year amongst other obstacles.
Really excited to announce that Charlie Torres will be our Veritas Post Grad coach for this upcoming season. Charlie one of best coaches/trainers I’ve been around. Huge respect for him and a huge get for our program. Kids will get better and kids will develop.
#Veritas
Today I got in the gym with a bunch of kids that didn’t get offers yet, They worked hard, got better, and kept pushing... It’s always been about the journey and not just about the destination.
“Blessed to receive an offer from the school of ‘we are still working’”
I have a GF that traveled on the bus with me to LA in rush hour to watch us play on Valentines Day. She’s a keeper, and also the reason for my sanity. Couldn’t be where I’m at without her.
#JustUs
Loyola Marymount has offered one of the nation's most underrated sophs, versatile 6-7 F Jorge Ochoa (La Mirada CA). One of the leading scorers at this Spring"s Fullcourt Press Spring League. Long Beach Press-Telegram Dream Team 1st Team.
We played 5 teams this year that are in the semis in their own division. Strength of schedule matters!!! Taking some tough losses when we weren’t at full health has helped. It’s not for every kid, confidence was definitely tested along the way.
End of the season is always tough. Always proud of the journey these young men took.
@gr8ballr
and myself are very demanding of our players throughout the entire season. I love how the boys continuously worked hard with a goal to be the best they could be daily.
#JustUs
@CoachChristyM
I like the ones that still coach up 20. Giving the “bench” players the same amount of energy and intensity that they would their starters in a close game.
A lot of emotions come with the ending of a season... I treasure the fact that some boys turned in to young men, some teammates turned in to brothers, and some friendships/memories were formed that will last forever. Thank you to my LM boys for buying in.
#JustUs
@Basketball_LM
Could you imagine if coaches could critique these parents on their parenting skills like they do our coaching... I know a ton of coaches that would have a field day. Really wild to hear grown people gossip like they’re in high school.
After Ingram and Brunson struggle the USA coaching staff sat them the rest of the game after they subbed out in the 3rd. If you don’t produce it’s next man up. Doesn’t matter what you’re “suppose” to be doing.
Matadores sweep today.
Frosh gets their first win of the season vs South Hills.
JV beats St. John Bosco 71-69 at Bosco.
Varsity beats La Salle by 20.
Hope everyone enjoys their families tomorrow. We are all back in action Friday.
#JustUs
One of two freshman in the entire southern section to make the 1st team all CIF
@_juliengomez
Scoring 570pts on the season and 111pts in the post season I would say not a bad Freshman Campaign!!!
@Basketball_LM
🏀The 2022 Boys Basketball All CIF Southern Section teams have been selected! 🤩⛹️♂️
Click the link below to see the selections for all 10 Divisions!👇
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I hope we have a solution for our brand new gym being this hot at 8am in the morning when the outside temperature is only 70°.
@nlmusd
hopefully this issue is being discussed before it’s a safety issue. Brand new gym that took 3 years to build should have air conditioning in it.
Want to see LM’s best True PG all time. All these games are big time games. No fluff in this highlight. The boy Sean can really go. Some college is going to be extremely happy with this pickup.
I dedicated this year to my brothers JB and Chris who were taken from us way too soon. I know they were looking down all season enjoying this ride with me. This ones for y’all.
#4TheBros
#OneOfThemOnes
👼🏽👼🏾
The 2018 Whittier Daily News All-Area Boys Basketball team as a strong La Mirada feeling to it. POY: Nick Colosi COY: Randy Oronoz. Great job by
@thewillernandez
Our program isn’t for everyone… but when you come to LM you’ll get non stop high level games to prove yourself. Extremely happy with how much these boys have been tested early on this season and responded. No cupcake games around here!!!
We’ve been working on our toughness... not sticking our chest out being tough guys, but our ability to do or assignments when we are tired. Came out on top 4-0 in the Servite tournament.
#JustUs
@Basketball_LM
I like the culture we are trying to build at LM. Hard working kids that try and play ball the right way. No room for ego’s in our program!!! Character wins every time no matter the score.
A lot of representation here for the Matadores. Congrats to
@_juliengomez
for winning Player of the Year.
@seancervantess
@athan_sierra
for making 1st team all Area.
@Mjsayso
for making 2nd team all Area. Extremely proud of you boys.
@SteveFryer
Our boys have worked hard and won big games on the Road vs the
#2
and
#3
team in our division. Regardless of size we are hosting the Final here. We are working on adding seats seeing that there is room to add. Remember it isn’t our fault Cif decided to not have a host site.
My future wife is probably taking shots before she’s going to her family’s house to deal with the “you’re still single” comments. Don’t worry girl, take another one, I’m not judging you.
Got to spend the day at my grandmas house today a year after she passed. A bunch of family was there, felt her happy spirit in the house for the first time since she’s passed. It was a solid day.
Boys battles and fought hard tonight but came up a little short. Everyone can point their fingers at the refs but we have to be better than that. We need to get better from the line and get stops when needed. Championship teams can’t make excuses. Growing every game!!!
#JustUs
Back to back gutsy wins by the boys. Very proud of their resilience. Their ability to adapt to adversity all year has been very impressive. Thank you to all who came out and supported. It means a lot to us and me personally.
#JustUs
2027
@gene24roebuck
in his first 7 high school games is averaging 21ppg.
He’s shooting 70.5% from 2 and 48.3% from the 3pt line. He’s at 87% from the Ft line as well.
Regardless of grade those numbers in high school are ridiculous. College recruitment should be picking up!
I feel bad for those who didn’t get to see this man on a nightly basis being from LA... that’s probably why y’all think Lebron is your “goat”. I know who mine is
#DifferentMentality
🐐
My uncle has been on my mind all week. Appreciate everyone who reached out. If I didn’t respond it wasn’t personal I seen all the messages.
He’s a fighter. Don’t know a human stronger than him. He’s trying to get back to his family. Love you Uncle.
-Smalls
I love how bought in our coaching staff has been throughout this entire season. No egos, just trying to get the most out of these boys.
@gr8ballr
@AirValdes
@WilliamPartida
Proud of the way the boys competed tonight. A ton of fixable stuff that will be adjusted in our next meeting at Mayfair. I got tough kids that love playing for each other, that’s all I can ask for.
#JustUs
First time with the
@Basketball_LM
at
@Section7Az
What a great well ran tournament giving opportunities to all these kids. Extremely grateful for the opportunity provided. Thank you Matt King for inviting us to such a prestigious event!
I want to give a shoutout to
@CoachZedan
for accepting me in to his Veritas family. I’ve always seen how passionate and tough his teams were and admired that. I loved being around guys who cared about true development of players. Appreciate the opportunity.
Laker season officially starts today. I’m willing to give KCP a fair shot this year... I also will be revisiting this tweet to say something bad about him after the game I know it.
I told about 6 kids today at 24 to fire their instagram trainers... if your 12 dribble combo can’t get by me you need to go somewhere else with your training.
Tough loss but proud of the team’s resilience all season. Had to battle through a lot of adversity this year. Best wishes to the seniors that helped shape this team. To the returners we got some work to do.
La Mirada beats Los Al, 67-64, behind Nick Colosi and Danny Cabrera. Los Al battled without Jacob Eyman and cut a double-digit deficit in 4th to make it a game. William Henriksen and Zach Ruiz played well for the Griffins.