Saw and Stole this Graphic yesterday- Got me thinkin-
Why D3? And trust me- The answer is NOT- because you have no other option
D3 schools are often smaller campuses that prioritize relationships and involvement- which is probably best way to learn and grow
D3 schools provide
🚨Recruiting
@TFNsRun4Roses
The last few days..These thoughts keep coming in my head as a college coach- Worth the read i hope
1) I found better talent on courts with less coaches cause I didnt follow hype train but followed my gut
2) yes I need talent..but I need personality
Made our first offer from
@TFNsRun4Roses
1) she fits our future
2) her and I have talked- we vibe- she is my type of people which matters in recruiting
3) she proud to have a offer from us- excited- even tho we not D1…imagine that huh?
Love who loves you back💪
Day in life of College 🏀 coach!
6:30 AM- Office (film & Practice plan)
9AM-11AM - Practice
11-12 Meeting with Admissions to check on PSA status’s
12-1 Team Film
1-2 Prepare all reciepts for month to turn in
2-3 Walmart run for Player snacks/breakfast over break (Continued)
I returned to College Coaching on Oct 6th as a Head Coach…24 hours B4 a foreign Tour, 9 days before practice, and moved 700 miles away from my wife.. One Month in- Here is what I have learned.
Thread⬇️
The recruits who sub out and stay engaged on the bench are the ones that we make offers too…love that all of our VIP’s did this today while I have been watching
Shows we are hitting the nail on head with WHO we WANT!
#allaboutwe
Purchased WNBA League pass for our PH players today
Allows our girls to watch all games anytime they want
I challenge other HS,AAU,Youth coaches to do the same and buy this for your players!!!
We can not build the womens game without having our kids actually watch the best WBB
What am I 👀 for
@TFNsRun4Roses
?
1) Do you make the right 🏀 play? Know when to shoot,pass,screen?
Forcing your way to 20 pts against a team on game 7 of week with no scout report doesn’t impress anyone but Momma.
2) We want to Press and create advantages- Do you have the
I have officially resigned as the Head Women’s Basketball coach at East Forsyth and plan to pursue a career opportunity at the next level.
I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to be the first coach in school history (1/1)
Its January- every 🏀 team is going thru something! Injuries, Team issues, outside distractions, Film don’t lie insecurities, the pressure of winning or the embarrassment of not.
Just know whatever you feeling right now is part of it- don’t deny yourself the growth of the
Like 75% of 🏀 world- will be at
@TFNsRun4Roses
Im looking for 25’s and 26’s that:
1) Love 🏀 & Competing
2) R serious about getting recruited and not just clout chasing
3) willing to be
#AllboutWE
instead of
#AllboutMe
.
Drop schedule/DM/Email👍
The opportunity to be a College Head Coach has always been the dream. The Journey,the sacrifice, the growth to get here makes this a special day for me. There are 1,100 people blessed to be a NCAA WBB coach. It is a honor to be one.
As always,
#BeBetter
Can’t wait to talk to our VIP 2025/2026’s TMRW
Wanna know why we havent called yet?
1) we prioritized Family and rest after the live period
2) we prioritized our current team and made sure all was ready for move in day
Do you want to go to a school that does nothing but
College Coaches-simple Request as many of us HS/AAU coaches reach out about our players....Do not send back a generic email promoting attending your Elite Camp... Provide feedback or say you don't have time...Some of us got kids that deserve better than being your money maker
To support balance…our college athletes return home for the summer.
We provide them a strength program with written and Video explanations!
We Believe that 🏋️ changes ⛹🏽♀️!
If you are a player or coach that would like a copy of our plan!
DM me- free of charge- grow WBB!
We are giving our college 🏀 athletes this challenge for the summer when they go home!
Take a look and feel free to steal or adapt for you!
Repost this to help grow the game and help a coach/player
even better?- comment something you have and make a thread
#growthegame
We started 2025 Recruiting Today
We are looking to sign 3 athletes during the fall signing period
Needs:
-Athletic posts
- Shooting
- Ballhandlers
Comment or DM! We will evaluate and contact this week!
Interesting- A coach with a fake school on mens side goes viral yesterday…has kids offered,committed…and like 50 replies with film
I am a real coach, with a real opportunity for WBB players: 2024’s,2025’s and transfers
I believe this post wont get half the traction- lets
I have officially resigned from my position as Head GBB Coach at PH-Roanoke to accept a head coaching position in the Atlanta Metro area. Our success the past 4 years will forever tie me to the Roanoke Community and I will be forever grateful
As always,
#BeBetter
🚨detailed Recruiting insight for
@EurekaWbb
and what we are doing with our 2025 class
We have 3 spots we are 👀 for in 2025.
We create a top 10 list for all 3 spots
We offer Players that fit what we are building personality/skill wise and want what we offer. We will offer
Some takeaways from last 8 hours of games
1) if you are 5’7 or below- and run you from the ball against the press- its a. 🚩- so improve
2) if you are 6’0 or taller and minutes go by without you making contact with another player- screen,box,bump a cutter- its a 🚩! So
We are looking to Sign 3️⃣ 2025’s in Fall signing period!
We have 2 offers out-giving out more this week
If that offer should go to you- Need to Let us Know🚨🚨🚨
If you are applying for a coaching job- READ🚨⬇️
Spent the day reading resume’s for my open WBB assistant job
Things worth sharing:
- proofread not just for spelling, but to ensure you do not mention another school from a previous application
- tailor your resume for the job
After months of 👀…finally found perfect fit for my assistant coach!
We also have a fulltime S&C coach now🔥
Few ppl realize- from March 1st till now… I have been a 1 man show-
Largest recruiting class in school history/ camps/social media/ operations.
Planning staff
My NOW wife Agaisha Granger and I could not of asked for a better Wedding day.
Thanks to the family,friends, fellow coaches for sharing this day with us.
More photos and videos to come later...For now...Honeymoon time to Catalina🥳
🎈 Happy Birthday to the queen of my heart! 👑💖 As you gracefully add another candle to the cake, just remember, you’re not getting older – you’re leveling up to legendary status! 🚀🌟 Thank you for filling our lives with joy, laughter, and the occasional eye roll at my puns. 😄
I did not play a single minute of 🏀
But 90 hours in gym the last two weekends! I am exhausted!
1) if
@EurekaWbb
offered you this month or prior- Just know- we are serious about wanting you
2) we can’t take everybody…we going with who loves us first and goes all in! The
Loss on the scoreboard- But doesn’t tell the story behind today.
It doesn’t explain how significantly different this game was competitively compared to the last meeting
It doesn’t explain how we won the 3rd qtr and lost the 1st and 4th by a combined 5 points
It doesnt explain
I am blessed to be named the 1st ever WBB coach at the brand new East Forsyth High School in Georgia.
Thankful for
@CoachHerrick
@nathanturnerAD
@durdencoach
for helping this dream become a reality
GO BRONCOS!
And As Always
#BeBetter
As I make my July Schedule and planning what courts to watch:
#1
priority- Athletes we have offered or talking too- DUH
#2
priority- will check out those who emailed first…why? It takes more work to email which warrants my attention
#3
priority- Those that hmu on socials
Feel Like this is a good time to point out…
You can only commit to one school! So 1 offer thats perfect 4 U is all you need
Oh btw- ppl forget this part…Actually Getting the job done at the college level is wayyyyyyyyy more impressive then your Offer list!!
#Julyrecruiting
7 years between college coaching jobs (became HS coach).
Here are differences that are glaring:
1) HS and travel coaches are no longer gatekeepers like they once were- lots of direct reach outs by player/coach
2) recruits tend to draw out the process longer- April- June
Blessed for this opportunity that I simply could not pass up!
A hidden 💎!
Our vision: We will be a state championship winning program that prepares athletes to achieve excellence in life!
To learn more
@KyleSandy355
@RaiderSport
@appenmedia
To support balance…our college athletes return home for the summer.
We provide them a strength program with written and Video explanations!
We Believe that 🏋️ changes ⛹🏽♀️!
If you are a player or coach that would like a copy of our plan!
DM me- free of charge- grow WBB!
One year ago- I received the call and accepted the job as WBB coach at Eureka College!
@EurekaRedDevils
365 days later and life is so different…still so much work to do and alot to prove on the court.
My only hope is that I can serve as a blessing onto others in exchange for
I am thankful to have amazing assistant coaches, players, and mentors that have all helped myself and our program achieve great success
You know who you are and from the bottom of my heart. Thank you all
#Bebetter
We lost...however. I am so proud of this group. The way we competed, followed the game plan, we were truly only a few possessions away.
So proud of the team and cant say it enough
This game proved the need for a shot clock in HS game. So proud and way to
#bebetter
3 commits in 3 days! Stayed Local for this 6’2 addition. Excellent student- Huge potential- believes in our vision of championships💪
Only question left-
#Whosenext
😎
🏀ATTN🏀2025-2028 WBB Hoopers
Talk is cheap- Getting your campus visit set is where it’s AT🔥!
Scheduling visits + Applying PROVE your interest!
ELITE CAMP - Is a great way to get seen for a offer, get to know your future teammates if you have a offer, or simply LEARN
We Will
Amazing time
@TFNsRun4Roses
But time to head back home- Family time matters!!!
Looking forward to Chicago next weekend!!
Just gotta figure out place to stay😎
🗣️ LOVE talking to parents who GET IT!
Those that ask about what we see in their daughter,how we will support her, and the FIT
Vs
Those who focus on simply $, ask no questions, or talk only about how great their kid is!
Yes Money matters…but if it was the only thing that
#ALLBOUTWE
for
@EurekaWbb
If your team not with you like this…Trust…You on the wrong one.
Btw- we still recruiting 25’s, 26’s, Transfers and Juco’s to join us NEXT FALL😎
🏀Recruiting landscape has changed
1) Timeline: there are talented players available all the way till July
2) HS recruits are just one option for programs- Transfer, Juco, grad xfers are HUGE
The point being- if you find your fit- simply commit! Then work towards being
Spent the day painting!- gotta keep improving our facilities and the experience for
@EurekaWbb
Is it my job to paint? No
Why do i do it?
Lead by example- want players and recruits to know I am serious about doing whatever is needed to Win!
If I ask you to work- i should too
3-4 Laundry
4-6 Recruit visit
6-6:30 Team meal for dinner
7pm- Attend Recruits game 45 min away.
9:30pm. Return to office to prepare Scout for Wed Game.
- I love every minute of this job!!! But make sure you know what the job is - this aint just 🏀 or recruiting
Final Day For Me at
@niketoc
Pumped to see some special people and families for one last time.... And Always looking for the Next Red Devil!
Observation on something that will never change..but a problem none the less.
IDK WTH a Combo Guard is = Are you a PG/ Are you a
4 Years ago- my life changed for the better in ways that can only be understood by someone married. Agaisha Hedrick and I are blessed to have learned the following:
1) Home is where We are (And Bella). VA🚚GA🚚IL.
2) We wanted a spouse- Gained a best friend…we share the
First state tournament win in school history
School record for wins set again
Final four appearance coming om tuesday
THIS. Is what
#BeBetter
is all about
Day 3 about to begin…feels like just a few more days here and I will likely be able to claim residency and vote in Ky this November💪
#julyrecruiting
#lovethejob
Never underestimate the power of being REAL
Want to know how we recruit so well???- We Don’t lie, we don’t sugarcoat
Want to know why we had no players in transfer portal?? - We don’t switch up, we are who we are!
Blessed to have had a great day on the 📱 with PSA’s
A new day- a new week- new opportunities!
If you are dwelling on the past- you are already behind….
Have a Great week…know you are MORE than enough…Be a blessing to others first and you will be blessed
#mondaymotivation
#Julyrecruiting
It needs to be a all or nothing approach.. everyone should agree that some playing sports in virginia and some not does not make sense....Texas and Georgia have found ways to have some sort of season..my players want opportunity to play but at very least want definitive answer
Our 2025 class is bout to be special!! I know that without a single commit
How do I know?
1) Authentic relationships are rising to the top of our board!
2) we are being prioritized by recruits..I don’t get ghosted or struggle to get visits set
3) We are Big Game hunting and
We lost the region championship tonight against the
#1
team in state…
There is no doubt we are a contender despite being a first year program…we simply didnt execute well enough to get over the hump…
our girls were upset they lost
Means we believe we can win at this level
🔥 now that its official!
Excited to Announce the addition of These two ⭐️’s
Adding local talent is must!
Adding from a great program like Peoria high that breeds champions and winners…thats what leads to rings
Big day for
@EurekaWbb
@hoijim
@Brock_Alkire
This group has been together since my our first workout back in 2017 at PH. Together we have:
3 district level titles, 2 region titles, 4 elite 8’s. 2 Final 4’s, and now our first state championship appearance.
You win in life with great ppl
@PHRoanokesports
@RoanokeSchools
Took a long time.. but finally earned my masters degree! I learned so much about coaching and athletic administration and cherished the opportunity to further my craft.
Challenged our team to have a player designed and player led practice today..
They responded with one of better practices of year , even creating a collaborative detailed practice plan. …a step in right direction as we grow into a true TEAM versus collection of talent.
Our Program just got BETTER Tonight!
Great addition from the Beautiful state of Florida☀️🏝️
We have commits from 6 states in the 2024 class and we are close to Done!
#Whosenext
???
Great 48 hours in Phoenix!
As I sit in the airport decompressing I find myself simply grateful to be EXACTLY where I am supposed to be in life!
I used to pray for what I have: 1️⃣ a Relationship with ✝️
2️⃣ a Wife that I adore
3️⃣ Being a College 🏀 HC
Blessed and thankful to be
Final Day of Showcase Ball - For 2025's - The end of a Era. Travel Basketball gets a bad wrap at times and trust that it is far from ideal....But i do know this....There are COUNTLESS memories made going to these events in July and regardless of the politics, college offers,
🏀 is 🏀. I coached HS-Went college-back to hs- now back to college…we all face the same challenges..the game is the same. Respect coaches at all levels and learn from all levels‼️
To support balance…our college athletes return home for the summer.
We provide them a strength program with written and Video explanations!
We Believe that 🏋️ changes ⛹🏽♀️!
If you are a player or coach that would like a copy of our plan!
DM me- free of charge- grow WBB!
@SpecialJennings
As a HS coach who is involved in recruiting for most all my players....it is sooo important that we are honest with college coaches..it pays off down the line...i do wish college coaches were not so conditional witth relationships. To many coaches only wanna talk if we got talent
100% one of the best compliments ever received as a recruiter
The job is filled with negative so often- great to get some 💐’s and feel good about where we are headin💪
Year 14 coaching 🏀 today for me- I am thankful for my Wife who puts up with me for the next 5 months, i am thankful for the mentors thar helped me grow, and the friends who encourage/challenge me
Finding small victories even in defeat is necessary on the road to Be Better.
We will one day be undefeated, champions, considered a Top program in our league and division- not there yet- but we will!
We will praise the behavior that will get us there and fix internally that
The student and her parent signed a code of conduct agreeing to not do the exact behavior she exhibited.... sports are a privilege..not a government provided right.... the fact that this isa discussions is beyond my realm of thinking.
A high school cheerleader was suspended from her squad after posting a profanity-laced message to her Snapchat. Now the case could be taken up by the Supreme Court.
CNN’s
@smerconish
speaks with the cheerleader, her father and her attorney.
Im not ever gonna post about scores in summer..we care about wins in March.
Today at
#GBCAGIRLSLIVE
I had college coaches,officials, fans… stop me and RAVE about how hard we play and the way we play. It helps when you have players that have fun..faces tell the story.
Took over a College 🏀 program on Oct 6th. We have had success but currently on a 10 game losing streak
This landed hard tonight- It takes more to win than many know
Regardless of any excuse- we just keep working- We are going thru what we must to
#BeBetter