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Colossians 3:23 Developing athletes through faith & hoops. Former Wolves/Lynx. 🏀Founder of MBT @MBTBball #DBWH Entrepreneur

4 Training Facilities in MN
Joined February 2011
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I feel for high school coaches. Parents yelling shoot it. Trainers telling their kids to shoot it. And the poor HS coach just wants 1-2 ball reversals and it’s a struggle! 😂 #MoveTheBall
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3 mistakes players make when working out: 1. Working on things that rarely happen in games. (5+ dribble combos into long step back 2s) 2. Not going game speed in everything you do. 3. Whenever possible- Add defense! Basketball is a decision making sport. 1% better every day
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Carter turned 9 yesterday. He got a @KarlTowns Prince themed @Timberwolves jersey and went CRAZY! Wore it to bed and of course had to wear it to school the next day too! 🔥
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4 months
3rd, 4th and 5th graders do not need 5-10 more tournaments / traveling all over this spring. They need practice and skill development. Prioritize development this spring / summer!
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5 years
The @Twins changed their culture and found success. @GopherFootball changed their culture and found success. The @Timberwolves are changing their culture and off to a 3-0 start. 🔥🔥🔥 #MNSports
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What is Rudy suppose to do here? 🤷‍♂️
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5 years
One heck of a career from @HurtMatthew . So many dudes would have taken the easy road and left for a prep school. He rode it out for his school, teammates and for his city. One of the best MN high school players ever. ✊️
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5 years
Last night we welcomed Leah Rose Freeman to the family! 9 lbs 12 oz and 20.5 inches long. Mom and baby are doing great! 🙏
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6 years
This block (and reaction) has to be one of the best blocks in Minnesota high school basketball this year! 👀⁦ @Alexjohn101 ⁩ ⁦ @JaredNHR ⁩ ⁦ @tchoopsczar
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3 years
Welcome to this world Brielle Marie Freeman born today at 1am weighing 8lbs and 14 ounces. Nat was a ⭐️ and both are doing well. 🙏 #godisgood
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Minnesota D2 basketball > many other states D1 basketball.
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5 years
5:45am and these guys were getting after it!
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3 years
Work hard until your idols become your rivals. @kin_wright25 @Dame_Lillard
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Yessir… my youngin
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Want to become a better shooter? 🗣️ Don’t follow your shot! I’ve never met a great shooter who thinks about following their shot. Great shooters FINISH their shot.
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5 years
🗣 Middle school kids don’t need exposure, rankings, write ups etc. They need to get in the gym and work on their off hand, learn what hard work is and have fun playing basketball. Too much nonsense hyping all these kids up at age 12. It doesn’t do anyone any good.
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⭐️ We are thrilled to announce a game-changing collaboration with Lindsay Whalen to empower girls in sport! With specialized training led by Lindsay herself, we strive to create an empowering environment for girls to improve in a challenging and fun training environment. Get
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Dear many NBA players. When you complain after every single call, kids see that. They think it’s ok. And then what do you think they do when they go out and play? And guess who has to deal with them and let them know it’s not ok. 🙋‍♂️
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3 months
Update: Denver fan just grabbed my sign and crinkled it up and threw it away. But a fellow Wolves fan grabbed it and I got it back. Wolves in 4
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9 years
No caption needed. http://t.co/Q66saKUA2D
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4 years
SO excited to launch our 1st @MWBBallTraining Training Facility located in Brooklyn Park! Since I began training 15 years ago it's always been a dream of mine to have our own spot. Grand Opening is Jan 4th. We are not 100% done yet but will be open (limited avail.) on Dec 26.
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8 months
Today we opened our 4th Midwest Basketball Training location in Rogers! We are SO incredibly thankful for the support as we nearly sold out our entire Grand Opening week in 1 day. Shout out to our Full Time staff Aaron, Ian, Evan and Trevor along with our countless PT staff
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4 years
What a great time to be a young basketball player. You can now find any drill in the world online and go do it at home. There’s no excuse not to get better during this time!
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4 years
Shout out to my guy @Theojohn123 who played they entire season with a broken wrist. Sacrificed and did whatever he could to help his team make the tournament & now won’t get that chance. I know he will come back stronger than ever next year! 💪
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5 years
Minnesota basketball players playing on TV right now. Pretty cool... Fox McKinley Wright - Colorado Zeke Nnaji - Arizona FS1 Theo John - MU Sacar Anim - MU ESPN Jericho Sims- Texas NBCSN Goanar Mar - George Mason
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6 years
How bout these Gophers? Unreal. 🛶
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3 years
The next time someone tries to tell me that LeBron is better than Jordan I’m going to send them this...
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2 years
Every player (and parent) needs to hear this! So good. 🗣
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5 months
Unreal finish!!!! MG wins at the buzzer.
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4 years
7 days ago I had an idea and ran with it. A week later we had over 1,100 kids join us for our @MWBBallTraining Facebook Live online workout. So thankful for the shares, messages & support! We are just getting started. Big shout out to @garyvee for the daily motivation!✊️
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3 years
Caleb class of 2035 🤣. 4 year old highlights. Still waiting for that first offer… Lucky for me they start ranking kids in 5th grade now. 🤦‍♂️ I’ll try to stay patient. 😉 Shoutout @HomeCourtai . Helping him fall in love with the game. ***I promise not to be the crazy parent***
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2 years
2 years ago today we launched our 1st facility with a goal of impacting young people consistently with year round development opportunities. I had no idea what I was getting myself into at the time but it has been the most fun, crazy, stressful and rewarding 2 years of my life.
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What to do after a tough loss: watch film, find areas you can improve, get back to work. What do to after a great win: watch film, find areas you can improve, get back to work. No excuses. Onto the next! 📈
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9 years
It's official! Mr. Basketball 2015 belongs to @Jt_Gibson22 Kid has got a bright future ahead of him. #HardWorkPaysOff #CPHoops
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4A Boys State Tournament 64 Team Bracket How fun would this be!? *Based on QRF and adjusted a bit to limit travel. *Not perfect (did it quick in under an hour) but I believe a lot better than the current system. The girls need this too! ⬇️
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When I was in 8th grade right around this time of year I tried to quit 🏀. New coach, went from starter to bench player, negative experience and was not having fun. Thank God my parents wouldn't let me quit! If you are struggling right now, KEEP GOING. It will get better! 🙏
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Pat Bev is worth every penny to this Wolves team. Elevates those around him. Not worried about how many points/shots he gets. Just trying to help his team win. Energy giver. 💪
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10 years
One of the greatest pictures of all time. http://t.co/8lteKuuEmS
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9 years
Champlin Park Student section ran out of room! @Cp6thMan http://t.co/r6Tnl3s8iE
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@Theojohn123 has picked up his first offer, from the University of Minnesota. Proud of you kid, this is just the beginning. #HardWorkPaysOff
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6 years
Don’t sleep on @Theojohn123 and Marquette this year! 1st career double double with 4 blocks and 7 minutes remaining in the game. Keep workin bro ✊️.
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10 months
We are excited to open up our brand new @MBTbball Training Facility this winter in… Rogers! Conveniently located right off highway 94 just 3 minutes away from Rogers High School / Middle School. Opportunities Include Membership (Grades 5-12) Grades 1-4 Program Youth
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Prior to the game all Caleb wanted was 5 3s from Naz Reid. Not asking too much right? He did it in the first half. This was his 5th 3. #memories 🐺🐺🐺
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9 years
I don't care what anyone says, I'll take those CP guys over anyone any day of the week.
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4 years
Jadee Jones. The best trainer in the state who doesn't get talked about enough. Helped get both of his younger brothers to the league while always doing things the right way! Best in the biz.✊ @Jonesey2106
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2 years
Our MVP ❤️
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5 years
When your coach says box out on free throws this is why...
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3 years
Dear NBA GM's. Please don't make the mistake many college coaches did and say/think "he's just too small." Kin proved them wrong once and will do it again. #NBADraft
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1 chance 🙇🏾‍♂️
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1 on 1 finishing with @CPHSgbb . 🏀 Seek and initiate contact early 🏀 Nudge with shoulder/body (not arm) 🏀 Extended finishes outside your body
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3 years
During this live period: College coaches don't care how many points you score! There are a lot of kids who can score... How do you respond to adversity? Can you defend? What kind of teammate are you? Do you care more about winning or your personal stats? #MakeWinningPlays
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5:45am squad getting after it! ⁦ @braddavi34 ⁩ came out on top today but the bigs competed! ⁦ @Theojohn123 ⁩ ⁦ @reednikko
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3 years
If you only knew how many attempts getting a picture like this takes! 🤷‍♂️ Happy Easter from our soon to be family of 5! ✝️
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10 years
Steph Curry on shooting "I only count makes. In the summer,I make 500 shots/day. During the season, I make 200-350/day #HowHardAreYouWorking
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5 years
One of the greatest things about basketball/coaching in 2019 is it’s SO easy to learn something new everyday through podcasts, social media, etc! Thankful for all the great resources we have. 1% better everyday! 📈
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10 months
Today for “home school” I took Caleb to the @Twins game. First playoff win in 19 years! Budweiser Roof Deck home school experiences ✅ Met 2 blue jays fan and learned some smack talk / how to talk to adults respectfully ✅ Learned what happens if you drink to much and pass
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One of my favorite pics. 1 in the NBA 1 in the G League 2 I get to work w/ daily 1 college coach 1 realtor 1 pharmacist *1 is going to work with us he just doesn’t know it yet 😂 7 elite dudes doing big things but most importantly even better people. 6am Gym rats always win 📈
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7 years
People need to quit worrying about rankings and get their butt in the gym and work! 🏀
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4 years ago today... We were driving home from Brainerd from a wedding at 2am trying to find a hospital as this guy wanted to kick his way out early. We made it to St. Cloud & he hasn’t sat still since. HBD to the most competitive & caring 4 year old I know. We love you Caleb!
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Congrats @jbuckets5 on becoming the 6th Champlin Park Rebel to score 1,000 points! #GymRat ✊️
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1 year
Never realized how much fun coaching your own kid would be. ❤️Blessed to have a great group of kids and parents. 🙌
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3 months
I’ve never been to an away NBA game. This is unreal… Without Rudy!? Wolves in 4 chant coming here in the 4th!
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3 years
Success can be defined in many ways but for me these days getting the kids up, dressed, fed, with zero fighting, no tears while only being 12 minutes behind schedule is an absolute success! 🙌
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6 years
1 thing I refuse to do as a trainer: Tell a kid they are going Pro, D1 or say to them their coach should play them more. Human nature 101- Most kids think they are better than they actually are. Find 2-3 areas to improve, lock in and focus on them daily. #TheProcess
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Were the refs perfect? No, but make a FT or know the score and you win. Anyone who thinks they can do a better job officiating meet me in Waconia this Sunday. I’ll put you on a 5th grade aggressive boys game going 1/4 the speed as LeBron & you can tell me how easy it is 🤷‍♂️
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3 years
Work hard in the dark and one day you may shine in the light.
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4 years
Just recently became a #girldad and couldn’t be more excited about our little one!
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2 years
Just got off a call with a youth bball president. It's 1030pm, they have spent 30 hours a week outside of their full time job & fam volunteering to help grow the game. I hope parents (especially the crazies) realize how great MN 🏀 is because of the countless people like them! 👏
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Let’s go 🐺🐺🐺
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4 years
Big decision Thursday on schools. Whatever decision is made there will be people upset. There is no “right/perfect” answer... What we can do though regardless of what happens is stay positive, make the best of the situation & focus on 1 day at a time. It always could be worse.
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10-14 year old kids don't need rankings, exposure or write ups. They need to play multiple sports, learn how to work hard & fall in love with the game. Let's not reward the first kids to hit puberty & put a target on their back by ranking them at age 12... @PrepHoopsNext
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Every time new rankings come out I think of this... 🙈 Rankings are cool but they don’t mean anything. Get your butt in the gym and work! @kin_wright25
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9 years
It's the whole Target Center vs Champlin Park right now. What an atmosphere
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3 years
What a week! 32 hours on the court 35 hours at the hospital 65 kids trained through our invite training program 76 shooting sessions completed at our facility 450 kids attended camp A few hours of sleep & Countless staff stepping up when we needed them most! 🙏 #thankful
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5 years
Can you be frustrated for a sec... yes. But sprint back on defense and move on to the next play. Playing hard all the time is a skill and the great ones never take a possession off.
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4 years
Transforming my garage into a studio. Still a ways to go. Hop on for a live online ball handling workout tonight at 8pm. - FREE if you use code MBT.
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As frustrating as this game is we’re still 10-2 with a bright future. PJ will keep us rowing for a while! This is just the beginning. 📈🚣‍♀️
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2 years
To the 99.5% of the parents who came though our tournament today, thank you for being awesome! We appreciate you so much. 🙏 To the other .5% who want to ref / chirp from the stands the entire game, here’s a link to apply as a ref for future events ⬇️
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5 years
Today at @midwest3on3 camp we broke down some NBA/WNBA film. We then showed the campers the greatest Minnesota athlete of all time. ⁦ @Lindsay_13 ⁩ 🐐
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4 months
3 competitive games. 2 wins. 1 Jets pizza and a lot of fun. LOVE 1 day tournaments!
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10 months
Special shout out to Ian! Ian has been with MBT full time for 2 years and his impact has been incredible. Ian is selfless, always puts the team first and brings the 🥤daily! He has a special gift connecting with kids and is able to help take them to the next level on and off
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16 years ago I started reffing for @Midwest3on3 while I was in high school and never would have thought I’d still be doing this as a career. Since then we’ve… Given back more than 2 million dollars to youth & high school programs we work with as fundraisers for their teams.
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🗣️ The car ride home!
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3 years
Things that don’t matter once you step on the court this winter ⬇️ What you are ranked What AAU team you played for Who you train with # of followers you have Articles written about you Your highlight videos
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4 years
This week I saw the worst officiated HS bball gm I’ve seen. The ref shortage is real. How we make it better: Pay HS refs more! People are taking time away from their families to get yelled at constantly. Thank a good ref when you see one. Don’t yell at refs all game.
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Life is too short and unpredictable to do something you don’t enjoy for 40+ hours a week. Find something you love, some place where you can make an impact, take that leap of faith and go after it with everything you got! #DBWH
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Dear hospital nurses, You may not know this but the NBA playoffs are on. If you could limit your visits to before the game, after the game or half time that would be great. Thanks. Pat and Nat (mostly Pat)
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5 years
Fun game for youth basketball coaches. Free throw box out game I got from ⁦ @JohnCarrier42 ⁩. Makes / defensive rebound are worth 1 point. 2 points from offensive rebound. Typically play up to 10 at this age. #TeamTraining
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4 months
How do you make that call in this game… 🫣🫣🫣
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6 years
The Wolves hold Houston to 29 2nd half points! 👀 That’s not a typo. Can’t say enough good things about Robert Covington. #Fun2Watch
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The floor is in! 🔥🔥🔥 One step closer to our Grand Opening Dec 1st in Rogers! @MBTbball
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3 years
Let’s go Wolves. Loving this defensive energy this year! 💪
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4 years
How it started: How it’s going:
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2 months
Wolves games I’ve attended this year… Oct 28 MIA 106-90 WIN Nov 6 BOS 114-109 WIN Dec 28 DAL 119-110 WIN Jan 5 HOU 122-95 WIN Apr 3 TOR 133-85 WIN Apr 20 PHX 120-95 WIN Apr 23 PHX 105-93 WIN May 6 DEN 106-80 WIN May 16 DEN 115-70 WIN 9-0. Average margin of victory:
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Undefeated at Wolves games this year! #WolvesIn7
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Practicing against @Lindsay_13 & the Lynx for 4 years when I worked with the team will be something I never forget. The ultimate competitor on the court and one of the greatest people of all time off the court. No one has done more for the state of Minnesota than her! 🐐🏀🙌
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4 years
Been fortunate to enjoy the last 5 months in a gym just about every night in a mask doing things as safe as we possibly can. As I head to the gym tonight I’m going to enjoy every single second! Won’t ever take it for granted anymore.
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A good coach can change a game, a great coach can change a life. Thankful to be surrounded by some great people driven to create an impact every single day. 🙏 #DBWH
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Greatest dude in all of sports! 💯 @MinnesotaMunn
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Target Center
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If you've ever been to Target Center for a game, you probably recognize Jeff Munneke - VP of Fan Experience for @Timberwolves & @minnesotalynx ! Thanks for sharing memories from your 30+ years here, @MinnesotaMunn ! #TargetCenter30 📽WATCH full video:
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