John Krogstrand

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Today’s whiteboard outside the Mariners’ clubhouse here in Anaheim…

Congrats to 2005 Bulldog Michaela Wallerstedt for being inducted into the OPS Athletic Hall of Fame! 2-time Gatorade Athlete of the Year in Track & Field, set state records in shot put and discus, includes the still-standing Class A all-time and METRO Conference records in discus

Congratulations to @ops_northhigh alum, Clinton Childs, on his induction into the OPS Athletic Hall of Fame! #place2be 💙💛💙💛

Wow. 😱 #MarchMadness

The Minnesota High School State Championship between Moorhead & Minnetonka had a larger attendance (19,648) than ANY NHL game on Saturday (19,070). This truly is my favorite stat of every hockey season. Such a testament to the fandom and support of the MN hockey community

The @OPS_VikingsGBB team is one step from history and they've brought their community along for the ride. “It means everything. We’re trying to bring this back to the North Omaha community." hurrdatsports.com/nebpreps/girls…

Study Two: By integrating physical activity within the school day, schools address "mental health, cognitive function and academic performance" of their students, with the "potential to sustainably improve adolescent health and learning" available to all. link.springer.com/article/10.118…

Study One: "We found that enabling the utilization of indoor sports facilities during the school day was associated with stronger self-esteem...and pro social skills...and their permanence may potentially achieve long-term benefits" academic.oup.com/eurpub/advance…

A pair of great reads from the world of academic research this month - both reaffirming the positive role that school-based Physical Activity programs perform in promoting Mental Health, Well-Being and overall Student Achievement.

RED, WHITE, BLUE AND GOLD. TEAM USA IS BRINGING HOME THE #WINTEROLYMPICS GOLD. 🇺🇸🦅

The Nebraska State Wrestling semifinals saw around 13,000 people at the CHI Health Center in Omaha. Does NE do it best?

I’ve watched Alex work tirelessly, chase his dream, and never forget where he came from. Signing with the Chicago Cubs is a proud dad moment and it’s a reminder that every New Mexico kid deserves the same shot he had. #cubs #mlb #chicagocubs #nmpol #nm

The Metro Holiday Tournament girls final is set: No. 3 Omaha Westview BBA. No. 4 Omaha North at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Heider Center. #nebpreps

DOWN GOES NO. 1🚨 No. 4 Omaha North advanced over No. 1 Millard West 64-44 to the Metro Holiday Tournament Championship, and will play the winner of Omaha Westview and Millard North. #nebpreps

Westview to the Metro Championship🥇 Omaha Westview defeated Millard North 50-37 and are set to face Omaha North Saturday at 5:30 p.m. #nebpreps

Get active in your own rescue!!!! #TheDailyStoic

If you want stay in step as a college coach in the “new normal,” you will need to conform to survive: 1. Academic requirements & graduate rates mean nothing to most families of star athletes. It’s about the money. 2. Accept that agents now run college basketball. And, unlike NBA certified agents, many are clueless at best & shysters at worst. Still have to deal with them. 3. Evaluation of high school & transfer portal talent is at all-time low. These decisions are torpedoing even great programs. So hire people who know hoops. 4. You have to be willing to cut players who can’t play. Do you want to feed their family or your family? 5. Cultivate “sugar daddies” for your program. But don’t have them paying for bad evaluations. These are smart business people. You’ll be cooked. 6. Hire an NBA guy that knows the international market (most of you already behind) or G League talent. 7. Study new world of NIL insurance so you are protected against liability when the athlete sues. You’ll also need to determine how to claw back funds when player is injured for extended period of time. 8. Don’t worry about tampering. That’s out the window too. Understand that, while some say college basketball is at it best right now, there will be unintended consequences. Some of it is good, some bad & much, an overcorrection. Anyone who thinks they know where this ends, especially with non-existent leadership at the top of the sport, is a fool.

The good: Nebraska ranks 10th in the country for youth sports participation (age 6–17). The bad: The participation gap between youth from low-income households and higher-income peers has nearly DOUBLED in just two years. How do we reverse that trend and ensure access for all?

Reminder: @sabr women in baseball scholarship for the March conference !! Deadline 12/19 ⬇️ sabr.org/latest/apply-n…