Craig Maschino

@Sh0wtimecurry is already putting in work, prepping for 26’-27’. Congrats again, Mal. Proud of you Keep your eyes on this young man next season. Big things to come 👀

Toughness isn’t a trait. It’s a receipt. Proof of the work no one sees. “You don’t just become tough. You earn tough.” - Cori Close 🔥 Worth 90 seconds of your time.

Congrats @Sh0wtimecurry. Much deserved my man! Not finished yet. Big things coming for you. 26’-27’ season going to be the best yet 🏀⚡️💪🏼

Numbers don’t lie 👀 It wasn’t just a free throw. The whole game changed (for good) when the swim team arrived in Speedos. Miami (OH) immediately went on a 13-0 run & led the rest of the way. 🎥 Here’s the proof in numbers: #MiamiOH @WCPO #MarchMadness

Transactional vs. Transformational Coaching… Dan Hurley shared a story about asking Geno Auriemma for advice after a rough start last season. Geno didn’t mince words: “Listen, if the only gratification and the only part of coaching that excites you is winning the national championship, then you’ve lost your way, buddy! Where’s the joy in the things that you’ve always been about as a coach before you went on the championship run, like relationships with your players, like helping people get better, like making your team the best it can be. Be a coach, man. This is when you really need to be a leader. This team isn’t as good as last year’s, so what the hell are you going to do about it? Are you going home? Are you going to let this thing unravel?” That’s the tension every coach feels: Transactional vs. Transformational. Transactional coaching is outcome-obsessed. It’s about the wins, the losses, the trophies. The problem? When results don’t come, your purpose crumbles with them. Transformational coaching is different. It’s about people. It’s about growth. It’s about building something that lasts, whether the scoreboard agrees with you or not. And this is why mentorship matters so much in coaching. Left on our own, it’s easy to drift into a transactional mode without even realizing it. A trusted mentor can pull us back to center and remind us why we started coaching in the first place. To build relationships. To develop players as people. To make teams the best they can be. Wins matter. But they’re not the why. The why is impact. The why is growth. The why is leaving your players better than you found them. The process is the prize. Stay grounded. Stay on the path. Always remember your why.

3) This is bigger than basketball for me. It’s about teaching life lessons and mentoring up n coming young adults, through coaching the game of basketball. I just want ya’ll to be the best versions of yourself

2) Even if that conversation means telling the coach that you’re no longer interested in their program, have that conversation. It’s a sign of respect and high quality character. It sets you up for great communication skills with your future spouse, future coach, future boss etc

1) Recruits, ghosting the coaches who are talking to you and/or recruiting you, is not a good look. Going MIA and avoiding the tough conversations is not a good characteristic to take into the real world, the working world.

Coaches and players, awards and recognition is about your teams’ record yes, but equally it’s about character and respect as well! Didn’t get an award you think you should have, self reflect. Take a look in the mirror and give yourself an honest assessment. Then, be better

Congrats to two time OCCAC Coach of the Year @escc_mbkb Coach Kyle. Much deserved!

Nice season @dloo23_ I got to see a couple moves this past season, WOW! All I can say 💪🏼

Congrats to @franklatham25 on a solid freshman season. I anticipate even bigger results in what will be a great sophomore season. Keep your eyes on this one too 👀

Region XII DIII Men's Basketball All-Region Team Here's a look at the 2025-26 NJCAA Region XII Division III Men's Basketball All-Region Team! @OCCACSports @OwensExpress @owens_mbb @LCCCAthletics

Congrats @Sh0wtimecurry. This is only the start. Big things to come 👀

"You have to practice and play and behave like a winner if you want to win games. It is not just something that you can decide to be. You have to be that every single day in your approach and in your execution."

🗣️COMMUNICATION is the most underrated SKILL in BASKETBALL! 🏀No TEAM…SUCCEEDS without EARLY, OFTEN & LOUD COMMUNICATION! 🧠ALL PLAYERS…listen to PJ Tucker give you the blueprint to earn more minutes👇🏽

Proud of the effort from our guys. Mental and physical reset for a few weeks, before it’s back to the lab. 26’-27’ season prep starts soon

Last one, best one? We’re knotted up, 50-50, at the under 8:00 timeout between @escc_mbkb and @sc4athletics!

😮‍💨 Leslie with the baseline pull up and @escc_mbkb leads the nightcap, 30-22, with 4:30 left in the first!

20 down, 20 to go for the Chargers!