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“'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. '” — Jeremiah 29:11.

Discomfort. Heat. Friction. Competition. 50/50 ball, rebounding. Blood. At some point players either get on ground 1st or they don't. End of day, one ring for one team, rest=not so much. Excellence comes at a price, suffering part of process. TY Charles, Izzo, McCollum, Sampson.

It took Ben McCollum years to get a big time job because he was at a small school and people would not give him a chance. Sometimes, taking that chance is worth it. McCollum is a heck of a coach. Levels don’t matter. There are good coaches everywhere

“You guys make it about the wins and losses. 25 years from now, I want them to pick up the phone and call me because they need me. I’m there for them.” The life of a coach is an investment in people, not just points. Build a legacy that outlasts the jersey.

I’m sorry but as an official you cannot T a coach up for complaining about a CLEAR GOALTEND not being called

“What’re you gonna do? We know what it was, everybody knows what it was.” Jamie Dixon on the missed goal-tend. You can see how badly he wants to rip into these refs and I don’t blame him lol

I’m a fan of many college basketball officials, but when an official blows a call, he’s gotta give the coach a little more leeway. Unless Jaime dropped an F bomb, which I’ve never heard from him, you need to have a longer fuse. 🤷🏼‍♂️🏀

Credit Grant Hill for calling out the missed goal tending call! Now they T up Jamie. That’s GARBAGE! It’s full on now and this probably ends any chance. Horrible T considering they missed it, and have a free throw disparity is already an issue.

If you are a coach who consistently puts yourself over your players or program, it will always catch up to you The best serve players before themselves

The NCAA tournament highlights a very important & real truth…. If you can’t shoot, you can’t play

A coach who holds you accountable sees more in you than you currently see in yourself. That is not mean. That is a gift.

Wednesday March 18, 2026 “Fan or Follower?” By Kevin Burrell “At this point many of His disciples turned away and deserted Him. Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, “Are you also going to leave?” John 6:66-67 Baseball Coaches and Scouts Imagine a crowded stadium on game day. Thousands of people fill the seats wearing jerseys, waving banners, and cheering loudly for their favorite team. They know the players’ names, sing the fight song, and celebrate every victory. They are passionate fans. But when the game ends, those fans go home. They don’t attend practice the next morning. They don’t run the drills. They don’t watch film. They don’t endure the discipline, the sweat, the sacrifice, or the cost of being on the team. A player, however, lives a completely different reality. The player shows up early. The player trains when it’s hard, listens to the coach, follows the playbook, studies video, and stays committed even when the crowd disappears. Being on the team requires obedience, sacrifice, and daily commitment. In the same way, there is a difference between being a fan of Jesus, and being a follower of Jesus. Fans admire Jesus from a distance. They like His teachings, enjoy the songs about Him, and may cheer when they hear inspiring sermons. But admiration from the seats costs very little. Followers step onto the playing field. Followers listen to Jesus and shape their lives around His words. They choose forgiveness when it’s difficult, love when it’s inconvenient, and obedience when it’s costly. Following Jesus means surrendering control and trusting Him with every area of life. Jesus never called people to be His fans, He called them to be fully-trained disciples. He called them to be a committed follower. Jesus fed 5000, many followed Him for food and miracles. But when Jesus began teaching hard truths, most walked away. Jesus often taught in synagogues, many listened, but few accepted His message. Jesus entered the Garden of Gethsemane with eleven disciples before His arrest; eight stayed near the entrance, three went further to pray, all fell asleep, and only one stood by Him at the foot of the cross. Listen Closely: Here is the hard truth. The closer you get to the cross, the smaller the crowd becomes. I encourage you today, don’t simply be a “fan” of Jesus—be a committed “follower” of Jesus. Don’t leave. Don’t walk away. Don’t abandon Him. Be bold. Be committed. Be faithful. Be His Disciple! Love God. Love People. Live Sent. Be Worth Being, Kevin

Lesson for new head coaches: You can do everything in your power to do the right things for your program/players. But it’s impossible to make everyone happy. A team full of different people all have different expectations & you can’t meet them all. It’s ok. Just do your best!🙂

Parents: The ONLY thing that you should say to your child after a game is... "I love watching you play". Let them do any other talking

Saul tried to kill David, but David still became king. Betrayal may delay your journey, but it can't cancel your calling. If God anointed you, you will rise.

25 years. One program. One coach. Thank you, Coach Banning, for leading Silver Creek Basketball from day one & impacting generations along the way. Congrats on your retirement & an unforgettable final season. #WeAreSC #CreekHoops #GoSilverCreek #CoPreps

With college averaging up to $50K+ a year, no wonder athletic scholarships feel like everything. But only 2% of students earn them. That’s why high school sports must be about developing as a PERSON, not just as an athlete. #ProtectThePurpose protectthepurpose.com/posts/2025-26-…

The things you notice after… 28 basketball games in the last four days: The most out-of-control people in the gym aren’t the players… It’s the adults in the stands. 😢 It’s alarming. It’s deafening. It’s saddening. Kids deserve better from the people who are supposed to be setting the example. 🏀 #weeklywisdom

You’ve left a massive legacy, dad! 45 years, 3 schools, only boys head coach in Silver Creek history. Although your basketball coaching ability is incredible, the life coaching you have given your family and players for 45 years is even better. #welovebanning @SCBballCoach

State tournament basketball exposes a lot. The difference between pure hoopers and athletes playing basketball becomes pretty obvious. 💯

The Denver Christian Girls Basketball team end their season 26-2 and with a 3rd place finish at state! Congrats to our girls on another amazing season! #toGodbetheglory #ThunderBasketball 🌩️🏀