Patrick Havard

Coach Cal’s right — administration matters. But at the high school level, it takes more than that. You need administration that believes in you, coaches/players that are all in, parents that get involved in program, and a community that doesn’t just cheer on Friday nights… but financially supports the program too. Great high school programs aren’t built by one person. They’re built when everybody is invested — with their time, their trust, and their resources. If everybody isn’t rowing the boat in the same direction, don’t complain when the whole thing ends up spinning in circles.

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@Fullcourtpass @SiriusXMNBA @NBA_NewYork I can relate

Tom Thibodeau on why he keeps going to practices instead of relaxing on an island "Every gym is 72° and sunny" (Via @SiriusXMNBA, h/t @NBA_NewYork)

@TerryBattenberg These are inportant but I would say the #1 reason teams struggle versus pressure is the players are not overall skilled at passing, dribble and making the decision of when to pass and dribblle. Skill is far more important than tactics.

To many basketball teams have trouble against full court pressure because they: 1. Don't avoid the trapping corners in back court & forecourt. 2. Don't look up court first. 3. Aren't taught a plan of attack. 4. Don't have a coach who has them practice against pressure enough.

@Shane00 Extra step on his gather - travel

People who don't understand the rules think this is a travel

@Hoopss What is the point of your comment? I am 43 and not close to being in great shape like LeBron, but have many old injuries from my playing career that are now arthritic (could never play again) and I lift regularly using a a bar in a similar manner without any issues.

LeBron has joint arthritis and sciatica, huh?

Teachers get a bad rap. People love to point to the few who should not be in the classroom. But let’s be real. Every profession has them. But the truth is the majority of teachers give more and care more about your child than anyone outside the family. They are the ones who notice the quiet kid who stopped talking. The child who eats lunch alone. The student who hides hurt with laughter. The one who acts out because they don’t know how to ask for help. Teachers are the adults who stay after school to talk. Who buy snacks with their own money. Who show up for games and concerts. Who carry the emotional weight of a hundred children every single day. One caring adult can change a life. And for millions of kids, that adult is a teacher. And here is the part we forget most. For many of you, if you took a moment to reflect, you remember that teacher or teachers yourself. Someone who saw you. Someone who believed in you. Someone who changed your life in ways you still carry. If more people understood what teachers pour into students, we would spend less time criticizing and a lot more time appreciating them for the impact they have on the lives of so many.

@WinczewskiDean I played for a coach who was a huge bully in high school. He did everything he could to take my confidence and make me feel less than as a player. I responded by playing 5 years at the college level and coaching for 20 + years. You have to own your own confidence!

The biggest excuse from parents is "The coach took away my son's/daughter's confidence." Confidence can neither be taken nor given. Players earn the right to be confident by the work they put in on their own. Get them a hoop and a ball, not excuses.#coachingdevotionals

A kid asked Joe Mazzulla “How do you balance pushing players to improve while also keeping the game fun for them?” “I think you have to define what fun looks like… But that phrase could be a cop out sometimes. So as you get older kid, don’t use it.” - @CLNSMedia

Over 90% of Finnish teachers remain in education for their entire careers. Meanwhile, in the U.S., we struggle to keep 90% through the first year. What’s the difference? 🇫🇮 Finnish teachers teach about 50% fewer hours—the rest is dedicated to planning, collaboration, and reflection. 🇫🇮 Students have multiple recesses daily to support behavior, focus, and well-being. 🇫🇮 Teachers are given autonomy at the school level, not micromanaged by endless mandates. 🇫🇮 There are limited evaluations—but unlimited trust in educators as professionals. Until we start treating teachers like professionals, we’ll keep losing them and spending over $8 Billion a year replacing them.

@mustbenyhus @FixingEducation I disagree as I have taught in 5 different schools and every single one of them made the parent an active participant in their child’s learning. Any relevant issues in the classroom were communicated by teachers and administrators to the parents.

@FixingEducation Many schools view parents as a barrier to, instead of partners in, their children’s educations. More properly, schools should be viewed as partners to the parents (who are responsible for educating).

We can’t fix education without fixing parenting. Teachers are burned out because too many children are showing up without the respect & discipline that should start at home. Until we hold parents accountable, the “teacher shortage’ will only worsen.

One of the fastest ways to raise standards is to raise morale. When people feel valued, supported, and inspired, excellence follows.

COACHING 101 * Know who you are…Be who you are…Consistency! * Teach what you know! * Competition Changes Everything. * Do Not Sacrifice Technique for Intensity. * ABC: Always Build Culture. * What are your Anchors? * Cut Deep, Not Broad.

@BBallImmersion Very well said Coach! No question you are correct in your assessment.

Winning tournaments feels exciting, but it doesn’t always mean players are developing. In fact, chasing wins at the youth level can sometimes get in the way of long-term growth. Here are some thoughts from two years of observing the youth space. A thread. 🧵

@transformbball SSG

@TheHoopPlatform @Coaching_U Cutters are open half of the time? I don’t know what defences you have seen offense run against but not high level ones. Coach Stackhouse is a great coach who knows what he is talking about. Movement(ball/player) and spacing are the most inportant aspects of offence.

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse demonstrates this 4 out motion concept to generate movement and space for easy scoring opportunities.

Schools exist to support families, not replace parents. That means parents need to actually parent, and the govt & communities need to stop treating schools as the fix for bad parenting. If you’re an educator who thinks otherwise, you’ve watched too many teacher hero movies.

@BrianMendler Have supportive administration who collaborate with teachers on expectations and rules

Teachers who have less behavior issues have the following in common: 1. Have great relationships with their students 2. Firm but fair 3. Don't take things personally 4. Involve students in making classroom decisions and rules 5. Uses humor What else would you add? #teacher

See a ‘Sports Parent’ sitting alone? There is a reason. - No drama. - No negativity. - No ignorance. - No complaining. - No badmouthing coaches or refs. They just want to enjoy watching their child play. Be a part of the solution. Not the problem.