🏀 Coach Mark McCollum

Just an update…… it’s been 2 weeks and it sure seems that big brother is already enjoying looking after little sister. ❤️🫶

25-26 school season highlights with @LNHSGBB

Unacceptable if you are building, or already have, a successful program. Your program is what you accept coaches!!

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“I believe in you, but you gotta want this moment.” True coaching isn't always quiet. It’s about meeting an athlete’s intensity with your own, demanding excellence because you care about their growth more than their comfort in the moment. That’s the work.

“I need you to lock in… I believe in you but you got to want this moment.“ Coach: Eye contact, reaffirming confidence while giving criticism Player: Eye contact, listening, responding This is some good coaching and credit to the player being coachable!

On March 21st we celebrate our Reconnaissance #Marines whose job series identifier is 0321. Reconnaissance units serve as the commander’s ears and eyes on the battlefield. Composed of highly trained Marines organized into small, specialized teams, they are capable of executing complex missions deep behind enemy lines. #USMC #Recon #SemperFi

@LNHSGBB @LKNImages @BallHerHoopsCLT @NPCSportsNC @KelseyRhyne2026 @RayanaMinard12 @Kaiyabond @FinSherrill28 @Jetanorth26 Congrats @KelseyRhyne2026 @RayanaMinard12 @Kaiyabond @Jetanorth26 and @FinSherrill28 !!!

🏆 All-Conference 🏆
North Piedmont Conference selected the following Wildcats to the All-Conference Team! Kelsey Rhyne (Offensive POY) Rayana Minard (Defensive POY) Kaiya Bond Jeta North Finley Sherrill Congratulations!

The best high school coaches aren’t afraid to: - Bench their top scorer for a lazy defensive possession. - Praise the kid who only plays 5 minutes but talks all game on defense. - Push their entire team to become better, even when it’s uncomfortable. Standards > Stats.

AAU ball is for the highlights. High school ball is for the wins. College ball is for the ones who actually know how to play defense. If you want to get recruited, show me what you do when the ball isn't in your hands. 🛡️

@hodge520 @Riptide2026 💯%‼️‼️‼️

All public school students should have free admission into all athletic events at their respective schools.

‼️🏀AAU SEASON LOADING🏀‼️ Excited for the upcoming AAU season with Team KMA 16U Kent. Come check me out this spring/summer! Hope to see you there! @coachkent02 @Assist_U_ @Teamkma24

@MrCoachBridges Absolutely Sir!! Head Coaches CAN actually compete hard, lead their teams….. and in the end still truly respect each other and then hopefully pass those positive life lessons along into the futures of their players once the ball stops bouncing!

@Coach_MM11 Appreciate it sir. Still remember them battles with your Statesville and my VCCS!

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@The_NCBCA 🗣️CONGRATS! to Lake Norman Lady Wildcats @KelseyRhyne2026 (POY) and @RayanaMinard12 NCBCA 2025-26 All District Team, District 11!!! @LNHSGBB @NPCSportsNC

@The_NCBCA has released its 2025-26 All District teams as voted on by member coaches in each District. ncbca.com

Making a HS schedule for a boys team is damn near impossible when you have a good girls team, and so many of these schools refuse to play them. When did so many coaches become such cowards?

@JoelBryantHSOT @POBScout One of the very best to ever do it!!! 🫡Congratulations Coach!!!! 💚💛

A teary-eyed Coach Freddy Johnson after winning his 14th state championship (not great audio)

🚨CAREER BEST🚨 ‘26 NCCU commit @RayanaMinard12 scored a career high 30 points on 14-15 shooting and led in steals (5) in last night’s 99-35 win‼️ Congrats Rayana! @LKNImages @NPCSportsNC @Mindy_McCarthy3 @CghrMedia @BallHerHoopsCLT

The road to the repeat starts NOW‼️ PACK THE GYM‼️ ⏰ Thursday 6pm 📍 The Wildcat Den 😤 👊 vs. Richmond Senior @NPCSportsNC @Mindy_McCarthy3 @CghrMedia @BallHerHoopsCLT @cltmediagroup

They can say whatever……. It seems that at the end of the regular season it’s just a RUSH to be finished and move on with the next upcoming seasons. Maybe teams that “5-20” should not be in the States. Everyone loves a “Cinderella” team. But, Come On Man!! 16 byes??? Basically, Participation Awards?? 🤔🙄

So we play Tuesday and Friday all season long. Maybe an occasional 3rd game during some weeks. Then when the playoffs start we have our 1st 4 rounds all within 7 days?! Make it make sense! @The_NCBCA

@nychudsonwest @user4848378 @usahockey He was probably an advocate of participation trophies and also just not keeping score of athletic events. There’s a reason they speak a lot of French up there. 🏳️🏳️🏳️🏳️🏳️

@user4848378 @usahockey Is that your summary of this game ? That’s not how winning and losing actually works. Sore loser.

THE GOAL HEARD AROUND THE WORLD 🥇🥇 #WINTEROLYMPICS