Jordan Hillmick

Good morning from Sunday at the Masters. #themasters

“The job is to educate and mentor. If you put winning at all costs ahead of that, your not a real coach” - Shea Ralph

COACHES: It might not be "your fault" but it's 100% "your responsibility" to do all you can to make things better, find solutions, and maximize the potential of all your team members.

Wins fade. Relationships don’t. Brad Underwood gets it. 🔥 “25 years from now, I want them to pick up the phone and call me because they need me.” Coach accordingly.

If a player really cares about their team, then they don’t and won’t accept poor attitude/effort from their teammates.

COACHES AND CAPTAINS Your job isn’t to be liked—it’s to be respected. Don’t let your team cut corners, make excuses, or disrespect each other. Accountability isn’t punishment; it’s the path to greatness. Hold them to your team's standards and watch them rise. #CultureWins

Geno Auriemma shares how he explains success to his players and why showing up isn't enough. "If you go to class and you do average work, you're gonna get a C. That's why it's called average." "If you want a B, you have to do more work. If you want an A, you have to do even more work and you have to give up stuff." You get what you earn in life. "You have to sacrifice. Maybe you can't do all the things that everybody else does." It means if you want more then you have to be willing to do more. "If you're just happy getting Bs all your life, there's nothing wrong with that either. But you're never gonna get the satisfaction of what it feels like to get an A." Then he connected it to basketball: "If you just wanna be average, then you do average work. If you wanna be a little bit above average then you do a little more work." "If you wanna get As in basketball, then you gotta do stuff that other people aren't willing to do - especially if you have the talent like we do. We have talent." It means bring a mindset of excellence to everything that you do. Excellence isn't the goal - it's the standard you set. Then he called out the entitlement problem: "Some of these younger guys coming out of high school, man, they wanna show up and go, 'I'm here. Where's my 3.7?'" "Like my father used to say, 'I got your 3.7 right here.'" Showing up doesn't earn you anything. Doing the work does. You get the grade you earn - in school, in basketball, and in life. It's easy to be average...successful people look to compete in everything they do. (🎥UCTV Sports )

GREAT ATHLETES ARE COACHABLE "I never want to stop being coached. I never want to stop being told what's right, what's wrong ... There's still areas for me to improve." 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒 ~ via @OwenSiebring and @TheWinningDiff1

Saw this and thought it would be a good for discussion: Do Coaches Play Favorites? Occasionally coaches are accused of playing favorites. I admit it. I plead guilty. My favorites will play. These are my favorites: • Players who scan before the ball arrives • Players who solve problems without looking at me • Players who play forward when the moment is there • Players who can play fast without rushing • Players who lose the ball… and react immediately • Players who understand when to speed up and when to slow down • Players who communicate early, not after the mistake • Players who make decisions, not just touches • Players who adapt when the game changes • Players who train like the game actually looks • Players who compete in every action • Players who help teammates see the game better • Players who stay engaged when they’re not directly involved • Players who take responsibility for their development These are NOT my favorites: • Players who wait for instructions instead of reading the game • Players who play safe when the game demands risk • Players who disconnect after losing the ball • Players who only look good in drills, not in games • Players who don’t scan and then blame the pass • Players who panic under pressure • Players who dribble without purpose • Players who hide from the ball • Players who rely on athleticism instead of decisions • Players who train slow and expect to play fast • Players who switch off when they’re not involved • Players who repeat the same mistakes without adjustment • Players who blame teammates instead of solving problems • Players who wait for the game to come to them The game doesn’t reward effort alone. It rewards players who can see it, understand it, and act on it – fast.

Why not us?

“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 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.

Say it with me now. A coach holding you to a standard is not being mean.

As a coach, those who put in the offseason work get first shot at a starting spot. Hard work is rewarded. Returning starter or not, it doesn’t matter.

@cwponton @FieldLevel Field Level as well for all the same reasons you listed. Great app.

my favorite recruiting app....@FieldLevel I like it because you can read evaluations from the coaches, message players and coaches directly, and watch highlights and obtain information we want. coaches if you have one what's your favorite?

I wasn’t selected for the USMNT lottery draw which is super sad. Will be doing whatever I can to find tickets for US vs Australia.

THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS ARE SUPER BOWL LX CHAMPIONS. 🏆

Athlete: Coach… I think I want to quit. Coach: Okay. Then let’s talk about why. Athlete: I’m tired. All the early mornings, the pain, the pressure. Sometimes I wake up and wonder what I’m even doing this for. Coach: That’s not quitting. That’s being human. Doubt shows up when you’re close to something that matters. Athlete: But I’m not even sure I’m good enough. I look around and see people stronger, faster… happier. Coach: Comparison is a liar. It shows you everyone’s surface but hides their struggle. You don’t need to be better than them. You need to be better than yesterday. Athlete: What if I never win? What if I give everything and still fall short? Coach: Then you’ll walk away with something most never touch—truth. The kind you only find when you’ve emptied yourself for something bigger than comfort. Athlete: So… you think I should keep going? Coach: I think you already know the answer. You wouldn’t be having this conversation if you truly wanted to stop. You just want someone to remind you that it’s worth it. Athlete: It hurts, Coach. Some days, it really hurts. Coach: Good. That means you care. And nothing worth having comes without pain. Now breathe. You’ve made it through every hard day so far. Most quit before the breakthrough! Don’t be like most!

An absolute dream.