Bernie Koontz

When I was hired to coach varsity basketball at just 26 years old I thought I was God's gift to basketball. You couldn't tell me anything. I knew it all. Well, heading into Christmas break in my first season I was 0-9. And I realized quickly how little I knew. My players were getting suspended. My offense was messy. My emotions were all over the place. I dreaded people asking me how it was going. Quite frankly my team was awful and I had no control. I quickly felt like maybe coaching wasn't my thing. After I got done throwing a pitty party for myself, I hit the reset button. I started asking others for help. I read more books. I hired assistants. Every week I'd text or call another coach and pick his or her brain. Turns out, you're much better off with others in your corner than standing alone with your chest out. Shocking. I know. But as coaches it's what we default to. "My stuff is the best." "I don't need to adjust." "I don't have time to read." "It's the kids not my system." So when I finally won, the emotion that overtook me was gratitude. I was thankful for every person that poured into me when I didn't deserve it. I was thankful to God for giving me a platform that I didn't think would ever happen. I found myself extra grateful for every little thing that I had disregarded beforehand. My advice to young coaches entering the field...Acknowledge that you don't have all the answers and that you need help. Find a good staff. Ask for a mentor. Read. Watch extra film. Success starts with humility.

@CFBGuy999 One of the reasons they did not want them in the playoffs this year!

Just blessing your timeline with a 94-yard house call from Jeremiyah Love

@truckerkj43 @DIRTcarRacing @VolusiaSpeedway Good question!!

@DIRTcarRacing @VolusiaSpeedway Can you explain how and why J. Koehler got his spot back after bringing out the yellow????

30 laps remain for a $5,000 payday and Big Gator title… 🐊 Who are you picking to win at @VolusiaSpeedway?

@MattVerderame Make the votes public!

I just spoke on the phone with Bill Polian and asked whether he was an influence on Bill Belichick being snubbed by the Hall of Fame. His quote: “That’s totally and categorically untrue. I voted for him."

How in the f is someone not locked in from a huge soup run? @cbnationals you need to use a 13th row add for biggest soup runners. Every other big series uses provisionals... this could be yours. Reward those who actually deserve it. Retweet if you agree!!! @FloRacing @clintonboyles98

@FDSportsbook After an investigation of the SEC, ABC, ESPN and how they are controlling the NCAA college football scene. $$

True or False? ✍️ It's time to end the College Football Playoff Committee.

@CFBPlayoff When does some start investigating the SEC, ABC, ESPN and Disney for their conspiracy in NCAA college football?

THE STAGE IS SET FOR THE 2025-26 PLAYOFF 🏈🏆 #CFBPlayoff

@CFBPlayoff @AlabamaFTBL Got beat by a 5-7 FSU team!

December 2️⃣ College Football Playoff Selection Committee Rankings 9️⃣. Alabama // @AlabamaFTBL #CFBPlayoff 🏈🏆

@NFFBaltimore Great Junior Skills Development Camp today! “If it ain’t rain ing, we ain’t training. @Koachbk thank you for coming out to camp today, appreciate the support.

@papossedirtnews Lance! He would take care of the equipment.

After a rough weekend, Shark Racing has decided to move on from Cale Thomas. Who will drive the 1A next?

@WorldofOutlaws @NosEnergyDrink @knoxvilleraces @dirtvision If you take a provisional you should not be allowed to earn the Hard Charger award. Just my opinion.

🚨 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗨𝗣 🚨 Tonight’s @NosEnergyDrink Feature is set for 25 laps around @KnoxvilleRaces! Who’s your pick?

@awfulannouncing Why is nobody talking about a 19-15 Texas team getting in? At least UNC had a winning conference record and not 6-12.

ESPN College Basketball analyst Sean Farnham had quite the reaction to seeing UNC in the NCAA Tournament field: "That has to be a typo. UNC can't possibly be in this NCAA Tournament field. This is an example of why we don't need to expand the tournament."

HOT BUTTON topic that drives me insane: Why parents would schedule a long vacation during a school sports season and put their child in an uncomfortable position because they are not available to be with team and coaches is so frustrating to me. Don’t vacation during seasons!

This Friday, July 26th our last prospect camp held on Frostburg States beautiful 260 acre campus. You can also meet our new coaching additions to our staff!! Go to wagonerfootballclinics.com to get signed up. #Earnit 🔴⚫️🏈🏔️

@bobpockrass If NASCAR does not give him a waiver, could they lose a driver to open wheel racing? I could see Hendrick Motor Sports starting an Indy car team!

Kyle Larson would not talk much about the waiver situation today. He says he is focused on what he is doing this weekend and if he didn't get a waiver, he would still race and try to win the team a championship.

@Orioles Did not rain until almost 5:00. Game should have started on time. When it did rain or drizzle it was not near as heavy as games they already played. Fans deserved better today!

First pitch is scheduled for approximately 7 p.m.

@MattWeaverRA Take out the stage cautions. Count the points where they run and let the racing continue.

Rodney Childers on the fuel saving and maybe adding another stage to superspeedway races because that's the only solution if this isn't tenable.

🎁 Giveaway 🎁 Retweet and follow me for a chance to win this autographed checkered flag from @RichmondRaceway! 🏁 I’ll pick a winner on Saturday before our next race @MartinsvilleSwy. Thanks for being a fan and supporting our @JoeGibbsRacing team this season 👊🏻