U-High Maroons

@michaelsobrien 100%. Shout out to all the officials!!

I covered hundreds of games this season and can’t remember more than one or two instances of iffy officiating. They do a great job and take too much abuse. The state is lucky to have officials that take so much pride in what they do.

@uchicagolab Go Maroons!!!

Our girls are making history today! Good luck at State! 🎉 #UCLSkids #UChicagoLab #DanceTeam

@SohrabRezaei23 @sscbaseball1 @CGOZZ9 @CoachMongero @MartyJoyce21 @uchicagolab @BradleyBaseball @dnsfitness @hittingmental Congratulations

I’m thrilled to announce my commitment to play baseball at Bradley University. I would like to thank God, my family, @sscbaseball1, and everyone who has helped me along the way! @CGOZZ9 @CoachMongero @MartyJoyce21 @uchicagolab @BradleyBaseball @dnsfitness @hittingmental @curtyk22 @UHigh_Maroons

@Steel_City_FC @midwestpl Impressive

🏴‍☠️’Keepers Steel City’s tradition of excellence between the posts continued this season. Sebastian Doppelhofer was sensational in the campaign’s final stretch, racking up 276 consecutive scoreless minutes. The team conceded only six goals in the season’s final seven matches. Veteran Danny Mack’s influence continued to expand, not only as a steady first team back-up but as a rising young soccer mind, coaching the club’s eight goalkeepers across four teams. Koschik, on his way to Lewis University, was in his second season as a Steelman and Carvajal kept a clean sheet in his sole appearance.

@SohrabRezaei23 @sscbaseball1 @CGOZZ9 @CoachMongero @MartyJoyce21 @uchicagolab @BradleyBaseball @dnsfitness @hittingmental Congratulations

@TrustTrost “Say it ain’t so” Joe. Come on, how can you possibly support this measure to further complicate students participation in HS sports. This muddies the waters even more for HS coaches and will lead to a greater shortage of coaches in my opinion

Kevin Ozee is the chief of interscholastic activities for the Burleson Independent School District in Burleson, Texas. He just wrote a story for the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) talking about student athletes playing high school and club/travel at the same time. Remember: 75 percent of high school student athletes in the U.S. have the Right To Play. In Illinois, that is not the case. Whether it’s a weekend 5K charity race, a Wednesday night community bowling competition, playing CLASA on Saturday night with their extended family, taking part in a golfing event on Sunday or traveling to national showcase, the IHSA dictates what student athletes can and can’t do in their free and weekend time. “Concurrent participation in club and high school sports offers a unique opportunity for student-athletes to develop as competitors and individuals. While the challenges are undeniable, with the right strategies and support systems, these athletes can achieve remarkable success. “By fostering collaboration, prioritizing health and emphasizing holistic development, stakeholders can ensure that dual participation remains a rewarding and sustainable endeavor for all involved.” Question: Who are the problems? Answer: Adults. Solution: Ship all adults to Mars and let the kids play. On a serious note, Kevin put together a few valuable lists for adults to remember and use. When humans work together, we can achieve amazing things. The #PowerOfSport brings people together - until adult egos and control get in the way. Change is hard for adults, but change is good when people work together to help enhance opportunities for all kids.

@chicagotribune Great man

Joe Bean, Wheaton College soccer coach who won two national titles, dies trib.al/k2Y3rR4

@TrustTrost Perspective

Emotion. We teach student athletes to control themselves, but man I’m telling you adults managing school social media accounts need to learn to control their emotions. We continue to live in this era of “rushing” to post or we “have” to post. The impact of your post is more important. School teams represent “brands,” which are that specific program, the school, the athletic department and even a community. Some people are going to see this post as critical. It’s not. I’m trying to help you learn and think. Put down the defensive guard, and let me help you. Social media, unless it’s deleted, sticks around forever. If a team loses a tough game, it’s almost like some coach or adults running these “school” accounts are using it as therapy for themselves. I’ve said it time and time again: Coaches should not be running school social media accounts. If they want to post, it should be a separate coach’s social page so they can put some tone if they like. For school accounts, why are we taking a negative tone if a school loses in a championship game of a tournament? Do you know how many kids, families, schools and communities will never ever experience that opportunity? And when I say negative, I mean why are we not fully focusing on the amazing accomplishment vs say the loss? I’ll use Lane for example, if I was to post for its school social after its loss on Saturday night: Congrats to coach Ricks and the varsity boys soccer team, which finished second in the IHSA Tournament - the highest finish for any CPS program in Class 3A history. The team finished 17-3-4, going 13-1-1 in its last 15 games that featured big wins over Oak Park, Evanston, Leyden, Conant and Edwardsville. I’ll use De La Salle for example: The boys soccer team concluded a HISTORIC season on Saturday, capturing the Class 2A second-place trophy - the highest-ever finish for a Chicago Catholic League program. The team set a program record with 27 wins and 21 shutouts, as it outscored its opponents 121-19. At one point, the Meteors went unbeaten in 27 consecutive games, a stretch only a few schools in Illinois history have ever accomplished. Congrats to coach Martinez, all the players and their families. You made De La Salle so proud! I just used those two schools as examples, because adults struggle with how to post when a team loses. Remember your post could last forever. How do you want that post to read in 1/5/10 years? Think. Your brand is going to be shared. Take a breath, take a second. You don’t have to post right away. Get it right, wait until the next morning. We tell kids not to post in emotional moments. Adults need to do the same. There is passion, there is disappointment, there is so-called heartbreak losing emotional games. That’s life, but don’t let that small moment take away from the great accomplishment of getting there in a public and possible lifelong post. I’ve had this conversation time and time again with ADs, many of which have comeback and said I get it now - you’re right. It’s not about being right or wrong. I just wish schools would invest in basic social media training 101 for all of their school accounts. Bring in a subject-matter expert to help engage and educate everyone.

@Steel_City_FC Great job Ivaldo

Steel City FC 2024 Insights Report - mailchi.mp/71c4e9bce0cb/s… Dear Steel City Supporters, Relegation stands as the ultimate measure of failure and finality in football. It's a verdict from which there is no immediate escape. After a season with only one victory, the reality is undeniable - Steel City will drop to Division Two in 2025. Road to Redemption The initiatives we set in motion before the season - many of which require time to truly take root - ensure we are a club built to last. Those initiatives included forming Steel City Academy, re-imagining our reserve team to Steel City NXT, and hiring a Director of Coaching and Goalkeeper Coach. Days after this season's final whistle, our staff looked inward with unflinching honesty and committed to changes. We will retool how we evaluate our player pool week-to-week and foster greater competition for first team spots. Next season in Division Two we look forward to renewing our rivalries with Edgewater Castle FC, Berber City FC, and Rockford FC. If we win Division Two in '25, we will be in Division One in '26. Catching the Spotlight Our social media following grew by a staggering 90%, we shattered prior season ticket marks and set viewership records for match live streams. We exist to elevate our young people. To that end, we were thrilled that the fourth player in club history signed a pro contract. Laura Stepniak joined Ladies Czestochowa in Poland. We aren't the reason these athletes turned pro, but we are proud they considered us a worthy step towards realizing their aspirations. Together, We Rise Our club cannot uplift our community's young adults without your support. As a volunteer-driven organization with modest resources, we are grateful that you've chosen to stand with us. We know many more worthy causes compete for your attention, and we don't take your support lightly. Ivaldo Basso Steel City FC Chairman U.S. Soccer Federation Development Council Member Midwest Premier League Board Member

@Matt_Pinner 4

99% will fail to tell the answer

@JSuperswan @JoJoFromJerz Stupid stupid and more stupid. The vaccine saved millions of people

Biden/Harris Hate Bodily Autonomy! If supporters of Biden/Harris, genuinely cared about bodily autonomy, they would reconsider voting for them. They imposed authoritarian Covid vaccine mandates that severely infringed on our personal freedoms! Many people who chose not to comply faced job losses, financial hardship, and severe persecution! Why is it so difficult for many of you to acknowledge this impact on our fundamental rights?

He wants to take away your right to bodily autonomy.

@newtgingrich Says the person that started all this chaos years ago.

Is Judge Merchan insane? When a tainted (by his own donations to Biden, his clear bias in the court, and his daughter making millions as an anti-Trump Democrat) state judge says he “will impose an incarceratory punishment “on the Presidential nominee of the Republican Party and former President of the United States he is threatening a constitutional crisis. Millions of Americans will be enraged at the spectacle of a corrupt local judge putting their candidate in prison. Merchan has to be removed from the case as dangerous and viciously partisan.

@uchicagolab Outstanding coaches!!!

Today is #NationalCoachesDay! We would like to thank all the Lab Athletics coaches (over 60 individuals) who lead programs day in and day out. Thank you for the leadership, commitment, and passion you bring every day.❤️ #GoMaroons! #MaroonPride 📷 : @ucls_athletics

U-High Chicago Maroons. Boys tennis placed 5th in the 1A IHSA State Championship. This marks the 4th time the Maroons have placed in the top 6 in the State over the past 6 years, including a State Championship in 2018. #MaroonPride #IHSA

U-High Chicago Maroons. Boys Track and Field qualifies 9 to Charleston IHSA 2A State meet. #GoMaroons #MaroonPride #IHSA

U-High Chicago Maroons. The soccer team wins IHSA 1A Regional Championship match over Catalyst Maria on a rainy day on Jackman Field. Sectional match at Manteno vs Coal City Tuesday at 4:00. #MaroonPride #IHSA #SeniorsRule

U-High Chicago Maroons. Track and Field team heading "Down State" 9 qualifiers in 6 events. New school record in the discus. 7-second improvement in the 300m hurdles!! Great night with a wonderful view of the Chicago skyline. #MaroonPride #IHSA

Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) names Xavier Nesbitt 1st Team All-State. Xavier led all scorers in IHSA Class 2A averaging 28.5 PPG leading the 17-14 Maroons to a Regional Championship. Nesbitt is heading to Harvard next year. #MaroonPride #IHSA

Today is for our girls! Happy National Women and Girls in Sports Day to our female athletes! Keep doing what you do and paving the way for future generations. Let's also thank our female coaches! Thank you for providing representation for all our young women athletes #MaroonPride

U-High Chicago Maroons. Signing Day for the Maroons. Tyler/Princeton, Sarav/Wellesley, Bumpers/Bucknell, Nesbitt/Harvard, Sims/Swarthmore, Rezaei/Wabash Valley, Puri/Michigan, Nielsen/Grinnell. #MaroonPride