Blaine Wright

A high school basketball team isn't just made up of positions and plays; it's built on heart, chemistry, and trust. You can run the perfect offense, but none of it matters if your players don't believe in each other. Skill wins games, teamwork wins championships.

That jersey was worn before you. It’ll be worn after you. Your only job? Make the next person proud to put it on.

The beauty of high school basketball is simple: It's not about having the most talent, it's about who plays the hardest, smartest, and together. The team that defends every possession like it's their last and celebrates the success of others? That's the team cutting down nets in March.

The 10 Truths Parents Rarely See 1. Coaches lose sleep. 2. Decisions aren’t personal. 3. Playing time is complex. 4. Culture matters more than stats. 5. Accountability is care. 6. Coaches invest emotionally. 7. Development isn’t instant. 8. Hard feedback is intentional. 9. Wins don’t tell the whole story. 10. Coaches remember kids forever. Perspective matters.

THAT BOLLES MILE HIGH SALUTE HITS DIFFERENT 🫡🔥

This was so perfect to start the day!! 🧘🏼‍♀️ Every word is exactly how I feel about my life NOW. Thank you so much 🧎‍➡️ The love is deep within the chaous of life. You just have to get to the other side to see it all happened how it was suppose to happen when it was supposed to

Russell M. Nelson, the President and Prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away last night at the age of 101 — He just had his birthday earlier this week! Russell was sharp and engaged in service up until the end. Our hearts and prayers are with his incredible wife, Wendy, his 10 children, 57 grandchildren, and more than 167 great-grandchildren, as well as Members of the Church all over our Country. Russell had a remarkable life, pioneering life-saving heart surgery techniques and, of course, his ministry of many decades. He was a physician, literally and spiritually, and will be greatly missed!

Thank you for your incredible leadership & service. Until we meet again. 💙

Lutz's missed FG and Shrader's missed FG

Coaches…as you are building your teams and growing your culture in the fall…I’m reminded of this great nugget from ⁦@simonsinek⁩. 🤘🏻🔥

This hit was attempted murder😮

2: Culture isn’t built in the big moments. It’s built on the random Tuesday. The way you start practice. How you respond to bad body language. What you tolerate and what you emphasize. Culture = everyday habits, not hype speeches.

The two biggest roadblocks we see keeping players from reaching their potential... 1. Immaturity - reacting emotionally, avoiding responsibility, and lacking the discipline to stay focused 2. Insecurity - lacking the confidence to fully show up

Marcus Deleon ‘28 RHP | Columbia HS FB//84-86 T87 CV//70-71

The 8 Realities of a HS Coach 1. It will consume you 2. There will be critics 3. You are not in it for the $ 4. There is no overnight success 5. You need a supportive spouse 6. You will not make everyone happy 7. You can’t want it more than the kids 8. It is always worth it!

Character is Contagious. The parents who cheer for every kid. The coaches who lead with heart, not ego. The players who hustle, help, and handle adversity the right way. These are the people who shape the culture. It’s not just about talent or titles. It’s about character, and it spreads. Be the reason our teams, schools, and communities get better.

It only takes ONE. - One Teammate can set the Tone - One Teammate can Raise the Bar - One Teammate can be the Leader - One Teammate can be the Anchor - One Teammate makes a Difference Be the ONE for your Team!

@TheyCallMeEL What a season! Congrats to both your boys! STUDS!!!!!

Yes, Jordan!!! What a great weekend you had.