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Mark Downey

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Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Arkansas Tech University. Also the proud father of two wonderful boys, Bryce and Andrew

Russellville, AR Katılım Temmuz 2010
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What an amazing story! That season meant so much to a lot of people! It was a great memory in my house with my boys. I know I felt like a kid again. Thanks Coach!
Clint Hurdle@ClintHurdle13

I kept this story in my pocket for a long time.... In Pittsburgh, September 15th is Roberto Clemente Day. Every year the whole organization fans out across the city. It's like Christmas. Roberto's family is there, Vera and the boys. My first year as manager was 2011. We celebrated. We shook hands and moved on. We didn't win. 19 consecutive losing seasons. 2012 rolls around. Same day, same celebration. We had another losing season, our 20th consecutive. After the ceremony, Roberto Jr. walked over. "My mom wants to talk to you." We went into the dugout. Me, Vera, and her three sons. She spoke in Spanish. I played four years of winter ball so I understood enough. She wasn't angry, but she was passionate. And I kept hearing Roberto's number come up. Roberto Jr. translated. "My mother wants you to know that there cannot be a 21st losing season. That was Roberto's number. It would be a disgrace to his legacy." She was staring right at me. Before I could even think about what to say, words came out of my mouth: "I promise you, Vera. That won't happen." Roberto Jr. looked at me and said, "You made my mom a promise. I hope you can keep it." I said, "I hope I can keep it too." I didn't tell my coaches. I didn't tell the players. I told my wife. That was it. The next year, 2013, we broke the consecutive seasons losing streak. Ended it at 20. On Roberto Clemente Day that September, Vera came walking across that field. And I probably got one of the most meaningful hugs I've ever received in my life. The players did all the heavy lifting. I just got the hug. Some promises are worth making before you know if you can keep them. @Pirates

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Join us for Elite Camp and 3x3 camp! Have the opportunity to come compete in front of our coaching staff in Tucker. Any questions about camp reach out to @Coach_HBurton Hope to see you there!
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𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦! The 'Boys win the GAC Baseball Championship Tournament and will be going to the NCAA Central Region Tournament for the fourth-straight year! #FightOn
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The Suns are CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BOUND! Tech run-rules No. 4-seed Harding to clinch a spot in the GAC Tournament title game tomorrow (Saturday)! They will face the winner of No. 2-seed Southern Arkansas and No. 3-seed Oklahoma Baptist in a game currently underway! Championship game will be Saturday, May 9 at 12:30 p.m. from the Tiger Athletic Complex in Bentonville! #FightOn
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NGL, they had us through the first 8 innings 😅 but the 'Boys came through in the bottom of the 9th for a game one W! #FightOn
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