Mandy Sansbury🥎

As an AD, I remind parents and coaches that sports are emotional. Much like relationships between parent and child or husband and wife, there will be ups and downs. When situations become emotional, whether it is playing time, a tough decision, or a disagreement, it is important to go back to the root of the relationship. Ask a simple question: does that person truly care about the individual they are in conflict with? More often than not, if the answer is yes, the conflict is not about a lack of care or respect. It is about perspective, expectations, or personal wants not being met. When you recognize that, it allows everyone involved to respond with more clarity, accountability, and trust rather than emotion alone.

If you truly want to succeed and be happy as an athlete, you need to put your team first. Caring only about your own success will ultimately come back to hurt you.

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.

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter from all of us at SHU Athletics.

I owed a debt I could not pay. HE paid a debt HE did not owe. It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming. Christ is King.

SB: Shelby Telegdy Named to NFCA D2 Pitcher and Player of the Year Watch List. athletics.setonhill.edu/news/2026/4/1/…

As an AD, I always tell our athletes signing to play at the next level your spot is never safe. Coaches are always recruiting someone to take it. Do not get complacent. Stay hungry and keep working.

“Hear Me…” Mike Tomlin GOLD 🔥 “It’s not what you are capable of; it’s what you are willing to do. Plenty of people are capable. Fewer people are willing.” Potential is common. Commitment is rare.

Rick Pitino shares a masterclass on teamwork and selflessness. "Regardless of how you play, when you play for the name on the front, the back prospers." "When you play for the name on the back, you never prosper. All you are is guys with good stats. That's it." Stats don't win championships - teams do. "Play for the front. Give everything you have for the front name." "Do everything - from diving on the floor, to blocking shots, to setting screens, to playing together. Play for the name on the front." Great teams play for each other. They know connected teams achieve more. "The name on the front is gonna bring big rewards for the name on the back. I guarantee it." "Give it everything you have for this name." The formula is simple: Put the team first, and everything else follows. Play for the front. The back will take care of itself. (🎥St. Johns )

Having the ability to consistently show up everyday is a skill that will not only help you win on field but become successful in whatever you choose to do in life.

"Your job as a coach is to coach your players. If their parents and their friends are getting mad because you're getting yelled at, get better parents and better friends." Coaches aren't calling you out. They're calling you up! Build connections so they hear the corrections.

Your fans in the stands culture is just as important as your team culture.

Tom Izzo shares an uncomfortable truth about earning your spot. "You play real good, you start. You don't play as good, you work your way back in." "That's the American way - except America has gotten soft." You don't get what you want in life - you get what you earn. It starts with showing up and earning it every single day. No shortcuts...Just hard work. (🎥@CBBonFOX )

Playing time does not determine your impact on your team. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen the bench win big games in my career.

A must listen for parents, coaches, and athletes. Chris Fowler on the job of a coach. 🔥 Bookmark and share.

Looking to add a transfer P, INF and OF/UTL to our roster for the 2026 class. Email asansbury@setonhill.edu or tgage@setonhill.edu for more info. @Coach_TessSU

Being coachable means you're willing to consider feedback even if you don't like what you hear. It means resisting the urge to make excuses or get defensive when challenged. Getting better is more important than your ego.

You are not a team just because you work together. You are a team because you trust each other, respect each other, and care for each other.