Coach Sal DiGennaro

Happy Fathers Day!

I am incredibly thankful and appreciative for the opportunity Concord Christian School provided me last season as a coach in their boys basketball program. The relationships, experiences, and lessons learned will always hold a special place in my coaching journey. After multiple interviews with several schools and athletic directors, I made the decision a few weeks ago to join Berean Christian School. I am excited about this new opportunity and grateful for the warm welcome from the players, families, and administration. This summer, I have been fortunate to coach the team through several camps, most recently at the Tusculum University Men's Basketball Team Camp. The camp was extremely well organized, and the Tusculum coaches and players were outstanding hosts throughout the event. Our team finished the camp with a 5-3 record, earning wins against talented teams from North Carolina and Virginia, as well as several well-coached East Tennessee programs. More importantly than the wins and losses, we grew together as a team. Our chemistry improved, our culture strengthened, our fortitude was tested, and we took significant steps in learning to trust one another. We still have a lot of work ahead of us, and this group is far from satisfied. They are hungry to improve, eager to compete, and determined to reach their full potential. This team isn't interested in limits. They're hungry, they're growing, and we're only beginning to see what they're capable of. 🏀🔥

You are what you do, not what you promise you'll do!

When no fear attitude manifests in a team, watch out!

@HawkEmDownChris Paul Mokeski

Whoever names the most obscure NBA player wins.

I think HS should have a shot clock in Tennessee, currently 33 states and Washington DC have fully approved or implemented a shot clock in high school basketball. For states that do not have one, there are several challenges. the overall cost to implement the shot clock equipment, training of certified personnel, and the adoption timeline will be complicated. Tennessee has experienced a 25-40% drop in localized certified officials in the past 15 years, so staffing could also be difficult.

Shot clock is on the next TSSAA BOC agenda. At a state title game, I saw a ball roll out of bounds and an extra 7 seconds roll off the game clock. No one did a thing about it. No one noticed. No seconds added back. At a state title game! Yet, somehow we can train 400+ member schools to each properly run a shot clock? Shot clocks are fun in theory. I worry about consistent execution. Plus, fan behavior is increasingly getting worse towards officiating. An insufficient shot clock operator will be a problem.

@Reece_Frank08 @aden_hooper @LUBoysFootball @ccslionsknox @athletics_wave @CoachKeel_M @CoachTM9 @5StarPreps @CSmithScout @PrepRedzoneTN @TnVarsity Outstanding Reece, more to come!

After a great conversation with Coach @aden_hooper I’m blessed to receive a scholarship offer from @LUBoysFootball! @ccslionsknox @athletics_wave @CoachKeel_M @CoachTM9 @5StarPreps @CSmithScout @PrepRedzoneTN @TnVarsity

Every single D1 stud you see right now started exactly where you are right now. Zero offers, getting cooked in practice, parents stressed out. 
 What separated them? They fell in love with the process before the process loved them back.
 Summer 2026 is your shot. Don’t waste it!

@hicasamadim 72

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@SkylarWalden14 Congratulations, one of many!

Thank you!!

Team Prayer after game, win or lose!

@Local3Sports Outstanding hire, Coach Smiddy's legacy will continue to thrive with Coach Adams at the helm!

BEARETTE HOMECOMING: Bradley Central has announced the hiring of former Bearette Jody Adams to be their new girls' basketball coach. Adams has a rich basketball background including winning the 1991 national title with the Lady Vols. local3news.com/local-sports/b…

“Teamwork is the secret that makes common people achieve uncommon results.”

One of the greatest gifts a coach can give is teaching players to believe they can slay the giants within themselves just as confidently as the giants they face on the basketball court.

What would your players say when asked what is important to you as a Coach?

Happy Mothers Day! "There are few things more powerful than the faithful prayers of a righteous mother!"

@KevinOneEye I agree 100%

@Coach_SalD Truth, everyone can but not everyone will. That’s why next level will always remain Not for Everybody.

If you can’t guard, you better be elite at something else.

Coaches need to be consistent and intentional about reaching and connecting with kids. Give them the opportunity to change, be honest with them, be fair, and set clear expectations. If they continue to be a bad apple, then they should also understand the consequences. A team can’t be held hostage by one player, but I’ve personally seen some of those kids flip the switch and become valuable locker room guys. Sometimes the toughest players are the ones who need somebody to listen, believe in them, and show they care about them beyond just what they can do athletically.

Can every bad apple in your locker room be “fixed”? Yes - Any kid can turn it around. No - The fact is some kids won’t change no matter what you do.