Andy Smith

[Appleton East Boys Basketball @AppletonEastBB]

Congratulations to @CadePresti on being selected to represent Division 1 (White) in the @WisBCA All Star Game!

https://t.co/8rjFUGj696

@AppletonEast

[Appleton East Boys Basketball @AppletonEastBB]

Congratulations @CadePresti! Much deserved recognition of your season. This kid did everything on the floor. Scored, handled, created and defended at an elite level.

#wisbb #hsswi @AppletonEast

[Jamy Bechler @jamybechler]

COACHES: When you care about the PERSON behind the PLAYER, then you're more likely to earn that player's trust, respect, and loyalty.

[Mark Miller @WisBBYearbook]

Updated 2025 Prep Hoops Wisconsin Player Rankings: Point Guard Newcomers ...

Profiles on the following ...
@kayceeguz5
@dav3oo
@CadePresti
@elizimmy22
@OlinZellmer
@kmiggs35
@priebe
@cohen218
@KarsonOsterman

[Wisco Ent. @WiscoENT]

6’, 2024 Joey LaChapell of Appleton East (@AppletonEastBB) has committed to NCAA DIII @UWOMBB

Can absolutely light it up⚡️
✔️Leading scorer in AE history (1491 pts)

2023-24:
✔️1st Team/All Defensive FVA
✔️ 27.2 ppg (1st FVA; 3rd most in FVA history)
✔️5.5 apg (1st FVA)

[Appleton East Boys Basketball @AppletonEastBB]

@JoeyLaChapell @UWOCoachLewis @UWOMBB @WIPlaymakers Congratulations to @JoeyLaChapell and @UWOMBB

Gym rat. Great leader. Tireless worker in the gym, in the weightroom and in the classroom.

@AppletonEast

[LaChapell Basketball | Player & Coach Development @LaChapellBBall]

You want skill development? Create rapid growth through dialogue.

How can we do this? There are several key factors to creating effective dialogue, but there are 3 essential components. Trust, Active Listening and Respect.

Trust is built on consistency and integrity. Follow through on promises, be honest in communication and be present.

Active listening requires full attention to the speaker. Make sure they feel they were heard and respond thoughtfully. Sometimes it's going beyond the words and hearing the unsaid and being sensitive to the emotion behind the words.

Mutual Respect can be established when you value what the other person feels and says regardless of whether you agree. Be open minded and have a willingness to heard their thoughts. Leading by example is also important.

We need to make sure we are developing our communication to allow space for good dialogue between player and coach to allow for rapid growth!

[Appleton East Boys Basketball @AppletonEastBB]

Finishing his career with 1491 points, Joey LaChapell (@JoeyLaChapell) is the all time leading scorer in Appleton East Boys Basketball history.

Congratulations Joey and the AE Boys Basketball team!
#wisbb #hsswi

(Photo Courtesy: Andy Smith Photography)

[Appleton East Boys Basketball @AppletonEastBB]

Joey LaChapell (@JoeyLaChapell) (27.2ppg) scored the 3rd most points in a season in FVA history. 🏀🪣

Only former @papermakerbb and current @IowaStateMBB guard Jackson Paveletzke (29.4ppg) and @northhoops, @gbphoenixmbb Pete Wade (28.1ppg) averaged more points in a season.

[Jordan Loppnow @JordanLoppnow]

Appleton East HS 2027 Ella Sweeney:

•Started all games as a freshman (except senior night)
•2nd in the FVA in PPG among freshmen
•1st in FT% in the FVA

[LaChapell Basketball | Player & Coach Development @LaChapellBBall]

The instant finality feeling when losing the final game of your season can be extremely difficult to process.

Some teams want their seasons to just be over. They had to deal with so much drama, so much selfishness, so much turmoil that ending it is the best way to just get on with their lives. These teams don't experience that feeling I am describing at the end of their season.

Our team was the exact opposite. We will miss so many little moments together that add up to a life changing experience both for the players and the coaches. As much as we coaches work to better them as people, the players change us in ways they will never understand. Players are more than just athletes, they are gifts, bestowing blessings beyond measure.

I have come to realize this feeling we have after the final loss of the season should hurt. It should be sickening in the pit of your stomach. It should break your heart. It means you gave emotion to your players. It means you and your players created a special bond that will be felt forever.

Some coaches and players will never know this feeling and that's too bad. But as for our team - we know it. We feel it. And it hurts.

[Post-Crescent Sports @sports_pc]

John Mielke, Pat Schwanke will be inducted into Appleton East Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday https://t.co/OgM8OwYqM3

[Mark Miller @WisBBYearbook]

Senior PG Joey LaChapell (6-0) with 43 points for Appleton East tonight in an overtime loss to Kaukauna. #wisbb

[LaChapell Basketball | Player & Coach Development @LaChapellBBall]

After observing several scrimmages and exhibitions this pre-season...
Rotation players - Once your time is done and you are watching the rest of the roster get their time, how engaged are you?

People notice the players on the bench and their engagement in what is going on on the floor. But more importantly your teammates notice.

Make sure you are giving them the energy they deserve!

[LaChapell Basketball | Player & Coach Development @LaChapellBBall]

"Say what you want, but real basketball people realize how valuable those managers are to the game"

We were blessed to be able to watch a division 1 scrimmage last week. After a collision at the rim and the teams going in transition the other direction, my son looked at us, pointed at the managers hurriedly wiping the floor with towels, and said the above quote. My first reaction was how proud of him I was to recognize the value of people no matter their role. As I thought about it, I realized how profound his, seemingly benign, observation was.

As coaches, make sure you value each member of the team.
As a player, realize that your role on the team is valuable.

One quote I used over the years is, "Your value to me is more than points and rebounds. Just being you is enough".

A good reminder from a young mind.

[LaChapell Basketball | Player & Coach Development @LaChapellBBall]

"Well, nobody else would do it."

We've all been there. You step up when nobody else will, but you have no idea where to start.

This is where we come in.
With our coaches mentoring program, you'll be:

- Equipped with coaching strategies based on skills
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- Supported every step of the way
We will help you turn "nobody else would do it" into "nobody does it better".

Ready to make this season unforgettable for your child? Drop a 🏀 in the comments, and let's chat about how we can take your coaching game to the next level! #CoachDad #YouthBasketball

[Cade Prestigiacomo @CadePresti]

Had a great time at the WSN Basketball Showcase this past weekend. @WisBBYearbook @EventsWSN @basketballWSN @AppletonEastBB

[Mark Miller @WisBBYearbook]

Giving up the ball to pass up a decent shot and then getting the ball back for a better shot … that’s Senior Joey LaChapell (6-0) of Appleton East. You know a smart player when you see one. He’s that as well. #wisbb

[Appleton East Boys Basketball @AppletonEastBB]

Our guys had a great spring/summer of growth! Just kept working and improving. The hard work is showing results!