Alex

Head Men’s Basketball Coach Faith Christian HS// IWU Hoops ‘24 //

[Alex @Alex_stauffer25]

Thank you to everyone who’s supported me over this journey! I’m blessed to say I’m Committed💯 @IWUHoops #iam3 #fearless

[IWU Hoops @IWUHoops]

FUTURE IN FOCUS: ARENA REVEAL

We are excited to begin showing the work that is being done, and will get done in the future, on the brand new, state-of-the-art I AM THIRD Arena, coming in the fall of 2026.

Stay tuned for more weekly updates...

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

There is a big difference between being the best player and making us the best team.
Winners elevate the people around them.
Egos don’t.
Real greatness isn’t about you.
It’s about what happens because of you.

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

“Who you are is more important that what you do. Because who you are is your character. Your character is an accumulation of your thoughts, your habits and your priorities on a day to day basis. Those three things determine the choices you make,” Nick Saban

[Chris Haddad @chrisvIQtory]

“Every team lifts, every team trains, every team conditions, every team prepares.

It’s not that you do those things. It’s at what standards you do those things”

Via @NorCalU1

[David Osborn @davidjosborn4]

Coaches still looking to fill their June schedule please reach out! @TrollsMBball #CLIMB

[Jeff Janssen @janssenleader]

NEXT SEASON'S CHAMPIONS ARE..
What are YOU doing NOW?
#CultureWins

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

“Basketball is a pretty simple game. What wins is consistency & competitiveness.” - Gregg Popovich

[Lakeland Athletics @LHS_Sports]

Lakeland is proud to announce Tom Wogomon as our next varsity football coach! Coach Wogomon will bring great passion, toughness, and character to the Lakeland Football Program. Click the link below for his full coaching bio. Go Lakers! #AnchorDown

https://t.co/WjxmQD8cB6

[Craig Doty @CoachDoty]

How difficult is it to get a men’s basketball D1 scholarship today?

*Transfer portal players: 4,300+
*Available JUCO players: 3,800+
*Available NAIA transfers: 1,000+
*Total available: 9,100+ transfers

Division 1 scholarship spots currently open: 2,178 approx.

Additionally, there are thousands of high school players who are still available.

The route from high school player to college graduate has never been more difficult to navigate for young adults and their families.

[Anthony Pugh @Anthony_Pugh2]

How are players scoring in the NCAA tournament?

Catch & shoot
Pick & roll
DHO
One/two dribble pull ups
Rips, pivots & jabs
Two foot finishing

Very few ISOs and not a lot of dribbling

If your goal is to play in college.. are you working on these things DAILY?

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Talent is over-hyped.

- Are you on time?
- Do you work hard?
- Are you coachable?
- Can you be trusted?
- Do you accept your role?
- Do you help the team win?
- Do you make the right plays?
- Do you bring positive energy?

Talent, without the list above, is no fun for anyone.

[Coach DeMarco, EdD @Coach_DeMarco]

“I’ve never coached a good 3:30 guy. Individual development happens when guys spend time on the court outside of Team Practice. You don’t win Championships with 3:30 guys.”
-Chris Beard
#ThursdayThoughts #GetBetterEveryDay

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

Worth the read

[Austin Spurs @austin_spurs]

Welcome to Spurs Fam, @Kmango2 !

[Khalil Shakir 🏀 @CoachKhalilS]

🚨🚨HS PLAYERS:

With the current recruiting landscape, value every offer as a blessing, regardless of level. Go where you’re truly wanted. Don’t chase a list of offers; if you find a school that fits and believes in you, take the opportunity. It may not be there for long! #Recruiting

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

What do Winning Cultures look like?

1. We > Me
2. Process > Prize
3. Learning > Knowing
4. Positivity > Negativity
5. Serving > Self-Serving
6. Encouraging > Ignoring
7. Humbleness > Arrogance

Culture WINS.

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

“You can always HEAR a good team. The bad teams… you never hear. They don’t ever talk…They don’t talk to each other. They don’t talk on defense, they don’t talk in transition.” - Kelvin Sampson

(Via @CoachDanCasey 🎥)

[Sports Spectrum @Sports_Spectrum]

Impressive words from Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard in defeat.

“Us and Ohio State were the two teams who praised Jesus Christ the most and I think we strengthened each other in our faith."