Chip Daehling

Family man. Head Basketball Coach and Math Teacher at DC West. Apple Teacher. "Fall in love with the process, and the results will come" Thoughts are my own.

[Chip Daehling @CoachDaehling]

Today our family of 3 became 4. Maddox Allen Daehling was born at 4:43 AM. Blessed to have another child in our life. I love this little family of mine! #blessed

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Why Coaching Is Harder Than People Think (A Holiday Reminder)…

Because coaching isn’t just about plays, drills, or game nights.

It’s about people.

It’s about walking into practice every day and managing emotions you didn’t create but are responsible for.

Your own.
Your players.
Your assistants.
Parents.
Administrators.
Fans.

It’s about teaching kids who are all at different stages.

Different maturity levels.
Different confidence levels.
Different home situations.

And somehow holding them to the same standards while still meeting them where they are.

It’s about decisions that look simple from the stands but feel heavy from the sideline.

Who plays.
When.
Why.
How you communicate it.

And how that decision might land on a 16-year-old who ties their identity to minutes.

It’s about losing sleep over kids who won’t buy in.

Over conversations you need to have.

Over mistakes you replay in your head long after everyone else moved on.

It’s about being judged by people who see the outcome, not the process.

The scoreboard, not the hours.

The result, not the relationships.

And yet, you show up again.

You plan. You teach. You model. You care.

As the season slows and the holidays arrive, this is the reminder:

What you do matters.

Even when it goes unseen.
Even when it feels heavy.
Even when it’s hard.

Coaching is about influence. And influence lasts longer than any season.

That’s why coaching is harder than people think. And also why it matters so much.

As the year winds down, I hope you find a little rest, a little perspective, and a lot of pride in the work you’re doing.

🎄Happy Holidays, Coach.

[DC West Boys Basketball @DCWestHoops]

Congrats to the 24-25 Boys Basketball Team on earning the Academic Excellence Award for a 2nd straight year! There were 284 schools in competition last season and DC West was 1 of 15 who earned this award and Qualified for State! Proud of these guys! #dcwestpride

[Chip Daehling @CoachDaehling]

1st day of school pic with the new Freshman Keystone. #dcwestpride #BetterTogether

[DC West Boys Basketball @DCWestHoops]

Great 1st night of Old vs Young Open Gym. Great to see some Alumni and Community guys who can still play push our guys to get better. Fun, competitive games all around! #dcwestpride #StayHumbleStayHungry

[Coach Tremayne @CoachDTremayne]

The last 3 years have been a true blessing. I will forever cherish the many relationships I have built at DC West. There are countless people to thank, and I am beyond grateful for the trust, love, and generosity expressed by the DC West Community.

Thank you,
The Tremaynes

[A Pen And A Napkin @apenandanapkin]

@CoachDaehling from @DCWestHoops comes on this week to discuss building a program, pressure defense, scouting, moving up a class, culture and much more!
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[Patrick Mahomes II @PatrickMahomes]

Lil cuzzo!! 💪🏽🎯

[Chip Daehling @CoachDaehling]

Happy 1st Day of School! Great to be back seeing everyone today! Hope everyone has a great school year! #dcwestpride #RiseUp

[DC West Boys Basketball @DCWestHoops]

We are looking for an Assistant/Reserve Coach for the upcoming 2024-2025 Boys Basketball season. If anyone is interested email [email protected] #dcwestpride

[Chip Daehling @CoachDaehling]

First and last day of school pics with my Keystone! Year number 14 down! #dcwestpride

[Coach Tremayne @CoachDTremayne]

@CoachDaehling
Something about that math department at DC West.

[Carson Lampe @carsonlkcboy]

I have really enjoyed watching this program get better and better every year!!! I am so happy for my man, @CoachDaehling. Coach Daehling and his coaching staff have built a Competitive and Winning Culture with this basketball program. They absolutely deserve a trip to STATE!!!

[DC West Boys Basketball @DCWestHoops]

Cam Wiese (@WieseCam )with the assist to Ryker Wohlers (@RykerWohlers ). Nice ❗️ to finish the tournament! @espn #dcwestpride

[DC West Boys Basketball @DCWestHoops]

Thank you to @Mjpoloncic for stopping in to talk to our team about our word of the day, Character. No one better in our district to help give a great message to our team! #dcwestpride #TheFalconWay

[DC West Boys Basketball @DCWestHoops]

Thank you to Damon & Julie Wohlers for hosting our team tonight for dinner and games! Appreciate the opportunity for fun team bonding before a big game tomorrow night! #dcwestpride #StayHumbleStayHungry

[Coach Tremayne @CoachDTremayne]

Here… We… Come!

Class C-1 Round of 16.
DC West vs Broken Bow
7:00pm CDT

Watch Here:
https://t.co/sEvqOeEohJ

** Shoutout to @CoachDaehling and his sports media class for the HYPE video.**

[Chip Daehling @CoachDaehling]

Annual 1st day of school pic. Looking forward to a great year! #dcwestpride

[Chip Daehling @CoachDaehling]

1st and Last Day Keystone pic. It’s been a great year! #dcwestpride

[Chip Daehling @CoachDaehling]

First day of school with a new group of Freshmen Keystone. Looking forward to a great year! #dcwestpride

[Chip Daehling @CoachDaehling]

From 1st day Freshmen year & 1st day Junior year to last day of Junior year. They have been a great Keystone! #dcwestpride