Eric Epstein

Head Boys Bball Coach @ MOT Charter HS… Previously Asst. Coach @ WeR1, College Asst Coach (Goldey-Beacom), and D1 Support Staff (U. Delaware)

[Eric Epstein @CoachEE_MOT]

Played golf with @jgandhi2425 today. Hit some sick shots and brought the vibes 💯

[Eric Epstein @CoachEE_MOT]

AI is why I fell in love with the game. Played with 100% heart, 100% hustle, and that crossover 😮‍💨

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

“I wasn't a point guard. I was a killer.” -
Allen Iverson

(Via @TweetsbyCoachP 🎥)

[Julian Hartwell McFadden @CoachJulesFadd]

Philadelphia is a Basketball Town! I’ll say this to any college coach, The InterAC Basketball League rivals any in the area (PA, NJ, DE). There are multiple scholarship level and collegiate level athletes from high academic settings. Great players, good coaching, Great 🏀

[Eric Epstein @CoachEE_MOT]

Viking Invitational tomorrow! Several college prospects including MOT’s own:

#3 Carlton Smith - shooter and all-conference guard

#2 Justin Duncombe - athletic defensive-minded guard/wing

#22 Kofi Opoku - 2025 athletic forward avg double-double on year
https://t.co/e5PcUo3vst

[William Payne @TweetsbyCoachP]

Just a few players I’ve seen NOT get a single D1 offer:

A 2000 point career high school scorer

A Mr. Basketball Winner

State leader in 3-pts shots made

6’9” starter on a state Final 4 team

It’s REALLY hard to get a D1 offer!

[NBACentral @TheDunkCentral]

Victor Wembanyama showed the world tonight that the hype is real

(🎥 @IQfor3 )

https://t.co/gXsqVqb3UY

[CityofBasketballLove @hooplove215]

Get more details and a preview of the CoBL Interstate Shootout: https://t.co/8vRDXoboZf

[The Basketball Teacher Podcast @BBallTeacherPod]

EPISODE 175

@CoachEE_MOT comes on to discuss gameplanning and using scouting reports. This is a must listen if you're looking for ways to improve on your preparation!

https://t.co/4cFW5AC3Co

[Josh Verlin @jmverlin]

We still have several spots available for our 2023 CoBL Interstate Boys' Shootout. Sep. 16-17 at Haverford School/Haverford College. 100+ teams already confirmed. Looking for PA and NJ/Del schools.

Two games, $190. All games have three-man ref crews.

[The Basketball Teacher Podcast @BBallTeacherPod]

Can you feel the season approaching? Get ready for it with these interviews!

@CoachMSanchez @CoachEE_MOT @Coach_dpaul @CoachKingsbury1

[Jaycob Ammerman @Jammer2233]

Michael Jordan Defensive Tape 🔒

— Mentality - Hurts to get scored on
— Communication
— Anticipation
— Stance
— Quick Hands, Timing
— Effort & Energy
— Helpside - in the right place
— Charges, Sprints Back, Battles
— Follows Scouting Report

[Eric Epstein @CoachEE_MOT]

@TweetsbyCoachP The entire team lining up at the free throw line and watching one person shoot free throws is 100% overused

Underutilized would be Blue Jay drill. Kids need more rebounding and toughness drills

https://t.co/4BX94Pxa8A

[1st State Sports @1stStateSports]

Working extremely hard to ensure there are plenty of college coaches at all levels in the building for the @1stStateSports 🏀fall showcase games. Want our kids to be seen and build relationships. Positive exposure!

[Eric Epstein @CoachEE_MOT]

@Coach_Mannix For pure entertainment, “Furious George” by George Karl

[JIM BOONE 🏀 @CoachJimBoone]

“Good things take time, and they should.”
~ John Wooden

[Craig Doty @CoachDoty]

The benefits of well-managed high school athletics:

1. Sports teams serve as the front porch and brand of the school. They are the reason for a school mascot, school song, and pep rallies. Sports create tradition.

2. Athletics serve as the largest and most successful at-risk program for a school. Playing sports provides purpose, discipline, motivation, and structure for those who may not get it at home. Sports requires successful academic performance to be eligible.

3. The local community connects with the school district through sports. Athletes are discussed and celebrated in the local newspaper, on the radio, and on the news.

4. Fundraising: Booster clubs raise money providing everything from meals and uniforms to facility enhancements and travel expenses.

5. The student experience for non-athletes is enhanced because of athletics. The student body comes together to cheer and support their school enhancing school unity and togetherness. The band, cheerleaders, dance team, choir, and others have increased opportunities and a platform to showcase their talents on game days.

6. Sports creates and enhances tradition. Alumni come back for homecoming games and more to support and feel connected with their past. This valuable engagement enhances school support and creates fundraising opportunities.

7. Sports teach accountability to athletes. Playing requires successful academic performance to be eligible.

8. Athletics is the reason for a school mascot, school song & pep rallies.

[Jon Beck @CoachJonBeck]

Don’t be the player who is too cool to go hard. Whether in a workout or a game, 100% is the bare minimum. Cool has no place in the game. Cool won’t impress anyone, won’t get you more playing time, won’t ever get you better. Cool will keep you on the bench. Cool will get you beat!

[Josh Verlin @jmverlin]

The @NFHS_Org announces that it's eliminating one-and-ones in HS basketball, going to five team fouls per quarter and the bonus being two FTs. Team fouls reset each quarter.

[Eric Epstein @CoachEE_MOT]

Those girls can really play, so much fun to watch! If you haven’t seen them play, get to the championship game

[Eric Epstein @CoachEE_MOT]

@ChrisAbaray Ran different variations of system 2nd half of year. Buy in seems better with 2-3 defense (more Marymount styled) since it’s more reminiscent to “traditional” fast paced ball. Definitely great principles to take away for transition offense no matter your team’s system