Coach Russell

Lucky husband to Meredith | Proud dad to Grayson and Berkley | Head Boys 🏀 Coach @PonderHoops | 🦁 Raise The S.T.A.N.D.A.R.D. | Nelson Univ. Alum

[Coach Russell @CoachRussell41]

If you have some time, I’d love for you to listen by clicking the link

Thanks to @Matt_Sayman for inviting me on to talk about @PonderHoops and my coaching journey. @jamodipodcast has featured some big-time guests in the 🏀 world, and it’s truly humbling to share my thoughts.

[Jamodi Podcast @jamodipodcast]

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨

@CoachRussell41 - Head Boy’s Coach at Ponder High School

@PonderHoops

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[Josh Chambers @JoshChambers]

Great for players to hear.

@dallasmavs coach Jared Dudley how to impact winning in a world that is obsessed with scoring:

🔒 Defend Multiple Positions
🛞 Drive and Kick Decision Making
🎯 What's Your One Outlier Trait?

Social media glorifies the 20+ point per game scorer. But most teams already have one, or two of those guys.

What they’re really searching for are the players who dominate in the margins: boxing out, sprinting back, diving on the floor, the second effort, the winning habit repeated over and over again.

Your value isn’t determined by how many minutes you get.

It’s determined by what you do with the minutes you've earned.

Because that impact creates trust. And that trust creates opportunity.

And the players who consistently help the team grow usually end up growing themselves.

[Anthony Pugh @Anthony_Pugh2]

As a parent, Coaching your kid from the sidelines has never benefited anyone…. Ever.

Let the coach coach and the players play.

[Coach Russell @CoachRussell41]

Thanks @Revocruit for having me in studio to talk
@PonderHoops and covering our program. I love these groups and how each team has grown since the start of the year. https://t.co/C0R7vc77Sj via @YouTube

[Coach Russell @CoachRussell41]

@coachrdodge Congrats Coach!

[Coach Russell @CoachRussell41]

@CoachWolfson It’s easy to criticize decisions once the results are known. The people making those decisions don’t have that luxury. They have to act based on the information they have, before knowing how everything will play out.

[Ponder Basketball @PonderHoops]

It’s Gameday for Ponder Basketball! 🦁🏀
Your Lions travel to Pottsboro to battle the Cardinals. @PottsboroHoops #LIONS #STANDARD

[Revocruit @Revocruit]

What Ponder Basketball Should Look Like

Coach Ryan Russell shares what he wants people to see when Ponder steps on the floor — a standard built on character, effort, focus, and playing with joy every single day.

“I want their character to come through in terms of they’re working hard, they’re playing for each other.…when you step on the floor, you’re ready to go, you’re ready to compete.… I’d want our guys’ character to show through of them being disciplined, playing hard…having a spirit of joy, bringing, you know, we talk about being a fountain or a drain.”

[Revocruit @Revocruit]

Earning Your Stripes at Ponder

Coach Ryan Russell breaks down one of Ponder’s most unique and long-standing traditions — the iconic striped pants — and why putting them on means more than people realize.

“It’s kind of been a tradition where only varsity players will wear the striped pants… it’s just kind of been somewhat of like a varsity tradition of earning your stripes.…Being able to put those pants on is kind of a special privilege… some of them were pretty giddy about like, man, since I’ve been in third grade I’ve been watching varsity basketball players put these pants on, and I finally kind of get to do it myself.”

[Coach Russell @CoachRussell41]

@Revocruit @PonderHoops @4PlayingTime Appreciate the opportunity!

[Revocruit @Revocruit]

🎥 Coaches Corner with Ponder Head Coach Ryan Russell

Appreciate Coach Russell for stopping by — great conversation, thoughtful insight, and a fun time talking hoops, leadership, and what’s ahead for Ponder basketball. Always good energy in the Revocruit Studios.

[Revocruit @Revocruit]

🎙️ Behind the Scenes at Ponder High School

The Lions were locked in and putting in the work — sharpening their skills, dialing in communication, and getting ready to make noise this season.

[Revocruit @Revocruit]

Energy was high at Ponder High School during the TeamARETE High Preview #2

Ponder’s boy’s basketball team came ready to work — competing with intensity, executing at a high level, and showing they’re built for the moment. Every rep and possession reflected the hunger for what’s ahead this season.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

“When talent meets talent… talent is no longer enough.”

Now it’s about…

- Leadership
- Culture
- Commitment
- Mindset

Inky Gold 🥇

[Coach Russell @CoachRussell41]

Please support our 2025-26 Ponder HS All Athletics Fundraiser today! Click on the link below to donate now. https://t.co/pCz8WeeDu3

[Henry Angeley | 2028 OT @henry_angeley]

🌀🔥💪🏈I’m on cloud 9 right now. I’ve been working my tail off for a moment like today. After a great conversation with @jscelfo66, I am BLESSED to receive my FIRST D1 offer to the University of Tulsa!! This one is special to me. Tulsa was my dad’s first D1 offer too.🌀🔥💪🏈
@TulsaFootball
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#REIGNCAIN

[Coach Russell @CoachRussell41]

@NFWbball @coachshelley40 @3dhoopsacademy @Tony09653042 @jhavens25 @GASOMass @CoachTrammell00 @CoachShingleton @CoachBWan @xavwebb22 @EatonEagleHoops @djharris143 Congrats!

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COACH… 🤛🏾

Ryan Russell
Joe Shelley @coachshelley40
Ryan Trammell
Ryan Massad
Shawn Ward @3dhoopsacademy
Anthony Howerton @Tony09653042
Brennen Shingleton
Brian Wanamaker
Jon Havens @jhavens25
Xavier Webb

THANK YOU for your contributions, patience, & belief in my son 🙏🏾

[Tyson Price @TysonPrice23]

Blessed to receive my first 🅾️ from @ECUTigersFB
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[Ponder Basketball @PonderHoops]

We’ve been long overdue on posting this, but shoutout to our 3 athletes named to @sports_drc All-Area Team! Out of 30 total honorees, they earned this recognition for their fantastic play and special performances this season in the Denton area that saw tons of success #LIONS

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

Love this

Marquette talks about EGB’a

Energy Generating Behaviors

“Energy Matters”

(Via @GeraldBourguet 🎥)

https://t.co/SL3HLs14dj