Coach Acker

Tweets from Coach Acker. Physical Educator. K-6th HV X-Country, Basketball, Baseball

[Coach Acker @Coach_Acker10]

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[James Allen @TUSidelines]

Averill Park coach George Brooks has led Averill Park and Hoosic Valley to two state championships each.

[Houston Astros @astros]

We have made the following roster moves:

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

Fortnight is the new sandlot

Kids have retreated to video games because it's the one place where adults can’t interfere, control, or critique

And it's the one place where they can find autonomy & connection.

That used to be sports....But adults ruined it...

Bring back play:

[Steve Dagostino @DagsBasketball]

STOP REFFING

Players need to continuously work on handling No-Calls. The ability to move on from a No-Call (Or bad call) and use it to lock in even more is something players can’t learn early enough!!

[Matt Lisle @CoachLisle]

Geno Auriemma was asked how every single player on his team is so enthusiastic.

He gave an answer that every young athlete should hear 👏

[Hoosic Valley Athletics @HoosicAthletics]

Boys Varsity Basketball 12/1/23
Hoosic Valley 79
Cambridge 22

GREAT TEAM WIN HAWKS!
@TUSidelines @dgazettesports @Section_2_hoops @Hoops518

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Being a Head Coach is HARD Work.

I have talked to MANY coaches over my long career.

Here are 9 Things Coaches Want Parents to Understand.

1: We CARE about your Child
Even if your child doesn’t get much varsity playing time, we care about them. Nothing is ever personal. We love your child. Everyone has a Role. They are all different. But they are all important. Help us celebrate their role.

2: TIME
There are only two people who understand the time commitment of a coach. The Coach and their Spouse. We are always “on,” constantly thinking about our team. We sacrifice our Family time to be with your child. We don’t need a pat on the back. Just respect this fact.

3: We LOVE this job.
But it is a hard job. Please don’t steal our Joy. Our Passion. Our Commitment. We are losing too many coaches. Help Support us.

4: Coaches want to WIN more than you do.
We are very competitive. We put our heart and soul into this job. We are not perfect. Either are you. No one is. Strategy or X’s and O’s matter much less than you think. We are at practice every day. Trust what we see and do.

5: Everything is EARNED.
You get what you earn. Don’t blame the coach. Encourage your child to be committed. It is your child’s job to get in the weight room, shoot in the driveway, go to the gym or field, etc. Encourage them to do this. You get what you earn.

6: Trust the PROCESS
Team Sports are the ultimate lab setting for life. There will be bumps in the road. It is guaranteed. It is part of the process. Accept this fact. Trust the Process. The life lessons learned will last a lifetime.

7: Winning is HARD
Other teams want to win too. Other teams put time in too. Other teams compete too. The season is a grind, and the process is more important than the prize. Learning how to win…and how to lose…is an important part of this process.

8: Your child GETS it.
Your child understands. They are at every practice. They know their strengths. They know their weaknesses. They know their role. Don’t feed their youthful insecurities by questioning the coach. This will hurt their experience and the team.

9: Finally, and Most Importantly, this is your child’s experience, not yours.
This is important. Let them enjoy the experience with your support. Don’t judge them. Don’t be critical. Just be there. Tell them you LOVE watching them play. Be a fan of the TEAM.

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[Alex Lilac @AlexLilac]

National Honor Society Member, High Honor Roll, Team Captain. AAU team: @CapCityAAU

[Alex Lilac @AlexLilac]

Logan Reilly, 2023 Wing
Hoosic Valley HS

https://t.co/FjkZZlGVPq

[Coach Acker @Coach_Acker10]

Bye bye 👋🏻👋🏻

[Coach Acker @Coach_Acker10]

McDonough Sports Complex was rocking yesterday 🗣🗣🗣

[Section2hoop @section2hoop]

Averill Park girls highlights from the Class A State Championship game victory.

[Coach Acker @Coach_Acker10]

Let’s goooo💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🏆🏆🏆

[NYSPHSAA @NYSPHSAA]

The 2022 #NYSPHSAA class A girls basketball state champs, Averill Park.

[Coach Acker @Coach_Acker10]

8 years ago I was lucky enough to win my first State Championship. Today I am lucky to have the opportunity to be apart of a coaching staff for a program competing for one. Let’s get this done🏀🏆 @APLADYWARRIORS. ONE MORE.💪🏼

[AP Girls Basketball @AP_GIRLSHOOPS]

Congratulations to Amelia Wood for being selected as the Suburban Council’s Most Valuable Player, and Michelina Lombardi for being named to the Suburban Council Second Team!
@ameliarw33 @lombardi_55 @AP_Athletics @AverillParkCSD
💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛

[Averill Park Golden Knights @AP_Athletics]

Section 2 Class A Champions!
#WinnersInThe3Cs
#AP_EveryStudentEveryDay

[Averill Park Golden Knights @AP_Athletics]

GBB: AP defeats Burnt Hills 61-46 to win the Section 2 Class A championship! Tournament MVP Taylor Holohan and All-Tournament team member Amelia Wood each had 19 points to lead the Warriors.
#WinnersInThe3Cs
#AP_EveryStudentEveryDay

[Coach Acker @Coach_Acker10]

Tradition doesn’t graduate. LETSS GOOO🏆

[Averill Park Golden Knights @AP_Athletics]

It’s Championship Saturday! Let’s Go @APLADYWARRIORS!
#WinnersInThe3Cs
#AP_EveryStudentEveryDay

[CoachTube.com @thecoachtube]

Legendary speech from Coach K 🐐

“When you’re tired what do you start thinking about? You.”

“Be as tough as your mothers, they show up all the time, we need to show up all the time.”

[Coach Acker @Coach_Acker10]

8 years ago….best time of the year