Nancy Ward

[Nancy Ward @Coachward41]

@DULadyPanthers Congratulations Quinn! Drury got a great one!

[Peyton Ward @peytonward_]

Thankful to be able to play in front of the one of the best fanbases in the nation and for amazing coaches!

[Ozarks Sports Zone @OzarksOzone]

The 2026 Girls Basketball All-O-Zone Team https://t.co/iR7rqpGFpg

[Nancy Ward @Coachward41]

@coach_beverly That’s crazy

[Lobo Women's Basketball @UNMLoboWBB]

Welcome our new assistant coach, Lindsay Ward.

🔗 https://t.co/uKbb8ZqPdn
#GoLobos

[Nikki Kay @NikkiKaySN1]

4 years ago @UCLAWBB let me spend a day with the team
I learned that at the end of every practice
@CoachCoriClose has players write their "Went Wells" in a journal- documenting what *went well* during the session.
At the start of this tourney I asked Coach about her went wells for 2026

[Nancy Ward @Coachward41]

How many years before they get it right?!?

[linds @finestlinds]

Geno just went all the way off ..!!!!!

[Lady Jays Basketball @LJBasketball]

Congrats, Peyton! Another well deserved postseason recognition!

[Marshfield Athletics @MarshfieldActi1]

Congrats, Peyton!

[Marshfield Athletics @MarshfieldActi1]

Congrats, Peyton!

[Nancy Ward @Coachward41]

This right here ⬇️.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Transactional vs. Transformational Coaching…

Dan Hurley shared a story about asking Geno Auriemma for advice after a rough start last season. Geno didn’t mince words:

“Listen, if the only gratification and the only part of coaching that excites you is winning the national championship, then you’ve lost your way, buddy! Where’s the joy in the things that you’ve always been about as a coach before you went on the championship run, like relationships with your players, like helping people get better, like making your team the best it can be. Be a coach, man. This is when you really need to be a leader. This team isn’t as good as last year’s, so what the hell are you going to do about it? Are you going home? Are you going to let this thing unravel?”

That’s the tension every coach feels:
Transactional vs. Transformational.

Transactional coaching is outcome-obsessed. It’s about the wins, the losses, the trophies. The problem? When results don’t come, your purpose crumbles with them.

Transformational coaching is different. It’s about people. It’s about growth. It’s about building something that lasts, whether the scoreboard agrees with you or not.

And this is why mentorship matters so much in coaching.

Left on our own, it’s easy to drift into a transactional mode without even realizing it.

A trusted mentor can pull us back to center and remind us why we started coaching in the first place.

To build relationships.
To develop players as people.
To make teams the best they can be.

Wins matter. But they’re not the why.

The why is impact.
The why is growth.
The why is leaving your players better than you found them.

The process is the prize. Stay grounded. Stay on the path.

Always remember your why.

[mamma bear @coachljp]

Dear college wbb transfers-you do not need an agent-especially if they are seeking you out. You can find the right fit and program by getting to know the program. Do not make your decision all about $. Happiness in the right environment should be #1. No different than job hunting. If money is the issue-remember the agent is going to take a %. Be smart. Schools literally watch the portal all day long. If you meet their needs-they will reach out. Too many agents just worry about $-they don’t care you’ll be 14 on roster, yet you’re transferring for PT. Be smart. Use references. Prioritize you and what’s best for you and your happiness #ncaawbb #transferportal #lovethegame

[Marshfield Athletics @MarshfieldActi1]

Lady Jays are District Champs and advance to Quarterfinals next Friday! #bluejaypride

[Lady Jays Basketball @LJBasketball]

Congrats on this milestone, Peyton!

[Robert Griffin III @RGIII]

This is not the world we dreamed of for our kids.

[Lady Jays Basketball @LJBasketball]

Congrats, Peyton!

[Peyton Ward @peytonward_]

Super excited to announce that I am 100% commited to @LindenwoodWBB! I’d like to thank my family, coaches, and teammates. Also I’d like to thank Coach Eagan and the staff for believing in me! #GoLions🦁💛🖤

[Nancy Ward @Coachward41]

Well said!

[Jon Beck @CoachJonBeck]

🙏 Praying for our country right now. Through division, uncertainty, and struggle, I still believe in the power of unity, faith, and resilience. May we find strength to heal, wisdom to lead, and courage to love one another. 💔

[Nancy Ward @Coachward41]

She was a beast! Just flat out hustled everyone.

[ESPN Women's Hoops @ESPN_WomenHoop]

Jessica Shepard needed just less than 22 minutes to record a triple-double, the fastest in WNBA history, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Indiana Fever 95-90 on Friday night. Shepard finished with 22 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists on 10-for-11 shooting. https://t.co/kw43BHnKKn