David DeBoer

Teacher/Coach

[Dan Go @CoachDanGo]

Something I noticed when I visited China was public schools always started their days off with a run.

A school in Naperville, Illinois, did an experiment on this and called it "Zero Hour".

Before school, students would hit the gym at 7am and push their heart rates to 80% of their max. Then went on to do class.

The result? Reading scores doubled. Math scores jumped 20x.

On an international test, Naperville 8th graders finished 1st in science (beating Singapore) and 6th in math globally.

Some of my entrepreneur clients swear by doing cardio in the morning. They say it keeps their brain sharp. I don't disagree.

Cardio isn't just for your heart. It's brain fuel.

Exhaust the body to sharpen the mind.

[Darren Rovell @darrenrovell]

Top 10 all time graduation speech by Eric Church at UNC.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Telling kids to sit still doesn’t build discipline. It stifles imagination.

Evidence: When students are given freedom to fidget and wiggle in their seats, they pay just as much attention—and generate more creative ideas.

Physical activity unlocks mental agility.

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

How not to be average is a must watch speech by Curt Cignetti, Indiana University

[David DeBoer @DeboerDavid]

Congrats 2025 graduates!

[Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN @Wendi_Irlbeck]

People hire for skills but fire for attitude.

Talent can get you noticed. But attitude ultimately keeps you in the game and on the team!

In both sports and life, high performance matters. Athletes are measured by stats; professionals by results.

But here’s the truth most people overlook:

You can be the most talented player on the field or the smartest founder in the room but if you’re miserable to be around, you won’t get picked for the team, the contract, or the next big opportunity.

Coaches and decision-makers alike look beyond skill. They want someone who brings energy, accountability, and resilience not just performance metrics.

Champions know how to lead, adapt, and uplift those around them. It’s not just about winning. It’s about how you show up when you’re not.

Skill opens the door. But character and humility keeps it open.

[David DeBoer @DeboerDavid]

Thanks for making their day @CarliLloyd!

[Inky Johnson @inkyjohnson]

Generational wealth!

[HC Sports Live @HCsportslive]

Here’s a look at @HCHSboyssoccer schedule for the month of September! Look for more schedules to be posted soon from the Creative Marketing & Video class at HCHS! #GoMaroons @MaroonsAD

[Inky Johnson @inkyjohnson]

The mind can be convinced but the heart must be won.

[The Daily Coach @TheDaily_Coach]

Leaders aren’t scared of confrontation; they're willing to be brutally honest.

8 qualities they must have:

1. Honesty without fear of confrontation
2. Directness. Don't pull punches
3. Set the standard, become the standard

Read the rest ⬇️

https://t.co/SPRDcp83bR

[Matt Lisle @CoachLisle]

Mike Leach on embracing hard 💬

"Nothing is really fun unless it's hard ...You're pushing yourself. All of a sudden, you're making great plays.

You're doing things that you've never done before...Never hope that it's easy."

[Inky Johnson @inkyjohnson]

Attitude…

[Team Rondae Hollis-Jefferson 🏀 @TeamRHJAZ]

This will forever be one of the best post game speeches of all time!

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

“Exercise is the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today."

https://t.co/7DBD9Ygzfd

[David DeBoer @DeboerDavid]

Well done Zach!

[Zach Riordan @ZachRiordan_9]

Excited to share that I have received the UEFA B License. Extremely grateful for the guidance and mentorship of @ritchiewils, Chipper, Jim McIntyre, and fellow candidates. Fantastic learning experience!
#ScottishFACoachEd

[Inky Johnson @inkyjohnson]

Standard…

[Craig Doty @CoachDoty]

The benefits of high school sports:

1. Sports teams are the front porch & brand of the school.

2. Athletics serve as the largest and most successful at-risk school program. Playing sports provides purpose, discipline, motivation & structure for those who may not get it at home.

[Michigan Soccer Network @misoccernetwork]

THE FALL 2022 MSN SUPER TEAM

@DCCSoccer1 @TCVarsitySoccer @Ctown_soccer @Coachevanh @GrosseIleHSSOC @rochadamssoccer @SalemBSoccer @MISoccerCentral @wearesoccershow @BroRiceSoccer @SoccerBerkley