Kyle Hamstra

Family. School. Sports. Dad to Myals & Jasper • Husband to @LeannHamstra • 24-Year Educator • @LifeAtPurdue & @EastCarolina Alum • IN ➡️ NC • Let’s GO!

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

Your culture doesn't automatically change because you do a book study, a team-building activity, bring in different players, paint the locker room, get new uniforms, or put a slogan on a t-shirt. Culture changes when the standards are lived out and reinforced EVERY DAY.

[LeBron James @KingJames]

The CC EFFECT!! WELCOME BACK! You were missed!

[Indiana Fever @IndianaFever]

Caitlin Clark from DEEPER than her 22 logo on the floor at Carver-Hawkeye Arena 🤯

[Zac Bauermaster @ZBauermaster]

Every day should be teacher appreciation day.

[Today In History @historigins]

5 years old - Mom, I love you.

12 years old - Mom, I can't stand you.

16 years old - My mother is very annoying.

18 years old - I'm leaving this house.

25 years old - Mom, you were right.

30 years old - I want to go to my mom's house.

50 years old - I don't want to lose my mother.

70 years old - I would give up everything to have my mom here with me.

You only have one mom. Take care of her while she's still alive.

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Brad Stevens said, "The best leaders are warm and demanding."

"Yes there are great demands, but yes we realize you’re a human being and we're here to help."

They balance the ability to challenge you and care for you.

Warm and demanding is the standard.

(🎥@PositiveCoachUS)

[Purdue Men's Basketball @BoilerBall]

🖤💛 Another great ride.

Thank you Boiler Nation for another incredible season.

🚂: 89 straight sellouts entering next year.
🚂: Massive turnouts on the road, in Indianapolis and in San Diego.
🚂: Another visit to the 2nd weekend.

Can’t wait to run it back in 7 months.

[NWS Raleigh @NWSRaleigh]

The severe weather threat for Monday, March 31 remains a Level 3/Enhanced Threat. With the midday update, the probabilities of damaging wind have increased, while the probabilities of large hail have decreased.

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Pat Summitt said, “Confidence is what happens when you’ve done the hard work that entitles you to succeed.”

Confidence is built. Earned. Tested.

It doesn't just show up - it's a process.

Here are 6 things you have to understand about confidence:🧵

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

Part of being elite is being coachable

Jon Scheyer getting all over future Number 1 pick Cooper Flagg for leaving his feet to pass

Cooper gives his coach a “Yes Sir”

Being great is more than being talented

(Via @rayfordyoung 🎥)

[Kyle Hamstra @KyleHamstra]

Just tried to find and share a post where I quoted the author, the idea of "Warm Demander," and goals, and I couldn't access the specific post. As a sentimentalist and archiving enthusiast, it's a shame. Long-time investments in this space are not yielding positive returns.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Psychological safety is not about withholding criticism. It’s about enabling people to speak up without fear.

The goal is not to lower our standards. It’s to replace knee-jerk reactions with open-minded consideration.

All ideas are welcome. Not all views are equally valid.

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

This ⬇️⬇️⬇️

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Why Should Every Kid Play Sports? 🏆

The world is changing fast.

- Screens dominate.
- Soft skills are fading.
- Attention spans are shrinking.

But one thing still builds resilient, confident, and driven young people? YOUTH SPORTS.

Here are 10 reasons why every kid should play sports: Life-changing lessons that shape future leaders, doers, and winners. 👇

1. Builds Resilience and Persistence - This may be the most important in today's world. Resiliency is a skill. And kids learn this skill when they play sports. Failure is guaranteed. How you respond to failure is a lesson learned daily in sports.

2. Sacrifice Me for We - Team Sports are invaluable. They teach that the sum of the parts is more important than any individual. The power of TEAM is so vital for kids to learn. To sacrifice yourself for the greater good. Accept your role.

3. Leadership Skills - Leadership is influence. We need more leaders in our world, people who will step up and be 'doers. Team sports teach kids the importance of leadership. They learn about the good and the bad and the value of leadership.

4. Build Confidence - One of the most important skills we can teach our kids is the ability to be confident.
To have self-assurance. Sport allows kids to "be great at what they are good at." This helps them learn to use their strengths. And develop confidence.

5. Time Management Skills - A busy high school student who is balancing sports, school, and other activities can handle anything. They learn critical time management skills that set them up for success later in life. This is a big reason why most CEOs were athletes.

6. Better Academically - All of the studies prove this. Student-athletes do better in school. Kids learn to manage so many things, and they are more likely to achieve in school. A huge reason to participate.

7. Social Skills - The social dynamics of team sports are powerful. And kids learn from the good and the bad that can happen. But these skills are life. And kids learn social skills that prepare them for life.

8. Physical Well-Being - Research has proven the positive benefits of physical exercise. Active kids are happy and successful kids. Exercise is powerful, especially in our social media world.

9. Habit of Commitment - This one is big. What is learned when one commits to a sport is incredibly important. The dedication. The daily grind. The habits. The ability to commit to something consistently over time is a skill that reaps big benefits in the future.

10. Prepare for LIFE - Finally, team sports are the ultimate lab setting for LIFE. Sports create many opportunities to learn skills that will be incredibly important when kids reach adulthood. This is why those who participate in team sports become leaders in their careers.
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[BoilerMuse @BoilerMuse]

Mason Gillis in his senior night at Duke🚂

[Purdue Men's Basketball @BoilerBall]

Ended the home season with a 🧨🧨🧨!

3️⃣: 18 of them.

✅: Smith - 23 pts, 9 asts, 5 rebs, 2 stls
✅: Loyer - 23 pts, 3 asts, 2 rebs
✅: TKR - 16 pts, 8 rebs, 3 asts
✅: Harris - 11 pts, 3 rebs
✅: Furst - 2 pts, 9 rebs (6 off.), 2 asts

[Kyle Hamstra @KyleHamstra]

“What a lost art in basketball: Move without the ball!” @DickieV during #BamavsTENN.

Truer words were never spoken.

[Purdue Men's Basketball @BoilerBall]

The Big Ten’s leading scorer.

20.3 PPG.

[Purdue Men's Basketball @BoilerBall]

The All-Americans showed out.

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

Young players, watch this clip

If you aren’t ready to understand basketball at this level, you aren’t ready for high level college basketball

Matt Painter giving the media a masterclass

(Via @BoilersInStands 🎥)