Matt Sides

Husband, Teacher, Coach. Family-Pride-Commitment. On the Quest to be the Best. Stay on Your Wall.

[Matt Sides @MattKSides]

"If you're a leader, people's lives should be better because of the influence you've had along the way."
-Tony Dungy

[Matt Sides @MattKSides]

Bingo. I always hear adults say that “kids these days are soft.” Wrong. Adults are soft. Kids are what adults allow them to be.

[Gary Ellington @mgelling4977]

I am retiring this year after more than 20 years in public education. I’ve learned one truth above all others: kids need high standards, accountability, and adults willing to challenge them to become better.

We are losing that in our public schools at an alarming rate in both the classroom and the athletic arena. Too often, when our teachers and coaches demand discipline, accountability, and character, they become targets simply because some people don’t get their way or others are not willing to put forth the same effort. I have seen this time and time again, especially over the last 5-6 years.

If you want to see what real leadership in education looks like, take a look at Scott Clemons the Head Baseball coach at North Stanly High School in Stanly County, NC. Coaches like him don’t just build teams, they build young men of character, responsibility, and resilience. Those are the people in education we should be supporting, not running off. We should be celebrating the success of high school programs that families want to be a part of instead of tearing them down. No matter if it is a baseball team, a Debate Club or a theater program.

What school systems do not understand or seem to care about is when you attack a coach who has built a bond and relationship with his players the way Scott has, you are truly affecting the children. If we are in education for the right reason and want whats best for our kids then we need to back and support our most valuble assets. When you are willing to run off the best of the best in caring for young people, public schools are in danger.

@_NSBaseball, @NSHS_Comets, @StanlySchools, @Clemdawg9, @MoGreenNCDPI, @NC_Governor, @NS_BoosterClub, @langstonwertzjr

[Matt Sides @MattKSides]

@coachwhitfaye Ok

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🤦‍♂️ The game of basketball IS PLAYED with a shot clock. There is no other justification needed. Schools, boards, and committees need to pack up their excuses and adapt to how the game is played.

[Joel Bryant - HighSchoolOT @JoelBryantHSOT]

The proposal to implement the basketball shot clock on an experimental basis during scrimmages, invitational tournaments, and special events has FAILED to pass at the NCHSAA Board of Directors meeting.

0 votes in favor, 17 against.

[Matt Sides @MattKSides]

@tsbrewer This is why I think interscholastic (particularly public schools) hoops are somewhat doomed and will eventually turn into intramurals in favor of the club model. If we want public school basketball to stay relevant we have to figure it out.

[Matt Sides @MattKSides]

@NickyJallday Bingo

[Matt Sides @MattKSides]

@coachakerman I hate that. Money is just an excuse. If the clock was approved and schools were given a few years to be compliant, they would make it happen and find the money.

[JJ Jansen @44DoubleJ]

Just going to leave this here…

We will discuss this at length on next week’s episode of JJ and Luke!

h/t: @sfdata9ers

[Matt Sides @MattKSides]

@carolinadadshow It’s ok if you don’t understand it. Just enjoy.

[Matt Sides @MattKSides]

Great read for teachers and coaches. Coaching IS teaching.

[SkinsHoops86 @SkinsHoops86]

Great read from @rustindodd on Dusty May working w/ teaching expert

He has "created a culture that is 1 part Ted Lasso, 1 part HS teacher: always curious, never judgmental

But it also represents a larger idea: the benefits of coaching like a teacher."

https://t.co/6uQ0KprybM

[Matt Sides @MattKSides]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

[Jimmy Traina @JimmyTraina]

Happy Tournament. Can’t think of a better clip to watch as an appetizer.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

80% of kids quit youth sports by age 13.

Eli Manning says he hopes his kids say:
“I want to ride home with your dad.”

That tells you everything.

Parents:

The game ends with the whistle.
The ride home decides if they want to keep playing.

[Matt Sides @MattKSides]

❤️

[Ian Rapoport @RapSheet]

The #Broncos have agreed to terms to bring back versatile RB Jaleel McLaughlin, source said, giving him a 1-year deal.

Add McLaughlin back into the mix with JK Dobbins and RJ Harvey.

[Kenneth McClamrock @KennethMcClamro]

Nobody's phone blows up quite like the high school athlete's phone when his school is in between Head Coaches. FWIW, grown men texting and calling teenagers you don't know is weird.

[Matt Sides @MattKSides]

We are dancing again! Let’s goooo!

[College Basketball Review @CbbReview]

FURMAN IS BACK IN THE DANCE!

[Carolina Panthers @Panthers]

See you in Canton!

[ESPN @espn]

OH MAMA DON'T YOU CRY 🦅

USA HOCKEY IS GOLDEN FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1980 🥇🇺🇸

[Carolina Panthers @Panthers]

59 forever enshrined

Learn more: https://t.co/l9CldNGBUZ

#NFLHonors

[Point To The Passer @CustomBuilderNC]

Me checking the weather forecast every 15 mins to see if North Carolina is getting 12" of snow, 3" of ice, or just a cold rain.

[Matt Sides @MattKSides]

@DeanTTraining Can of drained Hot Rotel can make it really interesting if you are in the mood for spicy!

[Matt Sides @MattKSides]

@DeanTTraining Nice. My favorite is
1. 1lb 96/4 GB
2. 1 packet Siete Al Pastor Seasoning
3. 2-3 ounces diced onion
4. Handful baby spinach
5. 3/4 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
6. Splash of bone broth