Coached a lot of youth girls hoops this month. Really watching the concerning trends of participation in our state.
Have a lot of thoughts on “the model” and why girls are quitting.
- No need for second or third grade basketball GAMES. Skill development? Yes. 3-on-3 leagues? Awesome.
- In youth volleyball, guess who refs the games? The other players and coaches. Police themselves. In basketball, girls get knocked over for 5-6 years and decide it’s not worth it in high school. I get it.
- More players would play if we played FEWER GAMES that were better officiated. Just a hunch. “Hey mom, that was fun, I didn’t spend the whole game on the ground.”
- I KNOW we have an officials shortage. But we have to SHUT UP at games at the JV and high school varsity level. Only makes it worse. On the other side….
- JV officials if you are getting paid, call the first HAND CHECK. Just don’t allow it. Then girls won’t get knocked over for 32 minutes and you’ll get a breather while they shoot free throws. I have seen way too many gruesome injures at the JV level the last few years.
- Coaches!! I get the game has turned physical because of the whistle. But we can teach our kids to play without fouling!! I watched Bennington and Norris (on my TV, sadly) on Friday. Same for Elkhorn Valley and Central City. You can play GREAT defense without fouling. Promise.
Ok. That’s enough. If you are playing in a conference tournament this week go have fun. Cut a dang net down. I hope I can watch your team soon.
@PGHNebraska // #nebpreps
Today Early Break had the pleasure of being joined by Nebraska Football Equipment Manager Jay Terry — and gave him some well-deserved appreciation ahead of his 300th career game.
Bill even surprised him with a custom plaque on air to celebrate the milestone.
One of the real behind-the-scenes pillars of the program. 👏❤️
Catch all of what you missed here!
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🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS!!!🚨🚨(@937JakeSorensen play the music)
Tomorrow morning The Stool @937TheTicket is adding a 4th leg at 6:30 am as @jayterry1 will be in studio joining Jake, @steven_sipple, & @Coach_BillBusch!
Jay Terry is the battery of Husker Football - Don’t miss this!!!
We would like to thank @Selden_Trucking for the invitation to the @TeamJack gala last night. It is a great organization. To find out more information on how you can help go to https://t.co/b8cMZtMNJD
Tonight on @1011_News: Meet Riley Boonstra, a Norris track-and-field star who broke the Kansas Relays record in the 3200M run.
Nebraska signee, quadruplet, & really nice young man.
Tune in!