Chris DuBois

Father, Sports Fan, Public Educator, Retired Coach

[Trine Baseball @TrineBaseball]

Thunder Baseball
SENIOR DAY
Thunder Baseball fans come celebrate our 6 seniors and their careers at the conclusion of today's game. Game time is set for 4:00 PM, players and parents will be recognized on the field at the end of the game.

[Trine Baseball @TrineBaseball]

Thunder Baseball Spotlight:
Dane DuBois-SR OF
Hometown: Plainfield, IN
High School: Cascade HS
Accomplishments:
-2A 1st Team All-State
-Hendricks Co Athlete of the Year
- All Conference
-Academic All-Conference
MIAA Academic Honor Roll

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Yes, coaches have favorites.

But not the favorites that many parents think.

Coaches want to win. They want players that do the things that help teams win. What are these things?

What are the favorites that coaches look for?

Here are the 7 Favorites that Coaches Play:

#1 Favorite: Players they can TRUST
Can we trust you? Can we count on you? These are the top questions that coaches and teammates demand. If you are not dependable or trustworthy, I don’t care how talented you are; you will struggle to play. Be trusted and be a “favorite.”

#2 Favorite: Players who make the RIGHT PLAYS
Coaches want playmakers. Do you make winning plays? You don’t have to score. There are many pieces to make a good team. If you make the right play at the right time, you will find playing time and be a “favorite.”

#3 Favorite: Players who fill a ROLE
The most talented players don’t always make the best team. Teams are like puzzles. The pieces have to fit. If you can fill a role that the team needs and be a “favorite.”

#4 Favorite: Players who help the TEAM WIN
Coaches want to WIN. If you can make plays that help the team WIN, you will play. What are winning plays in basketball? Getting Loose balls, rebounds, setting screens, drawing charges, playing defense, and more. Help the team WIN and be a “favorite."

#5 Favorite: Players who WORK HARD
Want to get noticed? Work harder than everyone. Coaches will reward consistent hard work. Hard work is contagious and can impact a team in winning ways.

#6 Favorite: Players who are COMMITTED
No Deposit - No Return. Coaches want commitment from their players. Do the work. Do the extra work. Show Up. Commit. Committed players = Committed teams. Committed teams = Winning teams. Be committed and be a “favorite.”

#7 Favorite: Players who have TALENT
Finally, talent matters. You have to have some level of talent to play. But talent is not everything. Many talented players don’t get playing time. Develop your talent. Use your talent. Be a “favorite.”
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[Chris DuBois @Old_Man_DuB]

It was an awesome atmosphere and even better to be there in-person!

[AKRiley @AKRileyy5]

Tie game with 1:42 remaining

The Uncut 9-0 pacers run is absolute chills

[Ballislife.com @Ballislife]

Most skilled center ever?

[Super 70s Sports @Super70sSports]

“The greatest motivator in the world is your ass on the bench. Ass meets bench, bench retains ass, ass transmits signals to the brain, brain transmits signals to the body, body gets ass off bench and plays better. It's a hell of a sequence.” - Bobby Knight

[Chris DuBois @Old_Man_DuB]

Best post moves ever! Lost art form!

[Ballislife.com @Ballislife]

33 YEARS AGO TODAY
Hakeem Olajuwon's quadruple-double: 18 PTS, 16 REBS, 11 BLKS, 10 ASTS

He had a more impressive quadruple-double earlier in the month (29 PTS, 18 REB, 11 BLK, 10 AST, 5 STL) but the league accused the Rockets of stat-padding & took away an assist.

[Suzy Willemssen @SuzyWillemssen]

Enjoy ur HS playing days. There’s nothing like playing in front of a crowd of ur community members, friends & family & playing alongside classmates. The sense of community & school pride is unbeatable. Relish it; rejoice in it; respect it. It’s over before u know.
@CoachJonBeck

[Chris DuBois @Old_Man_DuB]

Congrats ladies!! Traditions, Coach Phillips!!! @StevePhillips89

[Nick Puckett @puckett_cascade]

Your 2023 @IHSAA1 Sectional 25 Champion Cascade Cadets…#FightTonight @Cadethletics @TheCascadeHS

[Bite-Sized Nostalgia @landofthe80s]

One of the top sports films of all-time "Hoosiers" debuted in theatres today in 1986. The film stars Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey and Dennis Hopper. #80s #80smovies #1980s

[Hoops @Hoopss]

Younger generation really don’t know how good Barkley was. https://t.co/ob3fXPleK8

[Chris DuBois @Old_Man_DuB]

Always a honor and privilege to coach, teach and work with Mr/Coach Miller!!

[Matt Miller @dropstepdunk]

I’ve always appreciated @Old_Man_DuB looking after me all these years. Today, he helped me zip up my back pack which probably would have spilt everywhere when I started walking up the stairs. Thanks!!!

[Super 70s Sports @Super70sSports]

Larry Bird explains his shooting technique to Red Auerbach. The best part comes at the end when Larry tries to miss one in order to make a point but drains it anyway, then sheepishly grins at Red, and says “Of course, me, ya know?”

[Basketball Warehouse🏀 @BballWarehous]

Too expensive for your family to travel all over the country?? It's OK... The best training facility in the history of basketball is OPEN. Its produced more great players then every AAU Tourney combined..It's called THE PARK. You can walk there…and it's FREE 👇

[Chris DuBois @Old_Man_DuB]

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[Reggie Bush @ReggieBush]

I knew it was a trick! It feels way better to lean over 😂

[Chris DuBois @Old_Man_DuB]

Actually, this will be year NUMBER 40 for Phil as a @Pacers season ticket holder! He still has been going to Cascade basketball games longer!

[Chris DuBois @Old_Man_DuB]

Phil is everywhere!!! He loves the game of basketball. @Pacers, get this man seats on the floor! Been a season ticket holder over 20 years!!

[Chris DuBois @Old_Man_DuB]

Phil is everywhere!!! He loves the game of basketball. @Pacers, get this man seats on the floor! Been a season ticket holder over 20 years!!

[Kyle Neddenriep @KyleNeddenriep]

Charlie Hughes would definitely appreciate how much the "Charlie Hughes" Shootout has grown. Miss our friendship and talking basketball with him. Wrote this on Charlie before he passed away in 2014. https://t.co/Ve7PSYRToY

[Retro Awesomeville @retro_70s]

This game Larry had 40 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and Kemp says he called every shot...legend

[Chris DuBois @Old_Man_DuB]

No words needed.