Mike

I know more than I want to about 401(k)s. I care more than I should about UCLA basketball.

[Tony Garcia | Detroit Free Press @RealTonyGarcia]

WMU president discusses the discrepancy between the time on the clock the review officials saw and the time on the clock the viewing public saw.

[Mike @SloMike9]

@pslohmann I must be the only business owner schmuck that doesn't write off my CC membership or my Cessna. I'm doing something wrong apparently.

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@Wakidi_Dmw1 @PrinceUk7pps lol no. More men need to show up for their kids.

[Mike @SloMike9]

@popthetrunk__ @nickysmokess The rule is second to last defender. Since goalie was up forward, there was only one defender and therefore offsides.

[Mike @SloMike9]

@BracketNky @Savoiewentyard And Clemson?? How. All metrics except kpi favor ucla

[Mike @SloMike9]

@WTATroll *best two players

[Mike @SloMike9]

@DelphiBrackets Have to believe UCLA jumps Clemson for the last 7 when considering updated metrics? Unless conference tournaments just don’t matter.

[Mike @SloMike9]

I may have a 3 month old, but I’m going to plan a Vegas trip for March Madness just to bet his 529 plan on whoever is playing Miami of Ohio.

[Mike @SloMike9]

@knightalorian

[Mike @SloMike9]

@UCLA The fact that this hasn’t been fixed in over 8 hours is hilarious.

[Mike @SloMike9]

Anyone else tired of ChatGPT literally making things up and presenting it as factual?

[Mike @SloMike9]

@Quirky801 Responding to yourself. That’s funny. Nice.

[Brandon Walker @BFW]

There needs to be a discussion about UCLA being the best team in the country.

[Mike @SloMike9]

@teachxadhd @WallStreetApes It’s really not counterintuitive if you understand basic finance. You were so quick to call other people out, then run away when your own post gets critiqued.

[James Purchin @JamesPurchin]

What's wrong with youth sports?

Over the years, I've spent much of my coaching and playing life immersed in youth basketball. There’s so much to love—so many lessons to be learned through playing and coaching at this level.

But lately, I've noticed a concerning trend.

It’s not the players—it’s the coaching.

Too often, coaches simply repeat how they were coached, leading the way they were led. And it’s leading to three issues we see getting worse:

1. Coaches give all the answers.

“Do this. Run that. If the defense does this, you do that.”

This might help in the short term. But long-term? When players are on their own, without a coach in their ear, do they truly understand how to succeed?

For short-term success: Give the answers.

For long-term growth: Teach them to work through the questions.

2. Coaches get mad at players for making mistakes.

“You should’ve done this!” “What are you doing?” “I told you to do that!”

But here’s the truth: your team reflects what you’ve taught—and what you’ve allowed. If you're constantly frustrated with mistakes, remember, you’ve helped create those habits.

3. Coaches complain constantly to officials.

What message does that send? Players mirror their coaches. Do you want a team that models blame and frustration?

Youth sports should be about growth, curiosity, and building the tools for athletes to think, lead, and compete—not just follow directions.

Let’s raise the standard.

[Mike @SloMike9]

@StevenCheah Playboy

[Mike @SloMike9]

UCLA is so back. Las Vegas Bowl here we come!

[Mike @SloMike9]

Dropped my phone off for repair at Apple. Called my wife from the office line to let her know and left a VM. For about 5 seconds she legit thought I died. Thanks Apple lol!

[Mike @SloMike9]

What a venue for college beach volleyball @calpolybeach @uclabeachvb

[Mike @SloMike9]

@AOC Conservative here. Agree with @aoc 100 percent on this!