Christopher Snyder

[Dave Portnoy @stoolpresidente]

Sophie just got 17 of her teeth knocked out and they called her for the foul. Sick league @CathyEngelbert #wnba

[Dave Portnoy @stoolpresidente]

How did Sophie saying trans girls shouldn’t compete in girls sports turn into Sophie hates black people? I’m very confused how those two things are related

[Sophie Cunningham @sophaller]

I truly believe there is a safe space and love for EVERYBODY. Biological girls, biological boys, trans women, and trans men. Everyone is welcome at my table! You can disagree and still be kind.

Bravo to those girls for standing up for what they believe. You’ll be hearing from me soon💕 yay for gifts.

Truly embarrassing of the co-owner. Unfortunately shows the type of leader she is.

[Brian Brennan @buildbball]

When people ask me what one of the biggest predictors of a competitive kid is, my answer is usually the mom. Over 25 years of coaching, I’ve noticed that when Mom is competitive—a true dog—more often than not, her kids are too. Dads absolutely play a major role as well, but if I had to pick one trait that consistently shows up in competitive kids, it’s having a mom with that same fire.

[Andrew K @CoachKurzawski]

The longer you’re around girls basketball, the more you realize how many parents are chasing a college scholarship for their daughter - for the money they’ll save on tuition, the bragging rights, or to keep living vicariously through their kid.

What’s surprising is how few seem to ask the most important question: Does my daughter actually love playing basketball enough to want to keep doing it for four more years?

[Josh Chambers @JoshChambers]

Mike Tomlin explains why exceptional people should not be forced into conventional systems.

“When you coach unique guys, they rewrite convention and rules in terms of how you coach.”

“Whenever you have unique players, whenever you have great players, you’re learning from them.”

“You’re applying the things that they do naturally, that they can’t articulate, and you try to teach others.”

“You’d be negligent not to take something from a great player.”

“A great player comes and says, ‘I’m going to do this.’ No, don’t do that? Dude, you’re not on the field! He’s on the field!”

“They might not even be able to articulate how or why they do it. That’s what makes them who they are.”

“I was so young in coaching that I just wasn’t resistant.”

“When Lynch would do something freaky, it was, ‘What were you thinking there? What were you looking at? How can we make that a new rule? How can I teach that?’”

“I was around these unique dudes at an early age that created this give-and-take and this openness in me that I’ve carried with me forever.”

[Denver Broncos @Broncos]

Keep cool this summer with a stadium-exclusive mini-cooler cup! 🧊

RT + comment for your chance to win one!

[Big Baller Brandon @BrandonBeck4]

Olivia Miles rookie year through 27 games

Game 1 - "Ooo that's a cool/fun highlight mix"
Game 5 - "This is the obvious ROY"
Game 10 - "She is gonna win an MVP someday"
Game 20 - "She might win the MVP this year"
Game 27 - "This is the best basketball player I have ever seen"

[Josh Chambers @JoshChambers]

Tom Brady on the value of Truth Tellers in your life:

Athletes today have a lot of people around them who tell them what they WANT to hear, not necessarily what they NEED to hear.

But in reality, you can't get better unless you're getting valuable, honest feedback.

The job of a head coach or leader is to be the person who tells someone without regard for emotional sensitivity, where do they need to get better.

"He has to be the one that says I don't care about what @X says or the blogs say, I care about the team."

Whatever field you're competing it, it's going to be HARD. You can't alway be surrounded by optimists and feel like everything's going to be okay and you did great.

You have to prepare at a GREAT level, and in order to do that, the need for a truth teller, and someone who is going to hold you accountable regardless on how you're feeling that day, is paramount.

via @newheightshow

[Rod Bridgers @rod_bridgers]

I have a serious question.

What do we call “talent evaluators” that only talk about the top talent?

I call them reporters because they’re pointing out the obvious.

What yall think?

[Dennis Marshall @mar5hallhoops]

The more basketball I watch the more I see how many humans feed into perception and play follow the leader. There are some serious ball players out here that get overlooked because people are lazy or succumb to perceptions and peer pressure.

[Dez Bryant @DezBryant]

Messi against Egypt and England reminds me of Kobe Bryant back in the day. In the final two to four minutes..something clicks its takeover time…Real GOAT shit!

[MeadowShadow @meadowshadow]

Jude Bellingham on Messi after the match:

“I have to say, at 39 or 40 years old, to still be playing at this level is simply exceptional.

People watch him on television and think they understand how good he is, but when you’re actually on the pitch against him, it’s completely different.

He’s so quick over the first few yards. You think you’ve got him, then he changes direction, glides away and suddenly he’s gone. It’s almost impossible to get close enough to make a clean challenge.

The way he controls the ball is honestly alien. It feels like it’s glued to his foot. Every touch has a purpose, every movement creates space and he always seems one step ahead of everyone else.

I’ve never seen a player at that age move with so much intelligence and composure. Most players slow down, but Messi has found another way to dominate games. He doesn’t waste energy—he controls the tempo.

If I respected Messi before tonight, I respect him even more now. Sharing the pitch with him only makes you appreciate how special he really is.

He’s one of those players you study growing up, and then when you finally play against him, you realise why people call him one of the greatest of all time. He’s an exceptional footballer, and I feel privileged to have experienced that firsthand.”

[Herd w/Colin Cowherd @TheHerd]

"I no longer trust Lamar Jackson in a big spot. I'm selling my stock... I'd take Bo Nix today in a 4th quarter come from behind situation over Lamar"

@colincowherd and the NFL players are OUT on Lamar Jackson

[Dennis Marshall @mar5hallhoops]

I’ll never look at a roster and judge a team. As I have realized more than ever this season the some people just don’t know how to coach up players , give them confidence, let them play through mistakes, hold them accountable, but have them elevate their play in a team setting. Many aren’t capable.

[Jim Dabbelt @JDabbs86]

PSA- Parents please stay out of college coaches seating areas. Trouble figuring out where they are? Just look for the LARGE signs that say COLLEGE COACHES SEATING ONLY.

[will brown @CoachWB33]

AAU seems like it never ends. Hopefully players appreciate the investment being made by parents, family members & coaches. Flights, car travel/gas, tolls, hotels, food, admission & parking adds up quick. Players, make sure u thank the people who are supporting u! 💪👏🏀

[Denver Broncos 365 @DailyBroncos]

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[Denver Broncos @Broncos]

Happy 4th of July, #BroncosCountry! 🎇

[Reid Ouse @reidouse]

Most coaches hold players accountable for turnovers more than bad shots. But a low-percentage shot attempt is functionally a turnover with extra steps. Hold the same standard for both.