JUST IN: Central Board meeting is still ongoing. News so far. The Board approved a basketball shot clock for all schools, all classes, for the 2026-2027 season and also approved the mercy rule for all basketball games. There was no action taken on a proposal to go from areas to districts in basketball. (1/2)
Shaka Smart sends recruits a 26-page document before they ever visit campus. Here's how he defines culture and why it works.
"We send them our culture doc. It's 26 pages that lays out who we want to be - who we strive every day to become."
"Culture is simply how we act, interact, and respond. That's it."
Culture isn't what you say - it's your behaviors and what you do when it counts.
It's always changing based on what's happening.
"You can have stuff up on the wall, but if it's just words on paper, it doesn't really matter. Our job is to bring it to life."
"The most important component is the people in our room."
It's always about the people. They define whether there is character, teamwork, and resilience on a daily basis.
(🎥Marquette University)
If someone coached you the way coach your players, would you get better at your job?
If your answer is YES —> Then who coaches you like that?
If your answer is NO —> Then why do you coach like that?
ATHLETES: Protect your mindset.
One of the fastest ways to lose confidence is to listen to outside voices that drive you to blame, complain, and make excuses.
Want to understand how athletic an elite OL prospect is?
Here is 330 pound UGA target @JatoriWilliams from Central HS in Phenix City dribbling 90 feet to the rack and finishing with touch
Boss: “You arrived 10 minutes late.”
Employee: “Yesterday I stayed late finishing that last-minute report.”
Boss: “I understand… but rules are rules.”
The next day, the employee arrived exactly on time.
And at 5:00 p.m. sharp, shut down the computer.
No extra emails. No work taken home.
If punctuality is non-negotiable, then effort must have boundaries too.
Recognition cannot be one-sided.
When mistakes are highlighted but dedication is ignored, the real message becomes clear:
“Do only what’s required. Nothing more.”
Empathy costs nothing.
The absence of it? That can cost you everything—especially your best people.
Seahawks head back to Dalton for round 2 of the Chick-Fil-A Christmas Classic at Christian Heritage High School. Tipoff is set for 2:30 PM against Baylor.
#PUHT#Pursuit#ALLIN#SharpenEachOther
What an incredible lineup of speakers! We’re fired up for December 20 from 8–3. The Board Drill Podcast will be in the house, and several of our speakers have been featured on their show. The clinic is completely FREE—register today: https://t.co/mOrVkEewBm
QUIET GYMS ARE LOSING GYMS
"When you see a teammate do something that is really good, tell him.
If you see something he can do better, build him up and help him with that." (Jon Scheyer)
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