Anne Nedved

mom, 6-12 math curriculum specialist, lifelong learner

[Patrick Grady @pmg911]

Dear AAU Parents,

Please take a little advice from a parent who has been around AAU basketball as a Coach & parent for 20+ years.

Stop chasing imaginary rankings from paid services
like PGH and cool social media posts from programs that over hype players on socials because that is all they can offer. Don't get caught up with trainers who are only worried about your children when they are in their gym.

Ask real questions of program directors about approach on player development,
college relationships and track record of getting players to college programs. Ask directors about recruiting plans for their players. Pay attention to programs that retain players and are not out recruiting over entire rosters year over year. Track record & trust between families & programs matters; especially in a rapidly changing recruiting landscape, you better be with a program that is committed to all their players and not just a few high profile girls.

The top of EVERY circuit has really good players/teams but the bottom of EVERY circuit has bad teams too. Being on an EYBL or 3SSB team, and playing 6-8 mpg can really hurt your recruitment. Not every program is a fit for every player/family but PLEASE do your homework!!

Have honest discussions about potential level of play in college and where your child might fit. Be very weary of anyone who only talks about D1.

Winning games in AAU is nice and hopefully your daughter is competitive and wants to win but it ultimately doesn't mean anything and not many college coaches are paying attention to the score unless one team is getting smoked. In fact, a coach might pay more attention to how your daughter is acting as a player when they are losing vs how they are playing in a 25pt win.

Good luck to all as the girls get prepared for the High School season.

@nj_panthers @CoachJordanNJP @unitedNJaau @ShoreshotsGirls @newjerseyrise @ESBC_BlueFlames @NJLadiesHoops @TinyGreenNBS
@coachschoiceusa

[Josh Mound @JoshTBVO]

Breaking: Schools that get to select their students by rejecting kids who struggle academically/behaviorally or have a disability will show higher scores than schools who must accept those students.

[Dennis Marshall @mar5hallhoops]

A player should NEVER worry about being taken out of a game after a mistake. Worst thing a coach can do. I always let the player run up and down a few possessions then sub them. Once confidence is lost, it’s hard to regain.

[Jon Beck @CoachJonBeck]

Some coaches don’t realize that they’re the problem. A player loses their love for the game, starts thinking about quitting. Then a new coach, a new culture & the spark returns. They didn’t change, but their environment did. Coaches, you can be the reason they quit or love again.

[William Payne @TweetsbyCoachP]

Somewhere along the way, I believe many coaches have forgotten that mistakes are supposed to be part of development.

A kid turns the ball over….bench.

Misses an assignment…..bench.

Makes the wrong read……yelling, running, or some other immediate punishment.

Then we wonder why athletes play scared, hesitate, hide from big moments, and constantly look toward the sideline or their parents after every mistake.

Accountability matters. Effort, attitude, and repeated carelessness should have consequences. But every mistake is not disobedience, laziness, or a character flaw. Sometimes a young athlete is simply learning.

If we punish every mistake before we teach through it, we are not developing confident decision-makers. We are developing athletes who become experts at avoiding blame.

Give kids room to fail, process, adjust, and try again.

That is not lowering the standard.

That is coaching.

[Kinnickz @kinnickz_]

I have a hard time expressing into words what I felt last night when Reece Vander Zee won us the game.

So I turned what I felt into a video instead…

So proud to call myself a Hawkeye!

[Iowa Nice Guy (Scott Siepker) @scottsiepker]

IOWA BEATS MICHIGAN ON A LAST SECOND TOUCHDOWN!

[FOX College Football @CFBONFOX]

More angles of @HawkeyeFootball's WALK-OFF TD against Michigan 👀

📺: CBS

[Big Ten Network @BigTenNetwork]

All the replays of Reece Vander Zee's walk-off TD at Michigan 👀

[Express Basketball @Wiexpress]

Come see what we are all about on Sunday! #xbb

[Express Basketball @Wiexpress]

Excited for the next chapter for you @macievetter5!

[Macie Vetter @macievetter5]

@PGHIowa @PGHBrooks thanks for the write up! Excited for next year and @PSCWomenHoops!

But first…senior year loading… @TreynorGirlsBB @Wiexpress @Cadbad66 @HoeghFarms

[Express Basketball @Wiexpress]

Congratulations Macie.

[Macie Vetter @macievetter5]

I’m excited to announce that I have committed to Peru State College to continue my academic and basketball career! 💙🖤🐾

Thank you to my family, coaches, teammates, and everyone who has supported me along the way. Thank you to the Peru State coaching staff for believing in me!

Go Bobcats! 🐾

[Lobo Women's Basketball @UNMLoboWBB]

Announcing our two graduate assistants: Carmyn and Aleshia!

#GoLobos

[Anne Nedved @anedved]

@Aleshia1232! Awesome!

[Lobo Women's Basketball @UNMLoboWBB]

Now the staff is complete.

#GoLobos

[Macie Vetter @macievetter5]

Thank you @CoachGmack and @rileyshaw_11 for a great visit and opportunity to continue my athletics and academic career with @IowaCentralWBB!
@Wiexpress
@TreynorGirlsBB
@HoeghFarms

[Anne Nedved @anedved]

@macievetter5 @CoachGmack @rileyshaw_11 @IowaCentralWBB @Wiexpress @TreynorGirlsBB @HoeghFarms 🙌

[Macie Vetter @macievetter5]

Thanks, @_Coach__O and @WayneStateWBB for a great camp today. Awesome facilities and atmosphere! Enjoyed playing and meeting new people!

[Express Basketball @Wiexpress]

Great to see our players getting recognized by @PGHIowa after a strong AAU season. @BornsEllie67070 @LCGirlsBB
@macievetter5
@TreynorGirlsBB
Keep it up come November!