Chad Cary

[Jacob Turner @TheJacobTurner]

A PARENT’S JOURNEY THROUGH YOUTH SPORTS:

Age 5: “He’s got a cannon.”
Age 6: “He’s the fastest kid out there. Coach said so.”
Age 7: “Rec ball isn’t challenging him anymore.”
Age 8: “We tried out for select. Obviously made it.”
Age 9: “$2,800 for the season. Plus uniforms. Plus tournaments. Plus hotels.”
Age 10: “Cooperstown is basically a family vacation, right?”
Age 11: “He needs a hitting guy. And a pitching guy. And probably a mental performance coach.”
Age 12: “I’m not a crazy sports parent. The OTHER parents are crazy.”
Age 13: “We changed schools. For academics. (And also baseball.)”
Age 14: “Showcases are a requirement at this age.”
Age 15: “Ya his ranking just ticked up. We’re cooking.”
Age 16: “He just needs to get seen by the right school.”
Age 17: “The D1 schools want him to walk on. He’ll earn a spot by sophomore year.”
Age 18: “Okay, D2 is actually really competitive.”
Age 19: “He’s redshirting. Strategic.”
Age 20: “He’s focusing on school now.”
Age 21: “You know what? He’s so much happier.”

Roughly 7% of high schoolers play in college.

About 1.5% of those get drafted.

Less than half of draftees ever play one day in the big leagues.

The odds of our kids going pro are somewhere between “struck by lightning” and “find a $100 in old shorts.”

I love youth sports (all my kids play a bunch of them) just keep a good perspective my friends. ✌️

[Bulldogs_Basketball @Bulldog_B_Ball]

Updated bracket as we continue the #benniebennettholidayclassic🏀 . Games will pick back up Monday the 29th! @LouatTheState @AirportHoops @camden_hoops @Gator_Athletics @RBHS_Basketball @FloraBHoops @BlueEagleAD

[Bulldogs_Basketball @Bulldog_B_Ball]

Thanks ⁦@CoyVantilburg⁩ of Oberlin College this evening for the visit.

[Bulldogs_Basketball @Bulldog_B_Ball]

So proud. Brought defensive energy and grit just like his dog mentality with vorhees.

[Coach Brian Redd @CoachBrianRedd]

So proud of you @Julian_senn33 ! The best is yet to come! @LouatTheState @NPCoachJeff #bulldogbuilt

[Coach Brian Redd @CoachBrianRedd]

Congrats to our Farm Bureau player of the week for Silver Bluff,@JamelHowse! . Many thanks to SC Farm Bureau, Jack Owens, and Danton Hyman for their sponsorship! @NewberryHS_FB @Coach_Jeter @Newberry_HS
#bulldogbuilt Go Dogs!

[Newberry High Football @NewberryHS_FB]

It’s Homecoming! See you at Mike Ware Field! 🥳🥳

[Coach Brian Redd @CoachBrianRedd]

Congrats to our Farm Bureau player ofvthe week for the Saluda game, @jwrightt53 who was a force on the D Line! Many thanks to Jack Owens, Danton Hyman, and SC Farm Bureau for sponsoring! #bulldogbuilt
@Coach_Jeter @NewberryHS_FB

[Lebron Lyles @Lebron_Keymonte]

Congrats fam many more to come 💯💯

[Coach Brian Redd @CoachBrianRedd]

Congrats to @NewberryHS_FB WR @jamereeC for being selected to represent @Newberry_HS in the North South all star game! We are proud of you! #bulldogbuilt @Coach_Jeter

[Coach Brian Redd @CoachBrianRedd]

Proud of Noah Mohler!

[Newberry High Football @NewberryHS_FB]

Tonight’s the night for some Bulldogs Football! See you in Union for the opening Kickoff! 😎

[Newberry High Football @NewberryHS_FB]

Tonight’s the night for some preseason Bulldog Football! The Dogs travel down to Strom Thurmond, and are expecting the Bulldog Faithful to follow! Tickets can be purchased by scanning the qr code, or going to https://t.co/zb38x693E3.

[Coach Brian Redd @CoachBrianRedd]

Check out Junior basketball highlights of 2026 multisport athlete AJ Jeter @AJ_Jeter34. Honor student and outstanding young man! @HighNewberry @NewberryHS_FB @LouatTheState
https://t.co/wRKonA55X4

[John Combs @JohnCombs98]

Coaches, AD’s, principals, district office staff, HS student-athletes, and parents should invest some time in reading this article.

While there are legitimate concerns to discuss, House Bill 4163 abolishing the SCHSL is NOT ❌ the answer. I am glad the S.C. House Education and Public Works’ full committee voted adjourn discussion.

[Coach Brian Redd @CoachBrianRedd]

Proud of the @Newberry_HS Golfers today! They shoot a season best 355 and finish 9th. Newberry Junior Noah Mohler wins individual medalist with a 75! Proud of our golfers!#bulldogbuilt

[Newberry High Football @NewberryHS_FB]

Congratulations to both @CJEarl15 & @jared803acosta on their commitment to @Newberry_FB to further both their academic and athletic careers! Go be the great young men we know you are and know that we’re all proud of you! 💙

[Coach Brian Redd @CoachBrianRedd]

Well deserved honor for Coach Art Boozer! The Bulldog Family is proud of you! @Coach_Jeter @NewberryHS_FB @Newberry_HS

[Whitmire Baseball ⚾️ @whitmirewolves]

Congratulations to ⁦@bstribble_1⁩ on his signing to play at ⁦@NewberryBSB⁩! No one has worked harder for this opportunity.

[Newberry High School @Newberry_HS]

✨Students of the Month✨

9th: Sydney West
10th: Zella Pendell
11th : AJ Jeter
12th: Steven Joseph

Congratulations! We’re proud of you for being #BulldogBuilt! #IamNHS