Kimberly DeVita

TA, Coach, Sports mom

[Mike Santella @CoachSantella]

To all lineman out there. We have a great big man camp this Sunday. It is a great day of football. Come to ESU get evaluated and learn some great techniques that will help you win a game this fall. https://t.co/nekXqBZ3tg

[Coach Swit @CoachSwit]

Never understood H.S. coaches who ignore freshman or JV programs.

That’s the future of your varsity team.

Then they complain about no depth, culture, or players ready for varsity.

If you only coach varsity, you’re not building a program—you’re just coaching a team.

[JCAthletics @JCAthletics]

Good luck Megan! #gowildcats

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

“We’re not going to recruit selfish guys, I guys, or guys who don’t want to pay the price.” - Curt Cignetti 🔥

That line should be printed on every locker room wall in America.

Talent matters.

But mindset, toughness, and team-first habits matter more.

[Section4Scores @Section4Scores]

Meet the 2025 Elite 20 Girls Flag Football Team https://t.co/tbBbNuNbQc

[Kimberly DeVita @cheercapt22]

So proud to have a JC girl make the list!! @JCAthletics Congrats Megan!

[pressconnects @pressconnects]

Meet the 2025 Elite 20 Girls Flag Football Team https://t.co/hxFU6cmnQT

[JCAthletics @JCAthletics]

You can now sign up for Winter Sports - use link below! #gowildcats
https://t.co/DrUou66bf4

[Johnson City HS Baseball @JCWildcatsBASE]

Reminder to Varsity and JV players that you must be signed up and approved on FamilyID in order to practice on Monday March 11.

Modified players also must be signed up and approved in order to practice on Monday March 25. Get signed up asap!

https://t.co/Bw8h0oggXY

[JCAthletics @JCAthletics]

You can now sign up for a Varsity/JV Spring sport through FamilyID - here is the link - https://t.co/RvUa3EEFmf

[Ian Mills @IanMillsTV]

The Binghamton Umpires Association is looking for new recruits ahead of the upcoming Spring sports season.
https://t.co/kifO9EvehN

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

Kobe Bryant worked like he had no talent, then he played like he believed he was the best player in the world. Prepare with humility; perform with confidence.

- via @BallisPsych

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Being a Head Coach is HARD Work.

I have talked to MANY coaches over my long career.

Here are 9 Things Coaches Want Parents to Understand.

1: We CARE about your Child
Even if your child doesn’t get much varsity playing time, we care about them. Nothing is ever personal. We love your child. Everyone has a Role. They are all different. But they are all important. Help us celebrate their role.

2: TIME
There are only two people who understand the time commitment of a coach. The Coach and their Spouse. We are always “on,” constantly thinking about our team. We sacrifice our Family time to be with your child. We don’t need a pat on the back. Just respect this fact.

3: We LOVE this job.
But it is a hard job. Please don’t steal our Joy. Our Passion. Our Commitment. We are losing too many coaches. Help Support us.

4: Coaches want to WIN more than you do.
We are very competitive. We put our heart and soul into this job. We are not perfect. Either are you. No one is. Strategy or X’s and O’s matter much less than you think. We are at practice every day. Trust what we see and do.

5: Everything is EARNED.
You get what you earn. Don’t blame the coach. Encourage your child to be committed. It is your child’s job to get in the weight room, shoot in the driveway, go to the gym or field, etc. Encourage them to do this. You get what you earn.

6: Trust the PROCESS
Team Sports are the ultimate lab setting for life. There will be bumps in the road. It is guaranteed. It is part of the process. Accept this fact. Trust the Process. The life lessons learned will last a lifetime.

7: Winning is HARD
Other teams want to win too. Other teams put time in too. Other teams compete too. The season is a grind, and the process is more important than the prize. Learning how to win…and how to lose…is an important part of this process.

8: Your child GETS it.
Your child understands. They are at every practice. They know their strengths. They know their weaknesses. They know their role. Don’t feed their youthful insecurities by questioning the coach. This will hurt their experience and the team.

9: Finally, and Most Importantly, this is your child’s experience, not yours.
This is important. Let them enjoy the experience with your support. Don’t judge them. Don’t be critical. Just be there. Tell them you LOVE watching them play. Be a fan of the TEAM.

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[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Why do some sports parents sit alone?

- No Drama
- No Complaining
- They do not like Hearing Ignorance.
- No Badmouthing Coaches & Officials.
- They often just want to relax & Enjoy the Game!

Be a part of the solution.

Not the problem.

[Kori Brzozowy @MckKenPey]

Your JC Wildcats Football team is spreading awareness for suicide prevention.
You.
Are.
Not.
Alone.
#988 #suicideprevention #reachout #wildcatpride #peytonslastride @PBrzozowy

[JCAthletics @JCAthletics]

2023 Fall Sports registration is now live on FamilyID! Click on the link and get signed up. You must have a physical and sign up in FamilyID to play a Fall Sport. https://t.co/xYztvdcunP #gowildcats

[Kimberly DeVita @cheercapt22]

With our first ever season in the books, our JC Girls Flag Football coaches are holding a summer camp for any girls entering 7-12th grades.

This is a great opportunity for girls to come check out the sport and learn some of the basics prior to our Spring season start.

[Johnson City HS Baseball @JCWildcatsBASE]

Sign up for one of our summer camps that we are running July 10-13. They are free and a great opportunity to learn and improve your baseball skills! These are open to any JC students!

Grades 7-9: 9-11AM

Grades 10-12: 11:15-1:15PM

Grades 3-6: 2-4PM

https://t.co/c20W21jZ5Z

[Kimberly DeVita @cheercapt22]

That’s my kiddo!

[OA Schools @OAUpdate]

OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassof2021! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This #OAisYOU spotlight shines on Quentin Davidson.

The complete collection of #OFAIndians is updated here: https://t.co/UfOkv6YnSo

#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

[OFA Boys Soccer @OFAboyssoccer]

Wednesday night field hockey, soccer scores

(Via WBNG 12 News) https://t.co/giqhqtmgJl