Coach Brandon King

Head Football/Head Girls Basketball and Assistant HS Track at High Island ISD

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Being a Head Coach is Hard.

Most people have no idea.

Unless you have done the job, you don't know.

Here are the 8 Realities of Being a HEAD COACH:

1: It will consume you - Coaching is more than just a job - it's a way of life. You'll spend countless hours planning practices, analyzing game footage, and strategizing for the next big game. But when your team succeeds, it makes it all worth it!

2: There will be critics - No matter how well you perform or do your job, there will always be people who criticize your decisions and strategies. Know and Accept this. Remember, you know your team better than anyone.

3: You are not in it for the money - High School Coaching is not a job that pays well, but it's not about the money. It is a calling. It is a lifestyle. It's about the love of the game and the desire to help young athletes grow and develop into their full potential.

4: There is no overnight success - Building a successful team takes time, patience, and dedication. There will be ups and downs, but if you stay the course and keep pushing forward, you'll see the results. The #1 job of a coach is to Build Culture.

5: You need a supportive spouse - This should be #1 on the list for many! Coaching can strain your family. Having a spouse who understands and supports your passion is CRITICAL. Make sure to take the time to show your appreciation and give back.

6: You will not make everyone happy - As a coach, you will make tough decisions that not everyone will agree with. This happens a lot. But remember, you're in it for the team’s benefit, not just one individual. You will never make everyone happy. So make you happy.

7: You can't want it more than the kids - As a coach, you can inspire & motivate your players, but ultimately, they must want it. This can be hard for a younger coach. Encourage them to work hard & set goals. Let them take ownership of their success.

8: It is still WORTH it! - Despite the challenges, being a coach is incredibly rewarding! Watching your players grow & develop into strong, confident young adults is one of the best feelings in the world.

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[CoachVanessaWafer @CoachWafer]

Let's get it! @coachking2016 #ProudToBeAPanther

[LadyPantherBasketball @AnahuacLPB]

GAME DAY!! LPB will play district game #1 today on the road! Show up and show out for the squad! #TheAPway #GOLD #ProudToBeAPanther

@AnahuacPanther @AP_SportsLive @CoachWafer

[LadyPantherBasketball @AnahuacLPB]

Good job, LPB! Keep working. #TheAPway #GOLD @AnahuacPanther @CoachWafer @AP_SportsLive

[CoachVanessaWafer @CoachWafer]

What a great week of hooping for @AnahuacLPB very proud of the girls and, of course, very excited for the continued grind. With goals in our site, 👀 let's get it. Varsity is 8-2 going into Thanksgiving week. 💪🏾Keep a look out for highlight from the tournament. @AnahuacPanther

[LadyPantherBasketball @AnahuacLPB]

Fridays season opener @ Leggett
Notible mentions
Green Light Shot: Yanisha L

Lock Down D: Zoe M and Callie H

Paint Beast: Jaylynn L and Makiyah R

On the Hustle: Cristasha L and Jayla Kerl #TheAPway

@AnahuacPanther @CoachWafer @coachking2016

[LadyPantherBasketball @AnahuacLPB]

Happy birthday to Coach @coachking2016!! Your squad is wishing you a very Happy Birthday. 🥳💪🏾💯

[Gee @Gee23_3]

The way I just SCREAMED!!

ACES with the win, LETS GOOOO!!!!!

[LadyPantherBasketball @AnahuacLPB]

Lady Panther Basketball is rolling!!! Great start to the season this AM! Day 1 set the tone! @AnahuacPanther @CoachWafer

#TheAPway #GOLD

[Black Coaches of Texas @BlackCoachesTX]

Welcome to the #BCTX🫱🏾‍🫲🏿 family @TyBarret!

Build. Serve. Mentor. Empower.

Join the #BCTX🫱🏾‍🫲🏿 today!

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

11 Things Great Teammates DON’T Do:

1. Quit
2. Blame
3. Complain
4. Bring Drama
5. Point Fingers
6. Show Up Late
7. Make Excuses
8. Make Poor Choices
9. Run From a Challenge
10. Bring Negative Energy
11. Badmouth Teammates

Be a Great Teammate.

[Coach Brandon King @coachking2016]

Me being a coach my goal is to be on collegiate level doesn’t matter what level and this assistant didn’t even make it through a warm up lol wow

[Coach Nick @The_NickC]

Had a DI assistant stay for 4 min of practice today. Didn’t make it through our dynamic warm-up. He was better served not even showing up.

Disrespectful.

His program won 10 games last season.
Makes sense.

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Nominate your coach to be our Week 3 Coach of the Week presented by @TexasGuard by commenting down below!

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[Coach Brandon King @coachking2016]

@LewisShine I’m interested.

[Gee @Gee23_3]

God gave me the power to make my Day!!

Happy Friday and Happy 1st of the month! Go be great!! 💛

[LadyPantherBasketball @AnahuacLPB]

Our 8th grade LPB off-season got some shots up today, 171, to be exact! As we work creating good shooting habits, the vibe was great! Talk about hyping up your squad! #TheAPway #GOLD @CoachWafer @coachking2016 @AnahuacPanther

[Black Coaches of Texas @BlackCoachesTX]

Welcome to the #BCTX🫱🏾‍🫲🏿 family @Bankheadrd!

Build. Serve. Mentor. Empower.

Join the #BCTX🫱🏾‍🫲🏿 today!

[Lauren Cherry @Lauren_Cherry1]

So many people I admire and respect are in this organization!

Excited to be apart. 🙌🏼

[Anahuac Panther Athletics @AnahuacPanther]

Thank you Liberty Panthers for your love and support of the West and Williams families from our Anahuac community!

[Coach Brandon King @coachking2016]

@coachford18 My journey to becoming a coach began when I realised how powerful it is to help others reach their goals. I was inspired by the idea of being able to make a difference in people's lives, and to be a part of their success story. Since then, I have developed my skills and knowledge