Coach K once said, "During critical periods, a leader is not allowed to feel sorry for himself, to be down, to be angry, or to be weak."
Great leaders don't just endure - they rise to the occasion.
They respond with grit.
Here is Coach K's 4-Part Framework for Resilience:🧵
Here at Ada Team Camp today, checking out action between Sapulpa and @CoacHurt’s Vanoss team.
Vanoss’ 2026 Alivia Ellis has been very impressive defending the rim against the big school program. One of the top defensive forwards in #okpreps
Only two 16 seeds have ever won a NCAA tournament game. FDU did so with THREE former D2 players with a former D2 Head Coach in his FIRST year. Tell me again why you think you’re too good go D2?
“FL Gulf Coast’s admissions applications increased 27.5% after their Sweet 16 run. Butler’s increased 50% after two Final 4’s. George Mason’s inquiries went up 350% after beating Villanova in 2011. Athletics fills beds & builds new buildings. Dont let anyone tell you otherwise.”
To the young athletes feeling like they miss out:
I missed a lot & I didn't relate to many. I had a lot of friends but my goals were different.
But you know what, I met my best friends playing the game that took so much of my time & that time turned into so many opportunities.