Mason Corriveau

Teacher, Varsity Baseball and Boys Basketball Coach Mountain Valley High School

[Josh Chambers @JoshChambers]

Marcus Freeman says caring for players solely to produce better results is manipulation, and genuine love usually produces better results anyway

“It’s why you do what you do. I’m a competitive dude. I want to be the best at what I do. But that’s not why I do what I do.”

“I truly want to make sure the young people you coach are better football players and better men because they chose to play football at a place you’re the leader of.”

“It isn’t about wins and losses as much as…‘I want this young person to be better because of the time we spent together.’ That means caring about him as an individual. Caring about his family.”

“You don’t do that for me to win games. But you know what? It helps.”

“At times I’m hard on them. But they know I care about them. ‘I love you.’ ‘Now I’m going to get after your ass.’ ‘I’m going to get after you, but I love you.’”

“When you feel that way about somebody… That’s when you’ll run through a brick wall.”

[Tom Crean @TomCrean]

That group could drop 90 with 12 3’s in the suits and dress shoes right now @CoachMikeBrey

[Mike Brey @CoachMikeBrey]

After reading a few of the banners..I’m gonna break in the gym tonite and hang 2 new ones..be a great teammate and share the rock.

[Mason Corriveau @Corriveau15]

Happy 4th! Lucky to have these guys always supporting me and my programs!

[That Guy Rocked @ThatGuyRocked]

Bonzie Colson

That guy rocked.

[That Guy Rocked @ThatGuyRocked]

Jerian Grant

That guy rocked.

[World Baseball Classic @WBCBaseball]

Team USA has arrived to the World Baseball Classic Final in GAME-USED United States Men's National Hockey Team jerseys.

[Barstool Sports @barstoolsports]

Rick Pitino: Beer Guy

[Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein]

Rick Pitino. The Godfather.

[UCLA Football @UCLAFootball]

Every person in this program is important.

@CoachBobChesney #4sup

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

"The process is where the biggest lessons are learned, and so many people are skipping the process."
- Tom Izzo

Izzo Philosophy:

1. Defend-Rebound-Run
2. Toughness = SKILL
3. Accountability > Popularity
4. Player-led teams win
5. Challenge yourself

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Why Coaching Is Harder Than People Think (A Holiday Reminder)…

Because coaching isn’t just about plays, drills, or game nights.

It’s about people.

It’s about walking into practice every day and managing emotions you didn’t create but are responsible for.

Your own.
Your players.
Your assistants.
Parents.
Administrators.
Fans.

It’s about teaching kids who are all at different stages.

Different maturity levels.
Different confidence levels.
Different home situations.

And somehow holding them to the same standards while still meeting them where they are.

It’s about decisions that look simple from the stands but feel heavy from the sideline.

Who plays.
When.
Why.
How you communicate it.

And how that decision might land on a 16-year-old who ties their identity to minutes.

It’s about losing sleep over kids who won’t buy in.

Over conversations you need to have.

Over mistakes you replay in your head long after everyone else moved on.

It’s about being judged by people who see the outcome, not the process.

The scoreboard, not the hours.

The result, not the relationships.

And yet, you show up again.

You plan. You teach. You model. You care.

As the season slows and the holidays arrive, this is the reminder:

What you do matters.

Even when it goes unseen.
Even when it feels heavy.
Even when it’s hard.

Coaching is about influence. And influence lasts longer than any season.

That’s why coaching is harder than people think. And also why it matters so much.

As the year winds down, I hope you find a little rest, a little perspective, and a lot of pride in the work you’re doing.

🎄Happy Holidays, Coach.

[Blake Niemann @Blakes_Take2]

Kenny Dillingham says he doesn't know all of his players jersey numbers. He knows them and calls them all by name:

"I want people to know people in our program not a number. '32 come here,' No. 'Prince (Dorbah) come here.' There's a big difference to me."

@FOX10Phoenix

[Jared Carrabis @Jared_Carrabis]

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[Kevin Keatts @CoachKKeatts]

Checked out @StJohnsBBall practice. Breakdown below.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Don’t waste your sand ⏳.

Rick Pitino is spot on. Every player’s hourglass runs out faster than they think.

One day, the practices, the games, the grind - it’s all gone.
Cherish every rep, every moment, every opportunity.

Make today your masterpiece.

[Big Cat @BarstoolBigCat]

That was a sick play by CJ Carr

[Fore Play @ForePlayPod]

BUBBA DOD EAGLE x2!!

[Pardon My Take @PardonMyTake]

🐐

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[Mason Corriveau @Corriveau15]

Stud! Kid can really play. Excited to see what the next couple years hold for him

[MVHS Sports @MVHSFALCONPRIDE]

Congratulations Josh, a well-deserving Athlete of the Week!

#FalconsFly #AOTW