Greg Ball

Husband, Father, Coach. Love my 3 kids and beautiful wife! There is no wealth in an ecologically damaged environment.

[John Devine @JohnJDevine]

King City wins first league title in 43 years

[John Devine @JohnJDevine]

Salinas coach Steve Zenk has broken the school record for wins after a 49-14 win over Monterey

[Jerry Weinstein @JWonCATCHING]

THIS!!!!!

[Greg Ball @greg8ball]

Ball Don't Lie.

[Kieryus L Boone @KieryusL]

Graduating this December and determined to go D1! Moved to California with no family, no support, and a tough living situation just to chase my dream of becoming a pro football player. From a 1.8 GPA in high school to a 3.7 GPA now, with 1000+ yards on less than 130 carries, leading the state in just 8 games. I'm all in.

https://t.co/MVdfSipHdm

#D1Bound #FootballJourney #NeverGiveUp

[John Devine @JohnJDevine]

Head coach Steve Zenk has his 100th win after Salinas' 31-14 win over Hollister

[John Devine @JohnJDevine]

Ellie Fuqua of Palma wins the Cypress Division singles title in tennis, while Isabel Martin-Stephanie Flores of Rancho San Juan capture the doubles title.

[Jim Seimas @Jim_Seimas]

. @SHSCowboyAthltc leads @AptosMarinerFB 35-0 at the half. @scsentinel @MaxPreps @MBayPreps

[Greg Ball @greg8ball]

@DCinCali14 @JohnJDevine Yep.

[Greg Ball @greg8ball]

@Bamajon2 @SickosCommittee Terrible call!

[Kieryus L Boone @KieryusL]

First 3⬇️

https://t.co/Y9ibROk6HN
5’8 180 RB
3.5GPA
Dec Grad
@MPCLoboFootball @ronniepalmer33 @CoachGallegos83 @noiceysports
#JUCOPRODUCT

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Yes, coaches play favorites.

They want to win.

But they don’t play the favorites parents think they do.

Here are 7 FAVORITES that coaches play.

#1 FAVORITE: Players they can trust
Can we trust you? Can we count on you? These are the top questions that coaches and teammates demand. If you are not dependable or trustworthy, I don’t care how talented you are; you will struggle to play. Be trusted and be a “favorite.”

#2 FAVORITE: Players who make the right plays
Coaches want playmakers. Do you make winning plays? You don’t have to score. There are many pieces to make a good team. If you make the right play at the right time, you will find playing time and be a “favorite.”

#3 FAVORITE: Players who fill a role
The most talented players don’t always make the best team. Teams are like puzzles. The pieces have to fit. If you can fill a role that the team needs and be a “favorite.”

#4 FAVORITE: Players who help the team WIN
Coaches want to WIN. If you can make plays that help the team WIN, you will play. Winning plays? Getting Loose balls, rebounds, setting screens, drawing charges, playing defense, and more. Help the team WIN and be a “favorite.”

#5 FAVORITE: Players who work hard
Want to get noticed? Work harder than everyone. Coaches will reward consistent hard work. Hard work is contagious and can impact a team in winning ways.

#6 FAVORITE: Players who are committed
No Deposit - No Return. Coaches want commitment from their players. Do the work. Do the extra work. Show Up. Commit. Committed players = Committed teams. Committed teams = Winning teams. Be committed and be a “favorite.”

#7 FAVORITE: Players who have talent
Finally, talent matters. You have to have some level of talent to play. But talent is not everything. Many talented players don’t get playing time. Develop your talent. Use your talent. Be a “favorite.”
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[Greg Ball @greg8ball]

@EmmersonCortez 2nd TD!!

[Big Sky Conference @BigSkyConf]

IDAHO TOUCHDOWN‼️

2-PT CONV UPCOMING

[John Devine @JohnJDevine]

Salinas up 17-0 over Valley Christian on Gavin Flynn 75 yard pick six in the second quarter

[John Devine @JohnJDevine]

Alex Jarvis cards a 36 as Salinas beats Palma and York in golf. John Georgariou finished with a 37, followed by Nolan Borel (41), Luke Borel (42) and Drew Kapsalis (42).

[Coach Zenk @SHSCowboyFB]

The Salinas Cowboys are looking for a few new coaches for the 2024 season. Contact Coach Zenk at [email protected] for more information if interested. 🤠🤠

[Bobby Shouse @B_Shousejr]

Clinched ‼️🤝

[Greg Ball @greg8ball]

@nolanborel1 800 yards 11 TD's in 8 games, hell of a season! Dogg. Competitor. Leader.

[Greg Ball @greg8ball]

The next play is the most important play!

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

The key to peak performance is being in the present moment and focusing on one play at a time. Most mistakes happen when you're thinking ahead or dwelling in the past.

[Greg Ball @greg8ball]

@ThatGuyLaughing @DarrenSabedra @DCinCali14 @joseph_dycus @leftwich @GReeves23 @JensenPhil @VytasMazeika 😂 No one listens to me!