Jake Foslien

West Central Area Activities Director and Dean of Students. #knightstrong

[Jimmie Athletics @JimmieAthletics]

2 more wins for Jimmie WVB!

https://t.co/Uu41we1slA

[Jimmie Athletics @JimmieAthletics]

Women's Volleyball is set to begin their 2026 Season on Friday at the Hardrocker Volleyball Tournament! Season Preview:

https://t.co/R8CGNGN32F

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

As your child starts their fall sports season, here is one reminder:

Let the season belong to them.

Support them. Encourage them. Cheer for them.

But don’t make their playing time, role, statistics, or success your experience.

Sports are supposed to teach kids how to compete, handle adversity, work with others, respond to coaching, and keep going when things don’t go their way.

That means there will be hard days.

They may not start.
They may not play as much as they want.
They may make mistakes.
They may struggle.
They may disagree with a coach.
They may have to earn a role they thought they already deserved.

That’s part of sports.

And sometimes the best thing we can do as parents is not remove the struggle, but help them grow through it.

After the game, they probably don’t need an evaluation.

They need a parent.

Tell them you loved watching them play. Ask if they had fun. Listen when they want to talk.

And when things get hard, resist the urge to fix everything for them.

Because the lessons they learn from being a great teammate, handling disappointment, competing for a role, and sticking with something difficult will matter long after the season ends.

Parents, enjoy the season and help your child and team make positive memories.

It goes faster than you think.

[Loco Beach Coconuts @loco_coconuts]

“He’s the only reason why I’m out here playing…”

This weekend in Minneapolis, Jordan Brewer connected with his donor, Benjamin Anderson’s family. The cartilage transplant allowed Brewer to continue playing the game he loves, honoring Benjamin’s legacy with every pitch.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Are you coachable?

No “ya, buts” allowed.

“Just be coachable. Just take the instruction in … I’m trying to help be a part of the win and not the reason we lost.”

[Jake Foslien @jake_foslien]

@MinnesotaMillea Wow @MinnesotaMillea!
Styling and profiling!

[Echo Press @echopress]

Volleyball: Knights have big shoes to fill following historic 2024 season https://t.co/2tFZAp7eWT

[Jake Foslien @jake_foslien]

Thanks @Sam_StuveAEP for all your great stories and coverage of WCA!
We wish you well in your next adventure.

[Sam Stuve @Sam_Stuve]

Today, I’m sharing some personal news. Thank you, Alexandria and West Central Minnesota

[Jake Foslien @jake_foslien]

Simply one of the best!
Thanks @MinnesotaMillea!

[John Millea @MinnesotaMillea]

It has been the greatest honor of my life. Thank you all.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Coaching looks fun from the outside.

But once you’re in it, you learn some hard truths that most people never see.

Here are 5 hard truths every coach needs to understand:

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[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

5 things that will put you ahead of 97% of all coaches:

1. Be organized: Have a plan for every practice, every meeting, every season.

2. Communicate clearly: With players, parents, and assistants. Clarity wins.

3. Coach mindset, not just skills: Confidence. Toughness. Focus. These decide games.

4. Define your culture: Don’t leave it to chance. Set the standard daily.

5. Keep learning: Books. Clinics. Mentors. Growth is your edge.

Most coaches focus on X’s and O’s.
The best focus on everything else too.

[Coach Hines 🇺🇸 @CoachKurtHines]

Successful coaching is 20% teaching fundamentals, and 80% connecting, inspiring, and empowering those you are blessed to coach!

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Wise words from Reid Ouse.

"You're not that cool. You're not that special. So get over yourself."

It’s not about tearing players down.
It’s about truth-telling.

The best athletes aren’t entitled.
They show up, work hard, and stay humble.

Talent is common.
Character isn’t.

[Jake Foslien @jake_foslien]

You are the best @MinnesotaMillea!
Thanks for all the great things you have done for the MSHSL, Schools, and Students!

[John Millea @MinnesotaMillea]

Today is my final MSHSL sporting event as I fade off into the sunset (I will retire in August). In honor of this auspicious occasion, my family of weirdos surprised me and the rest of the universe by wearing shirts bearing mostly photos of me when I really rocked it in the 70s.

[Jake Foslien @jake_foslien]

Congrats @MGullingsrud on your state championship!
Well deserved!

[EagleRebelActivities @EagleRebel_630]

The Rebels have taken the field!

[Jake Foslien @jake_foslien]

Thanks for all your great work this school year @Sam_StuveAEP

[Sam Stuve @Sam_Stuve]

With my track and field stories now done, I’m done with live state tournament coverage for the 2024-25 school year.

I would like to thank Sun Chips and Rold Gold Pretzels for fufilling my dietary needs during my all day long live state tournament coverage over the last 3 days

[Jake Foslien @jake_foslien]

@StarTribune L

[Matt Bare @mattbare23]

New 2024-25 MN high school boys & girls hoops state championship signs are up at ⁦@TargetCenterMN⁩ ! Check it out ⁦@DawsonBoydBB⁩ ⁦@PA_GirlsHoops⁩ ⁦@AlbanyBoysBball⁩ ⁦@BSMGirlsHoops⁩ ⁦@aahsactivities⁩ ⁦@HopkinGBB⁩ ⁦@WayzataBHoops⁩

[The Guillotine @mnguillotine]

College Recruiting: state placer Blascyk to Southwest Minnesota State University https://t.co/whPqFFgYaf

[Jake Foslien @jake_foslien]

Well deserved @UMN_Morris_AD!

[Coach Grove @CoachTimGrove]

Our AD > Your AD ‼️
Congrats @UMN_Morris_AD