Derek Verner

Husband to Courtney, father to Skyla and Brantley. Teacher and Basketball Coach at Harrah HS

[Derek Verner @jdverner]

@RyanWaltersSupt How about putting a Constitution in every classroom since apparently that is what we need educated on-espicially those trying to make policies.

[Derek Verner @jdverner]

@RyanWaltersSupt Times God is mention in the Constitution -0. Times religions is referenced-2. Article VI:"no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public trust". 1st Amendment"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion"

[Coach Mac 🏀 @BballCoachMac]

7 Important Tips to Remember When Dealing With Referees

https://t.co/5LcqTZ42Vy

[Clint Rider @CoachClintRider]

Don’t know who wrote this, but….DANG.

[Craig Doty @CoachDoty]

Athletes who want to be their best:
1) Work outside of practice
2) Eat with a purpose
3) Value sleep
4) Love the weight room
5) Get mental reps each day
6) Embrace treatment and recovery
7) Watch/Study the game
8) Are never satisfied
9) Limit bad habits
10) Overcome adversity

[Walker Johnson @Titus_2025]

Had a great game with 11 tackles and 1 sack🅿️ #FAM1LY / #ALL1N https://t.co/1u3bhzkhaC

[PGC Basketball - Point Guard College @PGCbasketball]

Bill Donovan:

Players think they get taken out because they missed a shot or turn it over.

More often than not, players get taken out when that missed shot or turn over leads to:

•bad energy
•not sprinting back
•rotating incorrectly defensively

[Frank Martin @coachFMartin]

If you choose a team sport, and your desire for individual success is greater than your desire for your team’s success, your journey will be filled with a lot of frustration.
Winning on a team is fueled by everyone’s sacrifice.

[Derek Verner @jdverner]

@RyanWaltersSupt

[Derek Verner @jdverner]

@RyanWaltersSupt

[Derek Verner @jdverner]

@RyanWaltersSupt @Moms4Liberty

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

What does being “Coachable” look like?

▪️No excuses
▪️Being humble
▪️Accept criticism
▪️Growth mindset
▪️Listen with your eyes
▪️Good body language
▪️Nodding when listening
▪️Always looking to improve
▪️Leave your ego at the door
▪️Seek feedback from the coach

What else?

[Derek Verner @jdverner]

@RyanWaltersSupt Indoctrination of beliefs you disagree with=bad.(and doesn't happen) Indoctrination of beliefs you agree with=good, and highly unconstitutional

[Derek Verner @jdverner]

@bertkreischer @fullyloadedfest Couldn't make the show in OKC so flew into to NYC to see opening night.

[Matt Hackenberg @CoachHackGO]

10 mistakes high school coaches make

1\ Focus too much on X&Os

What you run is a small fraction of what makes a program special

Get out of your playbook, and get into culture building, fundraising, strength training, or whatever your program needs the most

[Matt Hackenberg @CoachHackGO]

Assistant coach practice expectations:

-Be on time
-Be enjoyable to be around
-Lead break down drills
-Keep consistent with program verbiage & teaching philosophy
-Keep practice flowing on time
-Help advance overall program philosophy
-Have pen/paper handy

[Derek Verner @jdverner]

@RyanWaltersSupt Last time I checked nothing is being "shoved" on our kids. As an educator for 18 years I have never seen a teacher force a kid to read or watch any of this so called "revisionist" history.

[Derek Verner @jdverner]

@RyanWaltersSupt how does this have anything to do with the job you were elected to do. Another day of you making a joke of yourself and embarrassing education and the state.

[Derek Verner @jdverner]

@michael_schlact and we wonder why so many kids are quitting baseball in middle school and high school

[William Payne @TweetsbyCoachP]

So many adults are removing the “fun” for kids in sports. 3rd graders being “ranked”. 5th graders feeling pressure to improve. Travel tournaments that has 4th graders. How about we teach them to love the game and how to play! See if they even like it!