Bernie Koontz

Coach, Dad, Husban Basketball, Football, Racing

[Bernie Koontz @koachbk]

@WorldofOutlaws @dirtvision @Cole_Macedo18 Wonder if this is someone other than Freddie how everyone would be acting? If a WOO driver would have been taken would the story line be the same.

[Bernie Koontz @koachbk]

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[Hunter Price @CoachHPrice]

When I was hired to coach varsity basketball at just 26 years old I thought I was God's gift to basketball. You couldn't tell me anything. I knew it all.

Well, heading into Christmas break in my first season I was 0-9. And I realized quickly how little I knew. My players were getting suspended. My offense was messy. My emotions were all over the place.

I dreaded people asking me how it was going. Quite frankly my team was awful and I had no control. I quickly felt like maybe coaching wasn't my thing.

After I got done throwing a pitty party for myself, I hit the reset button.

I started asking others for help. I read more books. I hired assistants. Every week I'd text or call another coach and pick his or her brain.

Turns out, you're much better off with others in your corner than standing alone with your chest out. Shocking. I know. But as coaches it's what we default to.

"My stuff is the best."
"I don't need to adjust."
"I don't have time to read."
"It's the kids not my system."

So when I finally won, the emotion that overtook me was gratitude.

I was thankful for every person that poured into me when I didn't deserve it. I was thankful to God for giving me a platform that I didn't think would ever happen. I found myself extra grateful for every little thing that I had disregarded beforehand.

My advice to young coaches entering the field...Acknowledge that you don't have all the answers and that you need help. Find a good staff. Ask for a mentor. Read. Watch extra film. Success starts with humility.

[Bernie Koontz @koachbk]

@CFBGuy999 One of the reasons they did not want them in the playoffs this year!

[Bernie Koontz @koachbk]

@truckerkj43 @DIRTcarRacing @VolusiaSpeedway Good question!!

[Bernie Koontz @koachbk]

@MattVerderame Make the votes public!

[Danny Dietrich @dannydietrich]

How in the f is someone not locked in from a huge soup run? @cbnationals you need to use a 13th row add for biggest soup runners. Every other big series uses provisionals... this could be yours. Reward those who actually deserve it. Retweet if you agree!!! @FloRacing @clintonboyles98

[Bernie Koontz @koachbk]

@FDSportsbook After an investigation of the SEC, ABC, ESPN and how they are controlling the NCAA college football scene. $$

[Bernie Koontz @koachbk]

@CFBPlayoff When does some start investigating the SEC, ABC, ESPN and Disney for their conspiracy in NCAA college football?

[Bernie Koontz @koachbk]

@CFBPlayoff @AlabamaFTBL Got beat by a 5-7 FSU team!

[Colten Nunn @Colten_n58]

@NFFBaltimore Great Junior Skills Development Camp today! “If it ain’t rain ing, we ain’t training. @Koachbk thank you for coming out to camp today, appreciate the support.

[Bernie Koontz @koachbk]

@papossedirtnews Lance! He would take care of the equipment.

[Bernie Koontz @koachbk]

@WorldofOutlaws @NosEnergyDrink @knoxvilleraces @dirtvision If you take a provisional you should not be allowed to earn the Hard Charger award. Just my opinion.

[Bernie Koontz @koachbk]

@awfulannouncing Why is nobody talking about a 19-15 Texas team getting in? At least UNC had a winning conference record and not 6-12.

[Lee Taft @leetaft]

HOT BUTTON topic that drives me insane:
Why parents would schedule a long vacation during a school sports season and put their child in an uncomfortable position because they are not available to be with team and coaches is so frustrating to me. Don’t vacation during seasons!

[Eric Wagoner @coach_ewags]

This Friday, July 26th our last prospect camp held on Frostburg States beautiful 260 acre campus. You can also meet our new coaching additions to our staff!! Go to https://t.co/IUqzbnEbVk to get signed up. #Earnit 🔴⚫️🏈🏔️

[Bernie Koontz @koachbk]

@bobpockrass If NASCAR does not give him a waiver, could they lose a driver to open wheel racing? I could see Hendrick Motor Sports starting an Indy car team!

[Bernie Koontz @koachbk]

@Orioles Did not rain until almost 5:00. Game should have started on time. When it did rain or drizzle it was not near as heavy as games they already played. Fans deserved better today!