I re-read this story today and wanted to share it if you're interested. In 2021, when Brexton was 6, I went and hung out with the Busch family for an evening at Millbridge to watch Kyle coach him.
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Filed to ESPN: Whether you needed a racer, a throwback to a simpler time, or even a role model of how to grow from kid lightning rod to grown family man, Kyle Busch was the one we looked to.
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This was from 2017-18ish- he wanted to run the double- we worked hard to help make it happen- we got close- even held #51 for him for years- if anyone could have won the double it was Kyle Busch- RIP KB 🙏
A great high school coach doesn't just teach basketball; they teach belief.
- Belief in preparation.
- Belief in each other.
- Belief that hard work wins, even when talent alone won't.
When players truly believe, they play, and live, differently.
I will not push my kids go to any college camps… I’ve had kids go, kill it, clearly be able to play at that level and still not get an offer. They’ve even followed them throughout the season and seen them play well. I will not be providing your assistant coaches summer pay.
Boo Weekley won a PGA Champions golf tournament today. I met Boo 20 years ago and we have been friends since. He hadn't won a tournament since 2013! He's worked hard to just get his card back. And now at 52 yrs old he's a winner again. We are celebrating in our house today.
Motion Shooting: This is from our first week back. I love this time of year. Working on individual development, decision making, actions. Playing out of a lot of “Gets”. Lots to improve and clean up but I love the growth opportunities. #GrowOurGame#Getbetter
Never understood H.S. coaches who ignore freshman or JV programs.
That’s the future of your varsity team.
Then they complain about no depth, culture, or players ready for varsity.
If you only coach varsity, you’re not building a program—you’re just coaching a team.
Nineteen of the 20 expected starters in the 2026 Kentucky Derby have Secretariat in their pedigree — yet another reminder of the continuing legacy of the 1973 Triple Crown winner.
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