Matt Powell

husband, dad, teacher, coach. Jeremiah 29:11. Quote: Whatever you are, be a good one. -A. Lincoln-

[Matt Powell @mapowell75]

Last day, Fast day!! Go be racers WVST!! #iunatatorium

[Matt Powell @mapowell75]

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[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

"We are cheating our kids in the biggest way if we are just teaching the sport.

7.6% will play beyond high school, but 100% will be adults.
And what kind of adults do we want to live around?

What are we doing to get them ready to compete in life?"

[Matt Powell @mapowell75]

@chrisasimpson Congrats and thank you for your leadership!!

[Matt Powell @mapowell75]

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[Craig Doty @CoachDoty]

The benefits of well-managed high school athletics:

1. Sports teams serve as the front porch and brand of the school. They are the reason for a school mascot, school song, and pep rallies. Sports create tradition.

2. Athletics serve as the largest and most successful at-risk program for a school. Playing sports provides purpose, discipline, motivation, and structure for those who may not get it at home. Sports requires successful academic performance to be eligible.

3. The local community connects with the school district through sports. Athletes are discussed and celebrated in the local newspaper, on the radio, and on the news.

4. Fundraising: Booster clubs raise money providing everything from meals and uniforms to facility enhancements and travel expenses.

5. The student experience for non-athletes is enhanced because of athletics. The student body comes together to cheer and support their school enhancing school unity and togetherness. The band, cheerleaders, dance team, choir, and others have increased opportunities and a platform to showcase their talents on game days.

6. Sports creates and enhances tradition. Alumni come back for homecoming games and more to support and feel connected with their past. This valuable engagement enhances school support and creates fundraising opportunities.

7. Sports teach accountability to athletes. Playing requires successful academic performance to be eligible.

8. Athletics is the reason for a school mascot, school song & pep rallies.

[Matt Powell @mapowell75]

@Slunaker1588 Nothing but facts here.

[Matt Powell @mapowell75]

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[Kyle Sockwell @kylesockwell]

LEON MARCHAND. 1:47.67 200 BREAST.

NEW NCAA RECORD 🥶

[Matt Powell @mapowell75]

@DanBolsen The 2006 National Championship game was arguably one of the best games ever as a college football fan.

[Matt Powell @mapowell75]

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[Kyle Sockwell @kylesockwell]

Leon Marchand just went 1:49.16 in the 200 breaststroke…

…in a DUAL MEET 😵‍💫

[Matt Powell @mapowell75]

@RexChapman Awesome!!

[Ryan Foran @rforan23]

A highlight reel of @H_Dickinson24’s takes on Illinois basketball https://t.co/Un3hKKlgJ4

[Matt Powell @mapowell75]

@TigerPowerSpeed You will not be disappointed!

[Matt Powell @mapowell75]

Keep working hard @ompswims2000. Proud of you!!

[WIAC @wiacsports]

#WIACHKY #WIACSWIMDIVE | This week's WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights (pres. by Culver's) feature @UWSPAthletics Olivia Schultz (https://t.co/IgZkwtm3Mk) and Owen Powell (https://t.co/RA9dwFWm1n)
#ExcellenceInAction
#d3hky #d3swim

[Pat Forde @ByPatForde]

I've said it before, I'll say it again: if you want to see America dominate internationally in a sport other than basketball, watch @USASwimming.

[Matt Powell @mapowell75]

@StAgility 1:53 in the 200 is very impressive. Congrats and keep working hard.

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

As adults, we need to stop 'stealing the struggle' from our kids. When we 'steal the struggle', we steal their opportunity for growth & learning.

We need to prepare them for the path (teach resilience, reflection, and self-respect), but we can't prepare the path for them.

[Matt Powell @mapowell75]

@DallasColwell @OlneyTigerTrack 🥞are best served on Friday nights in the Fall. Luke had three servings this week!!

[Matt Powell @mapowell75]

Jason Lezak was a BAMF. Watching this race never gets old.

[Kyle Sockwell @kylesockwell]

There's no better day than #OlympicDay to share the greatest race in Olympic history 🏊‍♂️

Give it a retweet, will ya?

[Matt Powell @mapowell75]

@Coach_Clod Trust

[Matt Powell @mapowell75]

@little_illini Olney at Paris is going to happen!

[Matt Powell @mapowell75]

@coachd_0402 #futurepointer