mark goetsch

Faculty - Pensacola Christian College
Former Head Basketball Coach

[PCC EAGLES @EaglesPCC]

We are just 55 days away from kickoff! Here is the 2024 Eagles Soccer schedule! 🦅⚽ https://t.co/KYWcsmCT90

Which match are you most excited about?!

[Alabama Men’s Basketball @AlabamaMBB]

Tonight’s Hard Hat winner: Grant “Not so Frail” Nelson!

#RollTide | #BlueCollarBasketball

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Coaching isn't a job.

It is a calling.

One that few will ever understand.

Here are 10 Truths of Being a COACH.

1: Spousal Support is Crucial - Coaching can strain family life. A supportive spouse is a must. There is no other way.

2: It's a 24/7 Commitment - Coaching is more than a job; it's a way of life. You'll spend tons of time planning, analyzing, and strategizing. It will consume your mind and thinking. But when your team succeeds, it's all worth it!

3: Critics Will Come - It is unfortunate, but it is what it is. No matter how well you do, there will always be critics. Accept it; you know your team best.

4: There will be Highs and Lows - It is guaranteed. But the highs will be some of the best memories in your life. And the lows will be great learning opportunities for everyone. It prepares everyone for life.

5: Don’t do it for $$$ - High School Coaching doesn't pay much, but it's not about that. It's a calling, a lifestyle driven by love for the game and helping young athletes grow and develop to be their best. It is about building a TEAM.

6. Success Takes Time - Building a great team requires patience. There will be ups and downs, but stick with it, and you'll see results. Building a positive team culture is the #1 job of a coach. Do not forget this.

7: You Will be Humbled - I promise. Coaching is a very humbling profession. You will have very tough losses, and you will wonder how it happened. Never assume anything. Working with 16-17-year-old kids promises many surprises!

8: You Won't Please Everyone - Tough decisions come with the job. Not everyone will agree. Remember, you're working for the team's benefit, not just one person. Make yourself happy. Don't try to please others.

9. Players Need to Want It - As a coach, you can inspire and motivate, but players must want success. Encourage hard work, commitment, and goal-setting; let them own their success.

10. It is Always Worth It - Despite the challenges, coaching is incredibly rewarding. Seeing your players become strong, confident individuals is priceless. Watching your team win when the odds are stacked against you is inspiring. Winning a Championship is incredible!

Choose to Coach.

We need you!
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[Norman Dale @Norman_Dale]

Happy 94th birthday to the legend and “Coach” Gene Hackman! #Hoosiers

[Tim Kight @TimothyKight]

Our effectiveness in every dimension of life is directly related to our ability and willingness to learn. We can only do what we learn to do. We must continuously learn and grow throughout our lifetimes.

It is no secret that today’s rapidly-changing, knowledge-based marketplace requires continuous learning. At some point, many of our current skills will become obsolete. Our effectiveness in dealing with fast-changing opportunities (and threats) in the future is determined by our ability to learn today.

We should not allow short-term urgencies to tyrannize our time and displace long-term improvement. If we are not committed to lifelong learning, we condemn ourselves to a treadmill of old capabilities that have decreasing effectiveness in today’s world.

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

Xavier Head Coach, Sean Miller, on the Tonight Show at 14 years old

This is amazing

[Chris Oliver @BBallImmersion]

"I'm here to make you the most confident and comfortable player you can be when it counts. But to get there, we've got to embrace the challenges, especially the uncomfortable moments because that's where development happens."

[Jamy Bechler @jamybechler]

GREAT TEAMS HAVE GREAT TEAMMATES

Top-10 signs you're a great teammate

~ via @DrewMaddux

[Josh Chambers @JoshChambers]

Powerful...

Worth 4 minutes of your time.

All aspiring leaders — this is what leadership is about.

@TeamCoachBuzz 💪

[Matt Lisle @CoachLisle]

Geno Auriemma was asked how every single player on his team is so enthusiastic.

He gave an answer that every young athlete should hear 👏

[mark goetsch @markgoetsch]

@Baghurst A lifelong Bucks fan and I don’t get it either. Then talk of bringing in Doc who has lost 10 game 7’s?!?! Let the younger coach learn.

[PCC EAGLES @EaglesPCC]

Lady Eagles grab their 12th win of the season! 🦅🏀

[Green Bay Packers @packers]

The FIRST seventh seed to EVER win a playoff game.

#CreateHistory | #GoPackGo

[mark goetsch @markgoetsch]

Go Pack Go

[Indiana Pacers @Pacers]

a full-length basketball court has been installed in the middle of Indianapolis International Airport to welcome fans to next month's #NBAAllStar2024 🤩

in 49 states it's just basketball, but this is Indiana.

[Dan Go @CoachDanGo]

Food is the most widely abused drug.

Exercise is the most under utilized anti-depressant.

[mark goetsch @markgoetsch]

@tonywmiller The act of squeezing and aiming in the proper direction is considered a multi-task! To overwhelming for a football player.

[mark goetsch @markgoetsch]

@BBallImmersion @leetaft Coach Oliver, I have no clue how you will top this podcast in 2024. I’ve completed Coach Taft’s speed course a few years back. Loved the refresher!

[PGC Basketball - Point Guard College @PGCbasketball]

Wow!!!!

Paint touches 🎨- 3

Passes 💨- 7

Sides of floor 🏀 sees- 4

On balance jump stops ✈️- 3

Time taken ⏰- 11 seconds

[mark goetsch @markgoetsch]

@packers I’ll be there!