Sean Kruger

Director of Minnesota Select and Minnesota Basketball Association. Father of Ruby, Kai, and Lucy. Holy Family Basketball

[Sean Kruger @mnselecthoops]

Ruby is raising $ for the Kid Heart Challenge! She is excited to raise funds to help kids with heart issues and also help her school. If you are willing/able to donate she would appreciate it! Kai as well I will post his too! ⁦⁦@Jilliankruger⁩ https://t.co/VIZmytGsiL

[Minnesota Select Basketball @mn_select]

We still have openings. Reach out if interested in filling a spot.

[RHETT MCDONALD @CoachRMcDonald]

I think it’s safe to say that the Blake School really screwed up today.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen this much support for a coach before.

That screams HUGE mistake.

[Collin Davies @DaviesCollin]

"It'll probably hit me the first game."

I think Kyle Green is the only D1 men's basketball head coach that will be coaching underneath his son's retired jersey.

He was emotional when I asked him about it today.
@KCRG_Sports

[Franklin @thefrank_effect]

Today is World Autism Awareness Day 💙

A reminder that autism is not a limitation,
it’s a different way of experiencing the world. Let’s move beyond awareness to acceptance, inclusion, and support.

Be kind. Be patient. Be understanding.

[Zach Cave @zjcave]

HISTORIC RUN 4️⃣🅱️🕺

What an unforgettable season @BenUMBB

[Zach Cave @zjcave]

Kansas City bound 🕺🕺🕺 @BenUMBB

[Shawn Fury @shawnfury]

For 30 years I've known two things about Chad Rauk: He's an incredibly nice guy and was a gifted teammate at Worthington Community College. Now I know he's a hell of a coach. Tonight he leads Hills-Beaver Creek to state with a great win over tough Central Minnesota Christian.

[Minnesota Select Basketball @mn_select]

We will be looking for coaches this spring for MN Select Basketball. Great opportunity to help players learn the game the right way. Please fill out if interested:

https://t.co/U5fdPWzTU9

[Minnesota Select Basketball @mn_select]

MN Select Tryouts are now open. Register here:

https://t.co/46Nc7K0V2K

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Why Coaching Is Harder Than People Think (A Holiday Reminder)…

Because coaching isn’t just about plays, drills, or game nights.

It’s about people.

It’s about walking into practice every day and managing emotions you didn’t create but are responsible for.

Your own.
Your players.
Your assistants.
Parents.
Administrators.
Fans.

It’s about teaching kids who are all at different stages.

Different maturity levels.
Different confidence levels.
Different home situations.

And somehow holding them to the same standards while still meeting them where they are.

It’s about decisions that look simple from the stands but feel heavy from the sideline.

Who plays.
When.
Why.
How you communicate it.

And how that decision might land on a 16-year-old who ties their identity to minutes.

It’s about losing sleep over kids who won’t buy in.

Over conversations you need to have.

Over mistakes you replay in your head long after everyone else moved on.

It’s about being judged by people who see the outcome, not the process.

The scoreboard, not the hours.

The result, not the relationships.

And yet, you show up again.

You plan. You teach. You model. You care.

As the season slows and the holidays arrive, this is the reminder:

What you do matters.

Even when it goes unseen.
Even when it feels heavy.
Even when it’s hard.

Coaching is about influence. And influence lasts longer than any season.

That’s why coaching is harder than people think. And also why it matters so much.

As the year winds down, I hope you find a little rest, a little perspective, and a lot of pride in the work you’re doing.

🎄Happy Holidays, Coach.

[Jake Kauderer @jakekauderer]

Buzz Williams said Pharrel Payne is in the hospital:

"He's our best player, that's well received within our program. I've never seen him hurt, the angle that I saw it did not appear good ... when I got back to the huddle our kids said, 'coach you gotta pray for him."'

[Pierce Petersohn @PiercePetersohn]

I remain committed to Penn State and appreciate everything they’ve done for me, but with some uncertainty around the coaching situation, I’ve decided to reopen my recruitment.
@adamgorney @SWiltfong_ @AllenTrieu @TomLoy247

[Minnesota Select Basketball @mn_select]

Minnesota Select Showcase Camp➡️October 12. Season will be coming soon. Time to get in the gym and get better.
Register here:

https://t.co/1sSenepnt1

[Sean Kruger @mnselecthoops]

Great weekend celebrating a birthday for 2. 9 years already. Slow down my main dude.
⁦@Jilliankruger⁩

[CoachJoeBurger @Coach_JoeBurger]

Excited to introduce Holy Family Basketball Academy - a new approach to travel basketball for 7th and 8th graders!

DM or email ([email protected]) for more details.

[CoachJoeBurger @Coach_JoeBurger]

Holy Family is looking to add a couple of games to fill out the 2025-26 season. We can host or travel - if you are interested, please reach out and email ([email protected]) or DM. Thanks!

[ND Phenom 2026 @NDPhenom2026]

Fun game. Always enjoy matchups with @MitchOhnstad and @mnselecthoops!

[The Twins Almanac @TwinsAlmanac]

Happy 63rd birthday to 1981 Bird Island-Lake Lillian graduate and former Dodgers minor leaguer Barry Wohler.

He pitched a no-hitter for single-A Vero Beach on July 17, 1985.

In the offseason, he took classes at St. Cloud State, and played on the Huskies basketball team that fell one win short of the Division II Final Four. If you have any fun facts or cool stories about Barry, please share them in the replies.

[Minnesota Men's Basketball @GopherMBB]

🏀 Roster Update 🏀

Welcome to the #Gophers, @maximusgizzi and @m_lorenson_1!

Release ⤵️
https://t.co/6xcym0uEqM

[Minnesota Select Basketball @mn_select]

We are looking for 1-2 more coaches this spring season. Fill out form below. Come help players continue to enjoy the game.

https://t.co/U5fdPWzm4B