Michael Tarjan

Dad - Assistant Principal - Mindset makes the difference!

[Rambler Basketball @LAMensBBall]

Our Guy Jimmy Tarjan ‘24- Carroll- CHAMPION- played North Park and Wheaton last week and put together a good stat line- 11 Rebounds , 8 Points. Big Things Ahead!!

[Rambler Basketball @LAMensBBall]

Miles Boland ‘24- UMSL-CHAMPION came out to support his teammates Jimmy Tarjan ‘24- Carrol- CHAMPION and Andrew Hollerich ‘24- Carrol- CHAMPION as Carrol opened the season at Wash U yesterday in St. Louis. THE BROTHERHOOD!!!

[Rambler Basketball @LAMensBBall]

Great to see Our Guy- Shane Tarjan ‘22- UW Stevens Point- open the season at Milwaukee School of Engineering this afternoon!! Senior year is here and We are so Proud of Shane!! Great Minutes and Leadership in a Winning effort today. Things Ahead!!

[Michael Tarjan @MTarjanEdD]

@GBN_Athletics @BoosterGbn @GBN_SHIELD @glenbrooknorth Well said. A great man!

[Michael Tarjan @MTarjanEdD]

@Apple customer services doesn’t get customer service. Rip people off and force them to spend more money. Misdirection and poor practices. Time to change to new platform for my family phones and computers.

[UW-Stevens Point Men’s Basketball🏀 @PointersMBB]

🔟more days…

[UWSP Athletics @UWSPAthletics]

.@PointersMBB Releases Schedule, Last Four National Champs on Slate #Pointers https://t.co/lOjSkxyQ4i

[Michael Tarjan @MTarjanEdD]

@shane_tarjan @jimmy_tarjan

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Jay Bilas said, "Toughness is a skill. I don't think we're all born tough. You learn about toughness through your experience."

You build toughness through small physical wins.
• It means resilience.
• It means endurance.
• It means emotional regulation.

Toughness requires an endurance and a willingness to go beyond your current limits.

It's not a talent, but a skill that you develop.

5 Questions to Ask Yourself about Your Mental Toughness:
1. Who am I when times are tough?
This question measures your adaptability and grit. In challenging moments, your ability to stay resilient and maintain a positive attitude reveals true mental toughness.

2. What does it take to break me?
Understanding your breaking point illuminates your capacity for grit and endurance. It is a great reflection point on where you need support and where you can grow. It blends self-awareness, resilience, and positive perseverance into one thought.

3. What's my identity outside of the results I'm looking for?
This looks into the depth of your self-awareness and the positivity in your self-concept. Both of these are are key to mental toughness. Knowing who you are beyond your achievements highlights your adaptability in various life scenarios.

4. How do I respond to mistakes or "failures"?
Your response to setbacks tests your growth-mindset and adaptability. A positive, constructive response indicates a high level of mental toughness. This growth-mindset is essential for growth and learning.

5. Am I willing to go all-in and be wrong?
This question tackles your commitment regardless of the outcome. It demonstrates your willingness to take risks in the face of embarrassment and uncertainty. It’s a testament to your mental toughness and your adaptability in the face of uncertainty.

“Tough players can take criticism without feeling the need to talk back or give excuses. Tough players project confidence with their body language. Tough players go as hard as they can for as long as they can. Tough players are great teammates.” - Jay Bilas

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Jay Bilas said, "Toughness is a skill. I don't think we're all born tough. You learn about toughness through your experience."

You build toughness through small physical wins.
• It means resilience.
• It means endurance.
• It means emotional regulation.

Toughness requires an endurance and a willingness to go beyond your current limits.

It's not a talent, but a skill that you develop.

5 Questions to Ask Yourself about Your Mental Toughness:
1. Who am I when times are tough?
This question measures your adaptability and grit. In challenging moments, your ability to stay resilient and maintain a positive attitude reveals true mental toughness.

2. What does it take to break me?
Understanding your breaking point illuminates your capacity for grit and endurance. It is a great reflection point on where you need support and where you can grow. It blends self-awareness, resilience, and positive perseverance into one thought.

3. What's my identity outside of the results I'm looking for?
This looks into the depth of your self-awareness and the positivity in your self-concept. Both of these are are key to mental toughness. Knowing who you are beyond your achievements highlights your adaptability in various life scenarios.

4. How do I respond to mistakes or "failures"?
Your response to setbacks tests your growth-mindset and adaptability. A positive, constructive response indicates a high level of mental toughness. This growth-mindset is essential for growth and learning.

5. Am I willing to go all-in and be wrong?
This question tackles your commitment regardless of the outcome. It demonstrates your willingness to take risks in the face of embarrassment and uncertainty. It’s a testament to your mental toughness and your adaptability in the face of uncertainty.

“Tough players can take criticism without feeling the need to talk back or give excuses. Tough players project confidence with their body language. Tough players go as hard as they can for as long as they can. Tough players are great teammates.” - Jay Bilas

[IADA @IllinoisAD]

Congratulations to John Catalano from Glenbrook North HS @GBN_Athletics for being selected as the 3A/4A State Athletic Director of the Year!

Press release can be found here: https://t.co/a2IaoTmuXP

[Rambler Basketball @LAMensBBall]

Jimmy Tarjan ‘24- CHAMPION- signed today with Carroll University. Big Things Ahead!!

[Michael Tarjan @MTarjanEdD]

@MattPurdyOLC So awesome! Great kid!

[Breakaway Basketball @BreakawayBball]

2026 6’3 @trey_williams25 is establishing himself as one of the top PGs in the 2026 class. It will be very hard to find a better athlete at the PG spot. A tremendous motor that never quits. A hawk defensively and offensively he is learning how to balance playmaking and scoring.

[OutKick @Outkick]

Dan Hurley has a simple recruiting strategy:

Avoid players with garbage parents.

Weak and unaccountable parents raise weak and unaccountable children.

DETAILS: https://t.co/MOiARJVnA1

[Dan Gibbs @Gibbs_Dan_]

Jimmy Tarjan Talks College Commitment

“It’s a great fit for me”

🔗https://t.co/Jk5CBze17S

[Mercury Elite @MercuryEliteAAU]

📝COMMITMENT ALERT📝

Congratulations to Jimmy Tarjan on his commitment to Carroll University!

So proud of you man! You’re going to kill it there. Carroll got a HOOPER, a great kid and an even better teammate.

#MercSquadForever

[Jimmy Tarjan @jimmy_tarjan]

Excited to announce my commitment to Carroll University! Thank you to Coach Jannsen and his staff for the opportunity. I would like to thank @LAMensBBall, @MercuryEliteAAU, my family, and everyone else that has supported me along the way! #GoPios @Pio_CarrollMBB

[Rambler Basketball @LAMensBBall]

Proud to share that Jimmy Tarjan ‘24- CHAMPION-will continue his academic and athletic career at Carroll University and has committed to HC Taylor Jannsen. Big Things Ahead for Jimmy. Go Pioneers!!

[Michael Tarjan @MTarjanEdD]

@RLGraff You coaching soccer now? 🤣🤣

[Rambler Basketball @LAMensBBall]

Our Guys Miles Boland- CHAMPION and Jimmy Tarjan- CHAMPION, will compete in the Illinois Hoop Prospects All Star game today at 12:30. Coach Ramar Evans ‘17- CHAMPION- will be an assistant coach as well!! https://t.co/NOQir1EYMX