Nick Apisa

When considering the consequences of not doing the little things, you realize there are no little things 🦁🏐🏀

[Nick Apisa @NickApisa]

Free throws win championships 😉🏀

[Chef T @cookitup31]

Hunter better not fucking sell

[Nate Smee aka SmeeSports @Smeephus2024]

Minerva Football is 2-1 for the first time since 2013 as they got a big win tonight over Springfield 34-0. After the game, we spoke to 2 key players + Coach Slates

Here’s the interview with Nate Linkous who had 3 TD’s

[Nate Smee aka SmeeSports @Smeephus2024]

Here’s the interview with the SmeeSports Player of the Game Timmy Kirkpatrick who had 2 TD’s with 153 rushing yards on 18 attempts

[Nate Smee aka SmeeSports @Smeephus2024]

Here’s the interview with Minerva HC Zach Slates

The Lions are on the road next Friday as they take on Sandy Valley

@Coach_Slates

[Chef T @cookitup31]

🧐🧐🧐

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

"Anyone can be average. What separates people? People that are willing to work every day. People that are willing to do things that aren't fun. People that are willing to look at their weaknesses, then try and commit to a way to make their weaknesses strengths." (Pat Summitt)

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Raising kids while coaching isn’t easy.

Long hours. Late nights. Constant demands.

But when done right, it’s one of the best environments for a kid to grow up in.

Here’s why:

1. They Learn How to Handle Adversity:

They see wins, losses, tough calls, and setbacks up close. They learn that success isn’t always fair, and how you respond matters more than what happens.

2. They Grow Up Around Strong Role Models:

Coaches, athletes, and leaders who model discipline, hard work, and resilience. They see firsthand what commitment and leadership look like.

3. They Understand the Power of Hard Work:

They see the extra hours in the gym, the film study, and the behind-the-scenes grind that most people never notice. They learn that success is earned, not given.

4. They Develop Thick Skin:

Growing up in a competitive, high-energy environment teaches them to take feedback, handle criticism, and keep moving forward.

5. They Build Meaningful Relationships:

They grow up surrounded by teams, coaches, and athletes. The locker room becomes an extension of their family, and the relationships built last a lifetime.

6. They Learn How to Lead:

Watching you lead a team teaches them the value of communication, accountability, and putting the team first. They absorb leadership without even realizing it.

7. They Become Adaptable:

Late nights, long road trips, and unpredictable schedules? They learn to go with the flow, adjust, and handle change without melting down.

8. They See Firsthand What Passion Looks Like:

They watch you give everything to something bigger than yourself. It teaches them to find and chase their own passions with the same intensity.

9. They Know What a Strong Work Ethic Looks Like:

Coaching isn’t a 9-to-5 job. They see sacrifice, dedication, and effort—and they carry that with them into whatever they choose to pursue.

10. They Appreciate the Value of Teamwork:

Whether they play sports or not, they grow up understanding that success isn’t about individual talent—it’s about how you work with others.

Yes, coaching while raising a family is a challenge.

But if you do it right, your kids grow up with a front-row seat to some of life’s greatest lessons.
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[Ballogy @BallogyApp]

Welcome to you all! We are glad you are in the Ballogy Nation, and know your teams just began to Elevate Their Game!

[@Q92Sports @Q92Sports]

It was a great night for @lions_minerva. They defeated Marlington 63-58. After the game, we spoke with HC Rich Hart & JR Rowen Hoffee. #Q92Sports

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

PLAYERS: You might not always be the most gifted athlete on your team, but you can always find ways to improve yourself and your team. Great teams have great teammates. No matter what your talent level is, you can become your team's most "gifted" teammate.

[Minerva Boys Golf @minerva_golf]

For the first time in 7 years and second time in school history we won the EBC tournament championship! We finished the league standings second overall. Reid finished 3rd overall individually and Jeremiah finished 5th overall. Great job boys!

[Nick Adams @NickAdamsinUSA]

WOW: Ohio State football players hand out 10,000 bibles, lead thousands of students to Christ!

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

ALWAYS KEEP GOING

“I've come to find out that no matter what happens the storm eventually ends. When the storm does end, you want to make sure you're ready."

- Kobe Bryant

📹 @KobeHighlight

[🚩 COACHING COACHES 🚩 @Coaching__Coach]

“Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare.” – Muhammad Ali

[Coaching U @Coaching_U]

"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."

- Jack Dempsey

[Coaching U @Coaching_U]

"Win or lose you will never regret working hard, making sacrifices, being disciplined, or focusing too much. Success is measured by what we have done to prepare for competition."

– John Walton Smith

[Nick Apisa @NickApisa]

@franfraschilla Don Meyer’s book How Lucky You Can Be
Pat Riley’s book The Winner Within
For younger players I like Inner Game Basketball by Chris Mullin

Also I was wondering for Loose Balls if you are talking about the Terry Pluto book or the Jayson Williams book?

[Nick Apisa @NickApisa]

@Jesse_McGee Will make you miss Gioninos real quick

[Nick Apisa @NickApisa]

@HoopMixOnly Jason Kapono