Robert Barry

Married to the love of my life. Proud dad to Jack, Henry, & Sam. Assistant Principal / Activities Director. Personal Account.

[Robert Barry @robertbarry09]

“Leadership, like coaching, is fighting for the hearts and souls of men and getting them to believe in you.” – Eddie Robinson

[ESPN @espn]

NEBRASKA WALKS IT OFF IN THE 10TH INNING AT THE WCWS 🔥

It's the Huskers' first WCWS win since 2002!

[Lincoln Journal Star @JournalStarNews]

More than a month after celebrating “Sam Hoiberg Day” at Wahoo Elementary, a preschool class finally got to talk with its favorite Nebraska basketball player. https://t.co/5fSFKOMYHN

[Gerry DeFilippo @Challenger_ST]

What if I told you EVERYTHING you need to do to train as an athlete?

& it’s all tied to a system that was created FIFTY+ years ago?

🌽 I’ve discussed “Husker Power,” before

But their 10 principles can be the BIBLE for your training

🧵 Here are 10 keys to THRIVE as an athlete

[Golf on CBS ⛳ @GolfonCBS]

A new story will be etched into the soul of spring.

The Masters Tournament begins today. #themasters

[Golf on CBS ⛳ @GolfonCBS]

“Generation to generation to generation, Augusta National remains an American treasure – a gift to the game. And now, for the 90th springtime, welcome to the Masters.” – Jim Nantz

[Hurrdat Sports @HurrdatSports]

Wahoo Elementary in Nebraska is having “Sam Hoiberg Day” today in celebration of the Sweet 16. 🥹❤️

[Nebraska Men's Basketball @HuskerMBB]

Heroes come and go.

But legends like @KentPavelka live forever.

[Nebraska Men's Basketball @HuskerMBB]

How sweet it is.

[Kent Pavelka @KentPavelka]

Watch and dream 📻🏀🎤💤
https://t.co/EuUADszCD5

[Nebraska Men's Basketball @HuskerMBB]

Cement who we are.

[The Masters @TheMasters]

It never gets old.

[Nebraska Men's Basketball @HuskerMBB]

Let's dance.

[NSAA @nsaahome]

🇺🇸This morning’s Anthem was brought to you by Hannah Simon, Tatum Nelson, and Piper Rustermier from Wahoo High School under the direction of Vocal Music Director Annetta Von Kampen.

This performance kicked off the 50th year of State Girls Basketball Championship Finals!

[Jon Beck @CoachJonBeck]

Youth sports isn’t dying from lack of talent. It’s dying from overload. No free play, rest, recovery, off-seasons. Too many showcases & tournaments. Not enough development. Parent ego + social media pressure fuel the fire. We don’t need more exposure. We need better environments.

[NBA en español 🏀 @_NBAESP_]

Tim Grover ex entrenador de Michael Jordan dijo:

“Luego de cada partido le preguntaba a Jordan: 6am? 7am? Para que me dijera a que hora ibamos al gimnasio la proxima mañana. Me decia la hora y ahi estaba. Especialmente luego de una derrota. No habia discusion ni debate. Nunca me pedia la manana libre. El estaba entrenando temprano mientras los otros dormian. Era interesante como el tipo con mas talento entrenaba mas que todos los demas.

[Stu Pospisil @stuOWH]

Wahoo has named its new gym for fabled coach Mick Anderson. #nebpreps

[Coach Ed @CoachEd_Inspire]

Why worry about adding a new wrinkle to your playbook when you're 2 days away from post-season competition?

What we learned from visiting practice at Wahoo HS, NE

[Denver Broncos @Broncos]

'Tis the season of giving ... so we've got some 🎁's to give away!

RT for your chance to win a stadium exclusive mini-cooler cup.

And stay tuned for more opportunities to win! 👀

[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.

[Zach Brandon @MVP_Mindset]

Tom Brady explains his mental edge and why practice (not gameday) creates separation.

"There was a part of me that was a psychopath out there. I was extremely hypercompetitive every day. I didn't feel like let's get to Sunday and now it's the time...Every day is the time to give your best, even in practice."

Every day your standards are either reinforced or lowered by how you treat practice.

You don’t flip a switch into excellence. You rehearse it daily.

📹: Impaulsive Podcast