Dave Spiller

The road to achieving a college basketball scholarship. *Former Coach: Ohio State, Boston College, Fordham, St. Joseph's *Trainer

[Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein]

13 weeks from tomorrow we will have college basketball.

[Always 100 @vjhAlways100]

Only your top team get scholarships save that for another program #Always100 #Keepworking @evgeeker @LBInsider @coachbeckett @PGHIndiana @Always100_TMH @CoachTJPerry @wadesworld32

[Paul Biancardi @PaulBiancardi]

Azzi Fudd possesses outstanding work habits as she makes her way back on the court! Her patience and perseverance are impressive. She will be back and better than ever! @azzi_35 | @UConnWBB | @underrated

[Finally NY @finallynewyork]

Carmelo Anthony teaching a young Kiyan Anthony his jab step

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

Shift your mindset from obstacles to opportunities, and you'll transform every challenge into a stepping stone for greatness.

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

The line to get into UCONN’S….OPEN PRACTICE!

Storrs, CT is the Mecca of college basketball

(Via @UConnMBB 🎥)

[Robert Griffin III @RGIII]

Fred Kerley may not have won Olympic Gold but he SHOWED WHO HE IS.

Changed coaches, spikes and sponsors. But you know what didn’t change? THAT DAWG IN HIM. To win Olympic Bronze in the 100m with 9.81 after the year he had is nothing short of REMARKABLE. Give him his respect.

[ESPN @espn]

Noah Lyles with a POWERFUL message after winning his first Olympic gold medal 👏🏅

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Roy Williams said, "You have to take pride in competing. Take pride, every day, in being able to play your best - no matter who you are playing."

Competing every day is a mindset, not a moment.
• It means do the work.
• It means give your all.
• It means never settle.

[Robert Geier @robgeier45]

@TweetsbyCoachP Everybody’s journey is different. Don’t compare yourself to others and fall in love with your own process!

[William Payne @TweetsbyCoachP]

D1 = life changing opportunity
D2 = life changing opportunity
D3 = life changing opportunity
JUCO = life changing opportunity
NAIA = life changing opportunity
USCAA = life changing opportunity
NCCAA = life changing opportunity

Take advantage of YOUR life changing opportunity

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

"Whatever it is that you do, do it with respect, integrity, passion, resilience, dedication, and gratitude.
That alone will make you a Hall of Fame person, and you too can have a legacy that lives on forever."

[Chas. Wolfe @highmajorscoop]

Transfer Portal: Men’s D1 Hoops
Frosh: 192 / 54 (28% still in)
Soph: 681 / 234 (34% still in)
Junior: 579 / 212 (36% still in)
Senior: 447 / 141 (31% still in)

Total: 1,899 Players
• 641 Remaining in Portal
• 34% With No Placement

[Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops]

This year’s matchups for CBS Sports Classic, which will be on Dec. 21, source told @thefieldof68.

Kentucky vs. Ohio State

North Carolina vs. UCLA

Likely to be held at Madison Square Garden, per source.

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Dan Hurley was asked, "What does a championship culture look like?"

He said, "Everyone thinks the same things, behaves the same way, and we're all striving for the same things. That's what culture means."

Dan then said, "My job is to make sure everyone in this building is not giving me what they have left, it's to give me everything that they got."

Your culture is what you accept.

It's a reflection of your leadership and what you're willing to tolerate. It means:
• Drive the ship.
• Lead by example.
• Hold people accountable.

5 Silent Culture Killers That Stop You From a Championship Culture:
1. When you let toxic people stay - Toxic people poison the work environment. They lower morale, spread negativity, and hinder productivity. Remove them is crucial to maintain a healthy culture and protecting your team. It is an example of how you slowly poison the culture from the inside-out.

2. When you don't communicate or give feedback - Poor communication leads to misunderstandings and confusion. Without feedback (good or bad), people don't know if they're meeting expectations. Open, honest dialogue builds trust and alignment. It means consistent, clear communication sending and listening.

3. When you haven't set clear expectations - Vague expectations lead to confusion and inconsistency. People need to know what's expected to perform well. Clear expectations guide behavior and improve outcomes. Define roles and goals to ensure everyone is on the same page.

4. When don’t hold people accountable - It means demanding, but not demeaning. Lack of accountability weakens standards and erodes trust. People will be complacent, selfish, and unproductive if they don't see you holding people accountable. It creates responsibility, ownership, and commitment in the team.

5. When you don't recognize and celebrate good work - Failing to recognize and celebrate achievements diminishes hope and even energy. People want to be celebrated and appreciated for positive achievements. Celebrating successes reinforces the positive behavior you're looking for.

[Rye the Chicago Guy @RyeTheChiGuy]

Former NBA Enforcer Matt Barnes
on the abuse that Caitlyn Clark has gone through in her early WNBA career 😳

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

"When talent meets talent, talent is no longer enough.
Now it's about character.
Now it's about preparation.
Now it's about consistency.
Now it's about who is relentless -who wants it the most." @inkyjohnson

Talent is required, but habits and character divide good from great.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

With 30+ years as a Coach and 19 years as a Principal.

I have learned A LOT about Coaching and Leadership.

What matters most?

Here are 10 of the most important things I have learned as a COACH.

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