Tim Kolnitys

[Saginaw Valley League @svlsports]

In another exciting season in Girls Soccer ⚽️ with a deep league of talented teams and players, the Midland High Chemics Swept the top spots amongst SVL Honors in 2025!

The Chemics finished undefeated in League Play 🏆 and were led by Player of the Year - Lizzy Striebel and Coach of the Year - Rodrigo Barassi.

Check out all of our 1st Team, 2nd Team and Honorable Mention Honorees!

[Michigan Mystics @MImystics]

Recognizing our 2026 class as they are all about to graduate high school!

[Northwood Athletics @nutimberwolves]

Autumn Hunter Coach of the Year, Maeve St. John Player of the Year in G-MAC Women's Basketball Awards https://t.co/lF8F3tZChI

[Michigan Mystics @MImystics]

Had a couple of our past greats hit 1000 points in college this week. Congrats to Gabi Lutchka Wayne State and Megan McCalla Saginaw Valley State

[Northwood Athletics @nutimberwolves]

Home of the Champions!
#RollTimbys🐺

[Northwood WBB @NorthwoodWBB]

Thank you to our seniors! Leaving a lasting legacy! #rolltimbys

[Tim Kolnitys @timkolnitys]

1k points for @MelanieK_12 to finish her basketball career. That’s a lot of heart and determination. Thanks Fred for article and coaches for all the support. We are so proud of the player and person she is.

https://t.co/SFHwkV5B9v

[PrepGirlsHoopsLisa @pgh_lisa]

Let’s talk about a real truth for all the basketball parents out there: You can’t want your kid to play ball more than THEY do. As parents, it’s natural to dream big, to see our children hitting those game-winning shots or earning college scholarships and doing what we couldn’t. But remember—passion can’t be forced, & every child is unique. If you’re dragging them to practices, signing them up for camps & showcases they’re not excited about, & pushing them to train harder than they want, take a step back.

Basketball should be fun. It should be THEIR choice, THEIR spark, THEIR journey. Your love & enthusiasm can encourage & open doors, but it’s not fair—or good for their mental health—to push them past their own limits & desires. Kids need to find their own reasons to play, whether it’s for the love of the game, friendship, fitness, or competition. When motivation has to come from you, it’s not sustainable.

Support, guide, listen, & be present. Cheer loud. Pick them up when they’re down. Don’t yell at them, their coaches or the refs.  True growth happens when they’re playing for themselves—not for anyone else.  There is a reason why only about 1% of student athletes go on to play in college—the drive, discipline, & desire must come from within the player themselves.

On top of that, the NIL process has completely changed recruiting. Top prospects now have the ability to earn sponsorship deals, & this has made the process even more competitive. Add in the transfer portal, & you have college coaches offering fewer scholarships to high school athletes, favoring experienced transfers or waiting to see how their roster shakes out. They are also choosing players who will help them keep their jobs.  These changes mean that not only are fewer high school students getting offers, but those offers are coming later in the process than ever before.

The best thing you can do is help your child discover what they truly love, on & MOST IMPORTANTLY off the court, & support them as they navigate through THEIR journey.

[USL Youth @usl_youth]

🏆 @MSCsoccerclub U17/19 Girls is the 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 team to be crowned 2025 @electrolit USL Youth Finals Champions! 🙌

[Tim Kolnitys @timkolnitys]

@KendylSmith3 @LibertyWBB @CoachSherard @pchs_bball @wadesworld32 @LBInsider @CoachEvanBell @MImystics Congrats! Good luck

[Melanie Kolnitys @MelanieK_12]

Thank you to my family, coaches and teammates for all of your support along the way!
@MSCsoccerclub @Marshallcpa32 @SpencerSandow7 @MImystics @CoachTyse @Keefer20Jill

[Melanie Kolnitys @MelanieK_12]

I’m excited to announce my commitment to continue my athletic and academic career at SVSU! ❤️💙 #beaksup!
@SVSUWSOC

https://t.co/6Lu18M6Vc9

[Tim Kolnitys @timkolnitys]

@LavishSportsLLC I can think of someone missing

[Lavish Sports @LavishSportsLLC]

Here’s our #LavishSports🌴 Top 20 Players in Mid-Michigan (Preseason) Rankings!

We may not do these as often as our team rankings, but this is how everything is shaped up preseason wise. Our “On The Bubble” Player Watch List will be released soon as well!
#LavishSports🌴

[Lavish Sports @LavishSportsLLC]

Interview with Coach Alton Sanders @adsanders1305 Varsity Boys Coach Bridgeport High school! #LavishSports🌴

[Arman Jovic @PDTScouting]

Toledo Freshman Leroy Blyden Jr continues to preform at a high level

Today vs Detroit he had:

20 Points
3 Rebounds
7 Assists
2 steals
7-15 FG
3-6 3PT

The Detroit native has been a standout freshman to begin the year for Toledo. Plays with an outstanding motor, combines his playmaking with some next level shooting from deep

Player.

[Jared Book @jaredbook]

Shiann Darkangelo scored again. Power play goal. 2-2 in the second period.

[Michigan Track & Field / Cross Country @UMichTrack]

Two-time state champ Sadie Dykstra is gonna rock the maize and blue! #GoBlue〽️ #NewBlue

100H PR:15.08
Long jump PR: 18' 2.75"
High jump PR: 5' 5"

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

SHEESH 🔥

Mark Few has been doing this a long time

Elite coach that gets his teams so many open looks

This Screen the Screener action is elite

(Via @bball_brainiac1 🎥)

[Tim Kolnitys @timkolnitys]

@BankHoops I’ll take Freeland