Vance Nielsen

Husband, Father, Grandfather, Coach, Agent, Idaho State University Alumnus, BYU Fan

[Vance Nielsen @vancep3]

@collinsworth55 Standard time

[Kevin DeShazo @KevinDeShazo]

Don’t use the actions of others to justify your unhealthy actions.
Don’t use the actions of others to justify your unhealthy mindset.

You control you. You are responsible for you.
Live the standard.

[Jon Beck @CoachJonBeck]

Learning to fight through adversity is a skill that some adults are taking away from this generation of kids. Failing is inevitable & necessary. Without it, growth & learning is impossible. You can’t protect them from it, so teach them how to respond. It’s crucial to success.

[Coach the Coaches @WinningCoaches]

"Past success doesn't determine future success. Each day you must confront complacency and work harder to become better than you were yesterday!" -- Jon Gordon

[Carrie McIntyre | The Relevant Questions @RelevantQuest]

“So much of the secular data men have accumulated is accurate, but ultimately unimportant. Even learning useful things has often diverted mankind from learning crucial things.” —Neal A. Maxwell

[Neil L. Andersen @AndersenNeilL]

In our day, with social media, artificial intelligence, and all the technology of our modern age, it is very easy to be misrepresented or to misrepresent the intent of others.

Let us be determined to be completely honest and most generous as we speak of others.

[Steve Collins @TeachHoopsBBall]

Most high school teams focus on scoring.
The ones that win championships obsess over:
- Defensive rotations,
- Proper box-outs,
- Crisp screens,
- AND passing up a good shot for a great one. The little things aren't little. They're everything.

[Jim Shapiro @jimshapiro]

Youth sports isn’t ruined by kids, it’s adults chasing trophies, rankings, and highlight reels over growth.

We’ve traded development for exposure, joy for pressure, and teamwork for ego.

Fix the adults, and you fix the game.

It’s that simple.

[Kevin DeShazo @KevinDeShazo]

Things that will make your day worse: 
Negativity
Doubt
Worry
Insecurity
Complaining
Comparison

Things that will make your day better: 
Positivity
Hope
Belief
Humility
Joy
Gratitude

How you show up is a choice.
Own it.

[Kevin DeShazo @KevinDeShazo]

Listening to self:
“It’s too difficult.”
“I’m not good enough.”
“I always fail.”

Talking to self:
“I can do hard things.”
“I always find a way.”
“Even if there are setbacks, I’ll learn and get better.”

Talk to self > Listen to self

[Jon Beck @CoachJonBeck]

Youth sports are getting it backwards. The best development environments give kids freedom, creativity & room to make decisions, but we over-coach, over-control & over-correct. Real growth comes from autonomy, mistakes & joy, not pressure & perfection. Development isn’t control!

[Reid Ouse @reidouse]

Let your kid pack their own bag, fill their own water bottle, and carry their own equipment. You're teaching responsibility, not just playing a sport.

[Reid Ouse @reidouse]

The goal of youth sports is not to create college athletes. It's to create great human beings. Don't lose sight of the real prize.

[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints @Ch_JesusChrist]

He is risen! And because Christ rose again, we will too. Thanks to Him, no pain, fear, failure, or unfairness is permanent. This is greater love. This is Easter.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

6 Rules for Sports Parents:

1. It’s not about you
2. Struggle is part of the deal
3. Don’t ruin the car ride home
4. Your kid is watching you
5. Cheer for the team
6. Enjoy every moment

One day, the games will end.
Make sure the memories don’t.

[CooperBaggs 💰🍞 @edgaralandough]

Chances of your child becoming a pro-athlete:

less than .02%

Chances of your child standing before the Lord one day:

100%

Make sure you prioritize the right things with your kids.

[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints @Ch_JesusChrist]

Come sing, pray, and feel the Savior's #GreaterLove. Worship with us this Easter season.

You're invited to a chapel near you on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026.

To find your nearest meeting place and time, visit the link below:
https://t.co/EjaYNozV11

[Steve Collins @TeachHoopsBBall]

Effort is the one skill that requires zero talent but pays the highest dividends.
Coaches notice it.
Teammates respect it.
Opponents fear it.

[Coach Jeff Barnes @JeffBarnes52]

Parents trying to play God in their kids’ sports careers rarely help them. The best athletes I have seen had parents who supported them, held them accountable, and let the game teach the lessons.

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

"Today everybody wants to talk about their rights and their privileges.
50 years ago, people talked about their obligation and responsibility.
You have obligations to other people.
If you want to fail, you have the right to fail.
You do not have the right to cause other people to fail because you do not do everything to the very best of your ability."