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MUScoop => The Superbar => Topic started by: Jay Bee on March 30, 2017, 08:18:42 PM
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May be an assistant coach soon; any secrets / tips / basic wisdom you have, please advise. Boys 8th grade / 14U
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Figure out what your lines are. You are going to be pressured by parents. Know what you will and won't do. Figure out what your goal is. Are you going to try to improve all of the kids, or are you going to have a star system? And know why you are doing it. Whether you are doing it to move yourself ahead or help the kids. I don't care which, but don't pretend one and do the other. I love coaching. I hope you do, too. Have fun.
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May be an assistant coach soon; any secrets / tips / basic wisdom you have, please advise. Boys 8th grade / 14U
Treat every kid as if they were your own( or a much younger brother). Demonstrate a sincere interest in helping them improve their fundamentals. Be supportive and encourage a hard work ethic. Make sure you treat the worst kid on the team as well as the best kid. That tends to rub off on the kids.
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Find your place and your voice without overstepping - easier said than done.
Being an assistant coach is it's own form of difficult. You want to be a part of everything but you most definitely are not in charge. My first year as an assistant was very hard for me. I wanted to learn and contribute but the coach was a control freak who did very little delegating. For the good of the team, I didn't upset the apple cart and I did all I could to contribute.
In my two years as an assistant coach, I took copious notes on what I would do if and when I ever became a head coach. The "don'ts" far outnumbered the "do's." That list turned out to be extremely important when I did become a head coach.
I hope you have a good group of kids who really want to learn and have fun, and I hope you have a head coach who will find ways to accentuate your value.
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At least pretend you're more mature than the 14 year olds.
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Start filing your FOIA requests now for every D-I coach in the country.
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Flush your own toilet.
Either wear a gi or drive an ATV, but don't do both.
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Don't hit on the moms.
Oh, and in junior high, where a typical score is along the lines of 32-29, free throws matta.
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May be an assistant coach soon; any secrets / tips / basic wisdom you have, please advise. Boys 8th grade / 14U
Ate grade boyz and BeeJay? Knot a grate idea, ai na?
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Don't hit on the moms.
And be prepared when the moms hit on you.
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And be prepared when the moms hit on you.
Yeah, it's amazing how much some women are willing to degrade themselves just so their kid gets more minutes.
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Yeah, it's amazing how much some women are willing to degrade themselves just so their kid gets more minutes.
No worries. JB is used to women asking him for more minutes.
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Direct the kids to whichever college is giving you the most money.
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Yeah, it's amazing how much some women are willing to degrade themselves just so their kid gets more minutes.
I don't coach AAU ball. I coach little league, travel ball from that little league, and junior high basketball. Lots of teams, not nearly the pressure that JB is contemplating. Within that small world, I have been hit on a few times over the years. Disconcerting every time, as I am generally completely focused on the coaching and am completely wrong footed. I don't think there was a quid pro quo involved, because I treat all of the kids well and I rarely get complaints about playing time. Just weird and not something I anticipated when I started coaching.
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No worries. JB is used to women asking him for more minutes.
Zing.
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I don't coach AAU ball. I coach little league, travel ball from that little league, and junior high basketball. Lots of teams, not nearly the pressure that JB is contemplating. Within that small world, I have been hit on a few times over the years. Disconcerting every time, as I am generally completely focused on the coaching and am completely wrong footed. I don't think there was a quid pro quo involved, because I treat all of the kids well and I rarely get complaints about playing time. Just weird and not something I anticipated when I started coaching.
Actually, that was supposed to be a joke.
Also, it never ceases to astound me how often guys will interpret a woman's friendliness as "being hit on". Although I am sure in your case, Tower, your assessment of the situation was spot on. ;)
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Actually, that was supposed to be a joke.
Also, it never ceases to astound me how often guys will interpret a woman's friendliness as "being hit on". Although I am sure in your case, Tower, your assessment of the situation was spot on. ;)
True, but it is WAY WORSE on the flip side. I can give you several stories where a girl/woman responded to my "excuse me" with a "sorry, I have a boyfriend."
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True, but it is WAY WORSE on the flip side. I can give you several stories where a girl/woman responded to my "excuse me" with a "sorry, I have a boyfriend."
That's because it often is a come-on. Unfortunately nice guys take the rap for the creeps. Just like nice gals have to put up with harassment because of the skanks.
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I don't coach AAU ball. I coach little league, travel ball from that little league, and junior high basketball. Lots of teams, not nearly the pressure that JB is contemplating. Within that small world, I have been hit on a few times over the years. Disconcerting every time, as I am generally completely focused on the coaching and am completely wrong footed. I don't think there was a quid pro quo involved, because I treat all of the kids well and I rarely get complaints about playing time. Just weird and not something I anticipated when I started coaching.
Shyte. I'm feeling more like a loser than usual because I've never been hit on by a mom.
Either that or I'm too dense to have interpreted things correctly. I mean, I'm 50-something, unemployed, bald and have a little spare tire, so I'm guessing countless moms have hit on me without me even knowing it!
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Actually, that was supposed to be a joke.
Also, it never ceases to astound me how often guys will interpret a woman's friendliness as "being hit on". Although I am sure in your case, Tower, your assessment of the situation was spot on. ;)
One definitely wasn't. Back in the autumn of 2001 through the summer of 2002, there was a subset of the female population that apparently had 'sleep with a firefighter' on their bucket list. I was coaching the child of a single mom in this subset. The fact that I was coaching her child was what brought her into contact with me. The others...... perhaps. But I need to feed my fragile ego, so...
MU82, none have hit on me lately. You and I are in the same boat, my friend.
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May be an assistant coach soon; any secrets / tips / basic wisdom you have, please advise. Boys 8th grade / 14U
Practice free throws.
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Kid sized karate outfits, tanning beds, and...
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Don't forget to promise donations you will not keep.
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Teach and play man defense to instill fundamentals in AAU. This may garner them more PT in college than they envision.
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Actually, that was supposed to be a joke.
Also, it never ceases to astound me how often guys will interpret a woman's friendliness as "being hit on". Although I am sure in your case, Tower, your assessment of the situation was spot on. ;)
Don't think we didn't notice that wink. Shameless...and from a married woman. Get a room, why don't ya!
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Don't think we didn't notice that wink. Shameless...and from a married woman. Get a room, why don't ya!
Winks are my teal.
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Thanks for the insights & advice. So far, so good except "forgot" to flush once.
First tourney is this weekend. #Pray
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Thanks for the insights & advice. So far, so good except "forgot" to flush once.
First tourney is this weekend. #Pray
You don't have a manager for that? Amateur hour.
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flushing no matta (unless related to crystal bowels).
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Thanks for the insights & advice. So far, so good except "forgot" to flush once.
First tourney is this weekend. #Pray
Have fun.
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Winks are my teal.
...but you look so good in teal.
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BeeJay, do yaself a favor and don't bring yo cellphone and its camera in da locker room, hey?
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Waiting game... if a particular team wins their last game by 15 or more, we are in the third place game (10 teams). If that team wins by less than 15 or loses, we're in the championship. Let's get it!!!!!!!!!
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How's the MILF factor?
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How's the MILF factor?
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if one of your kids has a daddy named laVar, bench him just for having a daddy named laVar ;)
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Three way tie for first in our pool (of 5). We took 2nd via tiebreaker & played the other pool's second place team for third in the tourney.
Handled them well, marching to victory. 4-1 and third place plaques on the weekend.
Canceling practice on Thursday bc it's Holy Thursday.
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Well done! Hang a banner.
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(http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/disgusted.gif)
Yikes Dame, glass houses, hey?
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The kids got plaques, well deserved, we are the best.
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The kids got plaques, well deserved, we are the best.
Sounds to me like you're only 3rd best. ;D
How warm is your seat?
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All parts of me are hot,mah... but yeah, we'll get our revenge. Tiebreaker rules got us, just barely.
Really like our guys, MU 2021 will be stacked
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Brackets are out for our next tourney (a week away)... they bumped us up to the A division. Oh boy.
Likely will face a team or two from out of state... should be fun... playing this tourney at Race Thompson's HS
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What's the over/under on the MILF factor?
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What's the team you are coaching? My son plays 14U. He will be in MN next month for the Battle at the Lakes
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What's the team you are coaching? My son plays 14U. He will be in MN next month for the Battle at the Lakes
I'll hit you up in PM... I think we're leaning toward the Minnesota Magic tourney that weekend, but I will be stopping by Battle at the Lakes when time permits...
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2018 update:
Coaching 15U. First tourney is Sunday - 3 games - and we will have logged little practice time, but half our team was with us last year at the 14U level. We're playing at Theo's high school. Completely different offense this year. If they grasp it well and we keep adding to it, look out.
Got some size up front.. can start 5'11", 6'1", 6'2", 6'2", 6'4", but have small options too. Large roster (# of kids), but lots of conflicts weekend to weekend for individual kids, so I think it'll work just fine but give us some extra coaching challenges. #pray
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2018 update:
Coaching 15U. First tourney is Sunday - 3 games - and we will have logged little practice time, but half our team was with us last year at the 14U level. We're playing at Theo's high school. Completely different offense this year. If they grasp it well and we keep adding to it, look out.
Got some size up front.. can start 5'11", 6'1", 6'2", 6'2", 6'4", but have small options too. Large roster (# of kids), but lots of conflicts weekend to weekend for individual kids, so I think it'll work just fine but give us some extra coaching challenges. #pray
Can't help you with the praying, but I wish you good luck, good play and good fun.
I'm sure the kids appreciate you being their coach.
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2018 update:
Coaching 15U. First tourney is Sunday - 3 games - and we will have logged little practice time, but half our team was with us last year at the 14U level. We're playing at Theo's high school. Completely different offense this year. If they grasp it well and we keep adding to it, look out.
Got some size up front.. can start 5'11", 6'1", 6'2", 6'2", 6'4", but have small options too. Large roster (# of kids), but lots of conflicts weekend to weekend for individual kids, so I think it'll work just fine but give us some extra coaching challenges. #pray
Weren't this the approximate size of MU's lineup a few seasons back?
Good luck Sunday.
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2018 update:
Coaching 15U. First tourney is Sunday - 3 games - and we will have logged little practice time, but half our team was with us last year at the 14U level. We're playing at Theo's high school. Completely different offense this year. If they grasp it well and we keep adding to it, look out.
Got some size up front.. can start 5'11", 6'1", 6'2", 6'2", 6'4", but have small options too. Large roster (# of kids), but lots of conflicts weekend to weekend for individual kids, so I think it'll work just fine but give us some extra coaching challenges. #pray
What’s the team FT%?
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What’s the team FT%?
Honestly last year it was sub-50%. FML
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What’s the team FT%?
How are those necks looking?
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How are those necks looking?
Couple of big time necks. Feeling good about practice these past few days. Tomorrow morning we tip for the first of three games. I feel we shall demolish our pool opponents.
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I will have my 15U team up in MN for the NY2LA event in a couple weeks. Those are always good tournaments. We one of our 6'6 guys this past weekend to a dislocated knee cap.
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You might consider changing your handle
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Week 1: lost in championship game
Week 2: snow; cancelled
Week 3: we’re in the championship tomorrow. Late Night Hoops 15U bout to put in this work!
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Week 1: lost in championship game
Week 2: snow; cancelled
Week 3: we’re in the championship tomorrow. Late Night Hoops 15U bout to put in this work!
Good luck, JB.
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Good luck, JB.
^^^ ban dis guy for bad luck!
Thanks. Lost in the chip again last weekend... and today.. 8 teams, bracketed play. Lost a tough one 45-43 in the championship. We’re great at reaching the finals!
We’re improving, though. Just some stretches of bad ball that hurt us, but we’ve got a nice team. Minnesota Heat Meg Vang tourney (~500 teams) should be interesting.
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^^^ ban dis guy for bad luck!
Thanks. Lost in the chip again last weekend... and today.. 8 teams, bracketed play. Lost a tough one 45-43 in the championship. We’re great at reaching the finals!
We’re improving, though. Just some stretches of bad ball that hurt us, but we’ve got a nice team. Minnesota Heat Meg Vang tourney (~500 teams) should be interesting.
Poor huddle execution...
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^^^ ban dis guy for bad luck!
Thanks. Lost in the chip again last weekend... and today.. 8 teams, bracketed play. Lost a tough one 45-43 in the championship. We’re great at reaching the finals!
We’re improving, though. Just some stretches of bad ball that hurt us, but we’ve got a nice team. Minnesota Heat Meg Vang tourney (~500 teams) should be interesting.
Hey, even getting to the finals is an accomplishment. You're due for a title in one of these.
The kids are lucky to have such dedicated coaches. Keep on keepin' on.
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42 teams in our 15U division last weekend.. we played fairly well, but lost to the eventual champions who were in our pool of 8.
This weekend, stomped teams yesterday in 2 wins... first game today was a 4-point victory... opponents were knocking down triples like MU. We knew it was coming and they were still hitting. Glad we got the W.. then in the final game, we coasted to a 19-point win and had everyone score. Lots of moms and grandmas in attendance today - got to take pics with the kids and their plaques after the championship.
Been so close every tourney -- was nice to finally finish first and not have to hoist another 2nd place banner.
The assistant coach's attire probably helped today (and every game).
Back at it next weekend... 3 games Sat, 2 on Sun (assuming we do well on Sat).