Director of Recruiting - women’s basketball coach at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
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My dad loved covering prep sports and he hired the best people possible. It’s amazing how good he was at that. Thank you Tony
Rough, rough day.
The man who gave me my first pro job, Jim Whymer, has died.
He was a true champion for prep sports all over Michigan, particularly the Blue Water Area. He taught me so much, but mostly that every story, no matter how small, matters to someone.
RIP, Whymes.
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Today would have been my dad’s 65th birthday. When he was a writer for @phthSports I used to love going to games with him when I was a little kid. Following teams on their championship run was cool. You could feel winning and Community when you watch teams play this time of year!
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"High school players need to work on getting better instead of getting seen" - Mano Watsa @manowatsa
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Being a great teammate is ACTIVE not passive. It is intentional. Great teammates do the next right thing and aren’t afraid to make people uncomfortable to spark improvement. My pledge is to be a great teammate on and off the court day after day!
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I’m thankful for @CoachFralick and the opportunity to work with her @BGathletics
Her love for the team, staff, and community is incredible! Thank you coach, so happy for you and @BeTransformedB1 and the rest of your family!
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Let’s goooooo!!!!!! Woooo!!!!
No longer wearing Cinderella's slipper. NOW WE WEAR RINGS!!!!
#AyZiggy
MAC CHAMPIONS!
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I have learned so much from @CoachFralick She never doubted herself or our players. Took no short cuts and poured into our program!
What a season for @BGSUwbb and @CoachFralick 👀
Fralick earns MAC Coach of the Year honors after guiding the Falcons to their 15th MAC regular season title!
#MACtion
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I’m grateful to work with our excellent coaching staff and student-athletes at BGSU everyday! #AyZiggy
BGSU asst. coach Joel Whymer named recruiting coordinator...
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Thank you to the 49 teams that attended shootouts.
Players, it was a privilege watching you compete. Coaches, we don’t take you for granted. Thank you for all you do and the sacrifices you make.
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Our family is appreciative of the area coaches who named the tournament after my dad. @BrendenWelper is going to be a great writer for the area. @PaulCostanzo is right, It was always easier to call my dad. He would always answer. I miss our phone calls everyday.
"He knew everyone's phone number. He knew every coach's (number) for every sport at every school in the area. It was pretty crazy." - @JWhymer
This is so true. We had a giant list of numbers, but it was always easier and quicker to just ask Jim.
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It was only a matter of time before @TylerJamison32 broke the record! Tyler is an unbelievable kid who just works hard and continues to get better! Proud of him and @phnbasketball
@TylerJamison32 passed the school record tonight in our win over Troy Athens with 47. The record was previously set by @JWhymer. @phnbasketball
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July takeaway from watching games 11 of the last 12 days. The best teams move without the ball. Cutting reveals character. Even if you don’t get the ball you create an advantage
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Last night was fun! Our team shared what the Kay Yow game meant to them and played motivated basketball. Our huddle is cool!
The Falcons use a 14-0 run spanning the end of the third quarter to defeat the Chippewas at the Stroh!
#AyZiggy | 🏀🧡🏀🧡🏀
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People have probably said “she’s too small” her whole life. All @LexiFleming_ has done is win and prove people wrong. Can’t measure heart and toughness!
FABULOUS FRESHMAN!
@LexiFleming_ came out firing for @BGSUwbb this year to earn the MAC Freshman of the Year award!
#MACtion
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No such thing as a bad Monday at the Stroh Center. Today’s practice with @BGSUwbb was energizing! Our team is competitive and fun to be around everyday.
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I’ve learned a lot from @CoachFralick and something that sticks out when evaluating is kids who can pass. Teams that have 3 great passers on the court at the same time = happy team!!
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Low maintenance and high performance players!
.@BGathletics @BGSUwbb @CoachFralick has turned around the program. What type of player does she like and how has she gotten the Falcons to first place in the @MACSports? Answers inside the latest @BCSNsports Sports Nightly Commentary.
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Loved the energy in the Breslin today!
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Grateful to learn from @CoachFralick everyday! ⭐️
Today's victory brings Coach Fralick to 200 career wins✨
#GoGreen
ALT Robyn Fralick graphic: 200 career wins
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Today was fun! Grateful we get to play! Hopeful for many more!
Freshman @_kenzielewis had NINE steals -- just one away from the school record -- as we move to 2-0 on the year!
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Good luck to all the @MHSAA girls basketball programs starting a new season today!
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“The deeper the roots, the greater the fruits”
@CoachFralick pre game speech. Thankful I get the opportunity to coach kids that want the best for each other!
CLAP IT UP FOR A ROAD WIN!
FINAL: BGSU 73, WMU 48
#AyZiggy | 🏀🧡🏀🧡🏀
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Our leader @CoachFralick is always prepared to put our team in the best positions on and off the court! Our players are always willing to get the best shot for @BGSUwbb
🔥BEST ATOs🔥
These are the college women's coaches getting the highest quality shots out of after timeout plays in the country!
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Our team accomplished so much by playing together! @CoachFralick brought our group together and turned obstacles into opportunities. We are excited for more challenges ahead!
The Falcons posted the 2️⃣nd-biggest turnaround in the nation from 2019-20 ➡️ '20-21‼️
#AyZiggy | 🏀🧡🏀🧡🏀
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An unbelievable day for @phnbasketball and the whole community of Port Huron! @TylerJamison32 is a great kid who worked tirelessly to keep getting better! Congratulations!
2023 Michigan Mr. Basketball: Tyler Jamison, Port Huron Northern freep.com/story/sports/high-…
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Is this your first time watching her play a WNBA game? She was the rookie of the year last year. Led the league in FG% and 2nd most rebounds ever by a rookie.
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You need to come watch @BGSUwbb this year. We have some lights out shooters! 🏀 🎯
Michigan guys past who I could watch shoot the ball alllll day long.
Bart Bitner, Grand Haven
Dontra McDonald, Benton Harbor
Greg Oldman, Harbor Springs
Joel Whymer, Port Huron Northern
Calvin Wooten, Detroit Mackenzie
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Good luck to all the high school teams in Ohio starting their season today! There will be challenges ahead, perform at a high level regardless of circumstances!
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Congrats to @KadieHempfling on reaching 1,000 career points. The coolest thing about Kadie is that scoring isn’t what she cares about at all.
AND THERE IT IS!! KADIE HEMPFLING WITH AN AND-ONE JUMPER!
4:54 3Q | BGSU 45, WMU 27
#AyZiggy | 🏀🧡🏀🧡🏀
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Tomorrow from 1:00-5:00 pm we are hosting our elite camp at the Stroh Center. We have 90 kids signed up. Any D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO coaches are welcome to attend! Message me if you are interested.
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Last night was a great opportunity to meet our fans! Thanks for coming to the Stroh Center to spend time with
@BGSUwbb
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I love coaching @NylaHampton12 She is consistent and caring everyday! She is also smooth with the 🏀 and if you don’t protect your dribble she will take your 🍪
NYLA HAMPTON joined Lexi on the MAC's All-Freshman Team, & also was chosen to the MAC's All-Defensive Team!
#AyZiggy | 🏀🧡🏀🧡🏀
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All 3 will be welcome additions to our huddle! They are consistent, competitive, and excited to be Falcons!
SIGNED📝
It’s official! We could not be more excited. Read about our three future Falcons here⬇️⬇️⬇️
bit.ly/3piFfR1
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That was fun! Proud of how hard we played!
The MAC opener goes to the Falcons!
FINAL | BGSU 82, BSU 58
#AyZiggy | 🏀🧡🏀🧡🏀
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Toughness talk today is a good way to lead into recruiting on the computer today! The “truth box” doesn’t lie. Do you have a “next play” mentality? Shot selection? Body language? #FlyWithUs
Loving our weekly core value labs with the squad! Cannot wait until we’re all together again🧡 #AyZiggy
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“Whatever you are not CHANGING....you are CHOOSING.”
We need to be better leaders and teachers to make a difference.
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Mentally and physically tough players keep going at their opponents regardless of the score. @BGSUwbb players don’t ever go away
Little different schedule this week - Core Value Lab 4: Toughness. So much of our basketball identity ties into this one.
And as always, @CoachFralick bringing the 🔥, “I will forget your mistake if you let me.” We’re all in on mental toughness and the next play!
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From the very 1st day @NylaHampton12 has been an elite defender for @BGSUwbb. She took it up another notch with a great off season getting faster and stronger! Congrats Nyla!
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Can’t wait to be back! #flywithus
Perfection. 🧡
Photo credit: Craig Bell, Director of Photography for #BGSU Marketing & Communications. @StrohCenter @BGathletics
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Coach Kasza is the ultimate teammate and friend. Got me hooked on @onepeloton and is the best golf partner! Blast that T-Swifty on the road and see you back at the Breslin! Happy Birthday @MariaKasza
Happy birthday to the one who brings all the juice! We love you @MariaKasza!🎂🥳
#GoGreen
ALT Maria Kasza during the send off
ALT Maria Kasza on the bench
ALT Maria Kasza during practice
ALT Maria Kasza getting on the plane
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I just watched the postgame interview from Coach VanDerveer. Gratitude and learning from her players were some of the things she said that stood out to me. Simple and meaningful!
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@KadieHempfling is an everyday player. This picture is how she approaches practice too!
2nd player in school history with 500 rebounds and 300 assists.
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Toughness was the core value today!
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It’s been really cool to see @elissabrett transform her game in her time with @BGSUwbb. She hasn’t missed a day shooting with @MariaKasza and her hard work has been rewarded!
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The campers listening to @Coach_Lockwood talk about skill development and overcoming adversity!
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It was awesome to watch some future Falcons the last few days but I loved being back on the court with our team today! @BGSUwbb
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It would be cool to hear about these #WNBA players that are getting drafted right now. A lot of really good players in the 2nd and 3rd rounds!
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“The hard way is the right way, and the right way is the hard way.”
@TeamCoachBuzz
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Thanks to having me on your show @Sheehan_Sports
It’s been a fantastic 1st year with @MSU_WBasketball working with the best people!
-Why WR Ja'Varrius Johnson would be a great fit 🏈
-What we're watching for Saturday
-@JWhymer of @MSU_WBasketball joins to talk first season success, working the portal and more
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Kadie has been an unbelievable teammate and player. She cares more about winning than any individual award!
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Can't wait to get started working with @MariaKasza
Her teams are always well prepared and hard to play against! Looking forward to learning from you!
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I’m looking forward to being back at high school games in this great basketball state!
Ohio HS girls basketball teams 🏀:
Good luck with practice today! Don’t take a moment for granted, play hard, and have fun!
#AyZiggy
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Thank you @PaulCostanzo he always thought the world of you and your family. I’m sure you will miss giving him fantasy baseball advice as well!
Nobody outside of my family has had a bigger impact on my life than Jim Whymer. It was pretty cool this past week to read and hear how much of an impact he’s had on others, too.
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Good luck to all of the @MHSAA girls basketball teams starting today! Enjoy the process of getting better!
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Thank you to all the teams that attended day 1 of our team camp! Excited for day 2 tomorrow! #FlyWithUs
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Come on @cityofbg we need you! We love the fan support!
One last ride to the CHAMPIONSHIP!
Round-trip is $98 per person, and includes a game ticket for the Falcon game.
🕢 Departure is 7:00am
📍 Bus leaves from @SlaterIceArena
✏️ Deadline to sign up is today at 5pm
🚌 bit.ly/3TaucsC
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I accept the challenge from @CoachAJ_SMCC I nominate @coachjjayson @CrystStrickland @Marinecityfb @BeTransformedB1 You must post a picture of you coaching within 24 hrs or pay $20 to a local charity. Nominate 4 other coaches
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Sad I can't be with my family today but I'll be thinking of my Grandpa on this Veteran's Day with my WSU family
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I’m going to use one of @CoachFralick’s sayings here. Favorite place. Favorite people.
Our players are SO loved.
Lots of smiles & tears in the Stroh as “Operation Care” was successful this week, thanks to the girls’ loving family & friends who sent letters and care packages, even from miles & miles apart. We are so thankful to have the greatest support system!🧡
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@CoachFralick said it’s a blessing we get the opportunity to play basketball. We are grateful! Thank you @BGathletics and our Stroh Center staff!
Roll Along @BGSUwbb ‼️
Bowling Green holds WMU to just 6 points in the fourth quarter as they earn their 8th conference victory!
#MACtion I @BGathletics
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You can’t talk it or teach it unless you are living it! Our coaches and players push me to get after it everyday! @BGSUwbb
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Our shootouts are June 10th-12th. Email me at jwhymer@bgsu.edu or call me if you have any questions!
It's that time of year again 🥳
Registration for Team Camp is now open‼️
To register, and for more information, go to bgsuwbb.com
#AyZiggy
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Congratulations @madisen_parker4
⭐️ The Best of #ncaaW ⭐️
Madisen Parker led DI Women's Basketball in 3 point shooting percentage - shooting 48.00% - during the 2019 season.
Parker made 98 of 204 attempted shots.
@BGSUwbb
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Always talking! Always in help when she says she is! Always plays really hard!
Nothing scarier than Clare’s defense today👻🎃 Our Halloween Defender of the Day! @cglow40
#DOTD #WINtheWAIT
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A few spots left! If you are a high school coach call me if you are interested!
Register now for our Summer 2024 Team Camp dates! We'd love to see your squad June 26-27!🏀
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#GoGreen
ALT Team Camp graphic featuring Abbey Kimball and Theryn Hallock
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What a career! I loved hearing her stories about the history of Women’s basketball and the city of Detroit. Thank you @KarenLafata the game is going to miss you!
#WarriorWBB: Karen Lafata, who concluded her 11th year as an assistant women's basketball coach at Wayne State University in March, announced her retirement on April 8, 2022.
bit.ly/3v74rgS
#WarriorStrong
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If you have 5 players really trying to win their matchup you are going to be in good shape defensively! Regardless of athleticism....just TRY really hard!
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Wayne State ranked among top-tier national higher education institutions wayne.edu/newsroom/news/wayn…
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Unbelievable match at Wimbledon between two of the best ever! Looking forward to watching Serena next!
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This describes @madisen_parker4 she has become an expert shooting the basketball because she doesn’t see it as work instagram.com/p/B9RxeacntwC/…
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Make sure you tune in tomorrow at 7:00 pm! You will see why @BGSUwbb is a special place and it starts with our leadership!
We are excited to have Robyn Fralick, Bowling Green University Women’s Basketball Coach, speaking tomorrow night at our Virtual Clinic. If you would like to attend, please direct message us or e-mail us at ohsbcapublicrelations@gmail.com for the information. @CoachFralick
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Our @WSUWarriorsWBB student-athletes did a wonderful job working with our campers today! Thank you!
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Thank you for supporting my dad. He is fighting. We appreciate the @phnbasketball family
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