Dear WBB Players,
Your value on a team isn’t limited to scoring. The game needs rebounders, great passers, screeners, a hype woman, someone to keep the team calm during chaos, a defender! The list goes on.
Don’t shy away from doing the little things that make a difference!
Student Athletes:
Please understand that coaches care by holding you to a certain standard so that when you move on in life, you can overcome anything it throws at you. There are many lessons in sports that show up later in LIFE. It’s our job to prepare you for those moments.
Coaches,
Either be the coach/mentor you needed, or be the coach/mentor that changed your life. But to be neither should never be an option.
No athlete shows up as their best self, it’s our job to bring that out of them.
Being a true post player today is such a lost art. BIGS, don’t get discouraged, you’re now that unicorn that everyone wants to see and have! It’s your time to shine! 🙌🏽
Dear Club Teams:
If you’re going to have the 6 coaches on your bench for a team of 10 players, at least make sure that all aren’t only coaching the X’s and O’s in the game. I’ve seen players have bad body language and bad bench energy, and not one of the 6 coaches said a thing.
I started off as a club coach, then moved on to be a volunteer HS coach/ PE teacher before becoming a graduate assistant.
There’s so much one can learn in those early years doing the grunt work that’s not always fun.
Don’t skip steps, take every step!
Erik Spoelstra started out in the film room breaking down tape for the Heat — working his way up to one of the leagues best coaches…a great thought for so many young coaches who want to bypass critical steps for growth.
~ via @CoachBobStarkey
There has been many close games I’ve seen where a team would have an opportunity to close out the game, but couldn’t because some want to be the hero. Making the extra pass is good!Setting the best screen is awesome!
Do what’s best for your team!
I can’t find the words. Danielle was goofy, she was silly and she loved to rap. She was more than just a player at LSU. Please keep her family, her former teammates at LSU and those who knew & loved her in your prayers. It’s been a tough day.
D, we love you ❤️
It’s always great to be an LSU Lady Tiger! Grateful for those that came before me & extremely proud of this current group for making PROGRAM HISTORY!!! #ForeverLSU 💜💛🐯💛💜
Before every big move I’ve made in my life where I’d be gone for long periods of time. I would always stop by my grandparents house for them to give me a bendición and a big hug before I left to my new adventure. It made me feel loved and protected.
Chicago, here I come ❤️🥹
The thing with rebounds (especially offensive) is that they don’t only generate points, they generate ENERGY for your team.
Nothing takes away the heart of the defense more than relentlessly pursuing the offensive boards!
The University of South Florida is on a bold trajectory🤘
🏆 Best value among all public Florida universities
🏆 1st in Florida and 16th nationally for social mobility
🏆 Top 50 among all public universities for five consecutive years
#BeBold with us ➡️ bebold.usf.edu
I stand with @KingJames I’m tired of people holding athletes to a higher standard than the president. They’re more relatable to THE PEOPLE than the president will ever be.
As a GA, I learned not to just point out problems, but to come up with a solution as well. I had to learn that being “Captain Obvious” wasn’t enough.
It’s so easy to point out problems, it’s sometimes difficult to come up with a solution to combat the problem in practice/games.
Excited to announce that I will be joining Latinx En Athletics. LEA is an association whose mission is to empower and uplift Latinx in athletics. We welcome all people who share the same mission and best believe we have some good things coming! Stay tuned for more to come! 🔥
.@RamblersWBB After the game, is when the real work begins. The grind is real. @CoachGuthLUC leading with heart, grit and guts. Working through the process is not a sometimes kind of deal. It’s all-in, all the time. #FindingAWay#RamblerStrong#TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork
When opportunity comes, it’s too late to prepare…
Every battle is won before it’s fought…
In other words:
TAKE INITIATIVE, YOUR GROWTH & OPPORTUNITIES ARE IN YOUR HANDS, NO ONE ELSE’S 👏🏽
One of the best athletics trainers ever, Micki Collins, sent this to me this evening. This was my first game back after battling Gullian-Barré Syndrome.
Could not have made it through without her push and her support! I love you, Mom Micki! #ForeverLSU 💜💛🐯💛💜
Always remember:
You are in charge of your own growth and your own development. If there’s something you want to be good at, take initiative and learn.
What you spend your time, energy and thoughts on, has power over you. Focus on those who pour into you, what motivates you and the things that empower you!
Never a dull moment with @coachpmedina 🫶🏽
I’m so glad she was able to come to Tampa and experience the great things we have to offer here at USF!
💚💛🤘🏽💛💚 #HornsUp
Body language/ staying engaged:
- the back of your hand doesn’t count as a high five
- bench energy, feeding into your teammates the same way you want them to feed into you.
- if a coach is talking to you in the bench; are you looking at them? Or looking through them?
💥ATTENTION RECRUITS💥
Coming to Nike TOC in Chicago?
Check out our Loyola Chicago campus! NCAA rules prohibits us to attend. You can use the link in the tweet below to schedule a tour with our admissions.
Times include:
Mon-Fri at 10am and 2pm
Book your tour! 🙌🏽🔥🐺
💥Recruits💥 Coming to Chicago for Nike TOC? 🏀Come check us out! NCAA rules prevent us from being your personal tour guide but contact Loyola admissions NOW to set up a campus visit. Can’t wait to see you in-person sometime .🔜 luc.edu/visit
Just a reminder that hard work does pay off! Doing the right things every day pays off! Picking and choosing when you want to show up doesn’t set you up for success.
Make it a habit NOW to get incrementally better each day 🔥🔥🔥
Meet my madre, Mama Ru Ru, Mama Ruthie, Ruthie, Ruth, Coach Ruth. Knows when to hug me when I need it, and for sure knows when to set me straight when I’m out of whack. Regardless, she keeps me grounded. Love you mama! ❤️❤️❤️
There are teams that rely on paint points. Defending the paint is a MUST! Teams that know that their success isn’t on the perimeter are going to crash the boards for 2nd chance opportunities. Defending the paint & completing the stop with a defensive rebound is a MUST MUST!
“It’s part of the gig.” is my new mantra:
Working hard? “It’s part of the gig”
Late nights? “It’s part of the gig.”
Investing hours/time into your craft?
Guess what? “It’s part of the gig.”
Grateful for this opportunity with @WBCA1981 and to represent @USFWBB
Thank you everyone that helped make this happen! @LeeButlerUSF@CoachJFernandez
Huge congrats to all the coaches selected for the Next Generation Institute 🔥
Go Bulls!
Say hello to the Class of 2025 WBCA Next Generation Institute! 👋
The WBCA Next Generation Institute is a high-level education program for experienced assistant coaches who aspire to become collegiate head coaches.
#WBCA | 🔗 wbca.org/news/wbca-2025-next…
Grateful & blessed to have called these 2 my aunt and my uncle. It’s been tough to process losing my Tía Loretta a few days ago. She is THE BEST & I will miss her ❤️
Minneapolis, it was GREAT! Thank you to all of the coaches, mentors and advocates that shared their time with me at the WBCA Convention! I’m excited for the future of women’s basketball 🙌🏽🔥🏀
I miss sneaking into SDSU men’s basketball practices with my notebook and LEARNING when I was a GA.
Even just watching them play, I learn! Great end of game execution to beat Boise 👏🏽
Explaining to my little sister the importance of being a post player that can knock down a 10-15 ft shot.
BIGS,
Make the defense respect you away from the basket! 🙌🏽🔥
How do you learn? You learn by doing, putting yourself out there to make mistakes. I’ve never heard of someone who has perfected a craft that hasn’t had their hiccups or bumps on the road throughout their journey.
The hardest work is done before the lights come on, long before there’s an audience.
The hardest work is done on the tough days, the good days, the bad days, and the down right ugly days.
Be the best you on all of those days!
In a world of instant gratification, be someone that grows through the journey and trusts the process even if the results don’t show in the manner you want them to. Greatness, good habits, discipline aren’t built in a day. 🙌🏽🔥
Came home to a nice box of goodies from @LSUwbkb
Thank you so much, Coach Mulkey, the team and every hand in the Women’s basketball program at LSU!
#ForeverLSU#geauxTigers#JUSTUS
💜💛🐯🏀💛💜
Friday’s Message:
You are not responsible for holding yourself back because others are insecure. You owe it to yourself to be your best, pursue growth and hold yourself to a high standard. It’s very much possible to strive for greatness while encouraging others.
When you’re serious about where you’re trying to go and who you’re trying to be, you put in the time and the work. Make no excuses, because in the end, your sweat equity determines your success. You can’t postpone hard work and think you’ll get the best results!
Happy Birthday to an amazing friend, a woman who uplifts & supports other women, and a dope person to be at the Final 4 with! If there’s someone you want in your corner, it’s Patty Medina!
@coachpmedina ❤️❤️❤️
POV: When our Head Coach hops on the phone to sell season tickets!
If you missed his call, be sure to visit USFBullsTix.com or call 1-800-GoBulls to purchase your tickets today!
#HornsUp🤘 | #RunWithUs