I am excited to announce I recently accepted the Varsity Head Boys Basketball coaching position at La Crescent High School in Minnesota. It was a bittersweet decision for me because of the wonderful experience I've had with the V-Hawk Basketball Program. Coach Wagner and the players I've had the opportunity to work with over the years will always hold a special place in my basketball coaching career. In eight seasons with the V-Hawks, I learned what is takes to build a successful basketball program. I started in the summer of 2006 as a student assistant because I missed being around the gym on a daily basis. I missed the competitive part of the game that you just cannot emulate in intramural basketball. I leave in 2014 with the understanding that basketball means a lot more than just the competition. It is also about the relationships you build, the hard work you put in, the ability to fight through adversity, enjoying the journey of a long season, among others. My challenge ahead is to get to know my returning players at La Crescent and what drives them to win basketball games. My expectations will be very high and I will demand a lot from them because I know what the end result can feel like if the entire group buys in...VICTORY! This will be a summer of firsts for me, however, I will embrace the challenge and look forward to meeting all of those associated with the Lancer Basketball Program! Already circled on my calendar...Monday November 10, 2014 - First Day of Practice & Friday November 21, 2014 - Game One. I appreciate all of the support from family and close friends! #Lancers #VHAWKS #MuchLove Comments are closed.
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