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Coach Al retweeted
Been getting a lot of questions about spectator admissions.
Don’t let Ohio Basketball LIE to you. We will not be charging $40 or $50 a day.
#RunfromtheRoses
Coach Al retweeted
A rule change families need to understand: D2 now uses an age-based eligibility model, and D1 follows in fall 2027.
Not 19 before September 1 of the enrollment year? The clock has not started. Five years to play five.
A gap or PG year does not start the clock. A JUCO year does.
Coach Al retweeted
It’s “rug pulling” season right now at the D1 level…
High school kids in the 2027 class are being told they no longer have a scholarship offer. Signing Day is November 11th. There will only be more high school guys getting this phone call in the next couple of weeks.
If you’re committing to a school with more than 7-8 commits in the class - understand the math. 34 player rosters + DSA’s. That’s roughly 7-8 incoming freshman in most cases.
Schools don’t typically want to play freshman.
What can you do? Wait to commit. Do your homework. Keep an eye on the size of the class in the year leading up to signing day. Keep an eye on the roster in the fall of your senior year. Have a backup plan.
Coach Al retweeted
WNBA Players to Record 30+ Points and 15+ Rebounds in a Finals Game:
Angel Reese 🆕
Breanna Stewart
Jonquel Jones
🪄
Coach Al retweeted
Recruiting Advice: as you navigate this last year of HS, seriously consider the school that has SHOWN you they want you the most. It may not fit or work, but find every reason to say no before you actually say no. Don’t worry about “level” or any of that. Sit down, and really look at what coaches have shown you are a PRIORITY to them and their program.
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🗣️Why your GOOD player might be so called “UNDER-RECRUITED” ⬇️
I was speaking with a college coach yesterday (a very successful one)…..and got some really good insight into why they weren’t recruiting a specific athlete…
The talent was there. The IMPACT was the question.
Being a really good player and being impactful aren’t always the same thing.
➡️When you aren’t getting the ball, are you blocking, setting screens, or creating opportunities for someone else?
➡️Are you finishing plays, pursuing the ball, and staying with your assignment?
➡️Does your effort stay the same when the play isn’t designed for you?
➡️Does your impact hold up against better competition?
We all see players whose presence alone changes how the other team plays. Defenses shift. Protections change. The entire scouting report starts w/ accounting for THAT athlete.
‼️They’ve earned that attention by being CONSISTENTLY IMPACTFUL. Having the ability to make a play is one thing. Making opponents plan around you because you KEEP making plays is another‼️
Coaches are evaluating how yours can help THEIR team win.
That’s why “my kid is good” is only part of the conversation.
#GrowTheGame #RecruitHelp
Coach Al retweeted
Congrats to Paris Locke on being named to the Preseason All-CAA!
#AggieWBB 💙💛 #Commit2Grit #WeAboveMe #LevelUp #BeUncommon
Coach Al retweeted
Youth sports sold a national travel circuit by 7th grade, and most families don’t figure out it isn’t worth it until junior year. By then the money’s gone and/or the kid is cooked.
The travel is the product. Physical wear, emotional wear, and a bill that has nothing to do with getting better. The gap between a “packed national event” and a good local game is smaller than the brochure says. You already know who can play. Flying them around doesn’t change that.
End result for a lot of these kids is a pat on the back, you get to play D3 or nothing at all. Same outcome a lot of them would’ve had staying home, competing hard, and not treating 13 like a recruiting deadline.
Coach Al retweeted
Week 2 of the #MoCoWBCA #FallLeague ! Come out and joins us on this rainy day. All games at Adventist Fieldhouse at the Germantown (MD) Soccerplex.
Coach Al retweeted
The return of Next Sports Phenom. Soft opening. Take control of your recruiting. Create your profile site is totally free.
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Coach Al retweeted
Unpopular opinion: Too many players have no clue what level they can play at.
Parents don’t know. Most Travel coaches don’t know.
Kids are spending money on showcases at schools where they have ZERO chance of ever playing.
Someone needs to start being honest with these kids.
Coach Al retweeted
Some Standout Performances from Weeks 3&4
💪 Alabama
💪 VA Beach
💪 DMV
Lots of bright futures from these events. Week 5 rolls into New England this weekend, see you in CT!
@BlueStarMedia1 @BlueStar30s @ChrisMennig @IGBRcoverage
Coach Al retweeted
What a weekend! Love the vision of our directors & am thankful for them giving up their time to invest & keep the momentum for the circuit/brand 🙏 It’s amazing what can be accomplished when a group can get along & have clear vision! 💪🔥🏀
@lp32_league
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We too believe intense competition is a must for GBB. @DudleyTamika & @SheGotGame7 founded Capital Invitational because of that belief. What a night @ The St. James (Springfield, VA). 34 GBB teams get after it on the eve of She Got Game Classic DMV. Matchups coming! @hoopsreview
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HS players should look at the numbers of college players who don’t get out of the portal. What are your real chances of playing D1? Educate yourselves. Don’t be married to the level. An opportunity is an opportunity. Degrees don’t discriminate, use the game to secure your future.
Coach Al retweeted
If you’re a 2027/2028 Girls Basketball Recruit…..
Be ON THIS SPACE! You will have an opportunity to share directly with coaches WHY YOU ARE WORTH RECRUITING!
Set a reminder for my upcoming Space! xitter.cf/i/spaces/1pKdRDOMnmLJW
Coach Al retweeted
Crazy how SERIOUS athletes & parents are about getting recruited.
Like…SERIOUS serious. 😅
But at some point, ACTION is required.
Turn off DND ➡️ Answer the calls. Pay for highlights (yes even when you got nothing last week). Then Send the film. Get to camps. Follow up. Build relationships. Get in the gym. Do the work.
You can’t want the opportunity more than you’re willing to MOVE for it.
Recruiting rewards ACTION, not just intention. 💯
Coach Al retweeted
Here’s some of my game highlights from our Win today vs. Poly. Thanks for watching!
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5'11 Rising Senior 10pts 4Reb 1St 1Ast First Fall League Game. @695HOOPS @CoachDavisPK @CoachMos_CSU @NadineDomond @_CWRA_ @HankampScott