Aaron Kallhoff
@CoachAKallhoff
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HEAD WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACH @SacStateWBB. I enjoy recruiting and coaching the best players in the world. Proud Autism Parent and Advocate.
Joined April 2012
It’s that time of the year! Camp dates are here! 🗓️ Limited spots are available, so sign up now via the link in our bio!. Elite Camp (Grades 7-12th) is July 26th, 9AM - 3PM 🔥. Kids Camp (Grades K-6th) is August 2nd, 9AM - 12PM 🏀. #StingersUp 🐝. Link: …
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Just heard a high school coach have the quote of the day. There’s a difference between Interest and Investment. If you’re invested in this program, you will be a good teammate every opportunity you get. If you’re just interested, you will just be a good teammate on the good days.
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Asking for a friend. Watching the WVU-Iowa game. Are the rules the same for both teams?.
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The family and I are very excited to call Sacramento home. I’m thankful to be the leader of @SacStateWBB and it’s time to go to work. #StingersUp.
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Recruits: it only takes one college coach to believe in you.
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It only takes one coach at one school to believe in you.
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The head coach-player relationship is huge. 1. Make sure it’s a head coach that always has your back. 2. Make sure that you’re important as a person first. 3. Make sure the relationship goes beyond your playing years. 4. Make sure they share the same passion to win as you.
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A coach's favorite player(s) is the player(s) that are reliable. They work hard, have a positive attitude, put in extra effort, always are coachable, and all about the elevation of the team. They will take on whatever role to help the team succeed. They are the glue!.
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Recruits: as you’re playing really be conscious of these 5 noticeable winning characteristics:. 1. Great work ethic (no plays off).2. Coachable (eye contact).3. Unselfish (help others shine).4. Ability to execute (game iq).5. Is accountable (owns mistakes).
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The best coaches do much more than just skill development and call plays. They love and care for you unconditionally allday everyday. It’s not a 4-year commitment, but a lifelong one. When the ball stops bouncing, the lifelong relationships carry on.
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𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 . There is no standards. 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 . COACHES remind the team of the standards. 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 . LEADERS remind the team of the standards. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 . EVERYONE in the program actions display the standards.
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RECRUITS:.Find a coach that BELIEVES in you. A campus that feels like HOME. A program that feels like FAMILY. Thats your place!.
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Keep your circle real tight. Surround yourself with people you trust, that work hard, and treat people right. Don’t settle. Your circle is so important.
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This picture means everything to me! When I was younger I dreamed of having a family and coaching basketball.
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Josie and I are really excited about this move. We’re looking forward to calling Utah home. I’m ready to get to work with @CoachAWhiting and @byuwbb. #HeadingOutWest.
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Lower the bar, you’ll lose the winners. Raise the bar, you’ll lose the losers. Your bar determines a lot.
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My mom passed away yesterday. It will take some time to really process. I will always cherish the positive memories.
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Some keys to aspiring coaches . 1. Network big, but keep a small circle. 2. Be personable, but stay professional. 3. Show up and do the work, but it’s ok to do it in silent. 4. Study the elite, but put your own touch on your work. 5. Don’t ever forget who gave you your start.
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Recruits: Only takes one school to believe you and for you to believe in one school. With todays recruiting landscape. If you know it’s a home, trust yourself.
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My family and I feel blessed to be joining the LSU family and making our home in Baton Rouge. I’m thankful for the opportunity to work with such a great staff, and truly excited about recruiting and coaching the best players in the world at LSU. #GeauxTigers
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Two things that don’t lie in Basketball. 1. Stats.2. Film.
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Please be kind and accepting of ALL people. Children who learn differently are not weird. They just want what everyone else wants: To be accepted!!
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We talk in every recruiting meeting about trusting your eye. It doesn’t matter who else have offered or is recruiting the player. It’s ok to be the first. Focus on your fit.
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RECRUITS: Being a highly rated recruit is good. Having a bunch of offers is good. But what’s great is if you got the “IT” factor, the hunger to compete, the humility to be coachable, and the eagerness to make your teammates shine. That’s what is called a WINNER.
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Don’t ever forget the start. I started out as an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Admissions Counselor, and Dorm Director at a junior college. I lived in a dorm room and made $564 a month. I loved it because I was getting to coach. Started from the bottom and won’t ever forget.
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Comparison is the thief of joy. So run your own race and create your own story.
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If you’re wanting to play: How many boxes do you check?
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Just a reminder, due to NCAA rules we can’t have any communication with recruits or people associated with recruits until July 13.
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You can’t practice casually and expect to play disciplined.
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Surround yourself with people who fight for you in rooms you aren’t in.
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It was one year ago today that I was named Head Coach! The year was filled with up, downs, curve balls, but through it all the standard stayed intact. Love what we are building! The best is ahead. #StingersUp
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Follow up: I snuck a quick peak at his daughters game. On my way to the college coaches seating, I purposely made my way past where my favorite guy was sitting. All I got was just an odd and dumbfounded look from him. Pretty uneventful kind of like his daughters game. 😂😂😂😂😂.
I politely in AK voice said I’m going somewhere important and I’m not broke. The car just pulled into parking for the event I’m going to recruit at. 😂😂😂😂😂 #RecruitingStory101.
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The most important thing they need is your belief in them
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Recruits: It only takes one school to believe in you and for you to believe in one school. With today’s recruiting landscape. If you know it’s a home, trust yourself.
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Please say a prayer for our little man today as he goes to see the neurologist. We love you Caylix Ace.
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If you want to be recruited. Make sure you have the love for the sport you’re trying to earn a scholarship in. College athletics is a full time job. The only way to be successful and happy is if you’re committed not just interested. It’s a huge investment and time commitment.
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Players have to know their coaches care about them beyond the court, field, or wherever they perform. They’ve got to know you care about them like one of your own. You got their back regardless good or bad. That’s when the strongest trust and bond can be formed.
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The hardest message to get across to some parents is unfortunately the way a player is brought up can determine their basketball success. If they are entitled and not accountable, it will be very difficult for them. They struggle with structure and often lack discipline.
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THANK YOU to the amazing people in State College. Everyone was so great to my kids and wife. I’m going to miss this talented team of amazing players but looking forward to see them shine this year. We will be cheering loud from out west. Thanks again to our Penn State family.
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If you want relationships with your coaches…COME TO SAC STATE! . If you want to play uptempo….COME TO SAC STATE!. If you want a family oriented program….COME TO SAC STATE!. If you want to play pro….COME TO SAC STATE!. If you want to win championships….COME TO SAC STATE!.
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Thankful for my staff and how hard they work for our program!.
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Other people’s opinions don’t pay your bills. Always bet on you.
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Don’t threaten me with a good time. We got a commitment and we don’t plan on slowing down. #BYU
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Pressure is a privilege. That means things are expected of you.
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Been waiting for this day!!! Official start of practice today!!! Thankful for the opportunity to lead this program. The work is the reward! #StingersUp
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Dad’s yelling obnoxiously to his daughter with the ball “She can’t guard you”. Naturally the kid looks over at dad since he’s got an urgent message. Defender rips the ball and takes it in for a lay-up. Moral of the story: maybe she can’t guard her but because of you she did.
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Been a tough and scary last 24 hours. We are extremely thankful and feel fortunate that it wasn’t worse. Camden got into a jet-ski accident yesterday afternoon and is pretty banged up and bruised.
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Every transfer has a story. Some left on their own.Some were encouraged to leave.Some want money.Some want playing time.Some want winning.Some want new location .Some want new coaches.Some want new teammates. At the end of the day they all just want a new opportunity.
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Recruits: if your phone is ringing that’s great because the work is the reward. If your phone isn’t ringing that’s ok. The work is the reward. At the end of the day it only takes one coach to believe in you. Keep going either way!.
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TEN THINGS WINNERS DO:. 1)Always on time.2)Give the extra effort.3)Bring the energy.4)Have a positive outlook.5)Passionate in what they do.6)Display great body language.7)Coachable everyday.8)Do more than is required.9)Always are prepared.10)Serve others. #WinnersBreedWinners.
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Keep your circle tight. Surround yourself with people you trust, work hard, and treat people kindly. Don’t settle.
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Prayer is so powerful. God provides and he’s always on time.
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Recruits: Don’t compare your journey to others. If you get an offer(s), be thankful but work even harder. If you’re not and feel like you’re getting overlooked. Use it to fuel your fire to work and be ready for the opportunity when it presents itself. No matter what…WORK!.
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I will never forget the beginning. I was an assistant men’s basketball coach, admissions counselor, and assistant dorm director at a junior college. I lived in a dorm room and made $500 a month. I loved it because I was getting to coach.
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I politely in AK voice said I’m going somewhere important and I’m not broke. The car just pulled into parking for the event I’m going to recruit at. 😂😂😂😂😂 #RecruitingStory101.
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Ways to improve the JOURNEY:. 1. Don’t be OUTWORKED.2. Stop COMPARING you to others.3. Be THANKFUL for those who help you along the way.4. Cherish RELATIONSHIPS.5. Don’t WORRY about those who don’t get on your bus.6. Never quit, be RELENTLESS.7. Keep your CIRCLE tight.
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I feel bad for those players that wait and wait hoping for something bigger and brighter in their recruitment. Then in the end they miss out.
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Driving to the gym to recruit this morning in my Nissan Versa rental. I get stopped at a red light and a nice Mercedes convertible rolls up with a dad and his teenage daughter. He turns and yells at me get your f— toy car and broke a— off the road. People got places to go.
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It costs $0 to let others know they aren’t alone in this world. Check on others. Love others.
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Be a coach that is the reason players enjoy playing the game in which makes them all in. Don’t be a coach that makes them question their desire to play in which makes them not fully invested.
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Before you pray for what you want, thank God for what you have.
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Today marked 25 days since I took the job. I still wake up everyday thanking God for this opportunity.
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I love these real ones I got by my side leading our amazing women @SacStateWBB! Strong women make other strong women. #StingersUp
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If you get/got offers, STAY HUNGRY!. If you don’t have/get offers, GET HUNGRIER!. The work will reveal itself! . The work is the reward!.
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A great TEAMMATE is a reliable TEAMMATE regardless of stats or team record. Reliable means they’re the same person everyday. -Be on time and mentally ready.-Say “hello” to everyone.-Don’t carry yesterday into today.-Have great energy and passion.-Keep all communication positive.
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Confident And Secure People:. 1) Have Heart And Passion.2) Keep Emotions In Check.3) Embrace Adversity.4) Know Their Weaknesses .5) Never Has To One Up Others.6) Pulls For Others.7) Wants Constructive Feedback.8) Speak Honestly.9) Admit Mistakes.10) Serve Others.
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July is a long month for recruits. Players might be tired. Players might be beat up. Players might be struggling. But no matter your circumstances, always be about the people you’ve been grinding with all month.
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Josie and I are proud of Camden’s commitment to Upper Iowa University. I was super impressed of the plan UIU laid out for her. We encouraged her to pave her own path and she did!
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She told me she’s a track star for the Special Olympics. Our deal is she’s going to make it to an LSU Women’s Basketball game and I’m going to watch her run track. She reminded me a lot of my sister.
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Recruits:. If you’re actively getting recruited (you’ve been in contact in some form with a college coach)… you should start planning Saturday Unofficial visits throughout September and October. A lot of Colleges like to coordinate visits around football weekends.
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Seattle bound! First game of the year tomorrow at University of Washington. #Family #StingersUp
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I coached Juco for 11 years between the men’s and women’s side. I know how to recruit majority of a new roster every year. I have no problem kids getting $ and having a value. What I don’t like is seeing grown folks preying on teenagers. Foolery at its best.
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Autism isn’t a journey I had planned, but I sure do love my tour guide. #AutismAwareness #CaylixsCause
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Recruits: Don’t let your social media game be stronger than your on the court game.
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The best coaches don’t just develop their athlete’s as players, they develop them as people. Athletes remember how you cared about them long after they forget the plays you called. Coach with connection. Lead with the heart. Your memory isn’t in wins, but in lives touched.
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Struggling that it’s over but forever thankful for the time that was given. Nine win improvement from last season and 2nd most wins at Sac State in the last 11 years. We will keep working to get this program to the top.
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Just had a first time. Recruit texts and asks if I can talk. I’m 30,000 feet in the air on a flight so I have to say no. I get the best response. Coach, I just want to call and tell you I’m coming to Sac State. LFG! The family just got bigger. #StingersUp.
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For as long as I coach. One of my favorite things to watch in recruiting is the player that is the glue on a great team.
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I’ve heard people talk down on Junior Colleges. I’ve heard people talk down on mid-majors. I’ve heard people say that high major basketball is above all other basketball. I’ve coached on all those levels. Good coaches on all. Sometimes just best to appreciate the game.
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I’m loving @LSUfootball next man up mentality. They’re missing a lot of starters and key players, but have found a way to be successful. #GeauxTigers.
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Please pray for her safe travels tomorrow as she sets out for the 30 hour drive from Pennsylvania to Utah.
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I will get to the office some mornings around 530am and I will hear a ball bouncing in the practice gym. It’s John. In a dead sweat, putting in work. He’s a winner on and off the court! Amazing young man.
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Had to bring in some reinforcements on the recruiting trail today!
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