If you have some time, I’d love for you to listen by clicking the link Thanks to @Matt_Sayman for inviting me on to talk about @PonderHoops and my coaching journey. @jamodipodcast has featured some big-time guests in the 🏀 world, and it’s truly humbling to share my thoughts.

It’s Gameday for Ponder Basketball! 🦁🏀 Your Lions travel to Pottsboro to battle the Cardinals. @PottsboroHoops #LIONS #STANDARD

What Ponder Basketball Should Look Like Coach Ryan Russell shares what he wants people to see when Ponder steps on the floor — a standard built on character, effort, focus, and playing with joy every single day. “I want their character to come through in terms of they’re

Earning Your Stripes at Ponder Coach Ryan Russell breaks down one of Ponder’s most unique and long-standing traditions — the iconic striped pants — and why putting them on means more than people realize. “It’s kind of been a tradition where only varsity players will wear the

🎥 Coaches Corner with Ponder Head Coach Ryan Russell Appreciate Coach Russell for stopping by — great conversation, thoughtful insight, and a fun time talking hoops, leadership, and what’s ahead for Ponder basketball. Always good energy in the Revocruit Studios.

🎙️ Behind the Scenes at Ponder High School The Lions were locked in and putting in the work — sharpening their skills, dialing in communication, and getting ready to make noise this season.

Energy was high at Ponder High School during the TeamARETE High Preview #2 Ponder’s boy’s basketball team came ready to work — competing with intensity, executing at a high level, and showing they’re built for the moment. Every rep and possession reflected the hunger for what’s

“When talent meets talent… talent is no longer enough.” Now it���s about… - Leadership - Culture - Commitment - Mindset Inky Gold 🥇 https://t.co/6SzsPIW72z

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🌀🔥💪🏈I’m on cloud 9 right now. I’ve been working my tail off for a moment like today. After a great conversation with @jscelfo66, I am BLESSED to receive my FIRST D1 offer to the University of Tulsa!! This one is special to me. Tulsa was my dad’s first D1 offer too.🌀🔥💪🏈

COACH… 🤛🏾 Ryan Russell Joe Shelley @coachshelley40 Ryan Trammell Ryan Massad Shawn Ward @3dhoopsacademy Anthony Howerton @Tony09653042 Brennen Shingleton Brian Wanamaker Jon Havens @jhavens25 Xavier Webb   THANK YOU for your contributions, patience, & belief in my son 🙏🏾

Blessed to receive my first 🅾️ from @ECUTigersFB @Coach_Stammetti @CoachAguilarOL @blitzemD @CoachRussell41 @CoachJCordell @CoachHammack7 @CoachBoffman @bwoods817 @CoachHatton45

We’ve been long overdue on posting this, but shoutout to our 3 athletes named to @sports_drc All-Area Team! Out of 30 total honorees, they earned this recognition for their fantastic play and special performances this season in the Denton area that saw tons of success #LIONS

Love this Marquette talks about EGB’a Energy Generating Behaviors “Energy Matters” (Via @GeraldBourguet 🎥)

Only the surface.. One 🥇 at a Time #UILSTATEISTHEGOAL BIG THANKS to my coaches and parents! @blitzemD @CoachJCordell @CoachBoffman @Ponder_Track @DuloRasheed @Logical_Thinka @DarlaRaye21 Ranked 1st in 3A , 28th in State, Top 100 Nationally!

School record 46’7🥇 Only up from here @blitzemD @CoachBoffman @CoachJCordell @CoachHatton45 @bwoods817 @CoachHammack7

This guy never missed a game 7-12 grade and he only missed 1 practice during the period his sr yr for a sr day(he and his girl planned it) 🤣🤣never missed an after school practice! He gets up more shots than NBA dudes! THE DUDE My guy for life! Love ya kiddo! THE JAK KINDER!

.@BirdvilleHoops @CoachHolman1 and all those players and coaches…..

On to Round 3️⃣ This time, we face the #2 team in the state. Let’s pack Caddo Mills with a sea of Ponder Red and make some noise for the Lions as they look to take down the Eagles #LIONS Online Tickets Only: https://t.co/igFBPFuB7s @sports_drc @JohnFields0 @hoopinsider @STBA_TX

The Lions take down the Tigers in Round ✌🏼These guys played their tails off and executed the game plan! Round 3️⃣…Here we go. Survive and advance Next Up: Regional Semis vs. #2 Tatum | More details to follow #LIONS @hoopinsider @sports_drc @ponderisdlions @PonderHS @STBA_TX

Proud of this group! Guys have been working hard and found a way to get a win in round 1. Survive and advance is the name game this time of year. Next Up: Area Round vs. Winner of Gunter-Commerce #LIONS @hoopinsider @sports_drc @ponderisdlions @PonderHS @STBA_TX