Dwayne Paul
@Coach_dpaul
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God. Head Basketball Coach at Lawrence Free State High School. Owner of Be Elite Skills Training. #PlayWithAChip #CompeteOverPlayHard #ToughnessWins #GodFirst
Emporia, Kansas
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The tears won’t stop falling after hanging up the phone. I just got a FaceTime call from my girl
@avajones_35
and it literally made my day. Words cannot describe how I feel right now. Look at God!!
@SW_Elite_
@wheatstateelite
@AustinJ22228543
@espnW
@IowaWBB
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People told
@avajones_35
she wouldn’t be one of the best in the state. She is. Said she wouldn’t play high major. She did is. Said she wouldn’t be one of the best in the country. She is. Said she wouldn’t make it through the night. She did. I’d stop telling her what she WONT do!!
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I think that we should look at having 1A-3A and 4A-6A all in one location. I think it would create a better atmosphere and kids would love this opportunity. Idk how it would look logistically but would be cool if it could work out that way.
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Thank you Hayden for everything. I will love you forever. This next chapter is a blessing. I am excited to say the least. Thank you
@ADShawLawFS
I am looking forward to working with you.
@fshssports
@FSHSBasketball
.
#GoState
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This is one of many issues I have with
@KSHSAA
. We spend so much time worrying about things that don’t matter, rather than addressing the issues that are glaring. We can’t be happy for teammates anymore. What’s next no high 5’s cause it offends other teams not scoring?
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I feel like
@KSHSAA
should REALLY consider taking a page from state track and have All classes for state basketball in the same location.
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Welcome to the world young king!! Zade Kenneth Cinelli- Paul.
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What happen to the days of you EARN playing time in practice?? When did it become “ok” for you to miss practice but complain about not starting or playing? We have such a soft, entitled society man. Parents we gotta be better. Kids LEARN these traits, they wasn’t born with them.
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Never for clout just genuine love.
@avajones_35
we been locked in since 8th grade and if anybody can do this it’s you. I promise you hun imma make sure to keep supporting.
@wildcats_hayden
believes in you.
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I love it when people count
@avajones_35
out and say what she WONT do. You must not know this women. If she put her mind to it she WILL do WHATEVER she chooses in life. Always got you Ava. Promise that!!
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1800 kids in the portal and ALL OF YALL think you gonna find a home? We are raising a VERY soft society by allowing them to quit and run at first sign of adversity. All these kids and you expect me to believe it’s ALL the coaches fault?!? Naw man!!
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This for
@mikyn_h
and our girl
@avajones_35
and the entire Jones Family. This family is real. Love you all!!
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All these commitments for
@kstatesports
is keeping my young fella
@Dylan_Foster30
very busy. I been told y’all he one of the best in the country with his digital media work.
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When it becomes about WE n not ME you can achieve anything. When TEAM success trumps individual accolades EVERYBODY eats. This was on HIGH display this week. Not just a team but a PROGRAM that played for something bigger than themselves. Love all you guys with all I have!!
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Blessed and honored to be considered. I am in great company with these men. Not to mention the 5&6A coaches in Topeka. This is a honor no matter the outcome. Thank you.
#WeAreHayden
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No better feeling than waking up this morning knowing you still have practice. All seniors at every level cherish these moments.
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Thank you Wildcat Nation. You showed up and showed out. A bad 3.5 min stretch hurt us. Played hard enough to win not smart enough. The goals is the play on last day of the season and we have that chance. 2pm a VERY TOUGH AND TALENTED McPherson team.
#StayWithUs
#WeAreHayden
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That’s why I came to Hayden. Words cannot describe what I feel right now. Best student section in the state. Proud of my boys. Young boys grew up tonight.
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It’s really insane to me the amount of people upset they cannot come to games for the first 6 weeks. When just a few hours ago you where saying, “OMG just please let them play. Even if I cannot come just let them play”.
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EVERY TEAM I coach will be tough. I will coach them hard(hold them accountable). We will play unselfish, and together. We will make plays for teammates and give max effort. So if you recruit ANY kid from me(boys or girls) know they built different, and you getting winners.
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Tonight began year 15 coaching and year 6 as a head coach. Let’s have a great year. Keep growing and maximizing our potential. Love this group and what we can be.
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Rick thank you for this great write up. Looking forward to getting to work. So blessed with this opportunity.
.
@HaydenHigh
taps
@LeboHigh
coach and former
@ESUMensBBall
assistant
@Coach_dpaul
as new boys basketball coach. ...
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Hard to not shed a joyful tear when I read this. Thank you for believing in our girl. One of one.
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Congratulations to our very own Devan McEwen as he has surpassed 1000 points before the end of his junior year. Talented kid with a very bright future. Keep working Dev sky is the limit.
@SEK_Sports
@sportsinkansas
@EmporiaSports
@LeboHigh
@KVOESports
@Mix1049Sports
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High school players. Elites College players DO NOT MISS WIDE OPEN 3’s often. 8 dribble combo moves look cool for YouTube, but can you play in space with only 2-3 dribbles, makes open 3’s and make tough contested 2’s off the bounce?? If not you will struggle in college.
#facts
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People think that I am a good high school coach because I coached in college(some don’t think so). But I was a good college coach because I am a good high school teacher. The best coaches I know are amazing teachers and relationship builders.
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Man hurts to lose this one. Especially when you know you where so close. But we have to let this fuel us for this spring and summer. I LOVE this group of young men and this community. Proud to be your coach!! Go wolves.
#stillgotthatchip
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Man if y’all really think
@avajones_35
will not play basketball again your are on drugs. This girl got the goods!!
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Random tweet. I wanna win a state championship so dang bad. I always been hungry. But after this year n getting close, I’m STARVING. This off season we crafting all spring, summer n fall.
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Dear Heavenly Father,
I am coming to you as humble as I know how. Simply to say thank you. Thank you for providing for me and my family. Thank you for protecting me from things seen and unseen. I might not understand, but you are working. So let me get out your way!Thank you!
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Dear lord I pray you watch over us. I pray you keep your loving arms of protection around me, my friends and family and loved ones. Protect us from all hurt, harm and danger both seen and unseen.
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Had my first player/parent meeting tonight in the gym. I got chills walking on the floor for the first time. Excited is an understatement. Ready to get to work. HHS is special.
#Toughnesswins
#EmbraceTradition
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You never know what people dealing with. Check on your people man. Don’t assume. Tell them you love them. Be vulnerable. Show emotion. Being “strong” is not cool. Asking for help is “cool”!! Therapy is cool!! We all need that SOMEBODY. Be someone’s someone. Read that again!!
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I cannot find the words to explain how I feel right now. I am SO proud of these boys and the support from EVERY LEBO fan is insane. You have embraced me and my family and made us feel at home. Thank you so much.
#Notdoneyet
#FinishTheFight
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I want to thank each and every parent and athlete that allowed me to coach them this summer. Thank for trusting me to guide you best way I know how. Winning is important but getting school paid for is th goal. Goal accomplished. The future of
@wheatstateelite
is in great shape.
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I have played thousands of games. Coaching in hundreds. You don’t know nerves until you become a dance dad and you can only pray she remembers the steps. Me and mommy so proud of you. Love you babygirl.
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I think it’s so funny people really think that
@SeamanBoysBball
was an upset today. Y’all must have never watched them play. Lol. Congrats to you you young men. Keep it rolling Friday.
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My heart hurts for my guys, but for a 2nd time we lost to a GREAT basketball team and
@Chase_H30
you one hell of a player son. Thank you Lebo nation and thank you
@madisonbulldogs
faithful for a game we won’t soon forget.
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High school or college if you are still playing consider it a blessing. Do not have regrets. What are you saving it for?? March Madness, best time of the year!!
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Not sure why so many high school coaches have a problem with film exchange. It’s crazy to me. I am gonna get the game ONE WAY OR ANOTHER so just make it easy and give me the film!!
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After attending my first basketball game at INTRUST Arena make me that much more convinced that state basketball for 4-6A should be there.
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My heart breaks for every player(especially seniors) who’s season got cut short. But if we say this is bigger than basketball, then the health and safety of EVERY person should take precedent. Basketball is suppose to be a platform we use to teach life lesson. What better chance?
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But it’s ok. Y’all keep going to your trainers teaching all this BS. In my gym we will be better at the basics. Great feet. Ball placement. High finish. Pose til it hits the rim. Game reps.
Even in the Bahamas getting shots up, look how KD & Book step into every single shot. There’s no screwing around. Great shooters have great shot prep.
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I don’t care what a ranking says. I don’t care what offers they have. I will take
@SchreinerHarper
and go to battle with ANYBODY. Winners win. Toughness wins. I have said it once I will say it again MANY of you will look back and regret not taking her.
#Trustyoureyes
Class of 2022 Harper Schreiner highlights from the Summer Sizzler with Wheat State Elite!
@SchreinerHarper
@wheatstateelite
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I challenged some kids today. Held them accountable. But what I love is no one pouted. Whined. Made excuses. Walked off the floor. Blamed someone else. They looked me in the eye, said yes sir and got back to work. I can work with that.
#Toughnesswins
#Betteratthebasics
#WeAre
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The commitment it takes to play athletics at ANY level is extremely high. You have practice, lifting, conditioning, skill work, team bonding, not to mention academics. It’s not for everybody. But neither is playing time, Scholarships or opportunity. Can’t be half in and half out
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OMG
@HaydenHigh
YOU ARE AMAZING!! That energy you brought was unreal. Thank you so much!! This season has been unlike any I have been apart of. Let’s say we do it again Wednesday night.
@wildcats_hayden
.
#WeAreHayden
#StayWithUs
#OneAtATime
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Shot clocks coming to high school ball is a GREAT step in the right direction. Next step is expanded schedules and more on floor instruction with your team. Still more work to be done
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The amount of people in today’s society that are scared to compete is insane to me. I’d rather play the best and lose than play inferior and win!!
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Wildcat Nation I PROMISE WE WILL GET THIS TURNED AROUND. Stay with us!!
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So proud of my team. The win is great don’t get me wrong. But when you ENTIRE team is on All-Academic it screams the quality of men we have in our program. We need to focus on the details to win consistently but we wanna win both on and off the floor.
@wildcats_hayden
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After a very tough and disappointing loss last night we bounced back with a gutsy win against a very good team. If we fully commit as a unit we have a chance to be special. It’s just the beginning. But 3-1 is not a bad for a “rough” weekend.
@wheatstateelite
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Shout out to
@AllIowaAttack
and TOC of putting on a great event with ALL the proper safety protocols, and top notch competition. Our program got better for sure.
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Best of luck to all the high school coaches in Kansas starting official practice tomorrow(except if you playing us lol). Shout out to all the husbands and wives picking up the extra work while we pursue passions. You guys are the real MVP.
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That time of the year is quickly approaching.. No better season than basketball.
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I REALLY HATE undisciplined basketball. I get letting players play to their strength. But there is structure in freedom. Every player is not created equal. Better players take more shots. Better defenders play more. Tougher guys play more.
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I’m hurt, heart broken, outraged, upset, numb and so many other emotions about what happen to George Floyd. But the burning buildings, MORE violence, riots and so much more are NOT the answer. I pray everyday for the world we live in.
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Just because you play basketball, doesn’t mean you can coach basketball. Just because you coach basketball doesn’t mean you can teach basketball. Let that sink in…
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Makes me sick to my stomach when I see states high school basketball teams starting practices soon and posting game schedules and they are playing 28-30 regular season games. Yet we wait til November and play 20 games. Crazy. We gotta be able to change!!
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Thank you
@madisonbulldogs
for an amazing environment. Hate somebody had to lose but those games are fun. Two great team battled and traded blow for blow. Madison defeats Lebo 45-41. Go Wolves
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Congrats to
@trent_duffey
and
@JoeOtting
on making 2nd team All Centennial. This is THE BEST boys league top to bottom in the state of Kansas. Also congrats is in order to
@TWChargersBBall
head ball coach Coach Bloomquist on receiving coach of the year!!
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Nobody id rather go to battle with them my team. I love each and every one of you. My loyalty never waivers. We will be back that I can guarantee.
#WeAreHayden
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Now that I have had some time to sit back n reflect, the amount of love I received from both Lebo n Hayden is amazing. I got in this business to make an impact and change lives n I feel I have/am doing that.
@HaydenHigh
thank u 4 such an amazing welcome.
#LetsWork
#WeAreHayden
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Joe Otting is a coaches dream. Leader. Unselfish. Great in the classroom. Ultimate competitor and HATES to lose. This man will make his mark on the field but is a Damn good hooper. Thank you Joe for being a great person, role model, and leader. Gonna be a special yr next season.
Check out my Junior Basketball Highlights! Had so much fun this year with this great group of guys and coaches! Proud of the way we battled through the second half of the season to reach the State Tournament!
@Coach_dpaul
@aucrow227
@CoachOMac
@CoachBreth
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You don’t know basketball until you have watched 4 n 5yr olds play. Straight cardio out there!! But my baby HAD FUN so who cares!! Never seen kids/parents more hype over a 2-2 tie!! 😂😂
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4yr Coaches
@Jakemull_3
is a no brainer stud. State champ in track. Top 10 in Cross Country. All district in soccer. True floor leader and ultimate competitor. I PROMISE you will NOT find a tougher kid than him. He WILL play at the next level. Don’t be the one to miss out!!
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I feel both men and women D2 national championship games should be played at one of the sites of the D1 Elite 8. Those kids deserve so much better and so much more support. The support or lack there of that D2 WBB receives in the Elite 8/Final 4 is insane.
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Man that fact that we crank up tomorrow with
@wheatstateelite
is like Christmas coming early. Man I been itching to get back in the gym.
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We got better. Ladies came to work and allowed me to coach them n push them mentally n physically. You want to get better I’m easy to find, but please know this is not for everybody.
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You will not find a tougher, more unselfish, more passionate kid who is about nothing more than giving his all for his brothers and helping Hayden win than
@Jakemull_3
.. Kid is a warrior.
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Just a reminder. It’s March madness for Women as well as men!! Just throwing it out there.
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Want to say congratulations to our very own
@trent_duffey
for being Athlete of the week. This is a honor considering all the potential kids they could have picked. Thank you Farmers Agency for selecting Trent.
@wildcats_hayden
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This is love. These are genuine connections. This is what’s all about. We appreciate you guys coming out to check us out. Love you men. Lifelong connections.
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To me it’s truly sad that playing hard has become a skill. But I blame us as coaches, because kids will do whatever you allow them to do. So when someone like myself comes along and challenges your EVERY attempted effort you struggle. I don’t coach effort nor will I ever!!
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Proud of these young ladies and going 3-1 this weekend in Texas... So much more growing has happened and the best is yet to come.
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You will always win when you move with love and genuine intentions. ALWAYS!! Love you all!!
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Congrats to
@JoeOtting
for being name 4A all tournament. Cannot say enough about him as a player and as a man. Any coach would be blessed to have a team full of Joe’s. I’m just lucky to have him one more season. Let’s say we make another run next year big fella!!
2022 Sports in Kansas Boys All-Tournament Team for every class of the 2022 State Basketball Tournament
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Man give my man
@JoeOtting
another ⭐️ he deserves that AT MINIMUM. One of if not the MOST humble, unselfish, loyal, competitive man I ever met. At the same town a clown, goofy and a all around amazing person. Damn good football player and oh yea, he DOG on the court.
The initial 2023 Kansas Prospect Rankings have been completed over at
@247Sports
.
As is the case every year, these names/ratings/standings are not final because evaluations are always ongoing until Signing Day.
Going to be a deep year in the Sunflower State! Good group already
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Brought my daughter to our
@wheatstateelite
practices and it was amazing being able to share the game I love so much with my babygirl. My girls are Great to and with Niyah. It’s such a blessing to surround my baby with terrific young women who she can look up too.
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Breaks my heart that at some point in life my daughter will have to prove to AT LEAST one maybe two races why she belongs and fits in with them. We have to do better!!
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I challenge any guard in the state or Midwest to consistently get by
@SchreinerHarper
. She has evolved as a PG and sees the floor great. She is our first line of defense and guards W/O fouling. You might get pts but you will WORK for them. N she will give you 20 if needed.
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On another note if
@Dylan_Foster30
is NOT doing your graphic work you out here losing. K-State got a gem FOR SURE!! Give him a idea or direction and let him do the rest. Thanks my man.
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I have never been more proud of how we battled. This league is BRUTAL. Great players and coaches all across. S/O to coach and his team. They do things you cant simulate. But I love those battles. We fight like that all season. Watch out come February.
#WeAre
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The first weekend of March Madness should be a holiday. Like I’m glad I’m on spring break, because if I wasn’t I would take the day off 😂😂.
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NO REASON why D1 n D2 coaches shouldn’t be kicking in doors trying to get
@MykaylaCunning2
@Jordan_hoff25
@addyhoff5
and
@GracieKelsey1
. The girls you offering they have COOKED!! The girls that cooked the ones they cooked, they cooked them. Trust your eyes. Get off them rankings
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I want that 4A coach of the year 2022-2023. Lock in RIGHT NOW!!!!
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When I get calls and messages from my
@wheatstateelite
girls says they mad a decision or narrow schools down it warms my heart. This is why I coach, and why every SHOULD be involved in high school athletics.
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I never really paid attention to the “public/private school” debate until coming to a private school. Man the hate/slander is unreal. N most of “you” justify your slander by saying, “you want what’s best for the kids”. Stop!! You don’t care about the kids.
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As I drive home I can’t help but be emotional knowing I will not coach this group of seniors at another home game every again. Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of your journey. I truly love each of you. We are not done. It’s more work to be done.
#StayWirhUs
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