Husband, Married to lovely wife, 3 great kids, Head Mens Basketball Coach at M State Fergus. Assistant Girls Tennis Coach. Grandpa to two great grandkids.
I commend the High School League on their decisions today. There is no way they could please everyone & they did what they thought was right. We don’t have to agree with them, but they allowed all kids the chance to play this year. This is about the kids! Let’s stay positive!
This has been a very devastating & gut wrenching day. I can’t explain in words how BAD I feel for our TEAM, our COMMUNITY, our PARENTS, & our SENIORS! A bright spot is no one can take away an undefeated season for these young men.(28-0) Some things are out of our control. THANKS!
“Hardest thing to do in basketball is not making a three, dunking, or defending someone. It’s putting one’s ego aside & truly immersing oneself in a TEAM. Truly trusting (coaches, teammates). Putting personal glory aside for the team. Whatever it takes”
A HUGE THANK YOU to all who believed in my coaching these past 28 years in Perham. I have been blessed with GREAT players, an AWESOME and LOYAL staff, and good community support. With that being said, I have accepted the MN State Fergus Men’s Coaching position for next season.
This is where my head basketball coaching career started almost 38 years ago. Many good memories in this home of the Oriole gym. It is located in Upham, North Dakota.
BASKETBALL COACHES: Why don’t we all put one of our best man sets/ zone sets out there for any and all coaches during this very difficult time? Let’s see how many we can get out there over the weekend. This one I got from Coach Prohm.
Teri and I are so HAPPY and PROUD to be a grandma and grandpa for the first time! Nate and Brandi brought Mckinley Kay Holleman into this world on April 3, 2019. She is a blessing to have in our lives!
People are asking me why we lost AGAIN. AGAIN? This team didn't lose many times because we were 29-1 this season & 56-4 over 2 years. How many of you asking would like to be 29-1? A BETTER team beat us that night! Plain & simple! VERY Proud of EVERY team I have coached in Perham!
As I get ready to retire after 37 years in the classroom, I need to THANK all my students, parents of those students, all my colleagues I worked with, and administration who gave me a chance in this wonderful profession. Perham has been so good to my family.
I can’t explain in words what this guy has meant to me and the Perham Basketball Program the past 28 years. He truly exemplifies character, loyalty, and positive leadership. His teams won over 500 games. He has decided to step down and spend more time with his family. Great man!
After a long discussion the other day, this 20 year coach (Brent Hanson)on my staff has decided to step away and be a basketball dad for his daughter. He has been a rock in our program, and I can’t thank him enough for all the time he has given. Best of luck to him! Thank you!
The time of the year to bring this one back! “Hardest thing to do in basketball is not making a three, dunking, or defending someone. It’s putting one’s ego aside & truly immersing oneself in a TEAM. Truly trusting (coaches, teammates). Putting personal glory aside for the team.
Thank you to the seven Jacket seniors for all the hard work you have put into this program. You guys are fine young men who we will missed! Sorry we couldn't get it done for you!! 29-1 is something to be very proud of.
What a great day! I am honored and humbled to be Inducted into the MBCA Hall of Fame with this great group of coaches. It was great to celebrate it with all of my family and friends. Thank you to everyone!
I woke up today kind of in a fog because it hit me our season was over. Then I thought about the seniors who can play no more as a Jacket! I just want to thank them for everything! Special group who will do well in the next phase of their life.
Players: Summer is here & you have a choice to make. Do you have an hour a day for the gym & an hour a day for the weight room? Shooting & Skills 4 days a week & being in the weight room 4 days a week can take you from GOOD to GREAT. 168 hrs in a week, do u have 8-10 to give?
How could you not be proud of these Jackets tonight!!!!They just captured the 8AA Championship with a 53-47 win over a very highly respected Hawley team. They head to state this coming week!! Very proud of these guys!
#embracethejourney
I am honored and humbled to be inducted into the VCSU Coaches Hall of Fame .(Osmon Icon Award) Congrats to all the inductees. It was great to see a lot of people who had a big influence on my career. Thanks
@VCSUVikings
@VCSU
and
@CJayA29
for a great night!
Parents need to understood the long term ramifications of letting their kids QUIT anything b/c “they say it isn't fun anymore, specializing in one sport, or don't think they are being treated fairly." QUITTING-IS-A-HABIT
#Notgood
Big Congrats to Coach Misegades, his staff, all players, and the community of Henning in reaching the State Championship game! Way to represent! A well coached team! Best of luck from all the Jackets!
Congrats to the 18-19 Jackets as they finished 4th at this year’s State Tourney. They finished with an overall record of 30-3 & the only losses of the year came to the top 3 finishers in the state tourney. Proud of this group. See what the future brings for the Jacket program.
A Jacket sent me this quote right after Gov. Walz had his press conference. This is a good mindset for players to have, and I agree they need hope.
“I’m just grateful that we may get a season, and now we get some extra time to get ready to go.” “We as players need some hope.”
Through all my years of coaching, I have felt it was important to win every game, right from the beginning of the season. Now, through experience I have learned that it’s more important how you finish, rather than how you start. Strive to get better each game, & each practice.
Very proud of my wife, Teri, as she was inducted into the Valley City State Hall of Fame last night. She had a great night with many family members in attendance. Great to see all the alumni. Thanks to VCSU.
Very proud of this Jacket Team! They have accomplished so much with another 30 win season and a state semi- final appearance! These young men will be special to me for a long time! Thank you to everyone for the support of this group this year!!
“The Hive” is really coming around. Bleachers going in this week. Tentative Completion date is Sunday. All Perham athletes and community should be excited.
One of our players
@ElijahDavidMor1
told his dad we have to go shoot after he heard of the news of a possible pause in the basketball season. He said we need to shoot so we are be ready when we do play. Great response during a tough situation. Need more to have this attitude.
A special thanks to all the coaches throughout who I have met over the years. Many of them have become great friends. I appreciate all you have done for me. The HOL and Section coaches have been amazing to work with and coach against. I appreciate all you do for your programs.
When we always compete for wins and losses, class and high character things get lost in the shuffle. Last night ,
@jakevetter14
displayed both along with
@CoachStoa
. What Jake said to me after a tough loss & what Coach Stoa said to my son, is beyond high character. 2 great guys!
Thank you to our 8 Senior Student-Athletes for their commitment to Jacket basketball. They will all be missed but will be welcomed back to the Jacket gym anytime. Even though it didnt end the way we wanted, they left everything on the floor tonight! Thanks guys!
An unbelievable young man took the time to write me a note about how thankful he was for everything I did for him. It was very uplifting & much needed at this time. This is the MOST AMAZING note I have ever received from a player. He & his parents should be proud. Thank you!!
Soren, Micah, and Owen representing the HOL conference and Section 8AA at the MBCA All-Star game. They compete hard when playing against each other, but are good friends off the court. This is what sports should be about. Well done by these three guys. Great careers!
Congrats to Jackets Charlie Rasmussen, Finn Diggins, and Elijah Morris for making the HOL All-Conference team! Diggins is also the MVP of the Conference and Prep Hoops Section MVP. These are some special young men! Way to go!!
Congrats to Jacket Micah Thompson on reaching the 1000 point milestone of his career. We are so proud of all his efforts! Great young man! So well deserved!
Jenson Beachy reached an unbelievable milestone tonight as he scored his 2000th point in his career. I am as proud as a coach can be. Thanks for the great memories! Well deserved!
VERY proud of the Jackets tonight in their 66-63 win over a very good EGF team. It was a great game with 2 great teams battling hard. These Jackets are so great to coach as they never give up! They played through so much adversity & got themselves to the section championship.
I am so proud of this team. They may not like playing for me all the time, but they have to know I appreciate their effort. They have achieved a lot, but now the new season begins. Thanks for the great regular season players and coaches. You have given me a lot of memories.
Very difficult to be a great team. It never happens without hard work. This is the time of year where GREAT teams separate themselves from GOOD teams. Where SPECIAL teams separate themselves from AVERAGE teams. You either trust your teammates or you don't. You must be ALL IN !
Here is a BIG reason why we have had a nice season! These guys are RELENTLESS workers and I can’t THANK them enough for everything! Great coaches and even better people! Thanks guys!
@BrianSchwantz
@crtside
Very proud of the Jackets today. Beat a VERY good Caledonia team 66-61 at the Breakdown Tip Off Classic. Great team win! Really love this team.
#EmbracetheJourney
Beyond delighted to announce Brian Schwantz to our MN State Spartan Coaching Staff for the upcoming year. I can’t thank him enough for joining our staff. He will do an outstanding job.
Congrats to the Jackets on an outstanding season! Yes, we ended the season with a loss to Pequot Lakes, but we had an amazing experience at the state tourney. I can’t thank my coaching staff, players, parents, fans, and administration enough for everything! A job well done!
Thanks to
@drdishbball
for this great machine the Jacket Basketball program won today at the Minnesota Boys Basketball Coaches Clinic! Great of them to be such a great sponsor of Minnesota basketball.
Jackets advance to State Semi-Finals of Class AA with a 73-58 win over a very good Redwood Valley team. Very proud of the TEAM effort tonight!! Next up Minneapolis North on Friday at 8:00 at the Target Center. Thanks to our BAND and all of JACKET FANS!!
As a Coach, it is so important to get the right kids on the BUS. With the right kids, you can build something special. You can’t afford to have kids that are half on the bus! It is so much fun to watch the kids learn and grow when they are All In.
To 35 years with my best friend who I love so much! She is the best wife, mom, grandma, and friend of many. Thanks for all these great years. Happy Anniversary!
I hope everyone knows how many people need someone to reach out & give them some words of encouragement during not only the holiday season but all year long. Like me, I get all caught up in work & coaching & sometimes forget this important concept. Reach out!
Finally, I have to give out a HUGE THANK YOU to my assistant coaches. Many times it goes unnoticed how much time they put into our team. I really appreciate you guys! Well done!
@BrianSchwantz
@crtside
@Breckhoops
Arly & I have competed against each other on and off since 1995. He is one of the hardest workers, & most well prepared coaches in the business. Yes, he has high expectations of his players , but he cares about his kids. If coaches can’t have high expectations, why do we coach?
I want to wish every coach in Minnesota the best of luck tomorrow! It is amazing how many good coaches but even better people we have in our state. Let’s all be grateful for this wonderful opportunity. Enjoy the journey!
Congrats to Finn Diggins on becoming only the 3rd player in Perham history to score 1000 points! You have worked very hard for this achievement, and it is well deserved! Well done!
Thank you Jacket senior players & senior parents! We couldn’t ask for a better group of seniors that helped lead this team to a 30-3 record ! Jenson, Carter, Josh, Dawson, Anthony, John, & Elijah. THANK YOU for all you’ve done for our basketball program! Best of luck!
A special thanks to all these custodians who make our school a special place. They need to be thanked for all their time and hard work! Nice job all of you!
The Spartans are excited to announce the signing of four guys for the “24”class. Welcome to the Spartan family!
Aidan Johnson -Big Lake High School - BB/Golf
Hayden Knick -Fergus Falls High School - BB
Michael Tol -Canby High School - BB
Levi Ulven -Richland High School - BB
Happy 33rd Wedding Anniversary to my beautiful, caring, and wonderful wife, Teri. Love you very much. Thanks for all you do for our family!! Many more years to come.
We had a great night at the University of Morris Hall of Fame Banquet . Our daughter, Brandi, was inducted into the Hall of Fame along with her teammates on the 2010-11 team. They were the UMAC Conference Champions (14-0) & participated in the National Tournament.
@CoachTimGrove
First practice in the books for the 19-20 season! The TEAM energy was amazing! Now we need that same energy in March! Fun to see what this group can accomplish! Good job fellas on first day!
Jackets are state bound after a 54-40 win over a very good DGF team. We left it on the floor and did a lot of good things. Many guys played a huge role in this victory. Very proud of this group.
Even though the Jackets lost to a very good Fergus Falls team last Friday, they represented their school and community very well. I am proud of this group as they battled through this very difficult year. Proud to be their coach! Thanks to everyone!
Special thanks to all the teams, coaches, referees, and all the volunteers who made the 23rd Annual Perham Boys Spring Fling a huge success. Even better in new arena in 2019.
Congrats to Jenson Beachy, Josh Jeziorski, Carter Cresap, Finn Diggins, and Charlie Rasmussen for making the HOL All- Conference Team. Well deserved and am very proud of these guys!
Jackets traveled to Duluth for the UMD Sweet Sixteen Tourney. Jackets opened up with a good Win over Rock Ridge, defeated Duluth Denfeld in 2nd round, defeated a good Hermantown team in the semis, & defeated an excellent Esko team in 3OTs to win the championship. Great day!
This year’s Jackets made quite a run at the end of the season. They helped the program reach the state tournament for the 5th time since 2011. It was a fun ride with this group and especially happy for our 6 seniors. Thanks to everyone! The support we received was amazing!
Jackets with a huge 69-40 road win over a very good Barnesville team. Effort was amazing on the defensive end. Bench guys had a huge night! Great team win! Soren Anderson goes over the 1000 career point mark. Congrats to him!
Congrats to Finn Diggins for being chosen to the 2021 Minnesota High School All-Star Basketball Series in April. What an accomplishment! Very proud of this young man!
Coaches can have the best plays & the best defensive strategies, but at the end of the day..if the CULTURE is not right & players, staff, managers, & community aren’t ALL IN, then you will not be successful. Those X & Os will mean nothing, if talent is close.
For all you teachers that retired like I did this year, are close to retiring, or just getting started, this is why we teach. Here are SOME of the cards from the 6th grade class that made my day! I can’t believe the nice messages I got. This is why teachers build RELATIONSHIPS.
Jackets are really excited to announce the signing of Elijah Morris to play 🏀hoops🏀 and continue his education at Concordia College. Congrats and best of luck! You will represent the Jackets well!
What an amazing basketball atmosphere last night at the HIVE.!! Jackets beat an outstanding Breckenridge team by a score of 82-73. Very proud of the effort from our guys!! Thanks to the STUDENT SECTION for an amazing turnout and support!!
Even though I don’t know much about the X’s and O’s of coaching football, I had an amazing time watching these Jackets play. You represented Perham very well and should be very proud. Congrats to all the seniors who are really impressive young men.
Big Day Tomorrow at the Hive and PWMS in Perham. 14 teams coming to town for first week scrimmage. Thanks to all the coaches and teams attending! Come on out and watch some good teams get their season started. Starts at 8:00 am
Players should never skip a morning skill workout because they have a League Game the same night. Go get in the work! It will help you in the long run.
These seniors provided such great leadership for our boys basketball program. Today these boys lost their Spring Season after a disappointing ending to their Winter Season. You truly are heroes in my mind! Keep showing the high character you have exhibited over the years. THANKS!
Congrats to these two OUTSTANDING young men on signing their letters of intent today to play basketball at URF-Wisconsin and UNW - St. Paul. We are very proud of you. We are excited for both of you! Great families!
Very proud of the Jackets tonight! We faced a lot of adversity and just keep working. We just beat a very well coached Barnesville team 55-39 to advance to section championship. I have the utmost respect for
@toddhenrickson
, his staff, & all his players.