Nothing better than getting a call from a player before school asking when we’re getting back in the gym and what she needs to do to get better! One thing I told her is that THE WORK IS UNDEFEATED! In all my years of coaching, I’ve never seen a player and their family go ALL IN, exhaust every opportunity, make every sacrifice, and do everything within their power to reach a goal and not have it pay off. Now, they may not get exactly what they originally wanted, but I’ve never seen that level of commitment not lead to something amazing. The message is simple: KEEP WORKING. KEEP WORKING. KEEP WORKING. Stay in the gym. Stay committed. Trust the work. The work will always get you to your destination.

The economics of girls club basketball are changing FAST, and I don’t think people realize where this is headed. Let’s be clear. Money changing hands in AAU basketball isn’t new. It’s been happening on the boys side for years, and the truly elite girls have always had some negotiating power. But traditionally, having your travel expenses covered was considered a pretty good deal. Not anymore. We’re now seeing parents asking for travel expenses PLUS CASH. And it’s no longer just the elite, program-changing players. Even role players on circuit teams are starting to expect compensation. A big reason? The circuit wars. New circuits are throwing serious money around to compete with the Big 3 shoe companies. And when you’re trying to convince established programs and elite players to leave, money is one of the quickest ways to get their attention. I heard about a girl last year who received a deal worth more than her parents make in an entire year. And seriously, WHO ISN’T TAKING THAT DEAL? I certainly don’t blame the families. But here’s what happens next. The superstar gets paid. Then the next-best player wants money. Then the starter. Then the role player. What was once the exception slowly becomes the expectation. My prediction? Within 3–5 years, top girls club programs will need their own version of collectives just to remain competitive. And that’s where things get interesting. You can have great coaching, development, exposure, college relationships and a proven track record of getting players recruited. But what happens when another program can offer all of that AND money? I think we’re heading toward a massive divide between the HAVES and HAVE-NOTS in girls club basketball. Some really good programs are going to get priced out. Not because they aren’t good enough, but because they can’t afford to compete financially. We’re watching girls club basketball evolve from a development and exposure model into a player-acquisition marketplace. The question isn’t whether money will change the game. It’s how fast the club model will die for what comes next.

Yes ma’am!

Man these WNBA playoff games have been GREAT! Competing at the highest level! What I love th most is that there are NO FRIENDS out here! Everyone is trying to WIN!

One thing I’ve noticed over the years in girls basketball that I think needs to improve is TIME IQ. Late shot-clock awareness can still get better, but what really stands out to me is defensive decision-making late in games—especially when you need to trap, foul, or aggressively go for a steal. Too much time gets wasted before defenses react. You’ll see 5, 6, 7 seconds run off the clock in a critical situation before a team finally traps or fouls. At that point, those seconds can be more valuable than the possession itself. And I see it at every level—high school, college, and even the pros. I think the game needs to get better at situational time management. Players have to understand not just the score and what defense they’re in, but how much time is left, how many possessions are realistically remaining, and when the clock becomes the biggest opponent. I’m not completely sure why it happens so often. My theory is that players simply don’t watch enough basketball and study enough late-game situations. You can practice plays, but there’s a certain level of game awareness that comes from watching, studying, and experiencing those moments over and over. I’d love to hear other theories. Why do you think TIME IQ and late-game clock awareness continue to be an issue?

Aye!!! Let’s get it Dawson! The work is starting to pay off.

One of the most underrated players in the country! VCU got a bucket getter & winner!

Go get it!!! Big season coming up!📈📈

The work @PfeifferGreene has put in to get to this point is inspiring! Super proud and excited for her future! New Mexico got one of them ones! 👀👀👀