As an AD, one of the biggest challenges is understanding what athletes and parents truly want. Everyone says they want to win, but too often the communication I receive is centered around why practice is being missed, why workouts can’t happen, or why the commitment isn’t possible. Winning is rarely about what happens on game day, it’s built in the unseen hours of preparation, consistency, and sacrifice. You cannot claim to want success while consistently avoiding the work required to achieve it. Too often, “we want to win” really means “we want the rewards of winning without the discomfort of earning it.” When that gap exists, the blame often shifts to the coach instead of the habits. Great programs are built when athletes, parents, and coaches all align in understanding that commitment comes before results. Wanting to win and being willing to do what it takes to win are two very different things.

"I just wanna play". Do you 'Love the Game' or 'Love the Process'? Credit: @coachajk

Being a coach is challenging. Being an AD is challenging. So much of everything in HS athletics comes down to support from school administration. Someone has to have a backbone or it’s the same cycle every 3-4 years.

Congrats to @NolanEhlinger on playing in the Iowa vs Illinois All Star game hosted by QCA basketball.

"We realized that no one of us could be as good as all of us playing unselfishly.” -Bill Bradley

A little late, but.......

Congrats to our Cardinal State Champions! 💪👏👏

Game day!

Game #6 Join us tonight for a girl/boy quad vs the Blazers! Last home game of the year - hope to see everyone there! #WeGotNext #CardinalPride

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Webstore launches today, check out our Maquoketa Basketball gear!

Never underestimate your impact. One action, one word, one example can shift a team’s mindset. It only takes one.

We will be hosting a Youth Basketball Clinic on Saturdays October 11th, 18th, and 25th for any youth basketball player in grades 4-8 from 10:00-11:00 am. Youth coaches are welcome to attend as well!

Open gym Thursday at 7:00 pm at the high school for anyone interested in playing basketball this season.

Had just enough for partner work at open gym. 🤦🏼‍♂️

Open gym Thursday 6:00-8:00 pm.

The 2025 Fleming/Streets Shootout is in the books. Great day of basketball. Be on the lookout for successful seasons from the teams that participated. Huge thank you to Lietz, the Gjerstad’s, and @coach_specht for the great help! Thank you to the teams that competed.

All set for the Fleming/Streets Shootout today. Come out and catch some quality basketball!