Christ Follower. Husband. Dad. Head Men’s Basketball Coach - Alvernia University.
Joined November 2012
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Big time finish today 💪🏻
#d3hoops
Jaylon Simpson wins it for @cairnmbb with a step back jumper from deep.
#PursueExcellence #CairnMBB #IamThird
Awesome experience for our guys to hear from NBA Champion PJ Tucker! #d3hoops
We were blessed to have NBA Champion PJ Tucker come speak to our guys! PJ gave us great insight, knowledge, and wisdom as a 14 year NBA vet! Thankful for the opportunity to learn and grow from this experience!
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This group competed and left it all on the floor. Fun experience to win the @TheCBBAcademy 🏆with such a good group of young men!
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We couldn’t be more thrilled to add Josiah to our @CairnMBB program. He is a winner who is very skilled both offensively and defensively!
Excited to add Jaylon to our @CairnMBB program. Three level scorer that’s going to make a huge impact on our team!
Excited for the opportunity to be part of the @TheCBBAcademy again!
MBB: @CairnMBB Head Coach Jason O’Connell was selected for the second consecutive year to coach at the annual NCAA College Basketball Academy in Rock Hill, SC. @TheCBBAcademy @NABC1927
Read more (Story):
#PursueExcellence #CairnMBB #IamThird
cairnhighlanders.com/news/20…
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Big time addition to our @CairnMBB program. Corey is extremely talented and is a proven winner!
Please join us in welcoming transfer Corey Baldwin to the Cairn family!
Corey joins the program after playing at Averett University where he put up 700 points in 3 seasons and led them to a USA South Conference Championship while earning 1st Team All League and MVP!
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Incredibly proud of these two. Both embody what we want our @CairnMBB program to be.
Senior guard Aytor Alberto and forward Derian Bradford were named First Team All-Conference for the @gounitedeast Skye Division.
#PursueExcellence #CairnMBB #IamThird
@CoachLivezey has transformed @SpurgeonMBB in just two seasons. Keep it going!
Regular Season Champions 🔥 What a way to end our regular season—double overtime on Senior Night at home with the BEST fans!
BUT we’re not done yet!! We are hosting our FIRST playoff game ever in the Mathena this upcoming Thursday night (2/29). See you there 💪
#Faithful
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Great opportunity to play in front of our coaching staff and see what our campus has to offer!
Since 2018, we’ve had (a): CSAC Defensive Player of the Year, CSAC Player of the Year, 2nd Team All-Region Selection, Pre-season All-American selection, Rookie of the Year, Eleven Student-Athletes selected to All-Conference, & Four 1,000-point scorers.
Come be part!
#IamThird
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The @SOLsports Patriot Division coaches put on a great event today. Really appreciate the coaches from @PSD_BoysHoops, @Trumanhoops, @BensalemBBall, @CRNorthBball, @CRS_Basketball, @Neshaminyhoops for putting that together!
Here is a finishing drill we like to do in our @CairnMBB program.
The goals are:
-Create contact trying to simulate a defender.
-Look to create separation when you’re in a scoring position (5-7 feet from the rim).
-Players can do any finish they want.
100% true. But…
Delivery matters.
Trust needs to be built.
Shared responsibility and collective pride for the program need to be strong.
A good assistant coach isn’t afraid to tell the head coach their opinion.
A great head coach isn’t afraid to listen to their staff and make a decision on what they feel is best for the team.
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Every team has sub-cultures. They are usually based off playing time and perceived "status".
The job of the HC/AC's is to make each of these sub-cultures feel valued, cared for, and part of the bigger picture of the program.
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Here is a simple but effective 2 ball drill w/ one of our @CairnMBB players. Our emphasis here was:
-Finish as high as you can
-Power dribble—> hop step—> finish off 2 feet
-Finish w/ strong hand
Had a great time coaching today at the Dream Basketball Classic and Regional Showcase hosted by @RecruitNationUS. High level event at a top notch facility.
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Coaches:
You don't need to apologize for prioritizing your family. If you need 10+ hours of work each day to stay afloat your process needs to be altered.
Here is a competition shooting drill we like to do in our @CairnMBB program:
Shot 1: Corner 3
Shot 2: Lift to wing for 3
Shot 3: Drift to corner for 3
Shot 4: Contested corner 3
First group to make 8 wins. Cant move onto the next shot type until the current one is made.
