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JACK SAWYER!!!!! Let’s goooo
Another #cavs win puts them at 28-4 on the year. A few notes:
-Rough 1st half but I thought Ty Jerome was a bright spot.
-Dean Wade is so important to this team
-Has Father Time caught up to Curry?!
-Loved the defensive effort tonight
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#cavs win again and are 27-4 ok the season. A few notes:
-When Allen plays aggressive it changes the whole DNA of the team in a GREAT way
-Is Mobley a shooter now?!
-40 assists!!!
-Kenny Atkinson is the coach of the year and it’s not even January yet.
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#Cavs win! 26-4 on the season. A few notes:
-Niang and Merrill showed up huge in the second half
-Giving up offensive rebounds continues to be the teams kryptonite. Thankfully we forced a lot of turnovers to help but still… woof
-4 players with 20+ tonight!
-Mobley is an all star.
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Another #cavs win! My notes:
- Go Bucks
-Mobley continues to impress
-I love that the defense stayed consistent on a back-to-back
-6 players in double figures and a huge game from Garland!
25-4! #LetEmKnow
That USC/ UConn game was so good. Juju and Paige showed out.
How is Sarah Strong only a freshman?! 🔥
#Cavs win and go to 24-4! A few notes:
- Dean Wade is out of the slump and played well today!
- Welcome Back Max Strus!
- Ball movement was great tonight.
Next up: a back to back with Philly #LetEmKnow
An early Christmas newsletter! Perhaps gifts will come later? 👀 🎁
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Cavs win & improve to 23-4 on the season! My notes:
- Levert was on 🔥 in the first half
- Mobley recovered well after being in foul trouble in the first half
- Mitchell was great in the third, a quarter that the team has struggled with this year
- 7 players in double figures tonight!
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What’s the hardest skill you’ve learned through sports that you still use today? Let’s hear it! #LifeAfterSports
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A bit more vulnerable on this one but necessary! Discussing how injuries can lead to opportunities and build resilience.
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Another #cavs win!
Levert looked great off the bench tonight.
Ball movement has been the theme of the Atkinson era
Mobley continues to impress
Jokic is incredible.
This team is so much fun
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It amazes me that Jokic doesn’t win MVP every year. Triple double watch after 1 quarter 😂
Quick #Cavs thoughts
-The Wizards are really really bad
-I thought the defense was really good esp in the 1st half
-Mobley continues to impress this season. Love when he’s aggressive early.
-Dean Wade returns!
-Does anyone know when Strus is coming back?
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A lot of thoughts on the @cavs recent losses:
- The teams greatest superpower is the bench. When they play awful we struggle huge.
- the last few years the team has struggled on with giving up offensive rebounds. These two losses exposed that.
- Dean Wade is missed dearly.
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Winning is important, but so is balance. Coaches & parents, are you fostering a culture of holistic development in your athletes? Here’s why it matters: open.substack.com/pub/deverinm...
At what cost are we forcing athletes to “perform” like products in a factory?
In my research, I focus on helping athletes, coaches, and parents shift this paradigm. True growth happens when athletes are seen as whole people, not just players.
#AthleticIdentity
NBA: Cavs
NFL: Browns
NHL: N/A
College: EKU (former athlete)
MLB: Guardians
WNBA: Bring back the Rockers!
Soccer: None
How Far To The Promised Land by Esau McCaulley has been one of my favorite reads in a very long time
I’m a Professor and former D1 athlete focused on helping athletes build a strong sense of identity—both on and off the field. From transitioning beyond sports to developing life skills,
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