Coaches’ Corner- Using Social Media to Shine Light on Your Team

As coaches part of our job is to promote our team and our players. We need to do what we can to shine some light on our team. 

Todd Olinger- Officiating the State Championship Game

There is a shortage of referees throughout America. The shortage is so great that it is endangering the continuation of high school sports as we know them. There are many reasons for the shortage of officials, ranging from fans’ abuse to long hours to easier ways to make extra money.

GHS grad, Todd Olinger has served as a sports official for 35 years, doing a variety of sports. This past March, Todd was rewarded for his service and ability by being assigned by the IHSA to work on of the State Championship games. This assignment is the top honor that a basketball official can receive. 

Streaks Alumni Profile- Jeff Flater 1981

Today’s Streaks Alumni Profile features Jeff Flater of the GHS class of 1981. 

Jeff is another one of the class of ‘81 to be featured. There were many remarkable people in that class. Perhaps the most impressive thing about Jeff and his classmates is their strong connection and loyalty to each other.

Jeff spent his career as a teacher, coach, and athletic administrator. His love of sports, and support of athletes and coaches has been most impressive. 

Massey Quiz #40- Movie Classics

This week’s quiz is classic films and their lead actors. I will give you the film, you give me the lead actor. (I will pick the lead male or female.)

The answers are at the end of the quiz. Keep track of your score and read exactly what your score indicates. If you would like- share your score on the Facebook or Massey Blog under the comments. 

HOF Insights- Building Leaders

The Hall of Fame coaches were asked about the process of identifying and building leadership. 

Galesburg’s Time Capsule- This Week in History (April 6, 2026)

 

This is a look back at the history of Galesburg (and the world). What was going on 100 years ago, 75 years ago, 50 years ago, 25 years ago, and 10 years ago this week? 

Coaches’ Corner- Maccabi Offensive Sets

Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club has dominated the Israeli Premier League, and been a force in the Euro League.

For those who study the evolution of offensive basketball, both the NBA and the NCAA teams have seen a huge influence from European basketball. European offense tends to spread the ball more and create more movement. 

1994 Illinois Girls Basketball Class AA State Tourney

 

Streaks Alumni Profile- Sarah (Main) Bloomstrand 2011

Today’s Steaks Alumni Profile is on Sarah (Main) Bloomstrand from the GHS Class of 2011. 

Massey Sports Quiz #9- Basketball History

There are a lot of "experts" out there who know everything there is to know about basketball. This quiz is designed to determine how much you actually know about basketball. Some of us have a big advantage because we helped pump up the ball for that first game.

Don’t cheat- get a pad of paper out, answer the test questions, then grade your answers. After you score your test, put your number correct in the comments and also type in your name at the end of your comment.

1- When was basketball invented:

A- 1848 when Lincoln posted up Douglas at Knox College.

B- 1891

C- 1906

D- 1932

2- Where was basketball invented?

A- Springfield Massachusetts

B- Lexington Kentucky

C- Lawrence Kansas

D- Cooperstown New York

1963 Silver Streaks: Tom Wilson’s Scrapbook

Coaches’ Corner- Post/Post Pick and Pop

Everyone runs some form of pick and pop on the perimeter. This is using two post players. 

My Scout Report- Women’s NCAA Tourney Excitement (April 4, 2026)

My observation from another week of basketball and retirement. 

2026 NIT at Hinkle Fieldhouse- Tulsa Wins!!

We had a great night in Indianapolis for the NIT’s Final Four. The night matched Tulsa vs New Mexico, and Auburn vs Illinois State. 

Coaches’ Corner- Ghosting Backscreen

We see lots of ghost screens on ball screens, this set involves ghosting a backscreen.