Coaches’ Corner- Foul Up Three or Play It Out? What analytics say.

A team is up three late in the game. The question is whether you foul or play it out. 

If you are watching on TV, the universal answer is- “They have to do what they practice.”

What should a team practice?

The Galesburg Archive- Celebrating Our Educational Roots

This is a trip around Galesburg looking at schools from the past and schools from the present. 

Which schools did you attend? 

What are your memories? 

Favorite teachers / favorite classes?

How did you get to school?

Who were your classmates?

Share your memories in Massey Basketball Blog comments or Facebook comments. 

Streaks Alumni Profile- Kevin Trueblood 1999

Today’s “Streaks Alumni Profile” features Kevin Trueblood from GHS class of 1999. 

Galesburg’s Time Capsule- This Week in History (April 27, 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? 

The Old Galesburg HS- An Aerial View

Old GHS in Broad St & Tompkins St.

I am sharing an aerial view of the block of old Galesburg HS, Churchill JH, and Steele Gym. 

1967 Illinois Boys Basketball State Tourney

State Champions- Pekin

Coaches Clinic with Geno Auriemma

Through the years, I had an opportunity to hear Geno Auriemma speak several times at clinics. The following are some simple thoughts that he shared.

Players Playbook- Working to Be a Good Three Point Shooter

 

When I was coaching, it was not unusual for a player to launch threes in a game that might not even hit the rim. They might be shooting only 15% from three in games but thought they should be able to keep launching up the threes. 

My Scout Report- WNBA Starting & NBA Fighting (4-25-26)

My observations from another week of basketball and retirement…

1987 Streaks Baseball- Elite 8 Appearance

The Regular Season- 14 wins & 13 losses

The 1987 Silver Streaks baseball team made it to the Elite 8. This was Galesburg’s first trip to State in baseball since 1973. Galesburg HS started baseball in 1946 and during the next 41 years, the Streaks made it to State five times- 1946, 1956, 1962, 1966, and 1972. 

HOF Insights- Keeping the “Linemen” & Their Parents Happy

In football, not everyone gets to be the quarterback or the star running back. Someone has to be up front blocking. In volleyball, not everyone gets set up to hit the ball and not everyone gets to be the setter. In basketball, not everyone gets 20 shots per game or gets to shoot threes. 

Every sport has positions and jobs that are crucial to the team’s success but they are not positions that grab glory and attention. It is easy for the “linemen” in a sport to feel unappreciated. 

As a coach, how did you try to make the “linemen” of your sport feel appreciated and important. 

Streaks Alumni Profile- Telicia Bunch 1993

Today’s Streaks Alumni Profile features Telicia Bunch from the GHS class of 1993. 

Massey Quiz #42- Animals Big & Small

Today’s quiz is to test your knowledge of the animal kingdom. Good luck!!

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. 

1966 Illinois Boys Basketball State Tourney

 State Champions- Thornton

Coaches’ Corner- Centering Ball for Backdoor Options

 

Coaches’ Corner- This is a simple action, getting the ball to the middle of the floor to create basket cuts on both sides of the floor.