30 Coaching Tips from Twitter

If you are on X (Twitter), you may have seen some of these ideas. This is simply a collection of some of the best things that I have seen on Twitter the last couple weeks.

Western Big 6 Tradition- State Champs & Top 4 Finishes

The Western Big 6 prides itself on being a strong athletic conference. There are many ways to measure excellence in sports. One of the measures of sports success is winning a State Championship or placing at State. Here is a look at the WB6 Team State Champions and State Placers.

Streaks Alumni Profile- Eric Doss 1976

Today’s Streaks Alumni Profile features Eric Doss from the GHS class of 1976. 

Eric had an excellent career as a multi-sport athlete for the Streaks. He was a guard, who seemed to be able to often make the big play on the Streaks Elite 8 basketball team. 

While he had a great basketball career, he was outstanding as a baseball player. Eric went onto play baseball for Western Illinois. 

Massey Quiz #47- Cities and Tourist Sites

This week’s quiz is asking you to match up tourist sites with the city they are located in. Good luck and enjoy!!

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. 

1972 Illinois Boys Basketball Class A State Tourney

State Champions- Lawrenceville

Streaks Alumni Profile- Kevin Stone 1984

Today’s “Streaks Alumni Profile features Kevin Stone from the GHS class of 1984. 

Kevin is one of the most inspiring people that I know, both as a student and now as an adult. I am so glad that he was willing to share some of his memories from GHS and what he is up to today. 

Focus Over Frustration: Mastering Composure in Summer Basketball

In the summer, coaches hope the players and the team will build championship habits.  

Summer basketball is not about winning games and winning championships. It is about building good habits and breaking bad habits so that championships can be won in the winter.

Good habits are not built by talking about them, they are built by repetition, repetition, and more repetition. It means executing drills correctly. It means being focused in summer games on proper execution. 

As tough as it is to build good habits, it probably requires even more focus and more discipline to break bad habits. For players it is too easy to say, “That’s what I have always done.”

1946 Illinois Boys Basketball State Tourney

State Champions- Champaign

2nd in State- Centralia

3rd in State- Dundee

4th in State- Rockford East

William Allen: GHS Teacher Makes Ultimate Sacrifice in WW2

 William Allen was a 1939 graduate of Knox College. While at Knox, he became a political activist. He was part of a large group of students who were unhappy with the school’s “chapels.” They felt that the chapels had become a way for the college to indoctrinate students with conservative, pro-business speakers. His activism led him to take a leadership role as the editor of the Knox Student (school newspaper). His outspoken approach caused some to label him as un-American and a Communist.  

After graduation, he taught three years in Fairview. He moved back to teach at Galesburg High School in 1942. He was an English teacher and in charge of all of the drama activities. At this time, before TV, school plays were performed almost monthly. 

This Week in Galesburg History (May 25, 2026)

“This Week in Galesburg History” 

Evar Swanson took one high and inside, kids at Douglas School just wanted to play, and it was time to fly from Galesburg to Chicago….

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? 

“This Week in Galesburg History” appears on the WGIL website and Massey Basketball Blog. 

Players Playbook- 10 Tasks for Off-Season

Here are 10 tasks for players for the off-season. 

1- Listen, Listen, Listen- Listen to your coaches. Understand what they want. Ask questions. Players who build relationships with their coach have greater success. Despite what outside voices may say- your coach wants you to succeed. 

2- Communicate with Teammates- Off the court, talk and get to know your teammates. 

In practice, give teammates praise and constructive advice. 

During summer games, develop the habit of talking or huddling quickly in deadballs. Ideally this would be the point guard but it can be any player. Describe a simple action that you will start the next possession. Even if you are a free lance kind of team. Share by saying, “Let’s start next possession with a dribble hand off.” Obviously the more actions that you have names for, the easier it is. You are still a “free lance” team but have your team start each possession with a particular action. This will create variety but it also might be the way to get preferred players touches.

Coaches’ Corner- Iverson Curl with Fade into Screen the Screener

After running an Iverson cut, the team can have the cutter curl to the basket, which can lead to an easy layup. 

In this case, an added action gets the team into a screen the screener action. 

Names of Distinction: The Heritage of Galesburg HS Facilities

Through the years, District #205 has chosen to honor some teachers, coaches, and directors for their service and their excellence. 

At one time Galesburg had named entire buildings in honor of administrators and teachers. Irma Gale School, Rose Hoben Welch School, Mary Allen West School, Nellie Swanson School, and William Steele School are examples of recognition of individuals for their service to Galesburg schools and students. 

Starting in 1970, District #205 honored long-time football and track coach, C.C. VanDyke by naming the new GHS football field in his honor. Since that time, former GHS students, teachers, coaches, and directors have had similar recognition. I have been included in this group, as they are going to name the basketball court in my honor. 

Streaks Alumni Profile- Reed Allison 1996

Today’s Streaks Alumni Profile features Reed Allison from the GHS class of 1995.

Massey Quiz #46- Doors of Galesburg

I have fifteen pictures of Galesburg DOORS. 

The quiz is designed to celebrate how wonderful Galesburg is, and test your knowledge of our community. Enjoy and have fun!!