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The Paradoxial Commandments

2010-11-09T12:13:00.000-08:00

People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway. The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway. The biggest men

40 Inspirational Speeches in 2 Minutes

2010-11-05T19:07:00.000-07:00

The Original 13 Rules of Basketball

2010-11-03T08:36:00.000-07:00

1.The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands. 2.The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands, but never with the fist. 3.A player cannot run with the ball. The player must throw it from the spot on which he catches it, allowance to be made for a man running at good speed. 4.The ball must be held by the hands. The arms or body must not be used for holding

Coe Family

2010-11-01T21:24:00.000-07:00

At the 2nd Annual Coe Men's Basketball Steak Fry on Saturday night, senior Dan Onorato delivered the following speech. Family is defined as “any group of persons closely related by blood; as parents, children, aunts and cousins. The reason I define this word for you this evening is because every year before a randomly decided game Coach Juckem’s pregame speech consists of going around the

Monday Motivation

2010-10-25T11:22:00.000-07:00

A champion must possess a greater feeling of desire that goes far beyond that of winning. To be a true success you must challenge yourself not just for a temporary achievement, but more importantly for your own lasting self-gratification.

America Reads Day

2010-10-21T21:09:00.000-07:00

Fourteen Kohawks went to Bowman Woods Elementary School today to read to some very bright students. The guys did a great job reading timeless classics like Move Over Rover, Library Lil and Giggle, Giggle, Quack.

Kohawk Freshman - Homecoming 2010

2010-10-20T20:53:00.000-07:00

From L-R: Ryan Seipp, Shawn Havenga, Jared Stogdill, Nick Rochford & Nate Wood

Advantages Of Division III Sports

2010-10-19T12:47:00.000-07:00

More college athletes can shine with DIII Athletics. Sports at the Division III level offer key advantages over athletics found at Division I and Division II schools, yet are often overlooked by college bound athletes. As high school athletes approach the end of their senior year, some of them choose to continue their athletics into college academia. There are several paths to take including

Sports Anxiety

2010-10-18T10:26:00.000-07:00

Sports Anxiety is that dreaded state experienced by every athlete at one time or another. The pain of losing because of one’s own mindset is perhaps the most frustrating loss of all. It disrupts the peak performance of players all the way from seasoned professionals to the youngest of children. If you have ever felt the anxious heartbeats, the nervous stomach, or flinching muscles of performance

The Journey To March Madness Begins

2010-10-15T07:39:00.000-07:00

Listening to Gus Johnson gives me goose bumps!

Basketball And Life - Coach Wooden

2010-10-14T17:43:00.000-07:00

During his coaching career at UCLA, John Wooden led the basketball team to an 88-game winning streak and 10 NCAA championship titles. But Wooden is equally famous for being a mentor and lifelong teacher, with several books published on his insights and methods for leadership. The following include some of the key strategies he has taught. 1) Be enthusiastic about your work. Enthusiasm is one of

How Great Basketball Players Become Great

2010-10-11T20:31:00.000-07:00

The most elite basketball players absolutely love to play basketball. They want to play 24-7. They always have a ball in their hand and they are always trying to get up shots. They would rather play basketball than do just about anything else. When they aren't playing basketball they are watching it on TV or playing it on Playstation 2. And most of them have been this way since they were little.

Battle at Kruger

2010-09-29T13:20:00.000-07:00

Chuck Hayes Ugly Free Throws vs Denver 12/20

2010-09-22T10:33:00.000-07:00

Confucius Says...

2010-09-17T11:47:00.000-07:00

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in getting up every time we do.

You Can Train Yourselft To Be Persistent

2010-09-16T08:48:00.000-07:00

Persistence is a state of mind, therefore it can be cultivated. Like all states of mind, persistence is based upon definite causes, among them these: 1. Definiteness of purpose. Knowing what one wants is the first and, perhaps, the most important step toward the development of persistence. A strong motive forces one to surmount many difficulties. 2. Desire. It is comparatively easy to acquire

20 Ways To Get Mentally Tough

2010-09-08T10:38:00.000-07:00

1. When you face a setback, think of it as a defining moment that will lead to a future accomplishment. 2. When you encounter adversity, remember, the best don’t just face adversity; they embrace it, knowing it’s not a dead end but a detour to something greater and better. 3. <

Fitch Inducted Into The Iowa Sports Hall of Fame

2010-09-07T09:50:00.000-07:00

Iowa Sports Hall of Fame: Competition fueled coach Bill Fitch to basketball's pinnacle From the windows of his home in the Bohemia Town section of Cedar Rapids, Bill Fitch could see two career paths laid out before him. In one direction was the Evangelical United Brethren Church; in the other was an athletic oasis. “Right across the street was an 80-yard gravel football field and a full

Student - Faculty Ratio

2010-09-01T12:58:00.000-07:00

First-Year Student Move-In Day

2010-08-24T14:22:00.000-07:00

The World's Farthest Basketball Shot

2010-08-03T15:16:00.000-07:00

Commitment

2010-07-22T10:30:00.000-07:00

Commitment to the team - there is no such thing as in-between, you are either in or out. -- Pat Riley

Expectations Lose to Reality of Sports Scholarships

2010-07-20T09:07:00.000-07:00

At youth sporting events, the sidelines have become the ritual community meeting place, where families sit in rows of folding chairs aligned like church pews. These congregations are diverse in spirit but unified by one gospel: heaven is your child receiving a college athletic scholarship. Joanie Milhous, the field hockey coach at Villanova, said she recruited “good, ethical parents as much as

Collegiate Basketball Academic Elite Receive Honors

2010-07-19T10:25:00.000-07:00

The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced the NABC Honors Court, recognizing those collegiate basketball student-athletes who excelled in academics during the 2009-10 season. The NABC Honors Court recognizes the talents and gifts that these men possess off the court, and the hard work they exhibit in the classroom. In order to be named to the Honors Court, an athlete must

Coach Juckem On The Coe Student Body

2010-07-14T14:36:00.000-07:00

Athletic Scholarships

2010-07-12T15:24:00.000-07:00

It’s Not an Adventure, It’s a Job A few months into her first year at Villanova, Stephanie Campbell was despondent. Stephanie Campbell received a $19,000 athletic scholarship to play field hockey at Villanova, but she said the demands of the sport and her schoolwork left her little time for a social life. Many college athletes, like Elvis Lewis, who runs track at Villanova, start their

I Wish I Would Have Known

2010-07-12T13:52:00.000-07:00

Hard Work - A Life On And Off The Court

2010-06-29T20:18:00.000-07:00

This is a great read. If you have not had a chance to read this, you are missing out!"Life was often unpleasant. When he was eight years old he bounced his first basketball, and the game soon became his outlet, his escape. He loved to play alone, to shoot for hours on dirt courts and in local gyms, often when they were closed and he was not supposed to be there. The game consumed him, and his

2010 Kohawk Basketball Camp

2010-06-28T18:30:00.000-07:00

Last week we had well over 100 campers at our Fundamental Skills Camp. Those campers brought great energy and enthusiasm to Eby Fieldhouse. Below is a picture of one of our younger campers showing great form during the Hot Shot competition.

NBA - I Love This Game!

2010-06-18T18:28:00.000-07:00

Only You Can Determine Your Success

2010-06-16T10:05:00.000-07:00

Only you possess the strength within yourself to be great. It is not what surrounds you or who persuades you that creates your success. It is your own determination and drive to be the greatest that will determine your success.

2010-06-15T09:08:00.000-07:00

Jack Ramsay's Dozen "Absolutes" In Coaching

2010-06-11T09:24:00.000-07:00

1. Basketball, like every other sport, is predicated on the execution of the fundamentals.2. The coach is a teacher; his subject is the fundamentals.3. The highest level of achievement is attained by the teams with the best conditioned players.4. Even the greatest players have a level of improvement to achieve.5. Even the greatest players accept coaching and value the need for discipline and the

Glen 'Big Baby' Davis and Nate Robinson Postgame Interview

2010-06-11T09:13:00.000-07:00

This is a can't miss post game interview with...Shrek and Donkey???

Lakers vs Celtics 1987 NBA Finals Game 4 Intro

2010-06-10T13:32:00.000-07:00

In honor of Game 4 of the NBA Finals tonight...Here is a preview of Game 4 of the 1987 NBA Finals between the Lakers and Celtics.

Nine Insightful Reminders After the Passing of John Wooden

2010-06-08T10:42:00.000-07:00

Generosity without ego is most genuine. "You can't live a perfect day until you do something for someone who will never be able to repay you." Character counts most of all. "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are."Our most important competition is within ourselves. "

Five Championship Strategies

2010-06-02T14:31:00.000-07:00

One of the most amazing sports records in the history of all sports is 401 wins and 9 losses. This is the career record of Larry Gelwix, coach of the Highland High rugby team (Salt Lake City) for more than three decades. This team was featured in the recent movie Forever Strong.Below, Larry shares the strategies that have made his teams successful through the years. Choose what team you’re going

Dare To Dream

2010-06-02T14:03:00.000-07:00

There is no such thing as a guarantee. Even if there was, it would never take you far. Success comes from taking chances and daring to dream. Constantly aim in the the direction of the tasks you would like to accomplish and your results will be sure to reward you.

Winning In The NCAA Tournament

2010-06-01T08:22:00.000-07:00

Each year after the NCAA Tourament, I like to go back through all the box scores and find out what statistical category was the most successful predictor of winning. This year FG Percent Defense was the best predictor of winning. In 2010, teams with a better fg percent defense won 52 of 63 games (there was 1 tie). Duke won the fg percent defense category in 5 of their 6 games. Against Baylor,

Ron Artest's Game Winner

2010-05-28T18:26:00.000-07:00

Is blocking out important? That is the one question I want to ask Jason Richardson after watching this clip.

The Identity Of NCAA Division III

2010-05-28T08:43:00.000-07:00

This is the first video from the NCAA’s new Division III Identity Initiative. The purpose of this video is to communicate the values of Division III, as well as the six attributes of Division III: Proportion, Comprehensive Learning, Passion, Responsibility, Sportsmanship, and Citizenship. Click on the link below to watch the video. http://www.facebook.com/v/337409548829

Dick Bennett To His Wisconsin Team

2010-05-27T10:09:00.000-07:00

“It is amazing how close you guys are off the floor. You really like each other. But the thing you lack for one another is a real love. You do not love one another to the point where you will say the things that need to be said, because you do not want to ruffle each other’s feathers. Well, that is just not good enough…I do not wish to treat friendship daintily, but with roughest courage…If you

Fox NFL Sunday’s Curt Menefee Has Always Carried Coe And Cedar Rapids With Him

2010-05-25T11:02:00.000-07:00

Once upon a time, a teenager from Atlanta took a chance on Coe College and Cedar Rapids. It isn’t a fairy tale, but the story of Fox Sports’ NFL studio host Curt Menefee is a good one all the same. Menefee was a 17-year-old from Atlanta who wanted to work in television, so he came to a city he didn’t know to attend a college that didn’t offer an academic entryway into the career he wanted. “It

For Butler, Success Lies In Bulldog Defense

2010-05-24T08:57:00.000-07:00

STINGIEST SCHOOLS Butler coach Brad Stevens credits his team's 24-game winning streak to its defense, which is among the nation's top 10 and hasn't allowed more than 70 points in a game since Dec. 8.Team Opp. PPG1. Princeton (22-9) 53.32. Northern Iowa (30-5)55.13. Temple (29-6) 56.84. Wisconsin (24-9) 56.95. USC (16-14) 57.26. Old Dominion (27-9) 57.57. Delaware St. (17-12) 58.38. Arizona St. (

Kohawks @ Buena Vista - Feb. 20, 2010

2010-05-20T10:20:00.000-07:00

A Tribute To NBA Players Reaction To Fouls

2010-05-18T23:54:00.000-07:00

After watching the Orlando Magic - Boston Celtics playoff game tonight, I have come to the realization that not a single player on either team (possibly any player in the NBA) believes they have ever committed a foul. I found some visual evidence to support my theory.

Curt Menefee Delivers Commencement Speech

2010-05-18T13:37:00.000-07:00

Below Is The Text To The Speech That NFL Fox Sunday Analyst and 1987 Coe Graduate Curt Menefee Gave At The 2010 Coe College Commencement ~ Thank you Dr. Dave, President Phifer, faculty, staff, students, friends, family, you name it...I thank you!!! You know, this morning, I'm reminded of a song from my parents' generation that everybody knows...it goes, "I've got sunshine on a cloudy day....

A Little Motivation From Terry Tate

2010-01-12T19:59:00.001-08:00

Ryan Baade vs Hendrix College

2010-01-03T21:17:00.000-08:00

212 degrees - The Extra Degree

2010-01-02T16:21:00.001-08:00

Coach Juckem's Monday Motivation

2009-12-28T22:01:00.000-08:00

Coach Juckem's Monday Motivation

2009-12-21T22:35:00.001-08:00

The strength of the group is the strength of the leaders.-- Vince Lombardi

Coe 80 - Ashford U 90

2009-12-17T00:00:00.000-08:00

Joe Parys swipes a pass and finishes with a flush on the other end.

Coach Juckem's Monday Motivation

2009-12-14T23:30:00.000-08:00

Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly. - Stephen Covey

LeBron James steals ball, Thunder fan's french fries

2009-12-14T14:13:00.001-08:00

Happy Birthday Larry Bird - One Of My All Time Favorites

2009-12-07T20:24:00.001-08:00

NBA - Larry Bird - 3 point contest 1988

Coach Juckem's Monday Motivation

2009-12-07T20:07:00.001-08:00

Teams do not go physically flat, they go mentally stale. - Vince Lombardi

Dan Onorato - Life As A Student Athlete

2009-12-06T23:45:00.000-08:00

With finals upcoming next week this is without question a busy time for all of us! We constantly have to balance the demands put on us both academically and athletically as basketball season is also in full swing. As far as finals at Coe go they begin Dec 10th and end on Wednesday December 15th. Some finals are comprehensive as they cover all the material covered during the semester but most

Coach Juckem's Monday Motivation

2009-11-30T21:23:00.000-08:00

LeadershipA good leader can be a catalyst for motivation in the short term, but the best leaders create the conditions for the team to motivate itself.We have all seen examples of how leaders inspired teams to accomplish some phenomenal task. History books and Hollywood are full of these stories, and we come to honor these leaders.But the charismatic leader that can be so effective in the short

Coe @ Knox College

2009-11-27T14:34:00.000-08:00

Cunningham Beats The Shot Clock

Coe @ Knox College

2009-11-27T13:57:00.000-08:00

Alex Tatman - Junior - Humboldt (Humboldt HS) Seth Light - Freshman - Carlisle (Carlisle HS)Dan Onorato - Junior - Naperville (Nequa Valley HS)Kevin Gaster - Sophomore - Cedar Rapids (Jefferson HS)

Coe vs Lawrence University

2009-11-27T13:41:00.000-08:00

Alex Tatman Knocks Down A Big 3 Late In The Game

Coe vs Mount Mercy

2009-11-27T13:33:00.000-08:00

Senior Cass Behrens In Transition

Coach Juckem's Monday Motivation

2009-11-23T21:39:00.001-08:00

Kohawks Fall Short In Season Opener 64-76

2009-11-17T22:25:00.000-08:00

Cass Behrens - Senior - Highlands Ranch (Mountain Vista HS)Alex Tatman - Junior - Humboldt (Humboldt HS)Ryan Baade - Sophomore - Havelock (Pocahontas HS)Jordan Cunningham - Sophomore - Mankato (East HS)Joe Parys - Junior - Crystal Lake (Prairie Ridge HS)

Coach Juckem's Monday Motivation

2009-11-16T20:03:00.000-08:00

Success & Excuses do not Walk Together. If you give Excuses - Forget about Success & if you want Success - do not give Excuses.

Dan Onorato - Life As A Student Athlete

2009-11-16T10:19:00.000-08:00

As the basketball season is getting going the semester is beginning to come to a close. In all four of my classes I have taken or will soon take my final exam before finals. The end of the semester is always a hectic time at Coe because although it is only mid November class time is at a premium due to Thanksgiving break. We get three days off of class for break, as some colleges get the whole

Alex Tatman - A Look Inside Coe Basketball

2009-11-10T20:03:00.001-08:00

We are only a week away from our season opener, but we have a lot to get done before then. Practices continue to be extremely competitive and productive. We are working on becoming more consistent in terms of execution and intensity. These practices are really important because we are focusing only on ourselves and improving. Once games roll around we have to spend more time scouting and

Coach Juckem's Monday Motivation

2009-11-09T18:24:00.000-08:00

Energy and persistence conquer all things - Benjamin Franklin

If You've Never Failed, You've Never Lived

2009-11-08T17:22:00.001-08:00

The Coe College Mission

2009-11-05T07:42:00.001-08:00

Coe College's mission is to provide students an education of superior quality that prepares graduates for satisfying lives in a global society. Coe believes that a liberal arts education allows students to discover their real talents and interests, while developing the skills, abilities and habits of mind that will make possible a successful career in any field of endeavor, including ones that do

Coach Juckem's Monday Motivation

2009-11-02T21:34:00.001-08:00

J Mac - A Hoop Dream - This never gets old to watch!

High Standards and Life Lessons - Coach Juckem

2009-11-01T17:24:00.000-08:00

One Shot

2009-10-29T08:59:00.000-07:00

I must have the drive to develop my abilities and become the best I can be so that I'll be ready. If I'm prepared, perhaps my chance will come. But if I'm not primed, I'll miss my opportunity, and it isn't likely to come again. I have to think as if I'm only going to get one shot, so I must be ready.Life Wisdom - from - Coach Wooden

Alex Tatman - A Look Inside Coe Basketball

2009-10-27T09:04:00.001-07:00

We are ten practices in now and getting ready for Kirkwood this Wednesday. This scrimmage is always good for us to see where we are and what we need to improve upon. Kirkwood has been practicing for a couple months now and is always a really solid JUCO team. It is a learning experience for all of us, especially the young guys, and it is great to compete against somebody besides ourselves. I'm

Coach Juckem's Monday Motivation

2009-10-26T21:37:00.000-07:00

The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.~Vince Lombardi

Dan Onorato - Life As A Student Athlete

2009-10-26T13:08:00.000-07:00

With official practice beginning on October 15 this time of year is a busy one for all collegiate basketball players. Personally, I have two tests this week and a quiz but it is definitely nice to have basketball practice, which serves as a great study break. It is a NCAA rule that student athletes are provided with at least one day off a week. This week our off day was Tuesday and I used it to

Pepperdine Midnight Madness - Sick Dunk

2009-10-22T07:20:00.001-07:00

I don't know if he needed to pull his practice jersey off - but it was a pretty impressive dunk!

"Impossible Is Nothing" - Gilbert Arenas

2009-10-20T17:35:00.001-07:00

Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.

Coach Juckem's Monday Motivation

2009-10-19T21:35:00.000-07:00

The difference between champions and near champions is the ability to play for something outside of self. That’s motivation! No one can achieve lasting success without it.

Believe In Yourself - All Things Are Possible!

2009-10-18T19:57:00.000-07:00

No Excuses - Coe College Basketball

2009-10-13T16:11:00.001-07:00

Coach Juckem's Monday Motivation

2009-10-12T18:13:00.000-07:00

"The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime." - Babe Ruth

Dan Onorato - Life As A Student Athlete

2009-10-09T00:55:00.000-07:00

How’s it going Kohawk basketball blog followers? This past week was definitely a great week here at Coe College. Unlike most colleges, homecoming at Coe is a big deal for the current student body. Throughout the week there were several activities that took place such as powder puff football, a bonfire, and follies. During follies, skits are performed and its a time when the student body brings

Andrew George - 2007 Graduate

2009-10-08T09:39:00.000-07:00

Andrew may have been one of the most involved student athletes to ever walk the campus of Coe College. Fortunately for Coe College Basketball, Andrew decided to volunteer his time and knowledge of the game of basketball to our program. Andrew was a vital part of the coaching staff taking a lead role in editing game film, putting together scouting reports and recruiting. Andrew was named the

Accountability

2009-10-07T12:14:00.000-07:00

No group ever becomes a team until is can hold itself accountable as a team.Most of us enter a potential team situation cautious; ingrained individualism discourages us from putting our fates in the hands of others. Teams do not succeed by ignoring or wishing away such behavior. Mutual promises and accountability cannot be coerced any more than people can be made to trust one another.

High Expectations - Coach Juckem

2009-10-06T21:19:00.000-07:00

Coach Juckem's Monday Motivation

2009-10-05T11:41:00.001-07:00

At the heart of every great group is a shared dream...all great groups believe they are on a mission.

The Kohawks Will Visit Greece In May 2011

2009-10-01T14:23:00.000-07:00

Alex Tatman - A Look Inside Coe Basketball

2009-09-29T19:41:00.000-07:00

We are setting the bar high this year! Our pre-season workouts have been tough to this point, and we've embraced it. This is a huge part of preparation for the season. If we are better conditioned and stronger when the season starts, we can put more time and energy into execution and skill work during the first few weeks of practice instead of having to catch up physically. Judging by our

Coach Juckem's Monday Motivation

2009-09-28T13:49:00.000-07:00

Limits, like fears, are often just an illusion - Michael Jordan

The Coe College Family - Coach Juckem

2009-09-24T20:50:00.000-07:00

Coe Graduate Fred Jackson Running Wild On The NFL

2009-09-23T13:33:00.000-07:00

Jackson is proving small schools have talent too. Fred Jackson has done for his alma mater what Marv Levy never could.After graduating from Coe College, a small liberal arts school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Levy went on to Harvard University for his graduate studies, and the latter educational experience was cited most in the narratives of Levy’s Hall of Fame coaching career.But one of the finest

World's Longest Basketball Shot

2009-09-22T19:50:00.001-07:00

This is crazy. I wonder how many shots it took before he made it?

Dan Onorato - Life As A Student Athlete

2009-09-22T07:52:00.001-07:00

As I am now almost a month into classes it is an extremely hectic time to be a student athlete. This week I have an exam in every class which means that I have four exams. At times like these certain people may feel more stressed out about balancing academics and athletics but I find that it is at these times that I am happiest to be a student athlete as basketball gives me an avenue to release a

Champions

2009-09-21T13:45:00.000-07:00

"Champions do not become champions when they win the event, but in the hours, weeks, months and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance itself is merely the demonstration of their championship character."- T. Alan Armstrong

2009 "One Shining Moment"

2009-09-16T14:50:00.001-07:00

Goose bumps in September - I love it! Its never too early to start thinking about March Madness!

Alex Tatman - A Look Inside Coe Basketball

2009-09-15T20:33:00.000-07:00

I am Alex Tatman, a junior from Humboldt, IA. I will be blogging throughout the year about being a basketball player at Coe. We are about a month in, and everybody has already made improvements on the court, in the weight room, and in conditioning. We started getting after it as soon as we got on campus. We've been playing pick up several nights a week, lifting three times, and doing a plyo/yoga

Giving Back

2009-09-14T21:52:00.001-07:00

This past Saturday, players from the Coe Men's Basketball team took time out of their busy schedule to take part in highway cleanup. In a world where everybody seems to have a million things going on in their own lives, it is important to take time and give back. Whether the focus is on your neighborhood, your community, our state, our nation, or the world - giving back to society is so

Look Me In The Eyes - Michael Jordan

2009-09-11T22:41:00.001-07:00