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Jon Beck

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Jon Beck

@CoachJonBeck

Contemporary Basketball Coach & Consultant/Serving players-coaches/Transformational Holistic player development/Former athlete @AStateMB /[email protected]

Northwest Arkansas

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Joined October 2009

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Jon Beck
@CoachJonBeck
Oct 23, 2018
Players: Enjoy your HS playing days. There’s nothing like playing in front of a crowd of your community members, friends & family & playing alongside classmates. The sense of community & school pride is unbeatable. Relish it; rejoice in it; respect it. It’s over before you know.
Jon Beck
@CoachJonBeck
Sep 12, 2019
Parents: You’re raising a child, not an athlete. Focus on their character & work ethic. Teach them respect, hard work, how to be a good person. Hold them accountable. Teach them that they will never get what they don’t earn. Strong, well-rounded kids find success much easier.
Jon Beck
@CoachJonBeck
Jan 27, 2020
Players: You want to honor Kobe? You want to respect the game you play? Go practice today like he practiced. Go play games like he played. Prepare like he prepared. Compete like he competed. Love the game like he loved the game. Your best-every time! That’s the ultimate tribute.
Jon Beck
@CoachJonBeck
Feb 17, 2021
If you have a former coach who you can still call, Snap, Facebook, text, FaceTime, etc. then you had a coach who put you first & created lifelong, caring relationships with players. That isn’t always the case, so consider yourself lucky & keep those relationships close to heart.
Jon Beck
@CoachJonBeck
Aug 9, 2020
Players: If D1 schools aren’t reaching out to you, you may not be a D1 player & that’s ok. Don’t be married to the level. Be married to the right fit for you. Stay in the gym. Keep getting better & then use the game to cement your future. College degrees don’t say D1, D2 or D3.
Jon Beck
@CoachJonBeck
Feb 18, 2019
Players: Your athletic career is most likely temporary; your character lasts a lifetime. The person you are is far more important than the player you are. What are your habits? Are you grateful, humble, honest. Do you care for others? Be someone people respect on & off the court.
Jon Beck
@CoachJonBeck
Jul 8, 2019
Seniors: You have one season of HS sports remaining. Please don’t take a single opportunity or day for granted. Work hard. Help others. Be present & live in the moment. Cherish your teammates & coaches. Make memories for a lifetime, because the days will come & go all too soon!
Jon Beck
@CoachJonBeck
Sep 12, 2018
Parents: It’s not your job to raise a professional athlete. Focus on your child’s work ethic, character & respect. Teach them passion, hard work, how to be a great teammate, & how to own their mistakes. Teach them how to overcome & believe they will never get what they don’t earn
Jon Beck
@CoachJonBeck
Jan 24, 2018
Players: Which player are you? Bad players don’t take much seriously. Average players take games seriously. Good players take practice & games seriously. Great players take academics, nutrition, warm-ups, ind. work, weight room, conditioning, film, practice & games seriously.
Jon Beck
@CoachJonBeck
Sep 15, 2019
Players: Want to avoid being benched? Then: -Put your team 1st -Don’t whine about playing time -Have great practice habits -Respect others -Accept your role -Always give 100% -Keep mental errors to a minimum -Play hard -Have good body language -Lose your ego -Encourage teammates
Jon Beck
@CoachJonBeck
Feb 20, 2021
Players: Your athletic career is very temporary; character lasts a lifetime. The person you are is far more important than the player. Are you kind, trustworthy, compassionate? Do you help ppl? Is your word more than just words? Be someone people respect as an athlete & a person.
Jon Beck
@CoachJonBeck
Oct 2, 2018
Players: You better really love the process. The average D1 player spends 3,000 hours on their game in 4 years. Only 4% of that is actual game play! College level ball isn’t for the weak. You need mental & physical stamina, toughness, & a willingness to work. Are you that player?
Jon Beck
@CoachJonBeck
Feb 23, 2020
Players: If your coach holds you accountable, you are VERY fortunate. A lot of coaches accept their players doing whatever they want, whenever they want with no consequences. Discipline, responsibility & accountability are life prep! If your coach cares that much, respect it!
Jon Beck
@CoachJonBeck
Aug 9, 2022
If D1 schools aren’t reaching out to you, you may not be a D1 player & that’s ok. Don’t be married to the level. Be married to the right academic fit for you. Stay in the gym. Keep getting better & then use the game to cement your future. College degrees don’t say D1, D2 or D3!