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Gene Durden
@durdencoach
Head Girls Basketball Coach at Buford High School, Husband of Cherie, Father of 4, Geno to Jojo, Beau, GiGi, Jack and gracious from all God's blessings.
Buford, GA
Born April 10
Joined June 2011
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    Gene Durden
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    Jun 6, 2021
    Coaches, just a little advice I have learned the hard way in my 34 years. They do not give out the state championship trophies in the summer time. Nobody cares if u win all ur summer games, those wins matter in February and March. Time to develop players and teams in summer.
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    Gene Durden
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    Jan 7, 2021
    Today my 1st born Devin would have turned 30 year old. Can't believe how quickly time flies by. Can't help but imagine what Devin would have accomplished or done by now. Love and miss u everyday my son and remember, Love Dont Die! Happy birthday!
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    Gene Durden
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    Sep 28, 2019
    Unbelievable how things come up to keep my son Devin's memory alive. This is the week of his accident and his passing on Oct 6. We won a huge football game tonight vs Archer in over time on a 2 pt conversation that is called 40 Durden in his memory. Thank u Coach App, DD helped!
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    Gene Durden
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    Jan 28, 2022
    I wish coaches, trainers and parents understood levels of basketball ability. U dont teach a HS kid pro moves and concepts until they have mastered the skills on their level. Step backs don't work with a broke jumper. Dont teach to impress and make 💰 Basic foundations 1st
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    Gene Durden
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    Sep 26, 2020
    Today 8 years ago started the worst 8 days of my life as my son Devin was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident. I will always continue to keep his memories alive as i am doing now. He lived a lifetime in his short time here on earth. Love u son and rip DD 🙏 Love Don't Die!
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    Gene Durden
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    Jul 12, 2020
    Attention Please! Does everyone understand that not all players r good enough to play college level basketball. Everyone can not get an athletic scholarship. Please lose the rec league mentality of everyone gets a trophy. People don't get players scholarships, players earn them
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    Gene Durden
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    Oct 4, 2019
    7 years ago today, my life and my family's lives totally changed in a blink of an eye. I think about Devin every day and miss seeing him so much, but the memories we shared in his short 21 years help get me through without him around. Here is one of my favorites. Love don't die!
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    Gene Durden
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    Feb 13, 2021
    Finished the season with a 22-0 record. Never had this happen in my 33 years of coaching. Amazing what new heights our program continues to climb. Now throw records and rankings out the door, it's all about winning the next game due to tournament time. So proud of these players!
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    Gene Durden
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    Feb 1, 2019
    Please lift Derrian Brown up in ur prayers. Great young man that needs everyone praying and pulling for him tonight. Our school and community will b there for u and ur family.
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    Gene Durden
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    Oct 4, 2021
    9 years ago today was the toughest day I ever faced in my life. Time moves on, but it is never the same. Love and miss u everyday son and know ur memories always bring a smile to my face. Love Don't Die! EFA
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    Gene Durden
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    Mar 16, 2019
    Please quit using Elite on team names unless u have elite players on it. Love how u can just add a color to it to expand the number of elite teams. Most need to replace elite with expense due to the cost associated with it. Team Expense has a better ring to it and more truth.
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    Gene Durden
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    Jan 12, 2022
    One of the most misleading indicators of how good a team is their record. It's all about who a program plays in preparation for the tournaments. 4 of our 8 state championships came against undefeated teams. Soft schedules = early exit. Can't win a war unless u have been in wars.
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    Gene Durden
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    Jan 7, 2022
    Today would have been Devins 31st birthday. Thank u for all the memories we still have of u and the life u lived here on earth. Miss u everyday and celebrating u today with one of my favorite pictures of us together. Love Don't Die!
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    Gene Durden
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    Mar 7, 2020
    Sorry to keep seeing my Twitter posts pop up, but if someone takes the time to say something positive about our program and players, I have to respond. Just the way I am wired and also appreciative of their support. So many have helped our program achieve it's success!