MN BB Coaches Assoc
@MN_BCA
High school coaches are the HEART of sports. They coach with limited time, tight budgets, and tons of pressure, but their impact lasts a lifetime. They don’t just teach plays. They teach life. To every high school coach out there, thank you 👏.
The MBCA extends condolences to the Simons family and the Crosby-Ironton community on the passing of MBCA Hall of Honor member, Joe Simons. Joe taught high school history, coached football and basketball, and became the unmistakable voice of the Crosby-Ironton Rangers as their…

Congratulations to the Minnesota Coaches selected as National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductees and National Coach of the Year- "well earned, well deserved."

The MBCA extends condolences to the Krosschell family and friends.
We are heartbroken to share the passing of Tom Krosschell, founder of D1 Minnesota. Tom built more than a basketball program - he built a family. His impact on players, coaches, and our entire community will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Coach Tom. Thank you for everything
No excuses...what are doing daily to get better (players and coaches)
#1 Priority on constructing my Back to School agenda as a MS Administrator
Yup.
Coaches love T.O.U.G.H players: Talented, yet humble. Open to coaching. Unselfish. Great team leader. Hungry to succeed. ~ via @CoachJordan82
Coaching high school basketball isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s late nights, early mornings, tough conversations, and big decisions. But it’s also unforgettable moments, life-changing lessons, and relationships that last forever. The grind is worth the impact.
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Watching grassroot basketball for the last month and one thing sticks out to me. Every time somebody makes a three they go into their own celebration. I’ve only seen one guy who points at whoever passed him the ball. This game is about “us” not about “me “ We need to help young…
The MBCA extends a huge thank you and gratitude to Alex Conover for his efforts and great work in providing photos for the 2025 MBCA June Scholastic Showcase. prephoops.com/2025/07/photo-…
Teaching…Coaching…Parenting: “Our job is to prepare the child for the path, not the path for the child.” @TimElmore
Congratulations to Larry McKenzie on being named the National Basketball Coach of the Year by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA)! Although retired two years ago, Coach McKenzie was eligible under NHSACA's rules and was nominated by the MBCA and the…

Photos from this year's @MN_BCA Showcase — consistently the best gathering of talent in MN all year.
Sport-specific roster limits will officially replace scholarship limits for schools that opt in to the House settlement, following a Monday vote from the NCAA Division I Board of Directors.
Kudoes to Dean Kockleman and the crew of officials for their contributions to the 2025 MBCA Scholastic Event Showcase.

MBCA Scholastic Event Session 1 Maroon 3 on 3 champs: Kevin Kemp, Evan Miller, Jaeden Udean, Lucas Gustafson
