My fellow Americans,
4 score and… well actually just 6 years ago, you all elected me as coach of the U21 team. I was an enthusiastic BB player and fan, and had been super involved in scouting and training for the team. I thought I was ready for the task.
As you may know, my two season tenure was less than spectacular. We had an unfortunate game planning against chile in Americas Semi-final, and had to fight our way through repechage the next season at worlds. We did manage to pull off an upset against Italy to qualify for worlds, however the damage was done. Too much enthusiasm was used and we were not able to compete past that.
I knew then I needed to pass the baton, however I was not satisfied with my performance, and had every intention of coming back to help lead America.
Since then I have learned so much more about the game. I trained a player for another U21 team, I have trained 2 NT players, and at the club level I have reached the NBBA, and even made the finals! I now know more about the game than I ever have before, and I am confident with the staff and community we have built, I can lead our U21 team at a high level, and compete against the world’s best!
I can no longer say MAGA, as it carries a more negative connotation nowadays, and my buddy Antwon already made us great again. So I will leave it with this
MURICA! 🦅