Made in his image! Family 🥇 Educator & Cesar Chavez Head Basketball Coach
Arizona, USA
Joined May 2022
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Marcus Wright retweeted
For those who officiate basketball games
from the bleachers, here are two opportunities to learn and, possibly, earn money:
▪︎ May 29-31 | Central HS
▪︎ June 5 & 6 | Campo Verde HS
Please reach out if interested. Will respond w details. – at Gilbert, AZ
🫱🏽🫲🏾
Why Coaching Is Harder Than People Think (A Holiday Reminder)…
Because coaching isn’t just about plays, drills, or game nights.
It’s about people.
It’s about walking into practice every day and managing emotions you didn’t create but are responsible for.
Your own.
Your players.
Your assistants.
Parents.
Administrators.
Fans.
It’s about teaching kids who are all at different stages.
Different maturity levels.
Different confidence levels.
Different home situations.
And somehow holding them to the same standards while still meeting them where they are.
It’s about decisions that look simple from the stands but feel heavy from the sideline.
Who plays.
When.
Why.
How you communicate it.
And how that decision might land on a 16-year-old who ties their identity to minutes.
It’s about losing sleep over kids who won’t buy in.
Over conversations you need to have.
Over mistakes you replay in your head long after everyone else moved on.
It’s about being judged by people who see the outcome, not the process.
The scoreboard, not the hours.
The result, not the relationships.
And yet, you show up again.
You plan. You teach. You model. You care.
As the season slows and the holidays arrive, this is the reminder:
What you do matters.
Even when it goes unseen.
Even when it feels heavy.
Even when it’s hard.
Coaching is about influence. And influence lasts longer than any season.
That’s why coaching is harder than people think. And also why it matters so much.
As the year winds down, I hope you find a little rest, a little perspective, and a lot of pride in the work you’re doing.
🎄Happy Holidays, Coach.
Marcus Wright retweeted
The same coaches people talk crazy about.
Pick up and drop kids off with cars in the yard.
Feed these kids.
Check their grades and talk to teachers.
Hug them when things are bad at home.
Work weekends trying to make your kids successful.
Miss their own kids events.
Are responsible for being in class teaching kids with little to no home training.
Send film to college coaches even though the kid is average.
They LOVE your kids win or lose.
Sheesh!
Honest question… Are there any communities outside the South Side/Laveen where kids are being bused out by other districts? I know we have the smartest, toughest and most athletic kids and apparently Tempe Union district knows this as well 🤔 #ChavezMade
Marcus Wright retweeted
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 people create habits that fit that
Marcus Wright retweeted
Coaching isn’t a job. It’s a calling.
You shape futures—not just as athletes, but as people.
You teach kids to handle setbacks, make sacrifices, and show up for each other.
The court is just the classroom. The real test is life.
Marcus Wright retweeted
Crazy to think all these guys have graduated. Great group! 1 loss! Great times at Chavez! @CoachMDWright
Marcus Wright retweeted
Great way to start the summer!
Cesar Chavez tournament Champs 🏆
6-0 on the day 😈 #ChavezMade
This graphic shown during last nights game is CRAZY! The amount of dedication that it takes to secure this many accolades is inspiring. Can you imagine the dinner table conversations between father and son! @AZPreps365
Our guys played like true Champions last night & TOGETHER, we experienced more this season than any final score will tell. Thank you to our seniors who have believed in our shared vision since day 1! Grateful for the gift that is coaching @_CCHSBasketball 4 over a decade. 💜🫡
I’m so proud of these guys and the men they have matured into!
Stay getting 🪣’s.
THE 6:00 AM assassin on the gun @shootaway 😤
Cesar Chavez G Lex Clontz is on pace to catch former D1 player Pablo Rivas all-time scoring record of 1,511 points. Clontz needs 117 points to catch him. At his pace he may pass him in the next 5-7 games. Clontz is headed to @CoachTuckERAU. @PrepHoopsAZ @RsmithYWV @jacob_seliga
Marcus Wright retweeted
Champions finished 3rd place at this year’s PUHSD Coyote Classic! Great job to all our boys!
All Tournament honors for these two young men!
Gabe Briones-24.25 PPG with a 46 point explosion in the third place game!
Lex Clontz-25 PPG
@azc_obert
