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MVP Featured Coach -Kevin Howard

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Coach Kevin Howard - Arkansas Hawks 

Listen to what sets Arkansas Hawks ( Hard At Work Kids) program apart from other basketball programs. If you ever want to know how to developed a successful basketball summer program for youth, listen to Coach Howard and discover the heartbeat of developing a youth program that  not only are successful but will excel! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mvpmagazine/2013/09/08/mvp-featured-coach-kevin-howard

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Marcus Thomas is in his second year as Associate Head Coach for the Mississippi Valley State men's basketball program. He spent the 2011-12 season as the primary assistant coach at Delta State under Jason Conner.

Prior to this time at DSU, Thomas served as the head coach at Marion Military Institute.

Prior to taking over at MMI, Thomas served as an assistant coach at Millsaps College (2003-2006), Jackson State University (2002-2003) and Tougaloo College (2001-2002).

He also spent time as an assistant basketball coach while serving in the United States Army at Fort Bliss (Texas) and Fort Carson (Colorado). In all, Thomas spent four years coaching in the military. 


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“How To” Manage Your Time As A Student Athlete

Being a college bound student –athlete can be overwhelming if you don’t manage your time properly.  But what I have found is that many do not know HOW to manage their time.  As a teacher, college coach and administrator, I have used a many of strategies.  However my biggest challenge came from my own children.  I am a mother of 4 children, 3 boys and 1 girl.  With  three of the children  still in the house and having their own schedules and all are involved in activities outside of the home, we have to manage our time effectively in order for us to do our best.   Not only managing your time makes you a better athlete but it is a habit that will help you beyond high school.  Now that we are at the start of another school year, this article is written to show you HOW to manage your time.  I know, I know you still want to have a life too.  Well, I was a high school student-athlete, a college Division I student-athlete, and now have my own children going through the process.  So, I will make it easy but you have to commit to making it work for you.  So read it, digest it and make it your own. 

Kimberli Perry, Editor-In Chief

With 24 hours in a day, you have to fit in at your age the proper amount of rest you need, eating properly, going to school, homework, study time, practice, competition, friends, relaxing,

family time, etc., right?  Well first you definitely have to learn how to stay organized.  Staying organized and learning how to stay on task can be done in so many ways.  One way is to purchase a planner and write everything down.  If you are tech savvy and you prefer to always keep your phone around then use the Google Calendar.  This is a great tool to keep you organized and it will sync your activities to your smartphone.  The good thing about that is that it will also send you text message alert to remind you to be somewhere.   

Using your planner or your Google Calendar wisely can also help you plan ahead.  Plan ahead you say?  Yes, plan ahead.  As college bound student-athletes there will be times where you may have to miss a class and/or test or assignments because you have to go on the road for your game.  Since your games or events are already in your planner or Google Calendar, you can talk with your teacher earlier rather than later to ensure you cover all of your academic bases.  Being proactive rather than reactive will keep you ahead of the game rather than being overwhelmed.  Besides, you think ahead even when you are in a game by anticipating a pass for the steal or telling your coach you may have to miss practice because you have a doctor’s appointment, right?  So you might as well do it for everything.   Also, if your teacher gives you advance notice on tests or projects, get started right away!  Don’t wait until the last minute.  The best way to start on something now is by taking time to divide the work and do a little each day rather than cramming everything the night before it’s due.  IT WILL TAKE THE PRESSURE OFF OF YOU AND YOU CAN SPEND THAT TIME PREPARING FOR YOUR EVENT!

Remember when using your planner and Google Calendar, you should always allocate your time throughout your week wisely by making a weekly agenda.  For example, you have an event on Friday that you know you will need to leave your class early.  Then get your work done on Wednesday or Thursday.  Make it a point to set deadlines for yourself.  This will help you to make sure that things happen when it needs to.  When allocating your time, include your down time.  Down time is essential to keep yourself in good spirits.  Hanging out with your friends or even sleeping in are great but make sure that you are using your weekends wisely.  For example, allocate time for getting a head start on next week’s assignments or even your chores. J

Now, I know you really don’t’ want to hear this but turn your phone off during study time.  I have heard from many of students that they need their phone as a calculator or to look up words.  But, turning your phone off during study times will help you keep your attention where it needs to be.  Get a separate calculator and a dictionary oppose to you using your phone.  Let’s be honest, text messages, Facebook updates, Instagram, snap chats can easily distract you and don’t allow for good studying.  Speaking of Social Media, Facebook and Twitter are great for keeping up with friends and current events but they can also be time-consuming.  Consider committing to spending an hour less each day on social media and allocate that time accordingly!  I PROMISE, YOU WON’T MISS THAT MUCH!

Finally, I think it is great to be involved in activities but you must know your limits.  Over extending yourself and becoming too involved can sometimes make your grades suffer.  So, know your limits, use your planner or your Google Calendar and sign up for things you know you can handle.  Always remember this, IT IS OKAY TO SAY NO! 

Well, I know that some of the tips that I have provided are probably going to be a little difficult because it is new!  But I leave you quote by Benjamin Franklin, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!”  Whether you know it or not you are a mini-hero and mini-heroes need wisdom and they need to know how to get better.  This is a start!  

We Salute A Fallen Soldier!

Deantre Turman ( A Fallen Soldier)
Deantre Turman via Twitter


Student First, Inc., work with college bound student-athletes and their parents  from around the country.  We were saddened to hear the news of one of our fallen soldiers to the game of football in Fulton County this past Friday.  As a mother, I don’t ever want to imagine what losing my son feels like.  As the days passes us by, many are still in shock and in disbelief and asking themselves how could this happen?  This was a routine tackle….”TreTre” always gets up.  But this time he did not.  One minute we were watching a pre-season scrimmage football game of a phenomenal prep football player and then the next minute he lays lifeless on the football field.  He had such a bright future and on the radar of many college coaches.  He was known to his high school coach as one of the best athlete a coach could ever coach hands down.  While the questions “Why?” or “How could this happen?” are raised in our minds, we should also ask ourselves, “What can we learn from this and how do we prevent this from happening again?”   

  

Deantre Turman via Facebook

I received a timely email from Tyler Perry that he sent to a friend who was going through a tough time.  I thought this was perfect for  a time like this. 

From Tyler Perry Email dated 8/19/2013:

When I read the bible, I love when God asks a question. He doesn't ask for Himself. He already knows the answer. He asks us because he wants us to understand and get it.

He asked Adam, "Where art thou?" Sometimes we don't realize where we are in life and it takes the voice of God to remind us.

He asked Moses, "What is that that you have in your hand?" Many times the very blessing we need is already in our grasp.

He asked Malachi, "Will a man rob God?" It's so easy to give our time to everything but the work of The Lord.

He asked Ezekiel, "Can these bones live?" Sometimes you may think a situation in your life has died, but God is reminding you that it can live. It's not dead. It's not over.

He asked a lame man, "Wilt thou be made whole?" God already knows He has the power to deliver you but you need to want to be delivered.

He asked Abraham, "Is there anything too hard for God?"

Think about that as you're going through life. I don't care what it looks like. There is nothing too hard for God to do.

So the question, I ask is where do we go from here?  While it may be too soon to know how this young man’s death will affect his family, his friends, his school, his community, the game of football and to high school athletics, it is my hope that we stop and find comfort knowing that God knows the answer and that we should seek Him for His purpose and His direction for us all.  

On behalf of Student First, Inc. and MVP Magazine, we salute the Student First then athlete, Deantre Turmur for putting forth his best every time he took a breath!  To his family, friends and loved ones, take comfort in knowing that while you loved him, God loved him best.  There is nothing too hard for God and may you find comfort in knowing that He is with you!  I am praying for you all!
                                                                                                                       

Deantre Turman via Facebook

Blessings,

Kimberli Perry

Editor-In Chief, MVP Magazine