This is how you coach basketball. It begins before you even touch the ball, it begins with respect and gratitude that you even have a freedom to play, something that these future NBA stars wouldn’t be able to do if the boys their age didn’t pause their education and fight wars for it.

Singing a national anthem before any big sporting event has become show business. WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW
I don’t mind Lady Gaga singing it but these kids gotta learn why it’s being performed and why they should respect it. The lesson Virginia Tech basketball coach Buzz Williams gave to his players will make you cry.
Awesome coach. Good job.
I don’t mind Lady Gaga singing it but these kids gotta learn why it’s being performed and why they should respect it. The lesson Virginia Tech basketball coach Buzz Williams gave to his players will make you cry.
Awesome coach. Good job.
My Parents Didn’t Show up for My School Graduation — Their Excuse Is Ridiculous

This story paints a bittersweet picture of resilience in the face of repeated disappointment, highlighting how family isn’t always defined by blood but by those who show up when it matters. Britt’s experience with her mom and stepfather is heartbreaking—they consistently let her down over trivial issues, never recognizing the significance of her accomplishments or the impact of their absence. Through it all, though, Justin and his family became Britt’s true support system, stepping in when her own family couldn’t.
Her decision to distance herself after her high school graduation showed strength, and yet, years later, her willingness to give them another chance speaks to her forgiving nature. Unfortunately, the second letdown underscored a painful truth: some people, no matter how much you hope or forgive, will not change their priorities.
Britt’s journey reminds us that we don’t have to keep waiting for people who continually disappoint us. The relationships we choose can be just as strong and meaningful as those we’re born into. It’s a story of finding strength in oneself and in those who truly show up, and a reminder that we have the right to redefine family to include those who respect and support us.
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