Cop'em Or Drop'em

08/29/2026

Man, I can’t even put into words how proud I am of this kid! 💪🏾🏈

Watching Juelz Baker grow and represent Richards Career Academy in both basketball and football, and now seeing him take that next step to play college football, is a proud moment. I’ve watched the work, dedication, and growth, and this is what all those long days were for.

Tomorrow is your FIRST COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAME! 🎓🏈 Go out there, compete, trust your preparation, and show them what a kid from Chicago and Richards Career Academy is made of.

This is only the beginning, Juelz. Keep working, keep believing, and keep making everybody back home proud.

Coach is proud of you, kid! Go handle business tomorrow! 💯🏈💚

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08/23/2026

📚🏀 SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW — LET’S GET A RUNNING START! 🏀📚

To all of our COP’EM OR DROP’EM student-athletes: tomorrow is DAY ONE, and we’re starting this school year the same way we play basketball — FULL SPEED! 💨💯

We’re not waiting until progress reports come out to get serious. We’re not spending the semester trying to catch up. We’re getting ahead from the beginning!

📚 Student FIRST. Athlete SECOND.
⏰ Get to class on time.
📝 Turn in EVERY assignment.
🙋🏾‍♂️ Ask for help when you need it.
💯 Give your best effort every day.
🏀 Handle your business in the classroom so you can handle your business on the court!

Parents, coaches, teachers, and players — WE’RE ALL ON THE SAME TEAM!

Basketball can open doors, but those GRADES help keep them open. 🎓

Let’s attack this school year from DAY ONE!

🔥 RUNNING START — NO CATCHING UP! 🔥

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08/23/2026

🏀🔥 A LITTLE ABOUT OUR SUNDAY… WE GOT THE WIN! 🔥🏀

Sunday was about COMPETING, PLAYING TOGETHER & FINISHING THE JOB! 💪🏾💯

The boys came ready to hoop, battled from start to finish, and walked away with the W! 🏆

Proud of the way they competed, but we’re never satisfied. We celebrate the win, learn from our mistakes, and get right back in the gym. The work continues!

COP’EM OR DROP’EM BASKETBALL 🏀
💪🏾 Reps Remove Doubt.
📈 Victory Belongs to Those Who Evolve.

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08/01/2026

It was a good game til it was over. Big free throw to win the game by 2pts. It shouldn't have been that close.

07/31/2026

🏀🔥 IT'S TIME TO EARN YOUR SPOT! 🔥🏀

Cop'em Or Drop'em Basketball is officially recruiting for our 12U, 14U, 15U & 17U National Teams!

📅 Tryout Dates Thursday, August 6 ⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (12U–14U) ⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (15U–17U)

Friday, August 7 ⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (12U–14U) ⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (15U–17U)

📍 Salvation Army Red Shield 945 W. 69th St. Chicago, IL 60621

💲 $30 Non-Refundable Registration Fee ⚠️ Payment is due August 5 to reserve your player's spot. No cash accepted.

📝 Registration link is in our bio!

📲 Questions? Coach Bruce 📞 312-465-3121

🔥 REPS REMOVE DOUBT 🏆 VICTORY BELONGS TO THOSE WHO EVOLVE

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07/31/2026

🏀🔥 IT'S TIME TO EARN YOUR SPOT! 🔥🏀

Cop'em Or Drop'em Basketball is officially recruiting for our 12U, 14U, 15U & 17U National Teams!

📅 Tryout Dates Thursday, August 6 ⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (12U–14U) ⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (15U–17U)

Friday, August 7 ⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (12U–14U) ⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (15U–17U)

📍 Salvation Army Red Shield 945 W. 69th St. Chicago, IL 60621

💲 $30 Non-Refundable Registration Fee ⚠️ Payment is due August 5 to reserve your player's spot. No cash accepted.

📝 Register Here: https://form.jotform.com/250328068874060⁠�

📲 Questions? Coach Bruce 📞 312-465-3121

🔥 REPS REMOVE DOUBT 🏆 VICTORY BELONGS TO THOSE WHO EVOLVE

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07/29/2026

WHO'S WITH US? 💪🔥

The COD Summer of Separation starts August 9th!

For 7 days, we're challenging every Cop'em Or Drop'em player and parent to complete 30 push-ups every day.

This isn't just about push-ups... It's about discipline, consistency, mental toughness, and separating yourself from the competition.

📅 August 9 – August 15 ✅ 30 Push-Ups Every Day 📹 Record it 📲 Post it 🏷️ Tag

Comment "I'M IN 💪" below if you're taking the challenge! Tag a teammate, parent, or friend who needs to join you.

Reps Remove Doubt. Victory Belongs to Those Who Evolve. 🔴⚫
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07/12/2026

07/10/2026

Hello everyone,

This is Coach Bruce with Cop'em Or Drop'em Basketball.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will need to postpone this weekend's tryouts. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

A new tryout date and time will be announced soon. If you have already registered, your registration will remain valid for the rescheduled tryout.

Thank you for your continued interest in our program. We look forward to seeing everyone soon.

🏀 Coach Bruce Cop'em Or Drop'em Basketball 📞 312-465-3121 📧 [email protected]