Cornell University Special Teams Coordinator / Defensive Assistant
Recruiting Areas: Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Go Big Red!
#YellCornell
Watched a camper take almost every rep at DB in 1 on 1’s with lack of numbers. Found out that he preferred WR but wanted to get reps to showcase his abilities (there were 5x more WR then DB). He earned a D1 offer the next day.
What your arrival time means to coaches:
Early: This is important to you, it’s a priority, you care.
Barely on time: This is a job, you have to be there rather than want to.
Late: Not a priority, your needs are more important than the team.
Bottom line, show coaches you care!
November is a bittersweet month…
Many HS and college football players will put on helmet and shoulder pads for the last time.
To all finishing up your football careers…
embrace every meeting, practice, lift and game day.
Don’t ever count the days, make the days count.
Recruits: Please stop posting the content of letters and emails sent from a college coach. This is a private form of communication meant for you and your parents to consume, thanks.
Recruits: If you can play another sport in high school, do it!
Competitors are meant to spend their time competing as much as they can.
Off-season training is great, grinding with teammates in practice and game day is wildly valuable.
Prove that you love to compete and win!
31 of the 32 D3 playoff teams finish their season with a loss.
Some of
@RPIFootball
accomplishments:
- 11 Win season (ties school record)
- Elite 8 appearance (2x in 3 seasons)
- League title
- Won 2 trophy games
Most importantly, we had a blast every single day!
Words cannot begin to describe what
@RPIFootball
has meant to me and my family.
Forever grateful to
@CoachRI
for giving me the chance to coach these amazing young men.
So many memories, so many great people, thanks to all of you.
#REDFAM
Forever!!!
With a college football roster of 100+ players, more than 75% are 2nd team, role players and scout team. It might take time to climb the depth chart and see the field. Being a work horse in the weight room, film room and dominating your role is crucial for TEAM success.
Picked to finish 4th in our league.
No votes for pre-season top 25. No lift, no spring ball. Quarantine 1st day of camp. Win our league, win 11 games, finish our season in the Elite 8.
National ranking of 13 & 14 in two major polls. Don’t let outsiders decide your success.
Recruits: D3 schools do not offer athletic scholarships. Every school has different financial aid standards and policies to make their school affordable. Research the financial aid process & return on investment of each school before limiting your options.
Held my 2 year old son while the national anthem played before a game. He has never been more patience in my arms, let me place his hand over his heart, staying that way until the end. Chills down my spine, my little man is learning how lucky he is to live in this great country!
This place is special!
8 Straight Post Season appearances
Elite Culture
Elite Academics
Elite Facilities
Excited to add talented, hardworking young men to our Championship Program!
#REDFAM
High School Athletes,
Thank your coaches for opening your HS weight room this summer so you and your teammates can get better.
Most coaches are volunteering their time every summer for your benefit.
Take advantage of this time and appreciate all your coaches do for you.
Practice
#7
and Junior Day with future members of Big Red Football was a huge success!
What better place than here, what better time then now?!
#YellCornell
#GBR
Recruits: Position changes happen frequently in college and are well thought out by all coaches involved. When a change is made, it’s done to help the team while maximizing the players ability to get on the field.
Report to Training Camp: 8/12/20
That was the original plan.
A lot of emotions today.
Missing our team and the excitement of seeing them for the first time in months.
College football is a life changing experience.
Regardless of the school and level, you will meet 100+ people that share at least one common bond, a love for football.
Should you be someone that is or will be on a college roster, make it your big time & enjoy every moment!
One of the Top 50 Academic Institutions in the Country
Back to Back NCAA Appearances
2003 FINAL 4
2018 ELITE 8
Big Time Athletic Facilities
This is a SPECIAL Place
#REDFAM
#WHYRPI
No recruiting graphics or on the road recruiting this week as we will be playing in the NCAA Quarterfinals on Saturday.
This is what ELITE football and ELITE education looks like.
Many of our seniors already have signed job offers.
Now they can focus on football!
#REDFAM
Thank you to our seniors for making this season RARE!
2ND Time ever in the NCAA Quarter Finals
1st Time ever back-to-back NCAA Tournament Appearances
Most Wins in a class in RPI History
4 Post Season Appearances
We will miss you boys and are so PROUD of you!
#REDFAM
Thankful for adversity.
Thankful for obstacles in the way.
Thankful for struggle.
Thankful for work ethic.
Thankful for passion.
Thankful for family and friends.
Thankful for another day.
There is always something to be thankful for…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Are you willing to change positions in college?
Are you willing to go from offense to defense or defense to offense?
Coaches will value your willingness to put the team above you to help win games.
Your team first decisions will help get you on the field faster too!
Recruits: The best recommendations come from your high school coaches. College recruiters confide in them to learn about your character. If you are hard working and a great teammate, your high school coaches will get you on the radar.
The last 5+ months have been challenging for many.
Challenges present opportunity for growth in other areas of your life.
I have had the fortune of spending more time with my son than I could have imagined.
There is a silver lining with every challenge you face in life.
Don’t worry about the number of offers you currently have, if you are good enough, college coaches will find you. Focus your energy on finding the right fit, staying on top of your classes and training hard. All it takes is one school to live out your dream.
This group, this defense, this team…WOW!
We went 1-0 this week and collected a league championship, the SHOES and a bid to the playoffs!
Blessed to work with these guys every single day!!!
#DBU
#CHAOS
#REDFAM
Recruits: Admissions offices across the country will evaluate the quality of your transcript, not your GPA alone. Fill your schedule with strong courses to satisfy your core and challenge you in the classroom. Coaches want those that push themselves on and off the field!
Life of a college athlete in the summer:
Work, Lift, Run, Eat, Sleep, Repeat
College athletes that want to improve over the summer follow every lift, run every agility / sprint and most work a full time job.
Earned, not given.
Our 2 starting safeties and others on the depth chart didn’t play safety in high school, 1 didn’t play defense at all until college ball.
Regardless of preferred position in college always know, coaches will find the best spot for you to achieve individual and TEAM success.
5-0 Overall and 1-0 in League Play after an amazing game at Ithaca College
I'll say this loud and proud...
I am damn proud to be an RPI Engineer
TOOT TOOT, OORAH!!!
#REDFAM
#CHAOS
#WIN
Coaches: If your main goals are to teach life lessons through your sport and improve the lives of your athletes, you are doing it for the right reasons.
New faces are arriving on East Hill 👀
@BigRed_Football
has announced the addition of five staff members as the team begins its preparations for spring ball.
Find out more about the new staff below❗
#YellCornell
Recruits: The quality of your transcript is most important when evaluating your academics. Sending your GPA and Test Scores are helpful however college coaches need to see the success you have in core courses. Your transcript will allow us to move along in the process with you.
Summer for college athletes:
Wake up early for your summer job
Hit the field after work in the heat for speed training
Head to the gym after for your strength work
Get home late, eat a good meal then pass out
Wake up to do it all over again
It's not for everyone
Happy 1st Anniversary to my wife Martha Dittman! What an amazing year it has been and thank you for your love & support each and every day, I love you!
"I can't wait to go to work in the morning and I can't wait to go home at night."
- Bob Ford