I used to be embarrassed by my past. It took me a long time to embrace my struggles and understand that my past doesn’t define who I am! Yesterday I got the opportunity go back to the community that raised me and bring back a tradition.
#Juneteenth2019
What if that was me? I’ve heard people over the years tell me well you’re not like that! What’s different? You know me? What about the 18 year old me with tattoos and gold teeth... what if he never got the chance to grow into the version you see of me today?
5:45am
@CoachJRWilliams
is making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! 20 plus years coaching and no job is beneath him! You can learn more than just football from this guy!
Spent 9 years of my career coaching in Van Texas! For these guys to drive almost 2 hours to see us play on their bye week makes me feel special! Texas HS football is a special!!!
As an OC it’s nothing like having a warrior under center
@7acksonrainey
!
Accounted for 8TDs last night! 17-18 Passing for 300 yards and 5 TDs
19 Carries for 220 yards and 3TDs!
3/4 for 43 yds passing
7 rushes for 58, 3 tds
3 Rec 121 1 TD
@tjavonta02
He can block, tackle, score the touch down, snap the ball, hold the snap and kick the extra point. Heck, the boy will fill up the Gatorade cooler, walk the dog, and paint your back porch.
I guess I’m bias but I think
@7acksonrainey
is a dude! As the moment got bigger this season all he did was play better! Feel like a guy that scored 55TDs would get a little more attention. True Dual Threat QB
1 of the best things for me as a young coach was being a on a great staff! I was fortunate to work with
@MoffattJared
a guy that understood & knew exactly what it took to run a first class program from top to bottom. Don’t just take a job. Take a job at a place you can grow
I’ve had the opportunity to read a lot more lately. One book in particular I’ve read more of is the Bible. Matthews 22:39 says Love your neighbor as yourself. I’ve still yet to come across the part that says except if their skin color is different
I’ve been fortunate over my 8 years in Van to coach some really talented WRs!
@lucakoz_
definitely fits that’s description. Last Friday night Luca had 3TDs receptions. Bringing his total to 19 on the year! Congratulations on breaking the single season receiving TD record! 🐐
Congrats to the class of 2020!! Got the chance to escort the big Vandal football fan across the stage last night!! The hallways will definitely be different without Zach.
#YouGoingToTheGameFriday
Congratulations to
@tjavonta02
for being named 2nd Team All State! Guys like Vonta make you look a lot smarter as a coach! Over 1900 yards of offense and 38 TDs this season! Glad I could be apart of the journey!
2023 LB
@BeauBarton6
6’3 205 is one of the best defensive players in East Texas! Beau racked up 14 tackles and 2 sacks last week!
Beau Barton checks all the boxes
Congratulations to my guy
@CoachKinnison
@JHSJags_Hoops
! First playoff win in school history! Seems like it was just yesterday I was showing you the ropes 😭😭 Gold Ball season!
It was a cold windy morning but thankful for these guys and thankful to be practicing on Thanksgiving!! 3rd Round Vibes! Ain’t no turkeys after Thanksgiving 🦃
@lucakoz_
@7acksonrainey
I don’t remember all the Wins and Losses but I do remember the coaches that impacted my life!
@tjavonta02
is as special as they come and it’s a honor to coach a kid like him.
I’m devastated for our senior athletes that are missing out on a special time in their life. I know in the grand scheme of things missing a sports event or banquet doesn’t seem like a big deal but to these kids those memories mean everything!
90% of the reason we won 12 ball games this year is captured in this moment! Our kids loved being around one another! A team that loves one another can accomplish great things!