Varsity Asst. Coach
@Columbineftbl
5A 2023 State Champions • Founder & HC
@Ducks7v7
• Honors Grad of
@MSUDENVER
• Sport Management/Sport Media • USMC Veteran
I once had to kiss my one year old son goodbye before leaving to war. Not knowing if I'd ever see him again. I feel this with my soul. Praying for this man and all those in Ukraine.
Wondering in how many other states does the Player of the Year, in their largest classification, hold ZERO Division 1 offers?? Not even a PWO. It's insane to me. GPA well north of 4.0, runs low 10's in the 100m, State title game MVP. Someone will get a STEAL with
@_JoshSnyder_
I refuse to believe the Deion Sanders to CU news until I'm sitting in a coaches clinic in Boulder and I'm raising my hand asking unnecessary questions just to tell people I know him.
#CoachPrime
The day will come when I am a Varsity Football HC. It's something I've wanted to do for many years. When the time is right, I will pursue that with my full heart. Until then, I'm going to keep enjoying the journey. Learning and growing. Giving my all in my current roles.
#Dreams
We are devastated by the passing of one of our Original Ducks, Chris Horning Jr. He was a special player and an even better young man. We will miss him dearly.
@ChrisHJr1
If your child participates in a sport and you are not a coach for that team, please let their coaches COACH them. Don't try to override them or undercut them. They need to learn certain lessons about their sport and life from other people than just you. It takes a village!
It's a crazy to think that there are players here in Colorado who are playing their final games this week. It all goes by in the blink of an eye. Never take it for granted. Enjoy every moment.
My father wasn't involved in my life as I grew up. I watched so many teammates and opponents get that love and support from their father. So much of my intent with coaching is to be that source of love and support. Trying to be who I needed when I was younger.
#coaching
Incredible start to our 7v7 season! So proud of our organization. Thankful for our players, coaches, and parents. Single elimination tournament tomorrow. Let's fly!
#Quack
The Ducks rolled into Kansas with 5 teams.
3 of those teams finished 3-0 on the day!!!
Of the 15 games that the Ducks played today as a program, we won 11 of them!
It's a Great Day to be a Duck!
@MoKan7v7
#Quack
An hour before every game, I put on an aerial display for the 8 people in attendance who've arrived early and aren't paying attention. But I know in my heart, I'm making
@DangeRussWilson
proud.
#LetsRide
#coaching
Part 1 of 2: Trip to Minnesota for the Pylon 7 on 7 tournament. So many Colorado high schools are represented on
@TeamFullGorilla
. Kids from rival schools. Kids from different classifications who would never play against each other. All on the same team.
#COLORADO
I don't think people truly understand how much detail and work goes into our offensive line play every year. Every step. Every angle. Every assignment. Every play. Is analyzed and critiqued. This group knows the standard set by those who came before them and strive for it.
Built a non-profit organization from scratch to support this. Built an incredible coaching staff. Inbox FLOODED with kids trying to join. Proud of this thing.
#Quack
When I first had the idea of building a Club 7v7 team, I just wanted to coach.
What I ended up becoming:
-CEO
-Travel Agent
-Event planner
-Equipment manager
-Marketing director
-Apparel expert
-Accountant
-Secretary
-Therapist
-Exhausted
But I still love my
@ducks7v7
Rolled 130 deep today at the
@Broncos
facility. We rotated QB and WR every series and made sure everyone got to play. Wanted all of our players to get a chance to play on that field. 14u got to play in their first-ever competition! Proud of what we've built!
#Quack
I've been coaching for 16 years and tonight was the most incredible game I've ever been a part of!! Find the Columbine vs Arapahoe highlights. Just amazing.
#Victory
I realized that coaching was my passion when I started coaching my son's 5 year old flag football team. Now we're weeks away from his Senior year. One last ride together... yet everything is up in the air. Grateful for
@CHSAA
and their hardwork. Praying we can play.
@GovofCO
Being relatable to your players is a big part of earning their trust. You don't have to compromise your morals, values or standards to be relatable. Remember what it was like being their age. People naturally connect better when they can relate to each other.
Helping lead the way for the
#2
ranked team in Colorado (Columbine 6-0).
Each of these guys:
-Great GPA
-High Character
-Would give all credit to their OL
College Coaches: Offer Them already.
Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.
@_Mark_Taylor223
@_JoshSnyder_
@RebelballCHS
Our opponent last week had 4 young men who hold D1 offers out of their 5 starters on the OL.
Our defensive line went toe to toe with them and won the battle more often than not. Huge testament to coach Scott Thomas (
@TheRebelWay1
) who consistently develops great D-linmen.
I used to worry that if I died, I'd be remembered by my job title. "Daniel the security guy. Daniel the store manager." Nothing wrong with those job titles.... but for my job to define who I was in this life????
However, being rembered as "Coach Vigil" is ok with me.
#coaching
.
I've been super heavy on the deleting and blocking this year on social media. Protecting my energy against anyone and anything negative. We've known each other for 20 years? Don't care. Blocked. Positive vibes only. 😎
I served my country in Iraq during a time of war so that my children could someday have social media and see this photo of me. Happy Birthday USMC.
#blessed
#OIF
Our
@ducks7v7
season came to an end today. We were able to play tournaments in five different states over the past five months. We had some incredible experiences and I met some amazing people! I'm already excited for Chapter 3!
#Quack
Mia was making fundamental mistakes. Things we had gone over in practice. She started celebrating early. I had seen enough so I had to go coach at the end.
#easter
Moving 83 players to and from a different state, getting hotels, feeding them, and keeping them safe and entertained is no small task.
Proud of it all. We didn't even do a tournament until April last year. This year we jumped in a national tourney after 3 practices.
#Quack
I've spent 80+ hours a week on 7v7 stuff since Dec. Thought practice 2 hrs a week was going to be a small commitment. All the planning, emails, phone calls, order placing, travel, financials have been insane. But it's been one of the greatest coaching experiences I've ever had.
So grateful to have met one of my best friends coaching at Columbine. I'm glad I'll still get to coach with him on the Ducks for years to come. But I know Rebelball will truly miss Coach Freyta. Once a Rebel, Always a Rebel.
I've come to realize that no matter how much good you do or how much you focus on yourself, there will be those who will still want conflict with you. Seek peace but always be prepared for war.
A month ago, I had an idea. Today, 90 players (and their families) from around the state came to be a part of it. So deeply grateful.
@ducks7v7
#Coaching
#Ducks
#Quack
After some discussions with my wife and my friends at
@TeamFullGorilla
, I have decided to start a Club 7v7 team in my area (South Jeffco). 18u and (POSSIBLE 15u) It will be its own entity and not affiliated with a school. More details to follow, but ALL will be welcome.
If you would have told me 6 months ago that I'd have my own nonprofit org., a 7v7 Club w/70 players and a hot shot coaching staff with coaches from around the state and that we'd be playing in national tourneys in different states, I never would have believed you.
@ducks7v7
I don't feel that I'm in competition with any other coaches, teams or trainers in Colorado. I hope you have all the success in the world! If you're out there for the players and not your own pockets, we're on the same side and I'm rooting for you.
#coaching
If someone were to tell me that Josh will someday discover the cure for cancer, or travel to Mars, or become president... I would ABSOLUTELY believe it. There is nothing he can't do. Thankful to have coached
@_JoshSnyder_
Having served in the United States Marine Corps, I always found PRIDE in carrying your flag (guidon) with your unit to let everyone know exactly who you are. I wanted to keep that tradition going with the
@ducks7v7
. You will always know who we are and what we represent.
Truth is, no coach or system is flawless. No matter how successful you've been, sometimes you don't have the personnel to run the things you want to run. Sometimes you can call the wrong play at the wrong time. But you can always be a good person no matter the scenario.
As most of you may have heard, the Denver Broncos have chosen to go in a different direction with their head coaching position. Although I'm disappointed I wasn't selected, this is only going to make me work harder for my next opportunity. Thank you all for the kind words. 🙏
20 years ago today, I left for MCRD San Diego to begin my journey as a United States Marine. I ended up deployed twice and missed the birth of my son. (Thanks Bin Laden). Most of it sucked, but I met some amazing people and they paid for my college. 🤷♂️
#USMC
#Marines
-Nuggets have the back to back MVP
-Avalanche are heading to the Stanley Cup Final
-Mammoth are in the NLL Finals
-Broncos got Russell Wilson and Ciara
-Rockies got license plate uniforms
Life is good in the Mile High!
Wrestling season came to a close tonight as the Rebels had their banquet.
@DJVigil30
was named one of the most improved wrestlers. Excited to see what Senior year has to offer. Meanwhile, we are going to keep moving forward, because Coach Barron told us to.
#BarronsBoys
Columbine Football has always started with Hog Pride and getting things done up front! 2nd Lineman challenge these guys have won in a row!
#Rebelball22
I've always had a deep appreciation and joy for coaching. I've never taken it for granted. But I'm going to appreciate being back out there more than ever once this is all over.
#coaching
#rebels
I've always tried to provoke change and help to improve things everywhere I've been. This message by Coach Prime speaks to me. I want to be a difference maker. I want to be special. I want to be a conduit of change/growth. I've been coaching 16 years and I'm just getting started!
Can't tell you the amount of times this weekend we heard "You guys are legit, where are you guys from???" Or "wow, you guys just started 4 months ago? Super impressed by what you've built!"
@ducks7v7
#proud