Eric Thomas
@coachericthomas
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I coach to help young people have the daily courage, perseverance, and discipline to live their lives to a high standard of integrity in a pursuit of excellence
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This tweet was supposed to happen about 2:00 pm. What a crazy day. Prayers out to those involved in multiple wrecks that I saw on the drive from LS to JC.
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The trip to the
@NFLDraft
begins. Nashville here we come. Appreciate the
@NFL
for taking care of the High School coaches and inviting us. Very honored to represent
@LSR7
and THE
@LeesSummitHS
GO TIGERS. LETS GO
@DrewLock23
forever 🔗 to
@lstigerfootball
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Great evening hanging with
@DrewLock23
at the High School Coaches reception. Thanks to the
@NFL
for making this a part of the
@NFLDraft
. Great to spend some time with Drew before the excitement of tomorrow.
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Today Is the 6 year anniversary of Carla Brown Thomas being declared cancer free. Please help me celebrate this day with her. The amount of lives she has touched over the past 6 years is amazing. We continue to pray for everyone who has fought and won their battle.
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Really enjoyed watching some of our alumni 🔗‘s celebrate a big win for
@MizzouFootball
. Great day at the ZOU.
@Tommylock5
@maxwhisner01
@joshmanning121
@GrantThomas86
@Micah14Manning
#miz
#bealink
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We are working hard to do things correctly and safely. Our kids and coaches have done everything asked of them. Now it’s time to endorse playing the game instead of making recommendations against it.
@JacksonCountyHD
the benefits outweigh the risk.
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13 years ago today I interviewed to be the Head Football Coach for
@LSHSAthletics
after my interview I took a couple photos of the stadium and field. I remember thinking about what this could be. We are getting closer to that vision.
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Congrats to
@carlajeanthomas
today marks 5 years of being cancer free. I am so proud of my amazing and strong wife. The toughness and grit that she has shown through this journey has been amazing.
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Today I received word that my good friend Coach Ron Downs passed away. Coach lost his battle with Cancer last night at home. I will miss your loyalty, honesty and friendship. Thank you for being my friend and always having my back. I hope you knew how much I Loved You.
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Although last night did not go as planned life rarely does. Perseverance is a life skill that has to be mastered. Just when we think we have things figured out there is another curve thrown our way. So proud of
@DrewLock23
and how he handles every Curve and stays on the track.
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Man this guy!! So proud of you
@DrewLock23
so many things I could say about this interview. No need. Just listen to the passion in this 🔗🔗 voice.
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WHAT A WEEK!!! There is a lot to be done. We are off to a great start. I want to thank everyone with
@JCSchools_
and
@JCJaybirds
for being so welcoming.
@jaypridealive
is for real. On Fire for this Journey with
@jay_football
#BEALINK
#onceajayalwaysajay
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Best game day of the year.!!Today we celebrate
@carlajeanthomas
She has fought to win the ultimate game. Today we celebrate 7 years of being cancer free. My best friend for over 30 years is here to bless our lives daily.
#godisgood
#blessed
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It has been an honor to serve the
@MOFBCA
for over 20 years. I appreciate the recognition, more importantly I appreciate the opportunity to continue to give back to the game that has blessed me in so many ways. The 🔗’s I have gained are the true reward.
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Going to miss seeing this guy in the TTF everyday.
@maxwhisner01
good luck as you start your career
@MizzouFootball
. Brought a great attitude and superior leadership to the our program each day.
#bealink
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So proud of our
@lstigerfootball
family. Things are Perfect where Wilk is, and between the white lines.
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How did
@joshmanning121
celebrate his commitment to
@MizzouFootball
? By doing a little surfing with his teammates.
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Finally had the opportunity to get out to a
@KStateFB
game to watch
@fanudike
play in person. Great day in the little big Apple. So proud of this young man and all our
@lstigerfootball
alumni.
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How about this one from 2012. Teammates bet him he could not hit the upright from 50.
@DrewLock23
is all about proving people wrong.
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Last Friday was amazing. We did win a football game. That is always great, But before the game Friday at our
@LStigersFCA
Friday Chapel we had 7 athletes make a commitment to the greatest team of all.
#GODSTeam
. Win or lose on the scoreboard. These athletes are winning in life.
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I am extremely honored to be the recipient of the Paul Martel Outstanding Service award. Paul Martel was a great man who helped start the traditions of the
@MOFBCA
. I am extremely proud of what this association has become, and the small role I have been blessed to play in it.
We are proud to announce our Paul Martel outstanding service award winner for 2022.
@coachericthomas
from
@lstigerfootball
The
@mofbca
will honor Coach Thomas during our Hall of Fame banquet at 6pm on Friday the 9th of December
@MVLakeResort
.
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What a day. Started the day in the weight room with the
@jay_football
team working with
@AthleticJc
Then had the opportunity to share the word with
@jchsfca_
followed by spending the day with former coaches and teammates. Not to mention house shopping. Time to hit the pillow.
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It has been 93 days since we worked with kids in person. I can say I am excited, nervous and anxious to get back to the kids and coaches. Tomorrow will look differently then our normal summer workouts, but at least I will get to see my 2nd FAMILY in person after 94 days.
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This is what it looks like to stay home and play for your home town team. 8 of these young men finished their careers in
@LSHSAthletics
7 still playing for
@LSTigerbball
now. 1 graduated early. Tragically lost 1 along the way.
#staytogether
#loyalty
FB memory from four years ago. 8th grade city championship season. No one was really close.
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Lord thank you for sending your Son to save us. He is the reason we celebrate today and I pray that we all take a moment today to remember his story. “Today in the city of David a Savior was born for you, who is the Messiah, the Lord.”
Luke 2:11
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I hope you know how proud we are of you. I cannot imagine how hard it has been for you these last few years. I often wish your experience in this game we love could have been different. I will miss being on the sidelines with you. 10 plus years, highs and lows you were there.
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4 years ago my family had the pleasure to spend the holiday break in San Antonio with
@DrewLock23
. Now this week he is prepping for his last college game with
@MizzouFootball
. Can’t wait to see what the next 4 years brings for this young man.
#getacowboy
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The chicken is smoking. The cave is ready. Can’t wait to spend some time with the
@lstigerfootball
class of 2021 during the Super Bowl. Grabs some
@SummitGrillKC
wings and Mac n cheese tomorrow.
@carlajeanthomas
will have the cookies ready. Let’s go KC. BRING HOME THE 🏆
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Happy Birthday to
@GrantThomas86
we appreciate and love the young man you are becoming. Happy 17.
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What a special weekend with
@carlajeanthomas
thank you to
@FCA_Football1
for hosting a special weekend. Sometimes you don’t know what you need until you do something you have never done.
#blessed
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Excited for
@fanudike
and whatever role he has for tonight’s big game. This young man has worked his tail off to be where he is and now has earned the opportunity to take part in the
@SuperBowl
.
#foreveralink
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May God bless all my coaches in this great fraternity tonight. Win or Lose may we Coach to honor him.
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A little wet and a little cold but what a great day watching
@DrewLock23
leave faurot field for the final time. Grant and I had a great time hanging with
@AndyLock6464
and
@LauraLockRocks
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What do you do the day after your daughter gets married. Of course you review the film with the newly weds and break it all down. 🔗🏈🏉 Family.
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Shout out to
@carlajeanthomas
who gave up her personal time tonight to go to
@LeesSummitHS
to help students study for finals tonight. The small things that go unnoticed in our profession.
#servantleader
#careaboutyourkids
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So proud of this young man. Excited to see what he can do with this opportunity.
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HAPPY 21st ANNIVERSARY TO
@carlajeanthomas
It is amazing how fast time goes by. When you spend all your adult life with your best friend it makes things easier. I know it is not easy when I also serve another love daily in football. You have always been my rock and my support.
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So excited to get to be a small part of the
@NFL
draft this week. Excited for
@DrewLock23
can’t wait to see the next step.
Great job by
@fox4kc
on this piece. So excited to see what the future holds for
@DrewLock23
BE A LINK 🔗🔗. BE
#RELENTLESS
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The greatest man I have ever known is now at peace. Kenneth Eugene Thomas passed today at 2:10pm. He is now at peace. Every piece of goodness that I have in me is from this man. No one ever outworked him. His...
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Finally got this artwork I stalled in my Cave. Our first 10 years of
@lstigerfootball
coaching. Some great senior classes and great 🔗’s to our program. All state players represented at the top. Need to fill in the last 2 years.
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Proud of
@DrewNewhart
being a part of winning a state title as a player and a coach is amazing. Something that not everyone gets to do. Great job!! Special day.
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PROUD OF OUR TEAM TONIGHT. WAY TO
#OUTWORK
YOUR OPPONENT IN THE SECOND HALF.
#OWOA
#TEAMWIN
#SCOREINALLPHASES
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AMAZING how being back between the white lines can heal the soul. Everything is right with the world out here.
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I was honored to receive the “BEAST MODE” award last week. It came at the end of a long and personally stressful week. Thank you to
@LSHSBoysTennis
Coach Megan Hobbs for the Positive Affirmation note. It came at the perfect time.
#whosnext
#BeastMode
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Looking forward to Dec 7th. Can’t wait to visit and learn from some of the best.
🚨STRENGTH SUMMITS ARE BACK!🚨
Get ready as Iron Giants gears up for the Midwest Winter Tour to talk shop! 🏋️💪
You won’t want to miss these dates and locations with some top notch strength coaches and speakers! Stay tuned.
🔗REGISTER FOR THE TOUR:
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As we wrap up 2022 I thought I would grab a few of my favorite pics from the year. Memorable year. Let’s make 2023 even better.
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Proud Dad and Coach moment.
@GrantThomas86
has done a great job of being his own person and having his own interest. His faith in our Lord, and his dedication to his academics are inspiring. He works each day to become a better athlete and Person.
We are proud to announce that Grant Thomas
@GrantThomas86
was has been named ACADEMIC ALL-STATE by the Missouri Football Coaches Association.
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So proud of you and happy to have you on board.
@tylerterrance_
is going to bring great energy to our staff.
Onto that next chapter of life, I’m beyond excited to start my coaching career with
@coachericthomas
and
@JayPrideFB
⚫️🔴 Can’t wait to get started and continue the tradition in JC‼️
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Proud of the 47 players and 12 coaches that spent 3 days
@MOStateFootball
camp. Our
#family
is starting to develop.
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Shout out to my beautiful wife
@carlajeanthomas
as she makes her return to the halls of
@LeesSummitHS
today. love you always and forever.
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What a great lift up for our
@LeesSummitHS
staff this week to hear from some of our students in
@NHS_LSHS
. In a time when our profession is being questioned it is nice to hear the positive impact we have. Thanks to the
@LSHSTIGERVB
player that took time to send this my way.
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Appreciate
@usafootball
giving me the opportunity to speak on belf of the
@MOFBCA
today. The only way to protect the game is together.
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2 years ago Jordan and I had a great lunch
@ThirdStSocial
although the food was great. What really made it special was our great friend Coach Wilk. We miss you always.
#RIP
I know the players and throwers in heaven are blessed to have you, as we were.
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I am honored to have the opportunity this weekend to represent the
@MOFBCA
and the
@NHSFBCA
at the 2020
@USAFootball
national conference. Each year we continue to better this great game of football. Excited to be part of the process.
#importantwork
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Proud of our program and what we have built. Excited to see how we continue to grow through this season.
It’s time to toot our own horn. After impressive wins by our JV Tigers and our C Team tigers this week. Your
@lstigerfootball
program is 4-0. We are proud of all our 🔗🔗🔗🔗. What a start.
#IOU
#BEALINK
.
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So happy I can stop looking at that
@Broncos
team. Excited for
@DrewLock23
and a new opportunity with the
@Seahawks
Drew Lock is a part of the trade to the Seahawks, per sources.
1K
3K
33K
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I found tucked away in some my dads stuff. I am so happy that I took the time to thank him. It obviously meant something to him. Take the time to tell your dad how much you love them today. I promise they will not forget and you will not regret. Happy Fathers Day Dad
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Wanted to personally thank the
@lsloudcrowd
and our great positive parent support last night. Thanks to all the alum that we played for.
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@MOFBCA
@MSHSAAOrg
Excited to be a part of a proactive organization that cares about the health and safety of our kids. We want to have a fall sports season!!! Let’s take every step we can to ensure our best chances.
#Classof2021
#BeSafeOutThere
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It was great to get out and visit some future links to the
@jay_football
program. This class of 2028 has some players. Can’t wait to see them, and any other athletes that want to get on board Feb 20th.
#BEALINK
#JayTrain
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Congrats
@clairelock23
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Great day hanging with Grant
@MizzouFootball
pro day. Watching
@DrewLock23
drip dimes all over the field.
#proudcoach
. Thanks to
@MMorse61
for a great selfie with Grant.
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WOW. LORD THANK YOU FOR BLESSING US WITH A GREAT EVENING TO PLAY THE GAME YOU HAVE PROVIDED TO THESE YOUNG MEN. WE KNOW NOTHING IS POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOU. YOU HUMBLE US DAILY WITH THE MOMENTS THIS GAME PROVIDES. AMEN.
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Wanted to thank
@Coach_Careswell
and
@LSWTitanFB
for honoring Coach Wilk at dinner last night.
#gonebutneverforgotten
#classact
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So proud to be home and feel a part of this school again. Being in a school where the kids still value singing the Alma Mater after games is special.
#JayPride
Congrats to
@JeffCityHoops
on winning the District Title tonight.
#jaypride
. Congrats to our own
@Kendric_5_
on helping his team accomplish great things.
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No
@lstigerfootball
tonight but always good to get out and see a couple great programs
@BlairOaks_1
and
@toltonfootball
compete. LOVE SMALL TOWN FOOTBALL
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I am blessed to work with great men of character on our coaching staff. I am proud of our
@lstigerfootball
program and all that it stands for. This is what being a LINK 🔗means.
#FAMILY
. High School Footbal is about community and growing up to play for your Team. GIVE NOT GET ⛓
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Using
@RackPerformance
station timer allows us to all be on the same count. Those that like to count reps or blow a whistle can now focus on their kids Instead of the count. Stop counting and coach.
Strength and Performance class learning the basics. Building a foundation for success in the future.
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He's nut a Bulldog. But SMOKEY looks like our own little bear. Kids are fired up.
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Thankful for the opportunity to share the
@NHSFBCA
recommended practice guidelines this morning. Working with
@USAFootball
to make the game stronger.
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WOW! 25 years ago I called the best play ever in saying I DO to my best friend
@carlajeanthomas
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So proud of this Young man.
@DrewLock23
good luck in the next step of your NFL journey. You will Always
#bealink
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Today
@LeesSummitHS
we were able to live up to our creed at the bottom of our logo. The Veterans Day assembly has become a great TRADITION for us. Many of our our faculty took a great amount of PRIDE in preparing a great program to honor our Veterans.
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Thanks to the hometown media that came out the last 3 days. You guys were awesome.
Three Days In Nashville: Recapping
@DrewLock23
’s draft with Drew,
@AndyLock6464
,
@coachericthomas
,
@dahughesguy83
&
@JennyVrentas
WATCH ⬇️
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It pains me to see our players hurt because of the lose of a loved one. The game of football is amazing. Inside those white lines these kids can leave their troubles behind. Everything is perfect inside the white lines.
Hats off to
@ElijahMQB_
his leadership and composure in a time of personal tragedy was amazing. 5 total TDS. While playing under extreme circumstances. We love you
#3
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I remember walking the halls of
@JCJaybirds
and seeing the sign daily. “Through these halls walk the finest students in the nation.” Can’t wait to be walking these halls again soon.
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Not sure this is going to be untouched until Thursday night dinner
@carlajeanthomas
coming through clutch.
#oreodessert
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Without football these kids would be sitting inside. Would never have witnessed this on a beautiful July evening.
No need to cheapen with a lot words. How can anyone say we should not be playing football.
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Appreciate having the opportunity to share. Thanks for having me on.
Episode
#40
of the Podcast is now live! Newly named Jeff City Head Coach Eric Thomas joined us!
You can check it out on SoundCloud now (link below) or on Apple Podcasts once the link is updated...
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So proud of how our Young Men Fight and play for each other. ITS ONLY US.
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Good to hang with a current and future
@MOStateFootball
Gunslingers today. Very proud of
@Dhillzzz
and
@DarriasP
2 very special 🔗LINKS🔗 to the
@lstigerfootball
program and the QB1 Tradition.
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Took until year 25 to be a part of a game that involved an onside kick that we recovered and then went and scored. So proud of what this team is becoming.
The resiliency of our kids is absolutely amazing. Our opponent scored with 2:54 to go in the game to go up 12 points. GAME OVER RIGHT. Not if you believe the way these kids do. A TD and onside and another TD. We were up by 1 with :45 left. A missed FG with :03 sealed the win.
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Finally got out for a little lunch with the family on New Years Eve. Good to be out of the house for a while.
@ThirdStSocial
ready to watch
@DrewLock23
play after lunch.
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Home with the fam watching Church on line. Pastor Phil Hopper from Abundant Life church brought this to us. This is not the first time the world has been through adversity. Replace the words atomic bomb with the coronavirus. Praying for everyone today.
#NationalDayOfPrayer
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@JayPrideFB
is still on the hunt for great assistant coaches. Want to be a part of one the most historically excellent programs in the country? Contact me coachthomas
@jayfootball
.org positions of need. LBS, Safeties, Coordinator Roles.
@MissouriScoop
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