A PARENT’S JOURNEY THROUGH YOUTH SPORTS: Age 5: “He’s got a cannon.” Age 6: “He’s the fastest kid out there. Coach said so.” Age 7: “Rec ball isn’t challenging him anymore.” Age 8: “We tried out for select. Obviously made it.” Age 9: “$2,800 for the season. Plus uniforms. Plus tournaments. Plus hotels.” Age 10: “Cooperstown is basically a family vacation, right?” Age 11: “He needs a hitting guy. And a pitching guy. And probably a mental performance coach.” Age 12: “I’m not a crazy sports parent. The OTHER parents are crazy.” Age 13: “We changed schools. For academics. (And also baseball.)” Age 14: “Showcases are a requirement at this age.” Age 15: “Ya his ranking just ticked up. We’re cooking.” Age 16: “He just needs to get seen by the right school.” Age 17: “The D1 schools want him to walk on. He’ll earn a spot by sophomore year.” Age 18: “Okay, D2 is actually really competitive.” Age 19: “He’s redshirting. Strategic.” Age 20: “He’s focusing on school now.” Age 21: “You know what? He’s so much happier.” Roughly 7% of high schoolers play in college. About 1.5% of those get drafted. Less than half of draftees ever play one day in the big leagues. The odds of our kids going pro are somewhere between “struck by lightning” and “find a $100 in old shorts.” I love youth sports (all my kids play a bunch of them) just keep a good perspective my friends. ✌️

Choose to be GrEAT. youtube.com/shorts/xrsiaWP2C…

Facts dont care about feelings. Evidence is created every day.  Make sure the facts about you are backed up by that evidence you create.

Had the honor of speaking to the @NDFootball team about the importance of Special Teams, the NFL, and what it means for me to create evidence in everything you do

I am not ashamed of my journey. My life will be a testimony. But if I could offer a word of advice to any freshman, sophomore or junior athlete in high school it would be to just listen bro. All them adults in your life not just talking to talk. They been here longer. They done bumped they head already. They trying to save you from doing the same thing. Do not make the mistake of thinking your talent alone is enough. It’s not. Talent open doors. Character and grades keep you there. And if you already messed up, if your GPA not where it should be, if your name been in rooms for the wrong reasons… don’t quit. Keep digging. You can climb out the hole the same way you dug it. Class of 29, 28 and 27 hear me. Take your grades serious.
Choose who you hang around wisely.
Protect your name. Word spreads fast if you a crash out.
Respect authority. Nobody riding for you like your parents and coaches.
Work hard when nobody clapping. Do not wait until senior year to lock in. That GPA do not lie. I’m still figuring it out myself. I’m struggling but I know God got me. Be intentional.
Lock in early. Pray. Show up ready to work. I’m learning the hard way that my future is being built in the small decisions I make today. Start now.

Urban Meyer says the quiet part out loud. Be the best player on your high school team first. Development > camps. Mastery > 7-on-7 trophies. College coaches recruit game tape, not weekends.

People keep asking why college offers are slow right now. Here’s the reality, and I’m not going to sugarcoat it. As of today (the final day to enter the Transfer Portal): • 10,853 football players have entered the portal • 6,715 are still actively looking for a home • 3,229 have signed • 576 have withdrawn • 333 have matriculated Breakdown by level: • FBS: 3,910 entered (1,633 still active) • FCS: 2,735 entered (1,789 still active) • DII: 2,779 entered (1,993 still active) • DIII: 1,340 entered (1,251 still active) That’s thousands of players still unplaced across every level of college football. Now add what no one wants to talk about: • Lawyers are suing the NCAA for extended eligibility for current players • Those lawsuits are freezing roster spots that would normally open • Division II has voted to allow 5 years of competition instead of 4, meaning fewer scholarships and roster spots available moving forward What does this mean in real terms? • Older players are staying longer • Coaches are holding scholarships • Roster math is completely unsettled • Decisions are being delayed because eligibility rules are changing in real time It’s an overloaded system where timing, legal uncertainty, and roster limits are colliding all at once. If recruiting feels quiet, stalled, or frustrating, this is why. Stay patient and keep your grades up!

Show this video to your kids…Wow😳

“Losers assemble in little groups and complain about the coaches and players in other little groups. But winners assemble as a team,” Emlen Tunnell Winners choose the process over excuses.

With the banquet and all postseason events in the books, it is time to set our sights on 2026. We are looking to add a defensive coordinator and a few assistant coaches to round out our coaching family. Would like to have someone in place by the end of January. #EAT

2028 RB that is going to be special.

Vince Vaughn on the danger of victim mentality ‼️‼️

Take a look at 2027 RB @Brodyrush28 He is a big time playmaker. Don't sleep on him because he will have a huge senior year. #EAT

#Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald’s advice for anyone who is interested in getting into coaching football:

So true.

Play more sports. Have fun!

The Edina Hornets football team just won their first Minnesota state championship since 1978 with the Chicago Blackhawks’ first-round draft pick playing his senior year at QB, and the hockey team’s goalie scoring 6 TDs in the title game. Play sports. Have fun. Nothing like it.

To promote and recognize academic achievement by Minnesota high school teams, the MFCA names Academic All-State Team Awards each season. To be eligible for the award, the head coach must be a current member of the MFCA. Congratulations to the Class 6A Team Winners!

Take 3 minutes to sit down and listen to Nebraska HC Matt Rhule talk about mental health.