Head Football Coach / Minot State University / Faith, Family, Football / #WADL #EMAB

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MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY: • NCAA D2 (NSIC) • 11:1 student/faculty ratio • Located in Minot, ND. Pop. 50,000 • International Airport (MOT) • In state tuition for all students • 100 Academic programs • Under Armour NCAA Partner #WADL #EMAB 🦫🏈📈‼️
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B5 | Jonah Shields scores two on a double in the fifth! 💥 #HarvestTime @JonahShields2 | @JUBaseball
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NCW NEWS PLAYER OF THE GAME: JONAH SHIELDS🔥 Shields went 5 for 5 tonight and had 1 RBI, helping the ‘Sox secure the win on opening night! #HarvestTime @JonahShields2 | @JUBaseball
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💨 💨 @JonahShields2

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Camp season for the BEAVERS picks backs up this Saturday with our 7 on 7 tournament Next Week Team Camp Next Month - Elite Prospect Camp See you in the Magic City soon #EMAB 🦫
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Make sure to follow the @MSUBeaversFB coaches! @coachshields HC @TomSimi AHC/OL @Coach_D_Mac coDC/DL @TommyLangford44 coDC/LB @CoachJay98 CB @CoachRiversPSP Safeties @dbo_darling52 B-Backs @CoachTJungman WR's #WADL #EMAB Questionnaire: questionnaires.armssoftware.…
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If your OL Coach ain’t out draggin’ 100 lb heavy bags & flippin’ tires in a hot jacket when it’s 100 degrees on the turf, then you probably have an extra WR coach… ANT PLAN- Ain’t Nobody Tougher!!!🐜 #WADL #EMAB
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🚨 HOW HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RECRUITS SHOULD REACH OUT TO COLLEGE COACHES ON SOCIAL MEDIA 🚨 Social media is a recruiting tool. Treat it professionally. College coaches evaluate more than film: ✅ Communication ✅ Maturity ✅ Consistency ✅ Professionalism ✅ Coachability 1️⃣ Build a coach friendly profile Include: • Name • Grad Year • Position • Height/Weight • School & State • GPA • Hudl/Film Link • Coach Contact Info Make it easy for coaches to evaluate you. 2️⃣ Follow the RIGHT coaches Don’t only follow the Head Coach. Most evaluations begin with: • Position Coach • Area Recruiter • Recruiting Coordinator • Personnel Staff 3️⃣ Keep your first DM short & professional Example: “Coach, my name is John Smith. I’m a 2027 WR from Central HS (PA). I’m 6’1 180 with a 3.6 GPA. I wanted to introduce myself and share my film for evaluation.” Include: • Film Link • Contact Info • Coach Contact 4️⃣ Personalize messages Do NOT copy/paste the same DM to every school. Mention: • Scheme fit • Camp plans • Visits • Academic interests • Why you fit their program 5️⃣ Your FILM matters more than edits ✅ Best plays first ✅ Easy to access ✅ Jersey # visible ✅ Varsity film labeled ❌ No long intros needed 6️⃣ Don’t spam coaches No response does NOT always mean no interest. ❌ “???” ❌ “Did you watch my film?” ❌ Angry posts/messages Be mature and professional. 7️⃣ Follow up with PURPOSE Good reasons: • Updated film • New stats • Verified testing • Academic updates • Camp schedule 8️⃣ Use social media wisely Post: ✅ Film ✅ Training clips ✅ Academic achievements ✅ Team success ✅ Leadership moments Coaches evaluate character too. 9️⃣ Tag coaches carefully ❌ Don’t tag 50 coaches in one post. Better approach: • DM directly • Tag your school/recruiting staff • Keep posts professional 🔟 Keep your high school coach involved College coaches value communication with HS coaches because they help verify: • Character • Work ethic • GPA • Competition level • Football IQ 1️⃣1️⃣ Don’t chase fake attention 🚨 A follow is NOT an offer 🚨 A like is NOT an offer 🚨 A camp invite is NOT an offer REAL interest looks like: ✅ Transcript requests ✅ Live evaluations ✅ Consistent communication ✅ Campus visits ✅ Scheme conversations 🏈 BOTTOM LINE: Be organized, respectful, coachable, and easy to evaluate. Professionalism matters
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Excited to officially announce that I have taken a Graduate Assistant Role as the Wide Receivers Coach at my alma mater Minot State! @MSUBeaversFB Recruits who want to be a part of a special brotherhood in the Magic City, fill out the questionnaire in my bio
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Beaver Football has been from one edge of our state to the other If you are a fit for Beaver Football, we want you. We don’t care if you played class B, 9 man, 6 man, AAA or anything in between. Be a part of North Dakota’s public NCAA D2 program #EMAB #The701 @MSUBeaversFB 🦫🏈
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Congratulations to our Spring 2026 Graduates 🎓🦫🏈#WADL #Graduation
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We are back at Parshall High School this summer for the Jason Two Crow Memorial football camp! This is a free two day camp for grades 3 to 12 minotstatefootballcamps.tota… #camp #football #TwoCrow #Parshall
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DAM RIGHT!!! #WADL #EMAB 🦫🏈📈‼️

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Scholarships will be earned tomorrow 💯 🦫
Our Big Man Camp is this week Saturday! Sign up, get the pads on, and get better! 🔗 minotstatefootballcamps.tota…
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#WADL ❗️Win All Day Long Minot, ND📍
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Our Big Man Camp is this week Saturday! Sign up, get the pads on, and get better! 🔗 minotstatefootballcamps.tota…
Going to be a busy, fun summer for the Beavers! Lock in on our Camp Dates! 🦫🏈🗓️ #WADL #EMAB minotstatefootballcamps.tota…
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DAM RIGHT!!! #WADL #EMAB 🦫🏈📈‼️

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On the road, looking for the next Beavers! ND-MT-MN-WI 🦫🏈 #EMAB @MSUBeaversFB
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