As an AD, one of the hardest things I witness our coaches deal with is a parent wanting it more than their child. Coaches use offseason work ethic, skill, athleticism, and what is most valuable to the team when determining playing time. Parents often hear from their child that the coach does not like them, that it is unfair, or that favorites are being played. In many situations, the harder truth is that the child simply does not love the sport as much as the parent does. That can lead to parents fighting battles with coaches that their child should be learning to handle themselves. One of the most important lessons sports can teach young people is how to communicate, compete, handle adversity, and advocate for themselves. Playing time is rarely about one conversation or one moment. It is usually about consistency, effort, preparation, attitude, and trust built over time. This has become an ongoing trend in sports today. The athletes who grow the most are usually the ones who learn to accept coaching, respond to challenges, and take ownership of their role instead of relying on others to fight their battles for them.

T6 | A CAREER-HIGH 11 STRIKEOUTS FOR MAZZ 🤯🤯 Hokies 3, Cavaliers 0 #Hokies

Thank you to the family of Sarah and Dick Bennett for throwing out today's first pitch 🤟🏴‍☠️

Chase Collins 2028 Providence Grove HS • C Spread out at the dish with a simple compact load and delivery of the barrel. Sends a shot down the third base line for a knock this AB #WilmingtonClassic | @PGBaseball11

Trevor Kirkman 2026 Prodence Grove RHP Up to 88 MPH early. Long levers. Solid direction working down the hill. #wilmingtonclassic | @PGBaseball11

Moved to 13th in the Nation on @247Sports !!! AGTG!! #strikethestone26 @Coach_Lewellyn @PGHS_FOOTBALL @ASeaofRed @LibertyFootball @flameswire21 @WireFlames

I want to thank God for blessing me with the ability and opportunities to play this game I love. To my parents, thank you for always believing in me, supporting me, and pushing me to become the best version of myself. Thank you to Coach Butler, Coach Moran, my teammates, and the entire PG coaching staff for pouring into me and trusting me on and off the field. Thank you to Dan Orner for your guidance and belief in me throughout these past few years. To my friends and family, your support year after year means everything to me. And to Coach Lewellyn, Coach Chadwell, and the whole Liberty coaching staff, thank you for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. With that being said, I’m blessed and excited to announce my commitment to Liberty University!! #AGTG #STS ⛰️🔥 @DanOrnerKicking @PGHS_FOOTBALL @GroveAD @MattWogan6 @Coach_Lewellyn @CoachChadwell @Flameskoolaid @LUFanPortal @LibertyFootball @WireFlames @kt_recruiting

AGTG!!! After a phone call with @Coach_Lewellyn I’ve recieved a scholarship offer from @LibertyFootball !!! @DanOrnerKicking @PGHS_FOOTBALL @GroveAD @LUFanPortal @FlamesNation @lunatics @flameswire21

FOOTBALL: OFF POY: Jackson Lawver (PG) DEF POY: Conner Haithcock (PG) LINE POY: Jailen Smith (TVL) COY: Cody Moran (PG) CUSHWA CUP STANDINGS (unofficial) PG 57½, WD 56½, ED 55, WHE 45, TRI 41, TVL 27 CCC TITLES ED 2, PG 2, TRI 2, WD 1

TENNIS POY: Emerson Lemley (WD) COY: Matt Barnes (WD) SOCCER OFF POY: Carlos Ponciano Diaz (ED) DEF POY: Ayden Brown (WD) COY: Nathan Sink (TRI) VOLLEYBALL POY: Alex Hester (WD) COY: Tim Brown (PG) (cont)

All-CCC teams for fall sports have been posted. GOLF POY: Megan Oakley (PG) COY: Allie Nelson (PG) WOMENS XC POY: Laurel Bernhardt (PG) COY: Justin Sink (ED) MENS XC POY: Ayden Fitzgerald (WHE) COY: Justin Sink (ED) (cont)

What do Championship Cultures Look Like? 1. We over Me 2. Process over Prize 3. Learning over Knowing 4. Humble over Arrogance 5. Positivity over Negativity 6. Serving over Self-Serving 7. Encouraging over Ignoring Culture Wins.

78 yard KO from Friday night!!! Unfortunately, our season came to an end last Friday, but I’m incredibly grateful for every coach and staff member who poured into PG Football this year. I can proudly say we left this program better than we found it, and I can’t wait to see what my guys accomplish in the years to come!!!🇺🇸 @PGHS_FOOTBALL @GroveAD @DanOrnerKicking @MattWogan6 @kickersofearth @PrepRedzoneNC @NCFootballNews @SportsToneNet #RiseUp

Big time players make big time plays!!

Game winner from 41 Friday night!! Excited to be 1-0 in conference and extremely proud of the team, blessed to be put in this position!! @GroveAD @PGHS_FOOTBALL @DanOrnerKicking @MattWogan6 @nchssportspage @kickersofearth @GameofInchesHSS

Had a great time @PackFootball !!! Great hospitality and enjoyed conversations with @CoachZRoper and @CoachGoebbel !!! @DanOrnerKicking @MattWogan6 @PGHS_FOOTBALL @GroveAD @Pack_Report @kickersofearth @247recruiting @NC_MaxPreps @NCFootballNews @kt_recruiting @kickerupdate

#AGTG After a great camp and conversation with @CoachVellucci I’ve received an offer to @CatawbaFootball !!! @tyhaines16 @DanOrnerKicking @MattWogan6 @PGHS_FOOTBALL @GroveAD @nchssportspage @kt_recruiting @SportsToneNet @kickerupdate @247recruiting

Great day @LibertyFootball today!! Won biggest Kickoff! Here is a FG, KO, and punt. Great seeing and talking to @Coach_Lewellyn and kicking in front of @CoachChadwell !!🔥🔥 @Calebawillis @DanOrnerKicking @MattWogan6 @LUFBRecruiting @GroveAD @Coach_D13 @SSN_Flames @FlamesAdvocate

Balls from @DanOrnerKicking !! 51 57 @PGHS_FOOTBALL @GroveAD

Thankful @CoachCrenshaw stopped by PG today!! making @CoastalFootball feel like a #fam1ly !! Can’t wait to be back🏝️🌊 @coachmiller2525 @Coachtimbeck @PGHS_FOOTBALL @GroveAD @BallAtTheBeach @CoastalBarstool