Brandon Rodgers

Christian. Husband. Father. Soccer. Duck Hunting. Arsenal. Do all things without complaining or arguing - Philippians 2:14

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Most parents think they’re helping their child.

Their coach sees it differently.

Here are 9 things coaches want parents to understand.

1. We care about your child.
Even when playing time is limited, nothing is personal. Every player has a role. Every role matters. Help us celebrate theirs.

2. The time commitment is real.
Only two people truly understand a coach’s schedule: the coach and their spouse. We are always on. We sacrifice family time to invest in your child. We don’t need a pat on the back. Just respect that fact.

3. We love this job.
But it is a hard job. Don’t steal our joy. Our passion. Our commitment. We are losing too many coaches.

4. We want to win more than you do.
We are competitive. We put our heart and soul into this. Strategy matters less than you think. We are at every practice. Trust what we see.

5. Everything is earned.
Don’t blame the coach. Encourage your child to do the work. The weight room. The driveway. The gym. You get what you earn.

6. Trust the process.
Team sports are the ultimate lab for life. There will be bumps. That is guaranteed. Accept it. The life lessons will last long after the final score.

7. Winning is hard.
Other teams want it too. Learning to win and lose is part of it.

8. Your child gets it.
They are at every practice. They know their role. Don’t feed their insecurities by questioning the coach. It hurts them and the team.

9. This is your child’s experience, not yours.
Let them enjoy it. Don’t judge. Don’t be critical. Just be there. Tell them you love watching them play. Be a fan of the team.

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[Arsenal @Arsenal]

The Arsenal. Your Premier League champions.

[David Copeland Smith @BeastModeSoccer]

You don’t become 'that' player overnight.
You become them when nobody’s watching.

[David Copeland Smith @BeastModeSoccer]

Most players want coaches to believe in them.
Better players give them no choice.

[Brandon Rodgers @B_Rodgers84]

@MyFootballCoach @CoachingFamily @SundayShare10 Fix

[Lady Knights Soccer @WLKnightsSoccer]

Congratulations to Lady Knights, Aubri Cooper and Annisten Snider, for winning 5-1 in the Central vs Coast All-Star game last night! 💪🏻⚽️❤️🖤

[LCSD @LauderdaleCSD]

We appreciate @twinstatesnews for sharing details about @WLKnightsSoccer’s State Championship victory. #LCSDExcellence @WestLauderdale1 @WLAthletics1 West Lauderdale Lady Knights win state championship in soccer https://t.co/tYNtNz8PW8 via @twinstatesnews

[Brandon Shields @bshields0244]

West Lauderdale tops New Albany to claim state title https://t.co/RyXJH6uUrd

[Brandon Shields @bshields0244]

2026 MHSAA Girls Soccer State Champions

Class 7A — Tupelo
Class 6A — Saltillo
Class 5A — Florence
Class 4A — West Lauderdale
Class I — St. Patrick

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[Lady Knights Soccer @WLKnightsSoccer]

The Lady Knights are State Champions winning 3-0 against New Albany with goals by Aubri(2) and Harleigh and an assist by Jena!! Kylie had 1 save in goal! Great season Lady Knights!!! #finished #ringyear ❤️🥇🏆⚽️💍

[Brandon Shields @bshields0244]

First time since 2023 and sixth time overall West Lauderdale Lady Knights Class 4A state champs ⚽️⚽️

[Arsenal Academy @ArsenalAcademy]

Simply sensational from Max Dowman 💫

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Everything is earned.

Coach K once said, "You can either lower your goals to match your effort, or you can raise your effort to match your goals."

No Deposit - No Return.

[G-PA @IndianaGPA]

The wisdom our elders offer fall on to many deaf ears 🙏🙏 Amen

[Brandon Shields @bshields0244]

Dynasty continues. For the 16th overall and first since 2021 West Lauderdale Knights Class 4A state champs ⚾️⚾️

[Lady Knights Soccer @WLKnightsSoccer]

Annisten and Aubri played great in the Central MS All-Star game tonight! Annisten scored a goal and got player of the game! Great job ladies!

[LCSD @LauderdaleCSD]

Good luck in the state championship, @WLKnightsSoccer! We’re behind you all the way! #LCSDExcellence #FutureFocused

[Carmen Corley @carmcorley]

@WLKnightsSoccer Head to the State Championship tomorrow morning! I'll have all the coverage. Let's go Knights!! @WestLauderdale1

[Brandon Shields @bshields0244]

At A Glance: 2025 MHSAA Soccer State Championships https://t.co/Ghe5GU87Qt

[Lady Knights Soccer @WLKnightsSoccer]

The State Championship game has been moved to Monday at 10! Come support the Lady Knights!!