Bryan Craig

Defensive Coordinator at AC Reynolds. LR Baseball 1993 Alum. 2023 Broyles award winner. 2023 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.

[Bryan Craig @BryanCraig15]

I am honored and humbled. A big thank you to everyone that has been a part of this!

[Chris Womack @Chris_Womack]

Huge congratulations to @ACRathletics Defensive Coordinator @BryanCraig15 for being named the top assistant coach in North Carolina!

[Dayna Beck-Gilliam @Dayna_beck]

Blessed to receive my 3 division 1 offer from the university of east Carolina @ACR_Football @ChandlerGreer78 @ECUAthletics

[John Le - Queen City News @AbsoluteLe]

Panthers RB and former AC Reynolds 🏈 star @ricodowdle is a game changer for Children’s Home Society of NC and child welfare agencies nationwide. My story with photojournalist Ben Gauthier. @ACRathletics @CoachShaneLaws @BryanCraig15 @BuncombeSchools
👀 https://t.co/EsQVfpiqG1

[Geiger Capital @Geiger_Capital]

Bill Clinton on illegal immigration.

1995. State of the Union.

Today’s Democratic party would call him a far-right extremist. CNN would say he’s a bigot.

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

Great coaches push you.
Correct you.
Challenge you.
Not to tear you down, but to raise you up.

Growth isn’t easy.
It’s reps, setbacks, and hard truths.
But that’s how transformation happens.

Be coachable.
You’re not being punished—you’re being prepared.

[Thomas Sowell Quotes @ThomasSowell]

"It is bad enough that so many people believe things without any evidence. What is worse is that some people have no conception of evidence and regard facts as just someone else's opinion."

— Thomas Sowell

[A.C. Reynolds Rockets Football @ACR_Football]

Resilience- “The capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. The ability of an object to spring back into shape.”

This senior class defines that in their 4 years. We are grateful for them and loved celebrating them
#ACReynoldsFootball 🚀 #RPI

[Bryan Craig @BryanCraig15]

@zips3mincarwash is the biggest scam out there. They will charge you when they are not supposed to! Do not do business with them.

[Lou Holtz @CoachLouHoltz88]

For decades, I coached college football and saw the game evolve.

College football isn't about individual glory; it's not about chest-pounding or endless transfers.

It's about teamwork and character.

Let's get back to what made the game great—playing for the love of it and each other.

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

As adults, we need to stop 'stealing the struggle' from our kids.

When we 'steal the struggle', we steal their opportunity for growth & learning.

We need to prepare them for the path (teach resilience, reflection, and self-respect), but we can't prepare the path for them.

[John Le - Queen City News @AbsoluteLe]

My story from Garren Creek in Buncombe County.

[John Le - Queen City News @AbsoluteLe]

Aerial video of the flood ravaged Garren Creek area in Buncombe County, courtesy Garren Creek Volunteer Fire. Only traces of what used to be homes down there.
My story about the 11 family members killed, among the 13 who died in Craigtown: https://t.co/MNLsxIUNdP

[Bryan Craig @BryanCraig15]

@ChaseRiceMusic Thank you Chase!

[Duke Football @DukeFOOTBALL]

Our players of the week against Middle Tennessee!

[Football Advantage @AdvFootball]

“Football is like life - It requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication, and respect for authority.”

- Vince Lombardi

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

"The truth is it's easier to just show up.
It's easier to go through the motions...it's easier to be mediocre.
But nobody remembers average.
Goring through the motions won't make an impact.
Just showing up doesn't lead to greatness." @JonGordon11

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

"Toughness is the mental and physical strength to do what you are supposed to do no matter what the circumstance.
No matter how hard it is.
No matter how you feel.
It's not a talent; it's a skill.
It's something you can develop."

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

IGNORE THE CRITICS; DO THE WORK

Positive leaders don’t lead because they want recognition or enemies. They lead because there is something they must do, build, create, transform, and change. They lead because it’s who they are and what they are meant to do. However, with leadership comes scrutiny, praise, critics, and attacks. A leader could find a cure for cancer and would still have some people criticize them for it. There was even once a leader who transformed the world by feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and loving the unlovable, and yet he was killed for it. If you are a leader, expect to be attacked. Positive leadership doesn’t mean you won’t be criticized. It means you have the grit and belief to overcome it. Positive leaders don’t lead in a tranquil sea of positivity, but through the storms of adversity and negativity.

Leadership is knowing that the critics will criticize you while still saying what needs to be said and doing what needs to be done. History doesn’t remember the critics. It remembers the one who withstood criticism to accomplish something great.
In our modern social-media–driven world, you will have more fans and critics than ever. The keys are: Don’t let praise go to your head and don’t let critics into your head. Be so invested in your craft that you don’t have time to listen to the naysayers. No time for negativity. You’re too busy creating the future. If I would have listened to the naysayers and critics, I would have stopped working on my craft years ago. I want to encourage you to never let the opinion of others define you and your future. Your identity doesn’t come from what the world says about you. It comes from who you are on the inside. Your work, leadership, and mission are too important to allow others to define your destiny.

No matter what anyone says, just show up and do the work.

If they praise you, show up and do the work.
If they criticize you, show up and do the work.
If no one even notices you, just show up and do the work.
Just keep showing up, doing the work, and leading the way.

Lead with passion.
Fuel up with optimism.
Have faith.
Power up with love.
Maintain hope.
Be stubborn.
Fight the good fight.
Refuse to give up.
Ignore the critics.
Believe in the impossible.
Show up.
Do the work.

You’ll be glad you did.

True grit leads to true success.

- Jon

[Coach Hines 🇺🇸 @CoachKurtHines]

THIS is GRIT!

[Football Advantage @AdvFootball]

"When you go through a difficult space, what were the lessons learned?

You want to make sure that it doesn’t happen again."

- Dan Quinn