Coach Dean Battenberg

Believer, Husband, Father of 7,D-line, Army (Retired) 25 years, OEF, Master JM, Rough Terrain, UMBC, Military History Instructor, DS & DSL, ABIC, MHIC, EO, MRT

[Mike Rittelmann @MRittCGS]

Great seeing @Gors_of_Course at the @JM_OLine_Camp today

I’ve always appreciated his guidance, insight, and friendship

One of the best around!

[Kenneth Stepp @SteppKenneth_]

The boys Craig and Felix had a blast @cnfootball youth camp and getting to meet @CoachAG_53 in person. Tremendous opportunities are offered at Christian Universities for the next level. Thankful to be raising football players and Christ minded young men.

[Codey Cole @CoachCole94]

DONT SIT AROUND IN JUNE COME COMPETE AND GET BETTER
- Come get Developed
- Come get Evaluated
- Come EARN a possible Offer
#FlyHawksⓂ️🦅🦅

https://t.co/WWkhqVFEcN

[CREEKSIDE FOOTBALL @Creekside_fb]

The Creekside Youth Football Camp kicks off NEXT WEEK! Let’s Go 🔥

📍Creekside High School

 Elementary School: June 8–11

 Middle School (Session 1): June 22–24

 Middle School (Session 2): July 20–24
Tickets can be purchased👇

🔗 https://t.co/UPIqemdHXY

[Coach Dean Battenberg @CoachBattenberg]

I am grateful 4 the opportunities that I have experienced as a coach @LEWISBURG_FB & will 4ever B gr8ful2️⃣@Ewicks021 4 allowing me to answer my calling. I am thankful the most to God for His slow mercy and allowing me gracefully2️⃣grow n every area of my life during my time n PA

[Soldiers to Sidelines @Soldier2Sidelin]

Congratulations to the 180 graduates of the Endurance Performance Virtual Certification Seminar!

By choosing to #EarnYourWhistle and continue serving through sport, you are helping shape the next generation of athletes and leaders.

#SoldiersToSidelines #Coaching #Leadership

[Soldiers to Sidelines @Soldier2Sidelin]

Richard "Cowboy" Peterson is our May Soldier Coach of the Month!

"I didn’t get into coaching for glory or wins. I got into coaching because I wanted to create a better experience for kids, one built on fairness, teaching, and genuine care."

➡️ https://t.co/j0IESXLIO2

[CodeDLClinic @CodeDLClinic]

Excited to have @CoachCole94, Defensive Run Game Coordinator / DL Coach at Monmouth University, joining us tomorrow at 6:00 PM CT to share with the DL community!

Register now to get the Zoom link: https://t.co/8K89E2OXTX

#CodeFBClinic #TheDLCode

[CREEKSIDE FOOTBALL @Creekside_fb]

Today we pause to honor a different team, the brave men and women who wore the uniform representing our country and paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom! We never forget the heroes who fought the real battles and did the work so we can play the game we love! #WorkToWin🛡️⚔️

[Coach Baker @CoachBaker21]

@Soldier2Sidelin

[Coach Dean Battenberg @CoachBattenberg]

CPL Darrion Terrell Hicks (1990-2012) - Find a Grave Memorial: @FLW in Basic PVT Hicks had a contagious smile he couldn’t hide, even when I was correcting him. He had a humble & confident spirit and it was a pleasure to lead this outstanding young man. RIP https://t.co/1DqZQC4ZHs

[Soldiers to Sidelines @Soldier2Sidelin]

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

This Memorial Day, we reflect with gratitude and continue to carry their legacy forward 🇺🇸

#MemorialDay #SoldiersToSidelines

[Stanford Football @StanfordFball]

Welcome to The Farm, @WavveyDA ✍️

🌲 https://t.co/qSsB4HgEVY

#CardClass26 | #GoStanford

[JCU Women's Flag Football @JCUWFlagFB]

Great afternoon watching some of the best high school flag football in Ohio especially when I get to hang out with a Blue Streak Flag Football athlete! @ProFootballHOF @teeterf @jcusports @BrownsYouthFB @Bengals @Browns

[Coach Baker @CoachBaker21]

Happy Birthday Harrison!!!!

[Coach Dean Battenberg @CoachBattenberg]

@CoachBaker21 Happy Birthday to a true Pro! This man is the man! Wishing you the best Birthday and many more trips around the sun!!!

[Soldiers to Sidelines @Soldier2Sidelin]

Happy Birthday to our Basketball Director, Leigh Klein 🎉

Thank you for your leadership and dedication to helping service members, veterans, and military families continue to lead and inspire through coaching.

#Coaching #SoldiersToSidelines #Veteran #Coach #EarnYourWhistle

[Soldiers to Sidelines @Soldier2Sidelin]

Don't miss Green Beret, author, CEO of Precision Components LLC, and Founder of MCHN Nick Lavery, who will share powerful lessons on resilience and leadership in our upcoming Endurance Performance Virtual Coaching Certification Seminar, May 18-21.
Sign up: https://t.co/L9PgUPaVvA

[Codey Cole @CoachCole94]

Love your teaching and detail coach.
Talk to me about your front, you in over or under? And what do you like to do with the front in Cover 2?

[Mike Rittelmann @MRittCGS]

🚨 High School Football Recruits and Parents

Not every camp is the RIGHT camp.

One of the biggest mistakes recruits make during the summer is attending camps simply because they are popular, heavily advertised, or loaded with big name programs.

Be strategic.

Do your homework before signing up for any camp.

Ask yourself:
✅ Does this school realistically fit me academically and athletically?
✅ Have the coaches shown real interest?
✅ Will I actually get quality reps?
✅ Is this camp built for evaluation or exposure?
✅ Does this camp fit my position and recruiting goals?

Mega camps can absolutely provide exposure and opportunities, but recruits also need to understand the reality:
➡️ Hundreds of athletes attend
➡️ Reps can be very limited
➡️ Coaches may only see you for a few snaps
➡️ Standing out becomes much harder without preparation

Sometimes a smaller position specific camp or an individual school camp can provide more meaningful coaching, better interaction, and more direct evaluation opportunities.

Remember this:
Exposure without preparation means nothing.

College coaches are evaluating far more than talent:
🏈 Body language
🏈 Effort
🏈 Coachability
🏈 Competitiveness
🏈 Communication
🏈 How you respond to adversity

Be intentional with your summer plan.

The goal is not to attend the MOST camps.
The goal is to attend the RIGHT camps.

Right Camps.
Right Reasons.
Right Opportunity.

Make this summer count