Coach CJ Edwards

2025 Bill Walsh Fellowship - KC Chiefs | M.Ed. Leadership | UMU Graduate | Be the change you want to see in the world. IG: CoachEdwards28

[Coach CJ Edwards @CoachEdwards28]

My coaching philosophy centers on developing the whole student-athlete as a football player, teammate, student, and future husband, father, and leader. My job is to teach, motivate, and prepare young men to reach their full potential both on and off the field.

On the field, I believe in a clear offensive identity, a detailed teaching progression, and a practice structure built on efficiency and fundamentals. Players learn best when concepts are communicated clearly, installed with purpose, and reinforced through consistent detail. Every meeting, drill, and rep should build toward confidence and mastery.

For running backs, I emphasize a zero-turnover mentality, physical and mental toughness, and the “Hostile, Agile, Mobile” (H.A.M) standard that defines how we train, prepare, and finish. Technique, effort, and ball security are non-negotiable.

As a coach, I teach with positive energy, honest communication, and high standards. I believe in being prepared, being detailed, and being invested in every player I coach. My goal is to earn their trust, build their confidence, and help them become the best versions of themselves in life and in football.

[Coach CJ Edwards @CoachEdwards28]

Ball Coach.

[Coach CJ Edwards @CoachEdwards28]

Believe.

[Leaders 𝕏 Junction @LeadersJunction]

This‼️

[Coach CJ Edwards @CoachEdwards28]

I see you, @LindseyLamar5

Ball high and tight, low pad level, eyes up and exploding through 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[Offensive_Guru @offensive_guru]

Pittsburgh Panthers RB Low Man Wins Bag Footwork Drill

[On3 @On3]

NEW: Mike Leach is on the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot, @Brett_McMurphy reports🙏

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[Coach CJ Edwards @CoachEdwards28]

Stay confident, hungry and driven! Your time is coming!

[Coach CJ Edwards @CoachEdwards28]

@CoachJohnsonOL @OWUBishopFB @CoachTomWatts @HaydenHThomas Hell yeah! Congratulations, Coach!

[Coach CJ Edwards @CoachEdwards28]

Believe!

[Coach CJ Edwards @CoachEdwards28]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[David Merritt, Sr. @DavidMerrittSr1]

Read it backwards…
Make it a great day 🤝🏽

[Coach CJ Edwards @CoachEdwards28]

@coachkhalilp @duffysmvp 💯💯💯💯

[Coach CJ Edwards @CoachEdwards28]

Ngannou just said goodnight 😅

[Coach CJ Edwards @CoachEdwards28]

@WildDogsOnly A situation similar to this lost me everything. House, fiancé, and car. Yes the connections you make are important, but at the end of the day, I’m still looking for a coaching job. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[Joseph Hawkins @CoachHawk__]

Excited about this team… even more excited about the men I get to coach and impact. #Uvt 🔴⚫️🐺🔥

[Coach CJ Edwards @CoachEdwards28]

Don’t give up.

[Coach CJ Edwards @CoachEdwards28]

I remember sitting in your introductory staff meeting a year ago. Change was in the air. Excited to see Akron continue to #MakeTheClimb!!

[Andrew T. Goodrich @ATGoodrich]

And we are just getting started!!! LET'S GO ZIPS!!!
#MakeTheClimb

[Coach CJ Edwards @CoachEdwards28]

Preach!!

[Cherokee Valeria @CoachCherokee]

Coaching is more than just football… it’s building relationships that will last a lifetime! #Flashes⚡️

[Coach CJ Edwards @CoachEdwards28]

💯🔥 Hell yeah!

[Blake Williams @Coach_BWilliams]

Family! Come Get Some!

[Coach CJ Edwards @CoachEdwards28]

Don’t stop, keep going! 💯

[Coach CJ Edwards @CoachEdwards28]

💯

[Coach CJ Edwards @CoachEdwards28]

Safety had his eyes in the backfield👀👀🤦🏽‍♂️

[FootballU @footballu_app]

Tampa Bay low red stick cross, tackle leak