John Gray

@UTMartin ‘04 |

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Kirby Smart shares the decision every player has to make before they ever step on the field at Georgia.

"The choice when you came here was - I chose hard. I chose getting coached."

"Constructive criticism is good for you to develop. A lot of schools and coaches don't wanna do that. We still do it here. We do it hard."

"Most of our good players - they embrace that. They want that."

The best players don't run from hard coaching. They run toward it. Then he gave the examples:
"Brock Bowers comes and says, 'How can I get better? Show me another way.' Devonte Wyatt. Javon Bullard. They wanna be coached. They want you to teach them."

"These kids don't really wanna be coached hard. So they gotta make a decision."

You can't be great and choose the easy path.
1. Choose hard.
2. Choose to be coached.
3. Choose to get better.

Not everyone is built for high standards.
(🎥@JoshPateCFB)

[Carl Reed Jr. @CoachReedLive]

The game of football can add so much value to a young man's life if he can understand the opportunity he has in front of him.

[Reads with Ravi @readswithravi]

Kobe Bryant once said:

“I have nothing in common with lazy people who blame others for their lack of success. Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No excuses.”

[Coach A 🏈 @CoachAdrian_]

Football is NOT a part time job .. ain’t no half way in half way out .. either give it your all or don’t step foot on the gridiron …

[John Gray @CoachJGray]

💯

[William Payne @TweetsbyCoachP]

I know 3 D1 Head Mens Basketball Coaches and 1 Major Program Assistant that were all NAIA Head Coaches less than 5-6 years ago.

Those same coaches would get ignored left and right by recruits and coaches then….but now everyone wants to be their friend and “has a player for them”.

Don’t ignore ANY coach because you simply never know what it can lead to.

[Coach Tucker @CoachTucker76]

You should have a simple goal everyday...Be better than yesterday...Then put it on repeat‼️

[Alex Insdorf @alexinsdorf99]

Chargers DL coach Mike Elston says HC Jim Harbaugh did ask him about his interest in the DC job after Jesse Minter left: "I was very candid with him that at this point in my career, I really just want to continue to focus on how I can be better as a defensive line coach."

[John Gray @CoachJGray]

Yes!

[GridironHQ @TheGridironHQ]

If you played NFL Head Coach on PS2 back in the day…

There’s a pretty good chance you ended up coaching football 😂

Real ones know.

[GridironHQ @TheGridironHQ]

If you played NFL Head Coach on PS2 back in the day…

There’s a pretty good chance you ended up coaching football 😂

Real ones know.

[Mike Rittelmann @MRittCGS]

🚨 High School DEFENSIVE TACKLE’s

Defensive tackle film should show far more than just sacks and tackles. College coaches want to evaluate how consistently you impact the line of scrimmage every snap. Your tape should display explosive get off, violent hands, leverage, block destruction, gap discipline, pursuit effort, and the ability to collapse the pocket

✅ Explosive first step and penetration

✅ Holding ground vs double teams

✅ Block shedding and finishing ability

✅ Pocket collapse and QB disruption

✅ Pass rush arsenal: bull rush, rip, swim, club, spin, push pull

✅ Pursuit effort and backside hustle

✅ Physicality, toughness, and motor

✅ Multiple alignments: 0 tech, 1 tech, 2i, 3 tech, 4i, 5 tech

College coaches want to see defensive linemen who can consistently affect the football game, not just make occasional splash plays

Show clips of tackles for loss, pressures, forced fumbles, pursuit plays, and snaps where you reset the line of scrimmage

Include reps that show proper hand placement, leverage, pad level, balance through contact, and the ability to finish plays

🎥 FILM TIPS:

🔥 Front load your best plays first
🔥 Keep clips game speed and concise
🔥 Show versatility in different fronts and techniques
🔥 Highlight impact plays that create negative yards and turnovers
🔥 Effort matters. Finish every rep to the whistle.

[Maurice Gray @Coach_MoGray]

Why would you do something if you’re not going to give 100%

[Coach A. Shelton @Coachshelton101]

Stop coaching kids just to rush the passer. Teach them how to play the run game and how to redirect on screens. DL is more to it than just pass rush!!

[Darryl McBride Jr @Coach_D_Mac]

Message for you younger recruits, don’t fall in love with being recruited for the media attention and likes, take a real interest in the process and find a fit for you, your education and playing career.

[Simi Fehoko @Simi_Fehoko]

To Everyone drafted or undrafted… SPECIAL TEAMS is the reason I’m going into year 6 in the league. Nobody is too good to play teams.

[John Hines @JohnHines66]

Why do you play…? #Team57 #LeaveNoDoubt #WAO

[Steelers Takeaways 🌗 @PittsburghSport]

Happy Birthday to #Steelers LB/LB Coach Joey Porter

"I take pride in all of the guys I ever coached. I want them all to be able to say they got something from me. That I impacted their career in some way. A few guys I keep a close eye on since I was there with them. Shaq Barrett  – I coached him at Colorado State. Bud – he was my first first round pick. Chickillo -I helped him. And T.J. – I had him as a rookie. I helped him to become the highest paid defensive player in the NFL. Shit – I’m happy with all of that and that they know I had at least some impact on them."
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