Coach Max

Husband. Father. Football Coach | DC/LBs | Norwood Indians

[Coach Jeff Barnes @JeffBarnes52]

As an AD, one of the biggest challenges is understanding what athletes and parents truly want. Everyone says they want to win, but too often the communication I receive is centered around why practice is being missed, why workouts can’t happen, or why the commitment isn’t possible.

Winning is rarely about what happens on game day, it’s built in the unseen hours of preparation, consistency, and sacrifice. You cannot claim to want success while consistently avoiding the work required to achieve it.

Too often, “we want to win” really means “we want the rewards of winning without the discomfort of earning it.” When that gap exists, the blame often shifts to the coach instead of the habits.

Great programs are built when athletes, parents, and coaches all align in understanding that commitment comes before results. Wanting to win and being willing to do what it takes to win are two very different things.

[Norwood Indians @NorwoodIndians]

BREAKING NEWS!

Norwood is pleased to formally announce the hire of Mr. Armand Tatum as our next Head Football Coach/Program Manager!

We are looking forward to see what Coach Tatum brings to our program!

LOVE AND HONOR

#WeAreNorwood

[Mike Dyer @MikeDyer]

Norwood named Armand Tatum as its head football coach. ⁦@WCPO⁩

[Jonathan Jackson Jr. @JonathanJack_jr]

In Ohio's highest football division, I ranked second in my class in tackles according to @MaxPreps

@CoachMax__ @WalnutHillsFB @PRCoachBrim @CoachZyairA @Coach_Pflug

[Coach Max @CoachMax__]

Congrats, kid 😤💪🏿

[Jonathan Jackson Jr. @JonathanJack_jr]

I’m honored and humbled to have been voted Defensive Player MVP! Thank you @WalnutHillsFB for your confidence in me as a leader. @PRCoachBrim @CoachZyairA

[CoachCurtB @CoachCurtB1]

Football players and coaches aren’t the average person

[Coach Max @CoachMax__]

💪🏿 young legend 🐐. Go get it!

[Mike Dyer @MikeDyer]

Former Western Hills High School RB Kayvon Britten has received a mini-camp invitation from the Las Vegas Raiders. Britten played college football at Tarleton State and Arkansas-Pine Bluff. @WCPO @TarletonFB @cmac_sports @iamcpsathletics @IamCPS @WestHiMustangs @Raiders

[Evan Steimle @BigEvvvv]

100% committed! All glory to the lord Jesus! @UFOilersFB @KyleOhradzansky @KoryAllen @CoachTatum2

[Coach Max @CoachMax__]

🐐

[Tarleton State Football @TarletonFB]

Kayvon Britten finishes as the leading running back across @NCAA_FCS, and is second across both FBS and FCS, only behind the Heisman Trophy finalist ⭐️

[Danny Schaechter 🏝️🏈🐾 @CoachDShack]

Dan Lanning on focusing on The Process vs. focusing on winning 🗣️

“I’m worried about tomorrow. I’m worried about the next day, the next play… When you focus on the process, the rest takes care of itself.”

[Coach Max @CoachMax__]

🗣

[Jon Svec @JonSvecX]

Linebackers are the heartbeat of the defensive unit.

Listen to Hall-of-Fame Linebacker Patrick Willis talk about the importance of knowing the ENTIRE defensive system.

“To be the Middle Linebacker . . . you have to know what’s going on across the board.”

[Coach Max @CoachMax__]

@CoachCurtB1 12/6

[Coach Max @CoachMax__]

@Darrail_Davis Good stuff! Proud of you!

[Coach Max @CoachMax__]

@OmarBeckley @CoachFilli @WestHiMustangs @onimpact3 @CoachPlyler @kameronj_54 Congrats O! Well deserved. Beyond proud of you 💪🏿

[Coach Tatum @CoachTatum2]

Week 1 is down! Amazing night of support from the Finneytown Family. #moreispossible #daybydayweekbyweek @WeAreFinneytown

[Coach Max @CoachMax__]

Break over. Summer grind is here 😁

[Coach Max @CoachMax__]

Message!

[KsRecruitingTalk @Keith_Scott05]

HS Athletes:
Practicing these habits on your HS campus will make you a leader there and have you ready for any college campus:
•Being on time for class.
•Paying attention in class.
•Being respectful to others.
•Finishing your assignments on time.