Coach Smiley 🏈

Christian / Husband / Girl Dad 2x / Head Football Coach at JL Mann High School

[Christian Sullivan - c/o 2027 Dual Sport Athlete @Christianxsuli]

I really enjoyed camp today at @CSU_FB! Thank you @CWilliams8076 for having me and allowing me to come and work. I was able to get a tour after the camp to see CSU’s campus! #WE @mann_football @CoachSmiley20 @TlLance @AirRaidNYC @CoachShea68 @train0187

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

POSITIVE SELF-TALK

“How bad do you want it? . . . Be great. Let’s be great.” (Aaron Donald)

[Coach Jeff Barnes @JeffBarnes52]

As an athletic director, people often ask why I am so passionate about sports, and my answer is simple: sports made me who I am. They gave me so much that I feel a responsibility to give that same experience to others.

Sports taught me how to compete, how to be accountable, how to be a good teammate, and how to pursue the Lord through the friendships I built on teams. They gave me the opportunity to be both a backup and a starter, and to understand the value of each role.

They taught me how to get in shape, how to work for something I wanted, the values of winning, and the lessons that come from losing. They also taught me how to give my best effort toward a greater cause even in moments when I thought a coach did not like me. Over time, I learned that coaches do not dislike players, they challenge them to bring out their best.

If the only value you see in sports is individual success, playing time, or a scholarship, you are not in it for the right reason. Of course those are great goals, but sports are much, much bigger than that.

Ultimately, sports gave me far more than wins and losses. They shaped my character and helped make me the person I am today.

[𝙲𝚘𝚊𝚌𝚑 𝙸𝚊𝚗 𝚃𝚊𝚝𝚞𝚖 🏈 @CoachTatum90]

Players,

If your coach moves you to a different position, don’t take it personally.

He’s probably not moving you away from the field, he’s trying to find the spot that gives you the best chance to get on it.

Trust the process. Compete.

[Jay Yang @Jayyanginspires]

A wise mentor once told me: "Before you play the game, study the winners. If you don't want their life, don't play their game."

[Christian Sullivan - c/o 2027 Dual Sport Athlete @Christianxsuli]

I will be at @CSU_FB tomorrow for the big man camp! #WE @mann_football @TlLance @AirRaidNYC @CoachShea68 @train0187 @HighSchoolBlitz

[JL Mann Football @mann_football]

See you Saturday!!! #WE #BAM

[Jayden Wheeler @BigthunderJW99]

I will be attending linden wood mega camp June 6th

[Philip Georgopoulos 5 ⭐️ @PGeorgopoulos98]

Had a great weekend at the @NDFootball camp! Performed well in all three and crushed it on specialty punts! Thank you @michaelvinson55 for the invite. Was great talking to many Coaches there and overall great experience!!

@mann_football @CoachSmiley20 @DanOrnerKicking @Tanner_Robbins_

[Luke Penland @Luke_fb01]

Great camp back up at @WakeFB today! 9-2 in 1on1s plus some great drill work (didn’t get any 1on1 film sadly). Had an awesome
conversation with Coach Kaligis, love being back up to talk again and thank you for the work! #AGTG #BAM
@mann_football @CoachSmiley20 @Coach_DadBod

[JL Mann Football @mann_football]

See you Saturday! #WE #BAM

[Jim Shapiro @jimshapiro]

There are 3 kinds of athletes.

1) All in! Show up early, work hard, communicate with coaches. Outcome: Coaches and teammates trust them to get the job done on the field. Most likely to earn a high level of playing time if athletically capable.

2) Show up sometimes. Typically late. Communicate after the fact. Outcome: Coaches aren’t always sure what they’re going to get from them, so this impacts playing time.

3) Missing in action. Don’t show up, don’t communicate, no good reason for missing. Outcome: They eventually get passed by players who are committed and dependable. Typically are cut or quit the team.

Which one are you?

[Tucker Seay @coachseay_cscs]

Love seeing more NFL teams posting their training.

Love seeing the snatch too.

@CoachRGarner and I have been about them!

[JL Mann Football @mann_football]

Toughness. Sacrifice. Brotherhood. Service before self.

Today we remember the heroes who embodied those words long before we ever stepped on a field. We honor and thank the brave men and women who gave their lives for our country. 🇺🇸

Never forgotten.

#WE #CarryTheFlag #BAM

[Christian Sullivan - c/o 2027 Dual Sport Athlete @Christianxsuli]

#AGTG After a great conversation with @CoachPaxtonC I am blessed to recieve an offer from @Newberry_FB! Thank you for taking the time to talk to me! #WE @mann_football @CoachSmiley20 @TlLance @AirRaidNYC @train0187 @GregoryJack42 @sixstarfootball @HighSchoolBlitz

[Philip Georgopoulos 5 ⭐️ @PGeorgopoulos98]

Spring Game Punt Film!!

@mann_football @CoachSmiley20 @DanOrnerKicking

[Gerry DeFilippo @Challenger_ST]

YOUR HIPS ARE LOCKED UP & COSTING YOUR ATHLETICISM BIG TIME

These are the 5 moves you need to get them moving right

Let’s unlock more speed, power & athleticism

Save these 5 moves & go get to work:

[Ryan Thomas @CoachThomas2727]

Summer time - Strength & Conditioning should take priority over sport.

In-season - Strength & Conditioning should serve as a supplement to the demands of the sport.

You can not win a championship or accolades in June or July but you can lose one.

[Shaun Carvalho @playboishaun_33]

Senior Season Loading @mann_football @CoachSmiley20 @PrepRedzoneSC @HighSchoolBlitz @Coach_TMoney @Coach_Doolittle @CoachFull3r @CoachFaanes @CoachC_Byers @Jttaylor_44 @CoachRAPinilla

[Philip Georgopoulos 5 ⭐️ @PGeorgopoulos98]

Awesome visit @ClemsonFB! Thank you @R_Allen86 and Coach Bisaccia for having me out. Amazing hospitality and really enjoyed the whole experience. Will be back for camp this summer!! 🐅

@DanOrnerKicking @CoachSmiley20 @mann_football