Jacob Sparkman

✝️ Servant 🙏🏼 Husband 👪 Dad 🥎 🏈Coach @ Ardmore HS

[Tim Tebow @TimTebow]

The people who love you most will push you, not just praise you.

Praise feels good but it doesn't always make you better. The people who truly love you will celebrate your wins and still look you in the eye and say you're not done yet.
Find those people and don't let them go.

[Camus @newstart_2024]

Dr. Daniel Amen said something that made me pause and think about how we parent today.

“We are raising mentally weak children because we overdo for them.”

He explained that when you do too much for your kids, you’re actually increasing your own self-esteem by stealing theirs. Mental toughness comes from solving problems — not from having every problem solved for you.

If your daughter forgets her homework, don’t bring it to school.
If she doesn’t bring a jacket on a cold day, she feels the cold.
When she says “I’m bored,” don’t rush to fix it — just say, “I wonder what you’re going to do about it,” and then stay quiet.

It’s tough love, but according to Dr. Amen, that’s how you build resilience instead of helplessness.

[Coach Chip @ChipSeagle]

When people ask me why I prefer Buck to Wide Zone or Stretch, here’s what I should show them as I say, "I have coached football for over 40 years, watched 1,000s of hours of game film, and I have never coached or coached against a Center that could do this." Down blocks are easier to teach and execute.
Now, if you have one of these, by all means, carry on.

[Auburn Football @AuburnFootball]

Game 12 • Bring the Smoke 😤

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

Coaching isn’t about forcing effort—it’s about fueling belief.

Coaching isn’t about commands; it’s about connection.

Light a fire within, not beneath, and watch your team rise.

Great coaches don’t just build players—they build leaders.

[Jacob Sparkman @CoachSparkman02]

@CoachSWaddell @coach_schrenk No doubt. It did work though. Told y’all.

[Jacob Sparkman @CoachSparkman02]

@Coach_Crowson @ArdmoreSoftball Appreciate it @Coach_Crowson

[Ardmore_Softball @ArdmoreSoftball]

Got the season started right. 11-1 win over Arab #IAAM

[Jacob Sparkman @CoachSparkman02]

@GregMWise You won’t

[The Sport Parent @TheSportParent]

Top 3 reasons to NEVER complain about playing time...

1. Complaining has never made anyone better!

2. TEAM players do what’s best for the TEAM (even if that means being the best back up you can be)!

3. 99.9% of the time, your playing time is up to YOU!

~ via @CoachKurtHines

[Inky Johnson @inkyjohnson]

Go Heavy!

[Inky Johnson @inkyjohnson]

Our character is more important than our credentials!

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

PARENTS: When you blame other things (officials, coaches, conditions, circumstances, teammates) for the situation your son or daughter is in, then you're essentially teaching your child how to be an excuse maker. Set the standard. Be the standard!!

[Kent Richey @CoachKRichey]

So true!

[Inky Johnson @inkyjohnson]

Character is not a product of circumstances…. It’s the thing that survives it!

[Jacob Sparkman @CoachSparkman02]

@_JHokanson He trapped it. Will get overturned

[Atlanta Braves @Braves]

2021 National League Champions!

#BattleATL | #KillTheNarrative

[Atlanta Braves @Braves]

See y'all Saturday 😎

#BattleATL

[Matt Lisle @CoachLisle]

You shouldn't have to beg a player for energy, effort, or unselfishness.

If they're serious about winning, they'll just do these things. 🏆🏆

[Atlanta Braves @Braves]

WALK IT OFF MAX!

#ForTheA