A.J. Messina

Army Vet | Football Coach | SJPII Quarterbacks/Offensive Skills

[Gianni Jones 2027 @gianni26461]

Full Season Film!!! College coaches, check out my film
2026 Varsity
For LB/DE CO' 27: Gianni Jones Class Of 2027 Saint John Paul II Academy
Head Coach: @CoachGadJacobs

[StephenYiadom @StephenBYiadom]

Class of 2027 | RB
5’10” | 195lbs | South Florida
3.8 GPA | 4.5 40 YD
Blessed for the opportunity.Grateful to everyone who helped me on my journey.
#AGTG #RecruitMe #CollegeFootball #RB #ClassOf2027 #FootballRecruiting #football #AGTG @CoachGadJacobs
Senior Highlights

[Gianni Jones 2027 @gianni26461]

Full Season Film!!! College coaches, check out my
2026 Varsity
For RB CO' 27:
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[Julian Ayala @julianayala15k]

Coaches, take a look at my senior season film! 🎥🏈
Class of 2027 QB | 6’3” | 200 lbs
Uncommitted. No offers yet. Ready to sign and find a program to call home. With a strong O-line, the right weapons, and the opportunity to lead, I’m ready to be that missing piece your offense needs!!
All I need is an opportunity to prove it.
📩 DMs open | #ClassOf2027 #QBRecruit #Uncommitted #UnderdogsAlwaysHaveTheBestStories

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[Joziah “JoJo” Ferrer @Joziah_Ferrer]

Regular Season Film!!! Check Me Out!!! AGTG!! C/O 29!!!!
- 51 Receptions
- 1,018 Receiving Yards
- 10 Touchdowns

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[Julian Ayala @julianayala15k]

Thank you Palm Beach Ballers for the recognition. I really appreciate your support and as a young athlete, thank you for all your efforts in getting my name out there. All it takes is one College Coach to see a video of mine, and my whole world could change 🙏🏽

“NEW SCHOOL, SAME MISSION! JULIAN AYALA @rockout_juju15k | QB | CLASS OF 2027. A new chapter, but no shortage of experience!
Julian Ayala, the Class of 2027 quarterback for Saint John Paul II Academy in Boca Raton, is bringing valuable experience to the Eagles after spending time at two respected Palm Beach County programs, Palm Beach Lakes and Palm Beach Central.
Standing at a listed 6'3", Ayala is coming off a junior campaign in which he threw for 1,699 yards and 13 touchdowns at Palm Beach Lakes.
With an impressive arm, the ability to push the football downfield, and enough mobility to extend plays when necessary, Ayala brings another dimension to the to the Eagles' offense.
Having competed in high-level environments throughout #PalmBeachCounty, the senior #quarterback is looking to put everything together in his final high school season and continue improving his recruiting stock.
•• KEEP AN EYE ON #2 JULIAN AYALA! This #2027 quarterback has the experience, tools, and opportunity to make some noise before his high school career comes to an end”

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[Julian Ayala @julianayala15k]

Coaches check out my mid season Hudl
#2027QB

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[Julian Ayala @julianayala15k]

First win of the season. This season hasn’t started the way we wanted it to, but it’s not about how you start it’s about how you finish. Through every setback, every tough game, and every moment of doubt, I’ve continued to trust God and trust His plan for me. Proud of my team for coming together, fighting for each other, and never giving up. Offense and defense stepped up and we got it done against Olympic Heights. If there’s one thing my journey has taught me, it’s that a rough road doesn’t mean you’re on the wrong road. Keep working. Keep believing. Proud to bring home this win with my brothers. We’re not finished, we are just getting started.
#Eagles #SJP #Victory

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[Julian Ayala @julianayala15k]

God’s plan never needed to make sense to me. I just had to trust it. Every setback. Every time I was overlooked. Every closed door. Every moment I questioned why things happened the way they did, God already knew exactly where he was leading me. Looking back, I understand now that my purpose was never to walk into a program that was already built and take credit for what was already there. I’ve been called to build. At Lakes, I helped restore a program, change the culture, put wins back on the board, and give athletes hope, confidence, exposure, and opportunities to play at the next level. And now, for my senior year, God has placed me at St. John Paul II Academy, a Catholic school where I can continue growing not only as a quarterback, but in my faith, leadership, and purpose. I believe God keeps placing me where something is waiting to be built. I don’t want the easy road. I don’t want to step into something that’s already finished. I want to be part of building something people will remember.
Week 0 was only the beginning. 42-0. This is bigger than me. I want my teammates to be seen. I want the guys beside me to have opportunities they may not have had before. I want to help them get to college. I want to lead in a way that gives the people around me faith, hope, confidence, and belief in what they can become.
Maybe all those setbacks were never setbacks at all. Maybe they were redirection. God wasn’t taking me away from my purpose. He was leading me straight to it. Senior year. New program. Stronger faith. Bigger purpose. I’m not here to join what’s already been built. I’m here to help build what comes next. All glory to God. 🙏🏽✝️
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@FHSAA @CRecruits @sixstarfootball

[A.J. Messina @CoachAJMessina]

Forever grateful for the opportunity at Olympic Heights. The relationships built with the players and staff are something I'll always carry with me. This place meant a lot to me and I'm thankful for all the memories made here. Excited for what's next.

[Matthew Condon @mattcondonqb]

Check out my week 3 highlights. @CoachCayard @CoachAJMessina @KevinBAnderson @EricKresser @OHLionsFB @akushel @EraPrep @ESPNTop63 @PrepRedzoneFL @EliteScoutingFL @palmbeachballer https://t.co/LqGO8R8f7z

[Olympic Heights HS Football @OHLionsFB]

1-0 #NEWHEIGHTS

[A.J. Messina @CoachAJMessina]

Don't fall in love with the end result when there is still work to be done to get there. Fall in love with the process it takes to get to the end result

[A.J. Messina @CoachAJMessina]

Relentless effort makes mistakes more coachable

[A.J. Messina @CoachAJMessina]

@RealCoachK Good luck tonight coach!

[ESPN Top 63 @ESPNTop63]

WATCH:

The Olympic Heights defense was stingy on Friday night and because of that they head into the weekend with a 1-0 record.

@CoachPulaski

#HighSchoolFootball

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

How you practice is how you play. If you don’t practice hard, don’t expect to play well in games.

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Eight benefits of playing multiple sports:
1. Improves athleticism
2. Prevents injuries
3. Improves mental toughness
4. Improves leadership
5. Makes you a better teammate
6. Improves mental health
7. Improves character
8. Helps you excel in areas outside of sports

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Train away fear! The more you train, the more confident you'll be in games. Build up your muscle memory to the point where you can trust your instincts under any amount of pressure.

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Eight of the most important leadership traits and abilities:
1. Integrity
2. Unselfishness
3. Humility
4. Courage
5. Work ethic
6. Communication skills
7. Emotional intelligence
8. Decision making