Coach Michael Thomas

Berea College Men and Women's Head Coach of Track & Field and Cross Country #StriveForGreatness

@bereatfxc

[Philip Redrick @KingRedrick]

check TFRRS before signing to a school. Look at the coaches track record, athlete development, conference results, and who they've actually helped improve.

Don't just pick the school that offered more

without those details you end up in the portal!

The coach matters!

[MileSplit US @milesplit]

The track community has asked:

Does trackflation continue into college?

So we compared NCAA outdoor results and the number of athletes hitting the same elite benchmarks in 2019 vs. 2026.

The pattern didn't disappear.

If anything, it got stronger. 🧵

[Sam Blaskowski @samblaskowski]

9.89 🙏🏼 They call me BLAST-KOWSKI for a reason! New PB in the 100m. Breaking 10 wasn't just the goal it became an obsession. Years of sacrifice, hard work, discipline & belief all came together on the track. Thank you all for the support, just getting this career started. ♾️

[Tee504 @TeeTunson]

Unsigned Senior Sprinter 2026
GPA 3.745 Unweighted 4.26 Weighted
Top 10% National Honor Society
#TrackAndField #Track

[Philip Redrick @KingRedrick]

Go where YOU are WANTED.
Go where YOU are VALUED.
Go where YOU are COMMITTED to.
Go where You are DEVELOPED.
Go where You are more than just a NUMBER

[LaMonte Vaughn Jr. @KoachVaughn]

I did a little research

Some of these “recruiting sites” are charging anywhere from $300 to $3000) per year pending on the “service” they offer.

Do not waste your money.

1. Your performances and your grades will get attention

2. Be realistic about where your market value is or isn’t when it comes to your performances and grades.

3. Do your research. Look at what is making conference finals and scoring points. The bigger the profile the school has, look at the ncaa meet.

4. Do not assume anything. Just because a school doesn’t have a finalist doesn’t mean they are investing in that event or the people in that event.

5. T&F is a production game not just a potential game. Everyone has potential. Not everyone will do what it takes to produce.

6. It doesn’t matter how these sites present your videos and profiles, if your performances can’t help that school you’ve targeted, the probability is low they will invest in you. If your grades are bad, the probability drops lower.

7. Everything these sites say they do, you can do on your phone. You can send that same video you sent to the “service” to coaches along with your transcripts and your profile on https://t.co/puW0jiXxXP or https://t.co/8FZJmqoXgu

8. Email an AD or president is not going to get you an athletic scholarship if your performances/grades don’t help the program in the postseason (or at least within reason). Those entities are just going to send it to the HC for evaluation.

8. In most cases, no response is your answer about that school. You want attention, level up and make sure your grades are in order.

9. Some schools are still using standardized tests for academic aid. Coaches do not have any influence on money they don’t control.

10. I’ll say it again. T&F is NOT a back door to Football. I don’t know any T&F coach that is going to invest $$$ into an athlete that will not be at practice all fall, run indoors, disappear for spring ball, and come back the last few weeks of outdoor. You better be super elite for that conference for that to happen

11. Just like you don’t need to waste money on recruiting sites, DO NOT LISTEN TO THE STREET TEAM. Anyone promising your child or you a scholarship that is not within the coaching staff of that program, can not help you or represent any decisions made by the head coach. Go to the source.

12. Coaches are not trying to disrespect you. We are in the most honest sport. You may not like our delivery of the truth, but we will tell you the truth…in most cases. If your performances can help or at least within reason, you may have an opportunity.

The people that did get scholarships could have gotten them at those schools by doing the following:

Go to https://t.co/FvgAeD9D8T Look at the lists, look at the conference/national championship results, send updated transcripts, contact info, meet results, and meet videos to head coaches and assistant coaches. All that can be done on your phone or laptop for FAR less (also known as Free) than these sites are offering you.

Don’t try to butter us up, we read right past that yada yada. Get to the meat of it all. Ask good questions.

And for the Love of God

Don’t demand anything.

That’s all I have for you today. I just don’t want to see you get scammed.

[Masai Russell OLY ✨ @masai_russell]

NEW AMERICAN RECORD 🥳 12.14 meeeeee

[Dizzle @cordizzlepinch]

I’m convinced I don’t exist no more 🤣

[First to the Finish @FTTFcom]

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[Travon DU Phillips @CoachT_Phillips]

To my fellow coaches, how do you develop leadership within your program?

[D3Direct @D3Direct]

Player movement is a net good, but do not lose sight of the benefits of staying in one place for your four years of college ⬇️

- Pursue a degree that interests you
- Develop lasting relationships
- A community that supports you
- Professors that know you
- Build team culture/legacy

What'd we miss?

[Derrick McKenzie @Dmac_NWU]

Quick educational lesson for those that might need to hear it and see it … D1 is not the only option ⬇️⬇️⬇️

[Los Angeles Chargers @chargers]

should we REALLY make our schedule release video in halo?

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[D3Direct @D3Direct]

Just starting your recruiting process?

Researching schools while building your college list is critical to ensure you have options that fit you beyond your sport

10 factors all recruits should consider ⬇️

[Perry Owens @CoachOwens_FB]

The NCAA Clearing house requires a 2.3 core GPA.

I’ll go slow.

3 Ds and an F is “eligible” to play in high school but that GPA is 0.75.

2 Bs and 2 Cs is a 2.5 for comparison.

You can be All conf, All area, and All world but they can’t take less than 2.3 core GPA. 🤷‍♂️

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

Arrogance sits on insecurity. Confidence sits on experience.

The loudest voices in any room — the brashest athletes, the trash-talking executives — are usually the most insecure.

True confidence comes from having the security to take the step forward knowing you might fail.

[Petros Kyprianou @Illini_tfxc_dir]

Illinois Track & Field finished 3rd in the NCAA this year. So far the highest finish among all Illini sports. Wish sports reporters would give our young women & men some more love. They deserve it more than you can imagine. There are 350+ NCAA D1 track programs. Let it sink in.

[BET @BET]

In the 144th running of the Stawell Gift, Richardson spotted the field a massive head start, chased everyone down, and became only the third woman ever to win the race from scratch. https://t.co/q9tCcj5F2W

[D3Direct @D3Direct]

Recruiting Myths vs. Reality ⬇️

Myth: D3 is a “safety” option when D1/D2 fall through
Reality: Many talented athletes choose D3 for better fit & stronger academics

Myth: No athletic scholarships = you’ll pay more
Reality: +80% of D3 athletes get non-athletic aid. Run the numbers before you rule out D3

Myth: Coaches will reach out if you’re good enough
Reality: Transfer portal pressure means D3 rosters fill faster w/ proactive recruits

Myth: Virtual recruiting was just a COVID thing
Reality: Personalized emails + short highlight videos still win, bc D3 coaches are busier than ever

[Vance Johnson-TexasTrackDad Podcast 🎙 @TexasTrackDad]

Unsigned seniors: put your info in the database! Coaches are actively looking for you. Have questions? Hit me up. Coaches, look out for Zoom invites to learn about upgrades. Want to add something? Let me know! #AthleteDatabase #Recruiting #SportsTech