Gabe Vaughan

Husband, father, physical therapist

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

“To be successful, the thing people have in common-they realize they don’t really have a choice.
There is one way.
The right way, the hard way, there are no shortcuts."

Success doesn’t give you options.
It gives you standards and you either meet them or you don’t.

[Jacob Vaughan @jacob_vaug82939]

1% better but still so far away.

[Matt Stepp @Matt_Stepp817]

Two barn burners on Field 5 #txhsfb #tx7on7 @dctf

[The FlipSled @TheFlipSled]

Biggest Lineman Challenge in the Country? Count us in. More to come soon.

[Cliff Watkins @Coach_CWatkins]

It was great to see our Big Skill compete today at the State Lineman Challenge!
Now for another great week of Eagle Elite and then off to College Station to see our skill guys compete at State @Texas7on7
#weAREdecatur 🦅
@DecaturEaglesFB
@Decatur_HS

[Jacob Vaughan @jacob_vaug82939]

152’ 6” and just getting started

[Matt Leonard @CoachMLeonard]

Coaches are really good when their players are really good. Never forget that.

I’ve been in a semi final game as a HC and I’ve also been 3-7.

I can tell you with certainty the 3-7 year was a better coaching job.

People who focus solely on W/L will always miss the mark.

[Chad Johnson • GameDay Systems @Coach_ChadJohn]

Summer Priorities for OL Coaches: Day 3/8

Most offensive line mistakes aren’t physical.

They’re communication errors.

Communication must be taught just like footwork and hand placement.

Use the summer to establish your language, expectations, and procedures. Teach players how to identify fronts, make calls, and solve problems together before the ball is snapped.

[Chad Johnson • GameDay Systems @Coach_ChadJohn]

100%

[Coach Dan Casey @CoachDanCasey]

The Offensive Line doesn’t need any other position to be good. Every other position needs the Offensive Line to be good.

The most important position group in football.

[Gabe Vaughan @Gabe_Vaughan3]

https://t.co/cNdmramKyJ

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Everybody wants the championship.

Not everybody wants the “SHIPS” required to build one.

1. Ownership
2. Leadership
3. Friendship
4. Hardship
5. Sportsmanship
6. Scholarship

Championships are built long before the trophy.

Which one matters most to winning culture?

[Cliff Watkins @Coach_CWatkins]

Come be a part of our team.
#weAREdecatur 🦅

@Matt_Stepp817

[Bryan Payton @BDPRecruiting]

Say it with me.

Offensive Linemen do not need to be 300 lbs. in high school.

Offensive Linemen do not need to be 300 lbs. in high school.

Offensive Linemen do not need to be 300 lbs. in high school.

Offensive Linemen do not need to be 300 lbs. in high school.

#BDPRecruiting

[Pace N Space @PaceNSpace2]

“If you can throw for 500 yards on somebody, you’re probably going to win the game. But if you can run for 500, you’re guaranteed to win the game and it takes their soul.”

- Rich Rodriguez

[Gabe Vaughan @Gabe_Vaughan3]

Would like to see some of this at Decatur. I miss down-hill power football.
@jacob_vaug82939

[Mike Rittelmann @MRittCGS]

THE VALUE OF GOING UNDER CENTER

Too many offenses today live almost entirely in the shotgun and lose some of the physical and fundamental aspects that help offenses consistently control football games

Going under center is still one of the most important tools an offense can have at every level of football

From a coaching perspective, under center football creates better timing, cleaner footwork, stronger play action, and more downhill run game angles. It forces quarterbacks, running backs, offensive linemen, and skill players to operate with discipline and precision every snap

✅ Stronger and more believable play action

✅ Better downhill run game timing and blocking angles

✅ Helps quarterbacks develop footwork, rhythm, and command

✅ Creates more balance within the offense

✅ Allows offenses to control tempo and physicality

✅ Improves communication and execution across the unit

✅ Builds toughness and accountability throughout the offense

✅ Gives coordinators more flexibility in short yardage, red zone, and situational football

One thing coaches always look for is whether an offense can consistently execute the small details under pressure

Under center football teaches those details every single practice rep. Footwork, ball handling, timing, pad level, aiming points, communication, and finishing all become critical

The best offenses are not always the flashiest offenses. The best offenses are usually the most disciplined, physical, and fundamentally sound. Going under center still helps build that identity

[Jon Svec @JonSvecX]

It’s funny how Linebacker "instincts" usually appear after hours and hours and hours of film study.

[Jacob Vaughan @jacob_vaug82939]

Was able to sharpen my skills and meet some great coaches at TEXWES OL camp.

Thank you @Coach_Welde for putting on a great camp.

@pola_nuu @TxWesFootball @DecaturEaglesFB