Hunter Long

Proud Husband and Dad. Defensive Coordinator @Rockvale_FB

[Ahmad Hamdulla @AhmadHam65]

Had a great camp at @JaxStateFB thanks to @CoachBertB @cannon_mcculley @CoachARoss
@counce20 @Rockvale_FB @Coachwolff54

[Meagan Turnbow @MeaganTurnbow]

RVHS is proud to announce Matt Williams as asst principal. Coach Williams brings 18 years of leadership experience as a head coach in the state’s toughest region. His passion for students and academics 1st mentality will only make us better. Can’t wait to have him on board!!

[Rockvale High School @RockvaleHigh_TN]

Rockvale High School welcomes Matt Williams as Assistant Principal. Welcome to the Vale!

[Rockvale Rockets Football @Rockvale_FB]

Today we remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

[Jayden “J.A.” Agberodiola ‘27🇳🇬 @JAgberodiola]

After a great conversation with @CoachTedRoof @coachbenalbert I’m extremely blessed to receive an offer from Boston College!!! #AGTG @counce20 @HL76 @CoachCrane_RHS @Coachmack78 @Rockvale_FB @ObjectiveSMC @ChadSimmons_ @TomLoy247

[James Wolff @Coachwolff54]

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[Rockvale Rockets Football @Rockvale_FB]

Rocket fans! Our team store is currently open. Grab some gear for the upcoming season. The online store closes on May 28th. #WeAreTheRock🪨

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[Rockvale Rockets Football @Rockvale_FB]

Congratulations to all the Rockvale graduates today, and a special shoutout to our graduating football players. You’re forever a Rocket! 🚀

#WeAreTheRock🪨 #ClassOf2026🎓

[James Purchin @JamesPurchin]

The best cultures don’t happen by accident.
They’re built with intention.

Dan Lanning said they spent 4 months defining the DNA of their program before ever putting it on a wall.

4 traits:

Connection - because players fight harder for people they truly know.

Growth - win or lose, it's “growth week.” The standard is always improving.

Toughness - handling hard without flinching.

Sacrifice - being okay with the team winning even when you don’t get the spotlight.

That’s leadership.

Not just demanding standards…
but building an environment where people want to live them out.

[Rockvale Rockets Football @Rockvale_FB]

Happy Mother’s Day! 💐

[James Wolff @Coachwolff54]

Can’t wait! Thankful for the opportunity to give back where it all started! #franktown

[Clint Hurdle @ClintHurdle13]

50+ years in baseball. 17 as an MLB manager. over 2,500 games from the dugout.

I won Manager of the Year and also lost more games than I want to count.

I led teams through losing seasons and took a team to the World Series.

The biggest difference was leadership.

If I could go back to my first day as a leader, here are the 5 lessons I'd whisper in my own ear:

Lesson 1: Be a window when it's good, a mirror when it's bad.

The leaders I respected most shared every win and absorbed every hit.

What this looks like in practice:

• Wins: name the people who made it happen
• Losses: say "that's on me" before anyone asks
• Locker room: spotlight the effort before the outcome

Your team will fight harder for a leader who deflects credit and absorbs blame.

Lesson 2: Nobody hands you trust. You earn it before you coach it.

Early in my career, plenty of coaches tried to fix my swing.

I tuned out every one I didn't trust.

Get to know your people before you try to develop them.

Their hobbies, their family, what makes them tick.

Then the coaching lands.

Lesson 3: Shower well after every loss.

After a losing streak in Colorado, our team president asked me how I kept the clubhouse together.

This was my rule:

• Self-evaluate honestly, were we prepared, did we execute?
• Shower well, wash off the grit, grime, and angst before you walk out
• Be present for whoever you're going home to

Tomorrow is a new opportunity. Don't drag yesterday into it.

Lesson 4: Lead transformationally, not transactionally.

Transactional leaders ask: what can this person do for me?

Transformational leaders ask: how do I put this person in a position to win?

The first builds compliance.

The second builds careers.

When your people start chasing growth instead of your approval, you've crossed over.

Lesson 5: Stay humble before life humbles you.

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who are humble, and those who are about to be.

Discipline keeps you in the first group:

Skill gets you in the room. Humility keeps you there.

50 years taught me leadership isn't about you.

It's about the people you serve.

@Rockies

[Derek Day @CoachDerekDay]

🚀 @Rockvale_FB

#E2W #MatterOfPride

[Caden sledge @cadensledge2027]

Spring football

[Jayden “J.A.” Agberodiola ‘27🇳🇬 @JAgberodiola]

After a great conversation with @CoachE98 I’m extremely blessed to receive an offer from Tulane University!! #AGTG @counce20 @Rockvale_FB @HL76 @CoachCrane_RHS @Coachmack78 @ObjectiveSMC @strengthcoach34 @ChadSimmons_ @TomLoy247 @CSmithScout

[Jayden “J.A.” Agberodiola ‘27🇳🇬 @JAgberodiola]

After a great conversation with @CoachBertB I’m extremely blessed to receive an offer from Jax State!! #AGTG
@counce20 @Rockvale_FB @HL76 @CoachCrane_RHS @Coachmack78 @ObjectiveSMC @strengthcoach34 @CSmithScout @ChadSimmons_ @TomLoy247

[Eli blamires @Eliblamires]

New maxes at lift athon
10’8 vertical,
9.45 broad jump,
245 power clean,
385 squat.
Height 6’1
Weight 180
C/O27
Hudl: https://t.co/u2hWx8hUWv
@HL76 @BBlamires23 @counce20 @holliday5eason @CoachMartin_3 @CoachDavis02 @CoachTurnerRHS @athletelevel

[James Wolff @Coachwolff54]

May 16th 9am-12pm @Rockvale_FB
Come get better with local college football players!!!

[Rockvale Rockets Football @Rockvale_FB]

Lift-A-Thon is tonight at 5:30! There’s still time to sponsor a player. We’re looking forward to showcasing the growth we’ve made this off season so far! 💪

[Braxton Parker @braxton_parker2]

#AGTG Blessed to receive my first offer from @FleetFB‼️‼️
@CoachTerryAnton @Rockvale_FB
@counce20 @HL76 @CoachMartin_3 @holliday5eason @AthleteLevel @CSmithScout