Jordan Simmons

Associate Principal-Jefferson Junior High. Father, Husband, Educator, Track/Football Coach.

[Chris Wormley @Chris_Wormley43]

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[Joe Sanfelippo @Joe_Sanfelippo]

The most important thing to get ready in your room…IS YOU! Kids are going to walk in and see their name and know if they are supposed to be in that room. Then they’ll look at you…and know if THEY BELONG. Just got to take care of each other. #LeadFromWhereYouAre #1minwalk2work

[Jordan Simmons @JordanRSimmons]

@ESPNBET ✅ O 17.5 Flops

[Jordan Simmons @JordanRSimmons]

@jordan_pettaway A dude!

[MLFootball @MLFootball]

TRENDING: MARSHALL FAULK’S 1ST SPEECH AS THE COLORADO RB COACH HAS GONE VIRAL.

“I'm new. For those of you that don't know me, I'm Marshall Falk. I don't want to get into stats. If you want those, I'm Googleable. Check me out”

“Effort requires no talent”

[Jordan Simmons @JordanRSimmons]

@CoachSCDub Works well vs Michigan.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Peyton Manning on Leadership.

"It is not just about you…the best teams I played on, the best players practiced the hardest."

Winning FOR each other is contagious.

It is what being a great TEAMMATE is all about.

🎥 Peyton Manning/Notre Dame Football

[RecruitingWins @RecruitingWins]

"You can buy a recruiting class, but you can’t buy culture."

~ via @CoachBru

[James Light @JamesALight]

Nebraska HC Matt Rhule - Maximizing Practice Reps

- Based on advice from Tom Osborne & Frank Solich
- Use multiple stations to get as many reps as possible simultaneously
- As players play more football, they like more football
- Develop by doing vs watching

[Jared Carrabis @Jared_Carrabis]

I’ve watched a lot of baseball in my life. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a play as ridiculous as this one. Truly.

[Jordan Simmons @JordanRSimmons]

@SupportUofM This is why we coach…this is what you strive for. The love for your players, the love for the game. This is why he is and will always be one of the best!

[J.D. PicKell @jdpickell]

Making a lot of sense why Michigan was a problem in the 4th quarter last year

[Jordan Simmons @JordanRSimmons]

@blackswampfb Making the worst thing about HS football year round…..another great idea. And we wonder why the amount of kids playing sports are down and nobody can find coaches.

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

Mediocre teams have "cool" players.

Great teams have coachable players.

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

In 2005, Darren Sproles went to the NFL combine after a great college career.

He was an All-American, but his draft stock slid because of his height.

At the combine, he stood there as they measured his height and announced 5'6".

Owners, GMs, & coaches started laughing.

Then they measured his weight and announced 170 pounds. Everyone started to laugh even harder.

He called his dad that night and said, "Dad, they laughed at me."

His dad said, "You know what you to do then." Darren said, "I'm going to make sure they know who I am."

NFL Analyst Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) was there and he always remembers that moment. He said the chart didn't go low enough for him and he stood there as they reconfigured the height adjustment.

Jeremiah said, "What stood out to me, and if you talk to anyone in the room at that time: OK that can be a really embarrassing moment. He was such a stud, he never dropped his head, he looked everyone in the eye, he sat there waited for them to extend it down lower so they could get his height."

Sproles' ability to maintain his composure in a potentially embarrassing situation speaks volumes about his character.

He went on to be drafted in the 4th round by the San Diego Chargers and the rest was history.

Darren continued to be resilient and work hard because he always wanted to prove his doubters wrong. He said, “I wanted to be remembered as a player that gave everything he got.”

He might have been short in height, but he was never small. He could squat over 700 pounds and bench over 400 pounds when some LBs couldn't do either. He trained as hard as he could consistently. And in 2019 when he retired, he was one of the quickest and most powerful players pound for pound.

Takeaway 1: You can't quantify resilience, self-belief, and determination.

Takeaway 2: When you are confident in who you are, no external validation is necessary to affirm your self-worth.

We all experience fear, uncertainty, and doubt. However, it is how we respond that demonstrates our character. Darren Sproles' story serves as a powerful reminder that the spirit of perseverance can defy expectations and leave a more significant mark than any number on a chart ever could. It's not the measurements that make a champion, it's the unyielding resolve and determination.

"Whenever someone tells me that I can’t do something, I’m going to work extremely hard to prove to you that I can do something." - Darren Sproles
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[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Jay Wright said, "Your attitude is your greatest characteristic. You don't control your intelligence, your size, or your God-given talents. What you do control, though, is your attitude. We can all have a positive attitude."

Your attitude is a choice.

It's a choice on how you want to respond to life's challenges.
• A positive attitude is a choice for hope and belief.
• A negative attitude is a choice for negativity and problems.

There will always be adversity, but it's your attitude and mindset that will determine how far you go.

6 Ways To Improve Your Attitude:
1. Create an Attitude of Gratitude - Feed yourself positivity, gratitude, and greatness instead of listening to complaining, negativity, and doubt. Spend time thinking about the positive aspects of your life. Research shows that practicing gratitude daily can lead to improved mood and overall well-being.

2. Prioritize What's Within Your Control - It starts with your ability to focus. Take ownership and control of what you can control. When you realize that you can control your mindset and attitude, you start to view external challenges for what they are, just challenges. Have a growth-mindset and believe that you can grow and improve

3. Transform Your Negative Self-Talk - Challenge your negative thoughts. Replace your negative words with positive affirmations. Your words are powerful, especially the words that you speak to yourself. Studies show that positive self-talk can enhance your confidence and reduce stress.

4. Stay Present - BE HERE NOW - When you focus on the present, you reduce stress and anxiety because you aren’t worrying about the past or anxious about the future. All we have is the present moment. Your attitude and mindset depends on your ability to be mindful of your environment.

5. Create Positive Moments and Connect - Connect with others and spend time with the people that you like. When you have an attitude of connection, you look for positivity and realize your effect on others. You also realize that others bring you support in those times of need.

6. Believe in Yourself and Your Future - Cultivate self-belief. Research has shown that having a positive self-view predicts improves your self-esteem and confidence. When you believe in your future, you take ownership and responsibility for your choices and actions because you believe they will affect your future.

"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of human freedoms - to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s way. - Viktor Frankl
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[Jordan Simmons @JordanRSimmons]

@blackswampfb Probably will let you cut down on the 3 hour break each day for a daily fee

[Jordan Simmons @JordanRSimmons]

@SalineTF_FBall Congrats. Working for the best!!!

[Chris Wormley @Chris_Wormley43]

Thank you Jim! #GoBlue

[Tony Holler @pntrack]

All big cats should sprint.