jakelords149

Husband, father, AD & Head Men's and Women's Wrestling Coach at Carl Albert State College.

[jakelords149 @LordsJake]

@SwayzHappens Looking for all weights! 125, 149, 174, 184, 285

[jakelords149 @LordsJake]

@Seth_Duckworth Baker University is!!

[Baker Athletics @BakerAthletics]

MWR: Wildcats Earn Bounce-Back Road Win over Ravens, 24-16!

https://t.co/kdy1FcR2cr

[Baker Athletics @BakerAthletics]

WR: The Baker men come out on top of a nail-biter in the nightcap, winning via a tiebreaker, 25-24 for a Wildcats SWEEP over the Owls! N. Prado, Benton and Sample all with big wins for BU!

Men wrestle next at Valley on Friday, women host Avila for a dual in Collins on Sunday!

[jakelords149 @LordsJake]

@SwayzHappens Central Oklahoma took ISU to the brink! Western Montana had a program! All the best schools were there

[jakelords149 @LordsJake]

Thank you for having me!! It was a great group of hard working individuals!

[Scott Tischer @sltischer]

Thank you @LordsJake from Baker University for coming by GHS to see the kids work! #OneTeamOneFight #SummerWorkMakesWinterChamps #AerYouHungry

[jakelords149 @LordsJake]

@Seth_Duckworth This is really cool. It would have been even cooler if there was another in-state team. Perhaps NAIA #16 Oklahoma City University or NJCAA #2 Carl Albert State College.

[jakelords149 @LordsJake]

@BrettHunter174 Awesome class!! Congrats, Coach!

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Why is having Gratitude so important?

- Gratitude kills worry.
- Gratitude destroys fear.
- Gratitude makes you happier.
- Gratitude makes you healthier.
- Gratitude builds your resilience.
- Gratitude changes your state of mind.

Be Grateful.

[Chuck Kearney @ChuckKearney22]

Welcome to the family!

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

What does being TOUGH mean?

- Being tough is having grit.
- Being tough is facing your fears.
- Being tough is showing resilience.
- Being tough is being accountable.
- Being tough is never backing down.
- Being tough is showing composure.

Be TOUGH. 💪🧠

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Positive Energy is CONTAGIOUS. Winning teams have it.

What does it look like?

▪️High fives
▪️Positive affirmations
▪️A loud gym
▪️Competitive spirit

What it doesn’t look like:

▪️No touchpoints
▪️Negative talk
▪️A quiet gym
▪️Losers limp

Bring POSITIVE ENERGY! ⚡️

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Pat Summitt said, “My parents taught me a long time ago that you win in life with people, and that's important because if you hang with winners, you stand a great chance of being a winner.”

Who you hang with matters!

Here are 5 takeaways for us all...

1: Value Relationships - Recognize the importance of relationships in your life. Surround yourself with positive and supportive individuals who share your goals and values.

2: Choose Your Circle Wisely - Be selective about the people you surround yourself with. Opt for individuals who inspire, motivate, and challenge you to work for your goals and grow as a person.

3: Learn from Winners - Associate with individuals who have achieved success in their respective fields. By learning from winners, you increase your chances of achieving success in your own athletic pursuits.

4: Team Dynamics Matter - Understand that success extends beyond individual accomplishments. Emphasize the value of teamwork, collaboration, and creating a positive team environment.

5: Influence of Environment - Your environment plays a critical role in shaping who you become. By creating a supportive and winning environment, you significantly increase your ability to thrive and succeed.

Always remember, you are the average of the 5 people you hang with the most.

You control your huddle.

Choose wisely!
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[Jordan Burroughs @alliseeisgold]

I don’t know who needs to hear this but LET YOUR DAUGHTER WRESTLE!

[jakelords149 @LordsJake]

@SCC_wrestling @Seth_Duckworth Do I smell a SCC vs. Nebraska dual coming soon??

[jakelords149 @LordsJake]

@SCC_wrestling @Seth_Duckworth Carl Albert wrestled Little Rock this year too. It was a great experience for our guys.

[Allyson Schwab @allysonschwab]

One thing I really struggle with is when people say this generation coming up is weak or soft.

I’ll tell you one thing. Never have my failures been put on full display minutes or even seconds after they happened with the world commenting on it. When I played sports I had to wait until Thursday to see the local paper and even at that it didn’t have my strikeout record or that I went 0-3. It didn’t have a video or comments below it saying I didn’t deserve to be there, what happened to me, or how could I have let that happen?

It’s not just wrestling it is all sports. These kids are held up on a pedestal of perfection for the amusement and entertainment of hoping to catch them fall.

And before you guys ( my super fans) say “oh are you saying we shouldn’t post anything”- no I’m not saying that.

I’m simply saying the next time you want to call someone in this generation weak or soft for the struggles they have, remember more than half of you commenting on them never have had your faults, failures, or defeats put on full public display. I know I didn’t. Even when Doug didn’t achieve what he wanted in the Olympics I had to actually search out message boards to read the horrible comments. I don’t have to search anything now. I can open any social media and not even be looking for it.

I applaud all athletes that are brave enough to step out there knowing most times the wins are noted and the losses are highlighted.

Another reason why your identity cannot be wrapped up in your results or the things you do.

[Oklahoma Wrestling @o__wrestle]

Huge news for girls wrestling in Oklahoma as the Oklahoma Coaches Association will now officially host girls wrestling as a part of the All-State games! https://t.co/Rx1go9ekqg

[jakelords149 @LordsJake]

@CoachWEvans @cooperevans106 @wrestlejags @casc_wrestling @cadeevans12 Thanks for coming to support! We love the Westmoore jags! We’re where we are today because of them!

[Allyson Schwab @allysonschwab]

"Do you wait until you have a cavity to go to the dentist? Then why would you just assume the only reason people go to therapy is because they have a problem?"- @schwabwrestling

Couldn't love this man more for the truth he speaks and the vulnerability he shows especially if he knows it could make a difference to someone else.