Kegan Powers

West Valley (Yakima) High School Football Coach (Defensive Coordinator / Offensive Line) Physical Science Teacher

[The 4 Horsemen Podcast @HorsemenPod]

Shane Gillis is the gift that keeps on giving

[Tom Loy @TomLoy247]

Notre Dame QB @rileyleonard13_ just dropped some heat ahead of Monday’s national championship game against Ohio State.

👀

https://t.co/3lISmoUI5n

@QBReps

@247Sports / @irishillustratd

[Throwers Universe @ThrowersUni]

UCLA signee Julia Tunks opens up her season with 58.48m in the discus 🤯

[Izaya @izaya_throws]

Districts 2023 46’8

[Seth Woodcock @SethW_06]

Had a great time at the first annual FSP Invite

#HeadTop 🫡 #TeamRise 📈🏈

@risefootball_ @WestbrookCoach
@westvalleyrams @Micah_Chen @NickFarman55 @MataRosalio @MrKpowers

[Nick Farman M.S. @NickFarman55]

@JaydenT_50 @RidgeTitan @Lucasjohnson_77 @jakewhitman @mvhsbulldogfb #3 Uncommitted OL is..
@JcWoody_05

A phenomenal position change that has definitely paid off, this is an athletic prospect with great footwork, patience in pass pro, punishes opponents in downblocks, and is extremely fluid and flexible 👏💪

6’5 290, The Best OL in the Big9 ✅

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Being a Head Coach is HARD Work.

I have talked to MANY coaches over my long career.

Here are 9 Things Coaches Want Parents to Understand.

1: We CARE about your Child
Even if your child doesn’t get much varsity playing time, we care about them. Nothing is ever personal. We love your child. Everyone has a Role. They are all different. But they are all important. Help us celebrate their role.

2: TIME
There are only two people who understand the time commitment of a coach. The Coach and their Spouse. We are always “on,” constantly thinking about our team. We sacrifice our Family time to be with your child. We don’t need a pat on the back. Just respect this fact.

3: We LOVE this job.
But it is a hard job. Please don’t steal our Joy. Our Passion. Our Commitment. We are losing too many coaches. Help Support us.

4: Coaches want to WIN more than you do.
We are very competitive. We put our heart and soul into this job. We are not perfect. Either are you. No one is. Strategy or X’s and O’s matter much less than you think. We are at practice every day. Trust what we see and do.

5: Everything is EARNED.
You get what you earn. Don’t blame the coach. Encourage your child to be committed. It is your child’s job to get in the weight room, shoot in the driveway, go to the gym or field, etc. Encourage them to do this. You get what you earn.

6: Trust the PROCESS
Team Sports are the ultimate lab setting for life. There will be bumps in the road. It is guaranteed. It is part of the process. Accept this fact. Trust the Process. The life lessons learned will last a lifetime.

7: Winning is HARD
Other teams want to win too. Other teams put time in too. Other teams compete too. The season is a grind, and the process is more important than the prize. Learning how to win…and how to lose…is an important part of this process.

8: Your child GETS it.
Your child understands. They are at every practice. They know their strengths. They know their weaknesses. They know their role. Don’t feed their youthful insecurities by questioning the coach. This will hurt their experience and the team.

9: Finally, and Most Importantly, this is your child’s experience, not yours.
This is important. Let them enjoy the experience with your support. Don’t judge them. Don’t be critical. Just be there. Tell them you LOVE watching them play. Be a fan of the TEAM.

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[Jacob Woodcock @JcWoody_05]

‼️🏈Weeks 1-4 highlights

@Micah_Chen @NickFarman55 @RylandSpencer @BrandonHuffman @RecruitRadarPNW @ManyHatsMilles @FaipeaAvaava @mikecappelletti

[SpreadOffense.com @SpreadOffense]

Football Friday: Counter packaged with 🚇 screen - a match made in football heaven

[Jacob Woodcock @JcWoody_05]

‼️🔥After talking w/ @CoachLHyde at the @AveryShowcases I’m excited to announce I have received a PWO Offer to @WSUCougarFB 🏈 @CoachDickert #GoCougs

@westvalleyrams @Micah_Chen @BrandonHuffman @NickFarman55
@FaipeaAvaava @TaylorBarton12 @YHRSports @LukeTScribe @SBLiveWA

[Jacob Woodcock @JcWoody_05]

‼️🏈Thank you for inviting me out to visit @EWUFootball Had a great time this weekend! #GOEAGS 🦅

@westvalleyrams @MrKpowers @Micah_Chen @BrandonHuffman @NickFarman55 @mikecappelletti

[Jacob Woodcock @JcWoody_05]

‼️Thank you @Micah_Chen It was great talking with you. The article is awesome! 🔥🔥

@westvalleyrams @MrKpowers

[Jacob Woodcock @JcWoody_05]

🔥🔥📸 #AllDamDay24

@westvalleyrams @MrKpowers @the_coach_will @mrdavidgraf @LukeTScribe

[Wonder of Science @wonderofscience]

Zoom in on the Andromeda Galaxy with Hubble. What looks like a smudge of light to the unaided eye is actually a vast galaxy containing an estimated 1 trillion stars.

Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA
Full HD version on Youtube: https://t.co/uE6XQiyJ5e

[WeAreBigGuys @WeAreBigGuys]

The Eagles O-Line is so damn good 😮‍💨

People. Movers.

[Jacob Woodcock @JcWoody_05]

🏈💯Got more good work in with @FaipeaAvaava and @coachTuiAvaava this weekend

#AEPAthletics

@westvalleyrams @NickFarman55 @PNWSports_ @MrKpowers @mikecappelletti @CoachKolney

[Coach Johnny Croyle @CoachCroyle]

-AUBURN -
➡️Guidelines for a good ball coach⬅️
#WarEagle

[Chris Haddad @chrisvIQtory]

LSU’s Double Team Drill

🎯Target the near hip & climb to second level

Via @CoachDanCasey

[David Graf @mrdavidgraf]

"As a football player, unbelievable in my opinion. I don't think there's anyone on this side of the mountains that plays like he does." -@CoachKolney

Pretty ⚡️ summary of @SkylerCassel if you ask me! The @westvalleyrams QB has been awesome in 2022 with some help from big bro ⬇️

[Geoff Schwartz @geoffschwartz]

Linderbaum locking up White and taking him for a ride. 👀👀