Austin Samler

Proud Csms math teacher , athletic director , football and basketball coach , father of a 9th grader , and husband for 22 years

[Coach Joe Philon @coachjoephilon]

I’m trying to bring well-deserved college attention to two of the most productive guards in the state of Florida. This is the highest-scoring backcourt in the state. Lecanto High School’s JT Tipton and Braylen Moore have combined for over 5,000 career high school points.

I’ve been riding with these guys—along with my son, Joe Philon III—since they were in second grade through The Skills Center. From the very beginning, we believed in playing the toughest competition possible, and I’ve watched JT and Braylen win at every level, all over the country, against UAA, UA Rise, EYBL, and 3SSB competition, as well as on their Lecanto High School team.

Some say they’re “system guys” who only thrive in a specific setup. That narrative doesn’t hold up. On the travel-ball side, there was no system—we had seven practices in five years. These are simply skilled basketball players who know how to play the game the right way.

They are now Florida Class 5A Final Four players.

Now that my son is at Montverde Academy, I’m around the top scholastic talent in the country on a daily basis. I can say this honestly: a lot of high-major recruits are not better than these two.

In a recruiting landscape where loyalty is rare, JT and Braylen have been penalized for staying loyal to their travel-ball and high school programs. They had options—but they chose commitment, development, and winning.

There is extensive film available, both in-house and on Synergy, that supports everything stated here.

Mid-Majors, Low-Majors, D2, NAIA—don’t miss out. Don’t let someone else uncover and secure these two hidden gems.

P.S. You wouldn’t believe the injuries these guys have played through.

[Coach Joe Philon @coachjoephilon]

There aren’t many backcourt duos better than what’s happening at Lecanto High School.

College coaches — this is one you need to be requesting film on 👀

Braylen Moore
• 26.8 PPG
• 6.3 RPG
• 2.5 APG
• 2.1 SPG

JT Tipton
• 26.8 PPG
• 5.2 RPG
• 6.5 APG
• 2.7 SPG

@jttipton10 @Braaylenn

[Dylan Donahoe @DylanDonahoe0]

I am deeply honored and beyond grateful to have received the Scott Brantley Award !!
@thecoachsutton @qb_of

[Dunnellon High School Football @DunnellonFTBL]

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT - 5 Dylan Donahoe

3 year starter for the Varsity Tigers along with being a 2-time Captain. Over Dylan's career he has amassed 2105 APY & 34 TD to go along with 229.5 Tackles 19 TFL and 6 Sacks. Quite the career for 5.

#ITSABOUTUS

https://t.co/gaI3ms2jMc

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

If MLB can shorten ball games by 30 mins, surely we can shorten staff meetings!

[Matt Hackenberg @CoachHackGO]

John Wooden’s three rules for players:

1. No profanity
2. Don’t criticize a teammate
3. Never be late.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

The #1 priority of admin should be staff morale.
Everything else is secondary. Here's a few tips:
* give them a voice
* Trust them as professionals
* Treat everyone as individuals/ humans
* Respect their time
* Show them you care personal/professional
* celebrate/ appreciate

[Coach Chop Alexander @ChopAlexander]

Does anyone know an athletic trainer that needs a job? I got the hook up for good pay at Lecanto Highschool. Contact me [email protected]

[Lindsey Downing @LDowning17789]

Check out my classroom on @DonorsChoose! I'd love your help to bring my project to life! We’d love to get keyboards into the hands of our 5th graders: https://t.co/hKg6c4zGhC please share to help out!

[Austin Samler @austin_samler]

@RonAllan4 Not the comfortable 72 degrees you get at the trop .

[Thomas Kennedy @thomaskennedyfl]

This morning I am at Citrus Springs MS for the School Advisory Council (SAC) School Improvement Planning. I so believe in these important opportunities when all these stakeholders sit down and work together to develop the schools' plan to meet the needs of students and families.

[Uncomplicate Ed @Uncomplicate_Ed]

Quote from @jakemassey_34 today. Pretty sure we are in BEST room today!

#FLBESTJourney2022
#FLBESTJourneyK5
#FLBESTJourney68
#FLBESTJourney912
#FLBESTJourneyLeadership
@EducationFL

[Judd Legum @JuddLegum]

UPDATE: Got a call from the Press Secretary for the Florida Department of Education, Cassandra Palelis, who told me this tweet was "very misleading."

We had a nice chat.

🧵

[Austin Samler @austin_samler]

@teacherdad1988 @nflrums That’s a bad list

[David Bender @DavidBender65]

Check out Molly Bender, Sr., Citrus. Vote for your favorite Student Athlete! #chroniclestars (athlete of the year) https://t.co/MIvxg2ycaW

[Austin Samler @austin_samler]

4 ex -Falcons doing amazing things . They have a lot to be proud of .

[Crystal River HS @CRHSPirates]

Congratulations to our Golden Citrus Scholars! 💙💛🏴‍☠️

[Coach Chop Alexander @ChopAlexander]

I need a offensive line coach. If you are interested or know anyone message me in my inbox. Please share this post.

[Austin Samler @austin_samler]

@CitrusSchools @CitrusMath These students did an amazing job representing Citrus County for three days in Lakeland . Their school , family , and community have a lot to be proud of .