Coach Taurean Batten

Valdosta High School Defensive Line Coach/Lee County High and VSU alumn

[Brandon Guyer - Major League Mindset @BrandonGuyer]

Two players walk into every season.

Player 1 has out-of-this-world, God-given ability… but a weak mindset. When things go wrong, confidence disappears. Pressure feels heavy. The game becomes stressful.

Player 2 has pretty good natural talent, nowhere near Player 1, but has an elite mindset. They control the controllables, welcome adversity, and see pressure as fuel. Their confidence is built from their daily disciplines.

I always ask athletes: Which player ends up with more confidence? More fun? A more rewarding and successful career on and off the field? The answer is obvious.

Talent might open the door. Mindset is what keeps it open. And the best part? Mindset is trainable. Bring it on.

[Darren Hansen @CoachDHansen]

INTENTION changes everything!

Two athletes. Same starting point. Same exact program.
But one keeps improving… and the other stays stuck.
Why?

Athlete A is just going through the motions. Showing up because they have to. Checking the box.

Athlete B shows UP. Every rep has purpose. Every drill has focus. Every session has effort behind it.

That’s the difference between average and elite.

If you want to become an elite athlete, don’t just be present; be intentional. Work hard. Compete. Show up with purpose.

This post put together by performwithpete needs to be seen by as many athletes and coaches as possible! Amazing visual and an important lesson on how to maximize every training session. Over a thousand training sessions INTENT becomes the difference between success and knowing you could have been more!

[Taylor Viles @TVilesWCTV]

Next stop for National Signing Day🏈

@24VHSFootball had 5 sign in the fall. Today 5️⃣ more signed!

@TyriekeWade ➡️ @VState_Football
@Tj8ways ➡️ @LaGrangeFTBL
@KierJevaris ➡️ @LaGrangeFTBL
@Sethbrownjr ➡️ @RiceFootball
@Backfieldbaby1 ➡️ @SavannahStateFB

@WCTV

[Corey Fuller @coreyfuller4]

Dreams do come true but here’s the real truth most people don’t talk about:
What are you willing to give up to make your dreams come true?

I grew up in the projects where dreams didn’t feel real. Life was about surviving, not dreaming. Then one day everything changed when a teacher and a coach both told me, “You can become whatever you want if you’re willing to be different.”

That moment shifted my mindset forever.

So to every young person coming up this is the same thing I told the guys I grew up with:
I wasn’t better than you.
I just made better decisions and real sacrifices for the betterment of my family and my future.

Success isn’t luck. It’s discipline, faith, and doing the hard things when nobody is watching.

I pray my life and testimony inspire kids coming from hard situations to believe bigger, work harder, and turn what looks like nothing into something great.

Because where you start doesn’t determine where you finish God does.

#JustWork #PurposeDriven #FromStruggleToStrength #DreamBig #FaithAndWork #Testimony #Motivation

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

🔥 “Hear Me…”

“It’s not what you are capable of; it’s what you are willing to do. Plenty of people are capable. Fewer people are willing.” - Mike Tomlin

Potential is common.
Commitment is rare.

No Deposit. No Return.
Choose willing.

[Cam Hill @CamrenHill3]

He’s that guy!!!! Coaches get at him! @AnthonyHill180

[Coach Taurean Batten @batten_coach]

Vote for Porter Butler! Best catcher in the nation!

https://t.co/FxfGwp9GP2

[We Coming 🦬 @SkoBuffsGoBuffs]

NFL Legend and Colorado RB Coach Marshall Faulk Spoke to the Team Today 🔥

“Effort requires no talent, Hustle requires no talent”

🎥 : @DeionSandersJr

[Inky Johnson @inkyjohnson]

It’s not what you do… it’s who you are

[Coach Taurean Batten @batten_coach]

@gerem1ah Congrats!

[Coach Taurean Batten @batten_coach]

@jasonbutler1764 @ButlerDurrah @LeeCountyTNBF @rockerlee229 @ABACBaseball Congrats!

[Coach Taurean Batten @batten_coach]

@CoachHazelray Congrats!

[Coach Taurean Batten @batten_coach]

@KasonHooks Congrats! Keep up the great work!

[Norval McKenzie @coach_norv]

Recruits:
I’ve never heard of a fast guy not wanting to run/race!

Track season loading

EVERYTHING MATTERS 🐝

[Joe Kegler @Coachkeg71]

What comes easy won't last long and what lasts long won't come easy.

[Coach the Coaches @WinningCoaches]

The little things are harder to do because they are boring. Do them, own them, and commit to becoming great at the details.

~ via @DrBhrettMcCabe

[Coach Taurean Batten @batten_coach]

@jasonbutler1764 @MiltonEagles_FB @ButlerDurrah @rockerlee229 @TodaysDAR @ABACBaseball Great job Durrah!

[Valdosta Football @24VHSFootball]

We are so proud of our signees! ✍️🎉

Marcus Williams - @USFFootball
Ny’Kobi Brown - @UConnFootball
Todd Robinson - @GeorgiaFootball

#DATE #NSD24

[Valdosta Football @24VHSFootball]

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐥𝐥-𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐬!

Prince Jean
Marquis Fennell
Simeon Roundtree
Marcus Williams
Jimyll Lundy
Tremaine Johnson
Zamarion Williams
Kobi Brown
Jalon Copeland
Cam Brown

#DATE #GoCats