Matt Collins

Teacher. Coach. Groundskeeper. Philippians 4:13

[Matt Collins @coachcollins18]

@TorenKelly25 is a dog!

[Oliver James West @OJW_Scouting]

The 2026 Summer Camp SZN is here!

@PrepRedzoneMN, and @PrepRedzoneNE, have your exclusive coverage of the 2026 @StOlafFB Prospect Camp from this past weekend.

Your camp’s Alpha: @TorenKelly25

https://t.co/uXcFtANW4C

[Matt Collins @coachcollins18]

#RecruitTheTitans

[Toren Kelly TCU @TorenKelly25]

Grateful for the opportunity to compete at the St. Olaf Prospect Camp. Putting in the work. 🔥🔥

[TCU Titans Football @tcufootball2905]

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. Especially the football moms!

[Coach Jeff Barnes @JeffBarnes52]

As an AD, one of the biggest challenges is understanding what athletes and parents truly want. Everyone says they want to win, but too often the communication I receive is centered around why practice is being missed, why workouts can’t happen, or why the commitment isn’t possible.

Winning is rarely about what happens on game day, it’s built in the unseen hours of preparation, consistency, and sacrifice. You cannot claim to want success while consistently avoiding the work required to achieve it.

Too often, “we want to win” really means “we want the rewards of winning without the discomfort of earning it.” When that gap exists, the blame often shifts to the coach instead of the habits.

Great programs are built when athletes, parents, and coaches all align in understanding that commitment comes before results. Wanting to win and being willing to do what it takes to win are two very different things.

[TCU2905 @TCU2905]

🏈 Future Titans, it’s your moment!
Join us for 8th Grade Titan Football Signing Day on Sun, May 3 at 6:00 PM in the HS Commons. Come celebrate our student-athletes as they take the next step & officially commit to Titan Football!
Let’s pack the commons and show our Titan pride!

[Parker O’Malley @Parkeromalley26]

Thank you @CoachHerberg and @SJUFootball for the amazing Junior day visit,Hoping for future conversations!@tcufootball2905

[Matt Collins @coachcollins18]

@coachbishop1 Coach Bishop, do you have an email address I could contact you at? I tried the coachboard address and it kicked back, and I can’t send you a dm on X.

[Matt Collins @coachcollins18]

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[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Why Coaching Is Harder Than People Think (A Holiday Reminder)…

Because coaching isn’t just about plays, drills, or game nights.

It’s about people.

It’s about walking into practice every day and managing emotions you didn’t create but are responsible for.

Your own.
Your players.
Your assistants.
Parents.
Administrators.
Fans.

It’s about teaching kids who are all at different stages.

Different maturity levels.
Different confidence levels.
Different home situations.

And somehow holding them to the same standards while still meeting them where they are.

It’s about decisions that look simple from the stands but feel heavy from the sideline.

Who plays.
When.
Why.
How you communicate it.

And how that decision might land on a 16-year-old who ties their identity to minutes.

It’s about losing sleep over kids who won’t buy in.

Over conversations you need to have.

Over mistakes you replay in your head long after everyone else moved on.

It’s about being judged by people who see the outcome, not the process.

The scoreboard, not the hours.

The result, not the relationships.

And yet, you show up again.

You plan. You teach. You model. You care.

As the season slows and the holidays arrive, this is the reminder:

What you do matters.

Even when it goes unseen.
Even when it feels heavy.
Even when it’s hard.

Coaching is about influence. And influence lasts longer than any season.

That’s why coaching is harder than people think. And also why it matters so much.

As the year winds down, I hope you find a little rest, a little perspective, and a lot of pride in the work you’re doing.

🎄Happy Holidays, Coach.

[Kellen Jirik @kellenjirik]

Here's my junior season highlights!
https://t.co/hgDpEkoKOp

[Keegan OMeara @OmearaKeegan14]

https://t.co/S8dz326r5m
Junior highlights

[Parker O’Malley @Parkeromalley26]

Check Out my Junior Season highlights
27 ILB,Rb

https://t.co/wKBsdCaVXD @tcufootball2905 @MNFBSpotlight @PrepRedzoneMN

[Matt Collins @coachcollins18]

Choose your hard!

[Advice for Athletes @Coach2Athlete]

Dear Players,
If you think training is hard, then try losing.

~ Coach

[Melanie Redd Performance Training @coach_mel_redd]

A high level strength and conditioning program for a high school student over the course of 4 years would cost a parent somewhere around $12,000.

Cost varies across the US.

If a HS has a great S&C coach, your athlete is getting this for FREE.

[TCU Titans Football @tcufootball2905]

Summer Strength and Conditioning is right around the corner! First day Monday June 2nd. We have an amazing newly renovated weightroom that we are looking forward to packing with Titan athletes this summer!
#EarnTheRight

[Kevin DeShazo @KevinDeShazo]

Average leaders think talent is enough.
Great leaders build a culture that unlocks the full potential of their talent.

Lead on purpose.

[Matt Collins @coachcollins18]

@TheChiefpigskin