Joshua Long

⚫️ Husband to my beautiful wife Kristin⚫️ Father of two amazing children Greyson and Lakeston⚫️

[Joshua Long @coachlong123]

Happy Thanksgiving from the Long’s!!

[Coach Dan Casey @CoachDanCasey]

I condensed Army's 21 Play, 94-yd Drive from 13:54 down to 2:29 so you could watch the whole thing

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

10 TRUTHS of High School Coaching

Being a coach is very rewarding, but it is also very challenging.

There is a lot to the job.

Here are 10 Truths of Being a Coach.

1. Adversity is inevitable - Adversity finds a way. It is guaranteed. How will you respond? It is one of the great things about high school sports. It teaches lessons that will last a lifetime.

2. Each player is different - All kids are wired differently. Treating kids equally is not possible, but treating them fairly is. Coaches have a challenging job with so many individual personalities and perspectives. Getting these individuals to sacrifice for the team is one of the great challenges of coaching.

3. Winning isn’t everything - Winning is important. At the varsity level, the goal is certainly to win, but not at all costs. The ultimate goal is to meet essential standards and expectations and teach the all-important life skills that team sports teach.

4. You can’t please everyone - You will never please everyone, so don’t try! Coaching is hard work, and the only person you can ever please 100% is yourself. So do your best, know what you are doing is in the best interest of the team, and then trust and be confident in your decisions.

5. Parents have tunnel vision—Most parents have tunnel vision, which is OK. The best ones can see the big picture and understand the concept of a team. However, it is important for coaches to remember that parents only see things through this lens.

6. There will always be critics - Critics are everyone. Don’t let them win. Always remember Teddy Roosevelt's “Man in the Arena” speech. Those watching are easy to criticize, but the credit always goes to those in the arena!

7. A coach’s influence is special - The word ‘Coach’ is special. It means so much and has so much influence on others. Always remember the influence you have and lead with this in mind. Be a leader others can be proud of.

8. Hours are long, and pay is low - Most coaches are not doing it for the money. As a coach, you never want to calculate your hourly rate. Coaching is a calling. But for many, that is not enough. The unfortunate thing is that we are getting fewer and fewer coaches. The pay does not match the many challenges that coaches face today.

9. A supportive spouse is a must - A coach's time commitment means many hours not at home or not present, which is a challenge for a family. Having a supportive spouse who understands the challenges of coaches is critical.

10. The memories are unmatched! Although coaching brings many challenges, the memories created make it all worthwhile. These memories last a lifetime!
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[Daniel Turner @DanielTurnerPTF]

Roll the tape...

Kamala Harris: "There’s no question I’m in favor of banning fracking."

Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians would lose their jobs.

#Debate2024

[Matt Brunson @brunsonm46]

Gators Attacking Squats Today!! #Faith-Family-Gators!!

[Fifth Quarter 🍢FSU 🍢 @fifthquarterfsu]

Tell them again @RGIII ‼️

[Brianna Leavins @BriannaLeavins]

What the scoreboard doesn’t show:
1. The way our boys have stepped up as leaders on and off the field.
2. The number of young men who accepted Jesus this season.
3. The family that has been built inside the field house.
4. The way a group of high school boys and their coaches

[OppBobcatAthletics @OppBobcatFB]

Starting the 4th quarter at Channell-Lee with the Bobcats on top 20-13! #Bobcatstrong

[OppBobcatAthletics @OppBobcatFB]

Come help us pack out Channell-Lee tonight against Pike County at 7 pm! Show up and be loud and wear black to blackout the stadium!

[College GameDay @CollegeGameDay]

It's not a college football Saturday until Lee Corso makes his headgear pick 🐐

Today we celebrate Coach's 400th headgear pick by heading down memory lane to revisit some of his best moments.

[OppBobcatAthletics @OppBobcatFB]

Savon Barnes with the Pick 6 as the Bobcat JV defense score on a 60 yard interception to go up 30 - 8 with a minute left.

[Jason Baldwin @CoachBaldwinJ]

This is just the beginning!!! Took Andalusia to the woodshed! Keep it rolling! #bobcatstrong

[Saluki Football @SIU_Football]

First touchdown for #25 ✅
First fight song of the season ✅

#Salukis

[Saluki Football @SIU_Football]

That’s our guy @Kaylebwagner 😤

[Saluki Football @SIU_Football]

.@kaylebwagner takes it to the house!

[Jason Baldwin @CoachBaldwinJ]

JV opener at opp!!! Sent enterprise packing!!! #BobcatBuilt

[Matt Brunson @brunsonm46]

Blessed To Be Apart of This Team!! Great Senior Group!! #Bobcat Strong

[Joshua Long @coachlong123]

@CoachBaldwinJ What are you talking about 😂😂😂

[Joshua Long @coachlong123]

Where’s @CoachBaldwinJ when you need him…

[Joshua Long @coachlong123]

@robarmstrong41 real football!!!

[Talkin' Baseball @TalkinBaseball_]

TREA TURNER IS AN AMERICAN HERO!!!!!