Melvin Smith

Follower of Christ - Husband-Father-Grandfather-SFA Middle school Math Teacher-Football-Basketball-Golf Coach-Proverb 14:23

[Josh Chambers @JoshChambers]

Great perspective from @NDFootball Coach Marcus Freeman (@Marcus_Freeman1) on why he feels he must remind his players to choose hard:

"Struggle with what you have."

Everyone starts from a different place. Some people are born on third base. Others have never even seen a triple. But growth isn't determined by where you begin, it's determined by the challenges you're willing to embrace.

When you step onto the field, the court, or into any defining moment, nobody cares where you started. What matters is how you've prepared, how you've responded to adversity, and how you've conditioned yourself for the grinding opportunity in front of you. It's a daily choice.

The hard way is the right way.

Choose hard!

Especially when life makes easy available.

[Melvin Smith @CoachSmithSFA]

Today I’m with the legend coach Jackie Sherrill he has partnered with the city of Bryan Texas and together they are working on teaching the youth fundamentals in football! Today Bryan youth sports had a combine and coach Sherrill invited me to join his team! Honored!!

[Rickey smith @Coach_RickSmith]

The bro 💪
one of the greatest I’ve met to do it and will forever be a mentor and a brother @BBBurruss

[Melvin Smith @CoachSmithSFA]

My brother #4 WC Smith showing off his watermelons! They really look good!

[Melvin Smith @CoachSmithSFA]

10 years ago Sheilah and Melvin enjoying a moment at our youngest son Rickey and Ragan’s wedding!

[Melvin Smith @CoachSmithSFA]

50 mays ago I graduated from Magee high school! Magee Trojans! Trojan pride I still have it!

[Coach Marcus Washington @CoachMWash]

STUDENT SUCCESS TIP OF THE DAY

Most people quit when the excitement fades.

That’s why discipline matters more than motivation.

🙏🏾 Let's go to work 🤝🏽 #IssaWorkDay

-Galatians 6:9

[Melvin Smith @CoachSmithSFA]

Wc Smith my oldest brother doing what he does best lead by example! Wc has always been a leader and difference maker at home at church in national guard at school and of course in the community! Dub as he is call by many ! Thanks for your service!!

[Coach Marcus Washington @CoachMWash]

After an incredible journey at Marshall, I’m excited to officially announce that I’ve accepted the Defensive Coordinator position at @LegacyTitansFB

"All hard work brings a profit but mere talk leads only to poverty."
-Proverbs14:23 #IssaWorkDay

[Coach Marcus Washington @CoachMWash]

Honored to be ordained as Deacon Marcus Washington. My family and I are committed to humbly serving God’s Kingdom 🙏🏾

[Coach Bobby Hall @Coach_BobbyHall]

Fall of 89! Buddy Duke,Ed Stanley, Pat Byrd, Bobby Hall! Oh to be young!

[Coach Mann M.Ed. @Thamannjr]

Always #Ohana 1st OC, WR, OL I ever hired! Idk why God put us together, but I'm glad he did.

[Melvin Smith @CoachSmithSFA]

My sister Mary going through her weight workout with her husband Charles! Today’s Friday wisdom true wealth is good health! Pray and go and do! Be blessed!

[Melvin Smith @CoachSmithSFA]

My Brother’s Charlie (cheese) Harbison 7.5 and Joe (Harold) Smith 8! Spending some quality time at the cheeses house in North Carolina!!!

[Fitzgerald Hill @fitzhill]

During the recruitment of Anthony to Arkansas, I became extremely close to his family and the Tallulah community. His recruiting story is full of drama.

Following the 1993 & 94 Razorback football seasons, things were very uncomfortable for the staff and many of the coaches were looking for greener pastures; consequently, I accepted another coaching position on the east coast.

After doing so, I met with my players and the ones I had recruited to inform them that I was leaving. Later that evening, Mr. Lucas (Anthony's father) called me and asked if it was true I was leaving the Hogs? I informed him that it was.

His mmediately response was: "So, what's Anthony suppose to do...is he going with you?" I was speechless.

Then in summary, he said to me: Coach, I didn't send Anthony up there to be with Coach Ford...I sent him up there to be with you...now you leaving? This ain't what you were saying when you were recruiting him...I trusted you.

Mr. Lucas challenged the core of my integrity and I couldn't sleep that night. As a result of the conversation with Mr. Lucas, the next morning, I went in and met with Coach Ford and asked for my job back.

I'm grateful Coach Ford said yes, and I'm certain the decision to stay in the midst of the losing turmoil postively impacted my future coaching opportunities.

Lesson learned: You rarely grow in comfort...but we often bear fruit when we stand in the midst of our challenges, while attempting to learn what God is trying to teach us through our trials and tribulations.

The rest is history as Anthony earned All-SEC in his freshman season.

[Mel Blount YLI @MelBlountYLI]

Happy Birthday Mel Blount🤠 This is what 78 looks like. As a birthday tradition #47 brings in every birthday with a monster 5am workout! “This is how legends are made.” #HappyBirthday #MelBlount

[Insane Clips @StreetFightsHQ]

Tim Tebow hosted a red carpet event called 'Night to Shine' to celebrate and uplift individuals with special needs ❤️

[Melvin Smith @CoachSmithSFA]

My Granddaughter Kennedee Joi smith . Hitting her 18th tee shot of the day after walking an old school course that has lots of hill and plenty trees, not one of her favorite courses but she finished! February 24 2026

[Coach Marcus Washington @CoachMWash]

All hard work brings a profit but mere talk leads only to poverty.
-Proverbs 14:23 #IssaWorkDay