Darrell Smith jr

@Truman_fb TSU’ 29| SS/DB |660-890-3837|[email protected]

[Darrell Smith jr @Darrell_Smithjr]

After a Great visit to Truman State University, I decided to Commit and Further my academics and Athletics. I wanna thank the man above and also my Family, Friends, and coaches! Go bulldogs!💜
@_pcpirates @ARCSportsPerf @lightningperfkc @Epic7Midwest @Truman_FB @CoachKNesbitt

[Platte Co. Wrestling @PCWRESTLE]

MSHSAA State Class 3, 5th place at 157, Darrell Smith!

[PIRATE ACTIVITIES @PCHSAthletics1]

Darrell takes 3rd!

[Truman State Football @Truman_FB]

🎟️Ticket Punched🎟️

Darrell Smith is officially a Bulldog🐶

#BulldogForever I #TheVille I #NSD25

[PIRATE ACTIVITIES @PCHSAthletics1]

At 165 PC Darrell Smith takes on K Dray. Smith with the big throw and pin!

[Darrell Smith jr @Darrell_Smithjr]

After a great conversation with @CoachJonnyHeck, I am grateful to receive an offer from @MBUFootball
@_pcpirates

[Darrell Smith jr @Darrell_Smithjr]

After a great conversation with @CoachM_Dunn I am grateful to receive an offer from @SBU_Football
@_pcpirates

[PC Preps Extra @PCPrepsExtra]

.@_pcpirates put 10 on @MOFBCA C5 all-state with @RoccoMarriott named OPOY. @QLightle72, @jackutz35, @KameronMercer, @BrockF25, @Trevor_Hay4 were also 1st team while @BraidenStevens_, @Darrell_Smithjr made 2nd team, @adamgisler1, @TresBaskerville 3rd team:
https://t.co/qRaUqkNvex

[Darrell Smith jr @Darrell_Smithjr]

@Mista314 @JPRockMO @6starfootballMO @GPCwallace @PrepRedzoneMO @KFlahertyKCSN 🗣️🔥

[Darrell Smith jr @Darrell_Smithjr]

SENIOR SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
1st team All conference
All-District
2nd team All-State
5A STATE CHAMPIONS 🥇
SS/DB/LB
Film
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https://t.co/VjMsMBkV8w

[Darrell Smith jr @Darrell_Smithjr]

😎😎

[Robert (RJ) Collins Jr @RJCollins07]

Had to pop out for Cuzzo!! My boi a state CHAMP!!!! @Darrell_Smithjr @PCR3MSFootball @MSHSAAOrg @AllenTrieu @MoKan_Sports @247recruiting @247Sports @6starfootballMO

[Robert Collins Sr @Mista314]

My nephew @Darrell_Smithjr and @_pcpirates just punched their ticket to the Missouri 5A State Title game! So proud of this dude right here! #FinishTheJob #1-0 @RJCollins07

[Ross Martin @Citizen_Ross]

@RoccoMarriott @BraidenStevens_ @_pcpirates @Darrell_Smithjr @Cole_Johnson26 @Tychristopher07 @adamgisler1 @TresBaskerville FINAL: @_pcpirates 35, Webb City 0. @RoccoMarriott with 3 total TDs, @adamgisler1 with 2 more in in the ground. @Darrell_Smithjr with 2 FRs in a dominant effort. Record is 13-0. Platte County advances 9th semifinal in program’s history, 1st since 2020. Pirates will be at HOME

[adamgisler @adamgisler1]

After a great conversation with @CoachAmbroson I am blessed to receive my first offer from @JewellFootball !!

[WOWKC @WOWKCfootball]

Fumble on the KO. Pirates ball!

[PC Preps Extra @PCPrepsExtra]

.@_pcpirates safety @Darrell_Smithjr recorded 4 tackles plus 1 for loss that resulted in a safety in C5D8 semi win over SJC. He talked afterward about coming out motivated, the defense's depth at all levels, what he saw on the scoring play, more: https://t.co/e83crKk98R

[Lightning Performance KC @lightningperfkc]

A winning mindset goes beyond the scoreboard; it’s a dedication to growth and resilience that fuels success in sports and life. Wins and losses are inevitable, but how you respond to each makes all the difference. Celebrate wins, but stay humble—use them as reminders of what worked. For losses, approach them as opportunities for insight. Reflect on what went wrong, and determine how you can improve. This reflective practice is what turns a setback into a stepping stone.

Mindful drills can help reinforce this mindset. In sports, visualization exercises before a game help athletes anticipate challenges, keeping them mentally agile. Similarly, a daily gratitude journal can keep you grounded in the present, highlighting the positives even when things don’t go as planned. Self-evaluation exercises, like keeping a performance log, help track progress and identify areas for improvement.

When facing a loss, focus on the lessons. Adjust your approach, modify your techniques, and stay open to coaching. Remember that setbacks aren’t failures—they’re part of the journey to mastery. With a winning mindset, you’re always moving forward, learning, and growing.

#Movember #SportsMedicine #AthleticTraining #Coaching #MentalHealth #WinningMindset #positivecoaching

[Doug D @dougd48]

Grateful to take two great athletes and young men to William Jewell College, my alma mater today. They had a great game day visit.#TheCardinalDirection.

[Cobe Pollard @cobe_pollard]

After a great conversation with @JonesgGreg , I am blessed to receive an offer from @UCMFootballTeam. @_pcpirates @JPRockMO

[Darrell Smith jr @Darrell_Smithjr]

After a great conversation with @Sim_Dog2 I am grateful to receive an offer from @JewellFootball @CoachAmbroson @_pcpirates @Epic7Midwest @ARCSportsPerf @lightningperfkc