These young men made an amazing effort to give back to their community and encourage kids to “Do Right & Do Their Best” Some drove in today after their workouts, some flew in just to participate. Kudos to their families & villages for producing such Men of Influence🙏🏼
#GatorPride
We appreciate all of our @DickinsonFB alumni coming out to support the ‘26 Gators today. We have so many kids across the nation playing the game they love while working toward their college degrees. We’re proud of all of our athletes. #GatorPride
Before graduation on Friday morning, I had the honor of baptizing former TCU football player Jason Verrett and current TCU football player Vernon Glover.
Two young men continuing to grow in their relationship with Christ and publicly declaring their faith and identity in Him.
What a blessing it has been to invest in their lives over the years, and even more special to continue walking alongside them in their faith journey.
Humbled by the way God created such a beautiful day celebrating both eternity and academic excellence.
Grateful beyond words.
I am not ashamed of my journey. My life will be a testimony.
But if I could offer a word of advice to any freshman, sophomore or junior athlete in high school it would be to just listen bro. All them adults in your life not just talking to talk. They been here longer. They done bumped they head already. They trying to save you from doing the same thing.
Do not make the mistake of thinking your talent alone is enough. It’s not. Talent open doors. Character and grades keep you there. And if you already messed up, if your GPA not where it should be, if your name been in rooms for the wrong reasons… don’t quit. Keep digging. You can climb out the hole the same way you dug it.
Class of 29, 28 and 27 hear me.
Take your grades serious. Choose who you hang around wisely. Protect your name. Word spreads fast if you a crash out. Respect authority. Nobody riding for you like your parents and coaches. Work hard when nobody clapping.
Do not wait until senior year to lock in. That GPA do not lie.
I’m still figuring it out myself. I’m struggling but I know God got me.
Be intentional. Lock in early. Pray. Show up ready to work.
I’m learning the hard way that my future is being built in the small decisions I make today.
Start now.