It’s great to post “blessed to receive an offer” or make a college commitment, but don’t dare be satisfied or think you are already good enough. You’re not. It’s only the very beginning. It’s very competitive, not to mention an entirely different level than what you’re used to!
Parents get mad at school coaches when their kids don’t play as much as they think they should. They feel they’ve invested so much time & money that their kid should be playing more when reality is they’ve thrown money away for the last decade on pointless training & AAU teams.🤷🏻♂️
Kid showed up 10 minutes late to practice last Thursday.
Freshman.
Third week on the team.
Still learning how everything works.
I didn't say anything.
Just moved the practice forward without him.
He jogged up, quiet, and slid into the back of the group.
Everyone kept moving.
During the cool-down, I saw two of our leaders pull him aside by the fence.
Couldn't hear what they said.
Didn't need to.
Just watched them talk — calm, serious, no raised voices.
The kid nodding.
Listening.
Thursday afternoon, 4:47 PM, my phone buzzes:
"Won't happen again, Coach. My bad."
I never tell new coaches this is what's possible because they don't believe me.
They think you have to enforce everything.
Make the call on every situation.
Be the one who holds the line.
But when your architecture is clear — when everyone understands what the goal demands — the team regulates itself.
Those leaders weren't doing me a favor.
They were protecting something they built.
I don't police alignment.
The standard does.
@CruitsCoachDW This guy has worked through tough times and is better for it. From D1 to JUCO now to the powerhouse CMU. So proud of him. De Soto kid that grinded through adversity.
Attention to detail is what separates the great from the good. While most athletes ignore the small details, the best athletes leave nothing to chance when it comes to their training, preparation, and performance.
Parents: Your kids have a .000001% of playing a professional sport
Yet through sports done the right way, your kids have a 100% chance of building resiliency, learning life lessons, developing relationships & gaining confidence
Sports done the right way are the ultimate teacher
For HS Players trying to earn a spot on a Mid Major Roster - These are the types of dudes that you are competing with for spots
• 6th season
• Played at Kentucky, Xavier, Florida State
• 23 Years Old
• Averaging 17 and 9 at High Point
https://t.co/D9Wz3B0PTe
DHS football game at Blue Valley Southwest tonight has an adjusted kick off time of 6pm due to incoming weather. Football players need to check the band app for an updated schedule for team meal. Spread the word! #OTP
What a privelege to have @Shwatts32 speak to our team today! Shane had a great message about the value of consistency & enjoying the HS football experience! Thank you Shane for your time & example! We are so proud of you & wish you the best! Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat!
Wildcat Nation,
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#20 – De Soto Wildcats 🐾
The Wildcats take the 20th spot in our Kansas High School Football Preseason Top 25. De Soto will face a competitive United Kansas League schedule.