Jared Jensen

Sigourney-Keota Cobra Head Football Coach, Sigourney Savage Head Track Coach, JH G&B Basketball, 7-12 Physical Education/Health Teacher, Husband and Father

[Jared Jensen @JaredJensen5]

@pbasilstrength POWER

[Gerry DeFilippo @Challenger_ST]

Yet another program investing MAJOR $ into their weight room & facilities

All the proof you need for how important getting strong & explosive is to athletes

It’s the BEST way to:

1. Improve performance
2. Reduce injury
3. Develop

🎯 Focus on it

[Gerry DeFilippo @Challenger_ST]

💯 “Boring before brilliance.”

Paul Skenes details his routine

Young athletes want to constantly do something new or novel

Often avoiding routine, fundamentals & what works…

“Sometimes it’s what it takes in sports

The boring process, the boring fundamentals.”

LISTEN:

[Gerry DeFilippo @Challenger_ST]

🐍 How Tim Grover built the Black Mamba

Kobe Bryant’s long time strength coach details building the FOUNDATION

“You still have to move iron… it’s the one greatest form of injury prevention.”

“It is very simplistic, but you’re building the foundation.”

👂Athletes, listen up!

[Gerry DeFilippo @Challenger_ST]

1991 Chicago Bulls lifting on game day 😤

Back when most thought it was crazy.

The Bulls knew better: morning weights kept them strong, physical, and fresh through the long season + playoffs.

MJ & Scottie didn’t skip it.

Neither should you.

In-season lifting = non-negotiable

[Gerry DeFilippo @Challenger_ST]

Average young athlete: “I can’t lift in-season, it’ll make me sore & I’ll get hurt.”

Dominant college pitcher who lifted the DAY OF his World Series start

You can & should lift in-season too

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@WHLeavitt @LeaderJohnThune F

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@savionmiller_18 @Regals_Football @GregSmithRivals @TomLoy247 @TheStrengthU @SWiltfong_ @AllenTrieu @Bound_IA @IAfootball_ Great season Savion! You are a talented young man and fun to watch the relentlessness at which you play.

[Iowa Football Coaches Assocation @IFBCA]

The IFCA is excited to release the 2025 All State Football Squads.

https://t.co/JxDJBs64ae

Congratulations to all of those who were honored.

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@SportsGuysIowa @cobra_fb Love it!

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@BarronTNews_ Yes

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@WHLeavitt A. Yes

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@ianmiles I don’t know what you mean by failed tariffs. The moth of June shot through the roof.

https://t.co/joJZNRb2Pm

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@WHLeavitt Yes

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Best ribs I’ve ever had! Good work Coach! @CoachCollum94

[Jared Jensen @JaredJensen5]

@gregberge Grit- no matter the circumstances if you don't have grit you will eventually fail.

[Concerned Citizen @BGatesIsaPyscho]

“It is the waste from Human Sewage Treatment Plants”

You will never drink these drinks again after watching this.

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@SenJeffMerkley BOO HOO....what about the pipeline workers that were fired by the Biden Admin and told to just learn to CODE.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Raising kids while coaching isn’t easy.

Long hours. Late nights. Constant demands.

But when done right, it’s one of the best environments for a kid to grow up in.

Here’s why:

1. They Learn How to Handle Adversity:

They see wins, losses, tough calls, and setbacks up close. They learn that success isn’t always fair, and how you respond matters more than what happens.

2. They Grow Up Around Strong Role Models:

Coaches, athletes, and leaders who model discipline, hard work, and resilience. They see firsthand what commitment and leadership look like.

3. They Understand the Power of Hard Work:

They see the extra hours in the gym, the film study, and the behind-the-scenes grind that most people never notice. They learn that success is earned, not given.

4. They Develop Thick Skin:

Growing up in a competitive, high-energy environment teaches them to take feedback, handle criticism, and keep moving forward.

5. They Build Meaningful Relationships:

They grow up surrounded by teams, coaches, and athletes. The locker room becomes an extension of their family, and the relationships built last a lifetime.

6. They Learn How to Lead:

Watching you lead a team teaches them the value of communication, accountability, and putting the team first. They absorb leadership without even realizing it.

7. They Become Adaptable:

Late nights, long road trips, and unpredictable schedules? They learn to go with the flow, adjust, and handle change without melting down.

8. They See Firsthand What Passion Looks Like:

They watch you give everything to something bigger than yourself. It teaches them to find and chase their own passions with the same intensity.

9. They Know What a Strong Work Ethic Looks Like:

Coaching isn’t a 9-to-5 job. They see sacrifice, dedication, and effort—and they carry that with them into whatever they choose to pursue.

10. They Appreciate the Value of Teamwork:

Whether they play sports or not, they grow up understanding that success isn’t about individual talent—it’s about how you work with others.

Yes, coaching while raising a family is a challenge.

But if you do it right, your kids grow up with a front-row seat to some of life’s greatest lessons.
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[Jared Jensen @JaredJensen5]

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