Matt Schaefer

Jessica's husband. Dad to Landen, Nathan & Taylor.

[Matt Schaefer @MattSchaefer]

Check out @LandenSchaefer Sr. Season on @hudl https://t.co/tSjpltTTHK #hudl

[Cincinnati Football @GoBearcatsFB]

A stadium unlike any other 🏟️

[RJ Young @RJ_Young]

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith has been robbed off of the Biletnikoff Award twice in two years.

[Barstool Big 12 @BarstoolBig12]

Bearcats fans showed out🔥🔥🔥

[Ryan Rack @YoBoyyRyan]

This may be the funniest fact

[Dr. Damon C. Davis @RCCSDsuper]

It's Friday Night lights as the Blue Devils take on the Yellowjackets. VIPs in the house. Landen Schaefer (UC - Football) and Connor Davis (Morehead State - Baseball) who are both playing Division 1 college athletics.
Mr. Griffen brought out his telescopes for students.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Transactional vs. Transformational Coaching

Dan Hurley shared a story about asking Geno Auriemma for advice after a rough start last season.

Geno didn’t mince words:

“Listen, if the only gratification and the only part of coaching that excites you is winning the national championship, then you’ve lost your way, buddy! Where’s the joy in the things that you’ve always been about as a coach before you went on the championship run, like relationships with your players, like helping people get better, like making your team the best it can be.

Be a coach, man. This is when you really need to be a leader. This team isn’t as good as last year’s, so what the hell are you going to do about it? Are you going home? Are you going to let this thing unravel?”

That’s the tension every coach feels: Transactional vs. Transformational.

Transactional coaching is outcome-obsessed. It’s about the wins, the losses, the trophies. The problem? When results don’t come, your purpose crumbles with them.

Transformational coaching is different. It’s about people. It’s about growth. It’s about building something that lasts whether the scoreboard agrees with you or not.

And this is why mentorship matters so much in coaching. Left on our own, it’s easy to drift into a transactional mode without even realizing it. A trusted mentor can pull us back to center, and remind us why we started coaching in the first place.

To build relationships.
To develop players as people.
To make teams the best they can be.

Wins matter. But they’re not the why. The why is impact. The why is growth. The why is leaving your players better than you found them.

The process is the prize.

Stay grounded. Stay on the path. Always remember your why.

[Big 12 Conference @Big12Conference]

Cincy takes the road win 🤫

#Big12FB | @GoBearcatsFB

[Pat McAfee @PatMcAfeeShow]

Charlie Kirk, a name synonymous with having the courage to speak what you believe and seek/welcome conversations with those whom you disagree with.

I’m not a political person but I am a proud American citizen and today was startling, saddening, and maddening all at the same time.. I’ve realized that I’m a bit naive to how crazy it all has become but watching a man get hunted and slayed in broad daylight because of his opinions made me disgusted and devastated.

This can’t be what we actually are or become as a country.. I believe that the good people will always outnumber the evil people but damn… today was an alarming day in our country’s history.

2 kids lost a dad.. a wife lost a husband.. and societal discourse lost a voice.

RIP @charliekirk11.. I send my prayers, thoughts, and love to his family and friends.

[Cincinnati Football @GoBearcatsFB]

Onward to victory! 🐾

[Cincinnati Bearcats @GoBEARCATS]

.@taylorswift13 heard we were wearing red 🔴

[Always College Football @AlwaysCFB]

One of @GregMcElroy's FAVORITE @Big12Conference sleepers??

@GoBearcatsFB 😤😤

[Reading Blue Devils Sports Media @RBDSportsNet]

2025 Reading Blue Devils Football Season Trailer
https://t.co/CHtTkX3ZmT

[Landen Schaefer @LandenSchaefer]

Thankful to have received an offer from @WittFootball. Thank you @JimCollins_FB for the opportunity!

[Official Ohio State DG @DylanEveryday]

The Greatest Rivalry in all of Sport

SWING, SWING , SWING 🥊

[The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football on FOX Pod @JoelKlattShow]

It's here. 🍿🔥

@UMichFootball x @OhioStateFB

[Reading Blue Devils Sports Media @RBDSportsNet]

Reading Vs Mariemont Week 10

https://t.co/7dEel1zWSQ

[Reading Schools @ReadingCSD]

Congratulations to our Reading Fall sports CHL All-League recipients! #GoRBD #BlueDevilWay

[Landen Schaefer @LandenSchaefer]

First team All-League Linebacker

[Landen Schaefer @LandenSchaefer]

Week 10 vs Mariemont. Kickoff return TD, 1 pick six, 107 rushing yards, 12 tackles, 2.5 sacks.

https://t.co/kVU8Qy3d30