Coach Ricky Darnell

wrestling assistant coach at Elkins High School. Westland high school football Helper

[Coach McDanel @CoachMcDanel]

Almost that time! #GBR

[Coach Brandyn @Coach_Brandyn]

For those of you wanting to know. I have officially stepped down as the head boy's wrestling coach at Franklin Heights High School.

[Coach Brandyn @Coach_Brandyn]

We live over on Twitch. Playing some Minecraft. Come hangout. #twitch #minecraftontwitch https://t.co/wJNYyulD9t

[⭐️Coach T. Owens⭐️ @CoachTOJr]

Never give up, that’s what they want you to do!!!

[Coach Jeff Barnes @JeffBarnes52]

As an AD, I remind our coaches that no one person is bigger than the program. The most talented player on the team can sometimes cause more harm than good if standards are compromised for them. Culture must always come before talent. When athletes believe different rules apply to certain people, trust in the program disappears. Everyone has value, but everyone is also replaceable. Strong programs are built on accountability, discipline, and team-first mentality, not on one individual.

[Coach Jeff Barnes @JeffBarnes52]

As an AD, one of the biggest challenges is understanding what athletes and parents truly want. Everyone says they want to win, but too often the communication I receive is centered around why practice is being missed, why workouts can’t happen, or why the commitment isn’t possible.

Winning is rarely about what happens on game day, it’s built in the unseen hours of preparation, consistency, and sacrifice. You cannot claim to want success while consistently avoiding the work required to achieve it.

Too often, “we want to win” really means “we want the rewards of winning without the discomfort of earning it.” When that gap exists, the blame often shifts to the coach instead of the habits.

Great programs are built when athletes, parents, and coaches all align in understanding that commitment comes before results. Wanting to win and being willing to do what it takes to win are two very different things.

[Doug Cross @DougityDog]

This is Mountaineer Football to me... I just want to see this from WVU players under RR in year 2

[Adrian “Bear” Bowers 6’2 220 LB @bowersaj7]

After a great conversation with @CoachLGibson I am blessed to receive a Division 1 Offer from Chicago State.

@BobbyRome @braxtonlwilks @Perennialsg

[Coach Ricky Darnell @RickyDarnell20]

@bowersaj7 @CoachLGibson @BobbyRome @braxtonlwilks @Perennialsg That's awesome buddy so proud of you

[⭐️Coach T. Owens⭐️ @CoachTOJr]

🚨Senior Spotlight🚨
Alarice Gilcrease 
@Alarice00
Class of 2026
6’0 170 WR/DB
https://t.co/LTiCueSq7g…

Offensive Stats:
22 Rec
423 Yards
5 TD

Defense Stats:
43 Tackles
2 INT
4 FF
1 Punt Block TD

624- APY

Offers:
Culver Stockton
WVSU
Ashland

Still Available‼️

[Jeff Jordan's State Champ Camp @jeffjordanscc]

Team Jordan Club & Elite

Noah Didn’t Wait For His Ship To Come In… He Built One!

#JordanTrained

[Coach Ricky Darnell @RickyDarnell20]

@bowersaj7 get ahold of me. Call message or messenger. Coach Darnell

[Ohio State Wrestling @wrestlingbucks]

Always on our grind 🤼‍♂️

#GoBucks

[Coach McDanel @CoachMcDanel]

Our guy! #justakidfromashville #GBR

[Alarice Gilcrease @alarice00]

Week 3 Highlights
1 Rec
57 yards
1 TD
9 Tackles
4 solo. 5 assist
2 force fumbles
@CoachTOJr
@fhhs_football

[Coach Ricky Darnell @RickyDarnell20]

#NewProfilePic

[⭐️Coach T. Owens⭐️ @CoachTOJr]

Good first scrimmage, still alot of things to put together and get better at.

Effort✅
Physicality ✅
Communication✅
Passion✅

#HitSquad

[⭐️Coach T. Owens⭐️ @CoachTOJr]

Coaches don’t overlook my guys. We have some hard working athletes here @ Heights that are not only good football players. They are great young men!!

Information on our guys in the 26 & 27 guys are available. Let’s connect!!

#TrainOrComplain

[⭐️Coach T. Owens⭐️ @CoachTOJr]

Coaches here is a 2026 WR/DB that’s a long athletic kid, with smooth movements, and good hands. Has a lot of interest from schools. Definitely a kid to have on your radar, holds a lot of interest.

Senior Year Loading………….

🏷️:@alarice00
🎥: https://t.co/INKf6suzgG…

[FHHS Football @fhhs_football]

Congratulations to 2 of our very own on signing to play collegiate football. We are very proud of you both for this major accomplishment!!

Hunter Fike- Kenyon College
@KenyonFootball
@HunterFike

Chris Kazola-Wilmington College
@DubC_Football
@Chris__Kazola

#FalconPride