I talk a lot about the difference between motivation and discipline with my guys I train. Everyone I train has motivation. But the thing about motivation, there’s a shelf life. After day 4-5 that motivation is gone. But when you have discipline, you’re able to hold your self accountable, to a level motivation doesn’t come close to. For example my morning routine is worship music and prayer in the hot tub and then in the cold tub for a plunge. I never actually want to get in the cold tub. But I have to battle over the weak thoughts with more powerful and positive thoughts. This allows me to stay true to what I said I was going to do and keep a discipline routine. So make a deal with yourself and hold yourself to it. Discipline and motivation are not the same!
Everybody wants to talk about their A ball. How good is your mishit?
One of my free agents here. First ball is an absolute tank. The second one is still a good punt, and that’s the rep I want you guys to pay attention to.
If you’re chasing one of those 32 NFL jobs, here’s the standard I want you working toward on a mishit: 45 yards, 4.5 seconds of hang, and good location. Can you give your coverage team a chance when you don’t catch it clean?
You’ve got to be a great holder. You’ve got to hit your A ball consistently. And when you miss it, your B and C balls still have to get the job done.
Watch that second rep again. What does your miss look like?
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A little recruiting advice for you guys. This process can be tough on players, families, and coaches. Clear questions make it easier on everybody.
I’ve had a lot of athletes tell me, “Coach, I got offered.” Then I ask, “What did they offer you?” And they say, “I don’t know.”
Guys, when you get offered, ask two questions right away.
What exactly are you offering me?
Is this a committable offer? If I said yes today, would you take my commitment?
If a coach says, “We’re going to cover your school with NIL,” ask how much, who’s paying, when you’ll get paid, and what’s required of you. Ask what’s covered by the scholarship and what depends on a separate deal. If you’re counting on that money to pay for school, get the terms in writing and have someone review them before you commit. There are too many moving pieces in college football to make that decision on a verbal promise alone.
Same thing with agents. There are some great ones out there. If someone is asking for more than 5%, I’d want to know exactly what they’re doing to earn it. For perspective, the NFLPA generally caps an agent’s fee for negotiating an NFL player contract at 3%.
An athlete told me yesterday that an agent wanted 10% of his NIL deals, 5% of what he’d make from the school, and 3% of his scholarship. Three percent of the scholarship? I’d stop right there and ask what that fee is based on, when it’s owed, and what the agent is doing to earn it.
It’s okay to be excited about an offer and still ask hard questions. Take your time, know what you’re signing, and have somebody in your corner who has your best interest at heart.
#TLK #NFTS #BeAPro
Chattanooga, TN 🚙 Ormond Beach, FL
🟧 @TrackManFB film & data from this weekend’s AL/TN events dropping throughout the week.
Big thanks to @trlong02 & @JamesWilhoit25 for everything! 🙏
The 2026 regular season is officially over, so here are my stats:
- Field Goals: 8/8-(49,41,39,38,35,35,34,29)
- PATs- 35/36
- Punts- 37.2 yard average (big ball of 45 yards from LOS, 61 yard NET, with 4.3s HT)
- Kickoffs- 20 Touchbacks (big ball of 68 yards)
extra stats:
- passing- 1/1 on a 48 yard fake punt touchdown
- 3 tackles
It was an amazing season, and I’m hoping we can do well in the playoffs!