Totally different view of our JV game yesterday, got to press box it and call down to the field. Completely changes the way you look at the game. The Titans continue to allow me to grow and get experience as a coach in different forms. Forever grateful 🙌
#UWOTitans
#Tothemoon
Just finished a beautiful 8.45am practice in 32°c heat. Coaching in Tshirt, shorts and shades is undefeated. Alongside elite athletes, phenomenal coaches and getting ice pops at the end of practice this could be my favourite Sunday practice EVER !
#12
#TheStandardisthestandard
Head Coach…ask yourself these questions: 1)Are you afraid to hire people better than u?2)Is your ego under control3)Do u expect loyalty yet give none?4)Do u publicly praise assistants?5)Do u only luv players when they kiss your ass?6)Do u take the “ mirror test” daily?7)Why not?
People will ask:
"But coach why you putting out a highlight reel when you're 0-3 ??"
Because we want to celebrate the hard work and effort being put in both on and off the pitch. Last year we had NOTHING to put out to you guys. It's coming, slowly and steadily but it's coming
Our first highlight reel in 4 years going out on social media..... we're building slowly and steadily but it's about time the boys can show off some of their work. Highlights weeks 1-3 PART 1.
#ReForge
Now I can drop it officially after sitting on it for a few days. Time to put our plan into place and get the team competing where we want it to be.
#officialHC
First home win in 5 years !! I'm not one for riding the personal wave but to finally give our loyal home fans something they've craved for so long makes me proud to be Steelers HC for today. Another monkey off our backs...
But now time for film and review. Cause there's work to
Busy weekend of Uni Ball. Saturday in Bristol to see one of our young Steelers Oline Spike and see how he is developing and then today at Aberystwyth to watch a player I'm trying to recruit. Make the effort with your players... Show them love !
Everyone at the Steelers would like to congratulate Head Coach
@CoachAstley
on being appointed the National Men's side OL assistant coach. Whilst two of our players attended trials last Saturday, Coach Astley also had his interview and was successful in getting the role
#FAW
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2023 done and dusted.
What a season ! Undeniably the most fun I've had since 2019. I can not thank my coaching staff enough for the work they put in
@coachDbutler
@CoachMalbon
@CoachJMoylan
@stevieslick14
they are the true MVPs !! All the success we've had this year is on them..
The reality is there's plenty more people on the team deserving of this award than me. I just facilitate a vision, they are the ones that deserve the recognition. My coaching staff and my GM are the real 💯
@coachDbutler
@CoachMalbon
@CoachJMoylan
@stevieslick14
Just wanted to say Happy 1 year anniversary to my beautiful wife Laura. She's by my side again today as we take on Sheffield. She enables me to do what I love and wherever this coaching journey goes she said she will be right by side. Happy anniversary bab x
Had a great visit to UWE Bullets yesterday. Shout out to
@UWEbulletsHC
for hosting me, giving me the tour, and observing practice. Hell of a set up and team.
Congratulations to our 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 for earning a spot on the
@d3football
𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤, with an impressive 60 points scored and no sacks allowed!
#TitanUp
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Congrats to the Titans that earned 𝗔𝗹𝗹-𝗪𝗶𝗮𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 honors for 2023!
OL // Brian White
OL // John Schirger
LB // Kyle Dietzen
P // Walleye Ratliff
#TitanUp
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Week 1 of
@SandwellSteeler
football, our work ethos is ramped up this year… field to film is a key part of philosophy in 2024.. we’re working hard and week 1 reflects it….
#FAW
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Celebrating 1st pick as a HC - massive believer in celebrating all players achievements no matter how big or small. Billy is a rookie and got destroyed 1st game against the Titans- this was his 4th pick of the season since then due to his commitment in training. Development is 🔑
3 years ago today. I had no idea how different the paths would be for the 2 teams that played that day, I wasn't even O line coach at this point and yet here we are. Football moves fast just got to roll with it sometimes. Still repping the U always and forever tho 💜🖤💛🙌
Always thought my greatest feeling in this game would be because of championships. This last night by the club dwarfed anything I've achieved in the game or ever will. Thank you everyone at the club. Love you mom 🖤💛💔
At last night’s Awards Evening, the Sandwell Steelers celebrated the service and contributions of Liz Astley by welcoming her into our Hall of Fame.
We will forever be grateful for your service, Liz 💛🖤
Development of coaches is something I strive to see at the Steelers and one of my main goals as a HC. If you want to join our team then hit me up. Hard grafters welcome
#Steelers
We are looking for coaches to join our 2024 coaching staff. Hit us up on any of the contact points and get involved in helping the Steelers on their journey
#BlackCountry
#Britball
#Coaches
#ReForge
This game is unforgiving at times. Credit to Notts on their performance today. We're getting there in bits and will continue to work as hard as possible till we can put together a full package.
4 turnovers on defence today 💪
Proud of my coaching staff for lessons learned 💯
Another road win !!!!
The Steelers are now 2-0 in the season and have a short turn around time before facing off against Surge at home next Sunday !!!
#FAW
Don't let the record of either our Adult team or U19s fool you. As a team and staff we are always striving to get better. A number of our coaches across both programmes attended the
@BAFCAOfficial
convention this year. A mix of seasoned vet coaches and first years
#Reforge
Week 1 done and dusted. Practice used to drag at times as a player but as a coach there's just not enough time 😱 film being uploaded now and pp sent out for week 2.
#ReForge
Excited to be back at it this Saturday- were slightly ahead of the curve atm which is never a bad thing but I can only put that down to my wonderful staff. - To have a bunch of people so invested and on the ball has made my start in life as a HC easier than it should have been.
Yesterday Josh Dodworth became the first ever Steeler to break 1k rushing yards in a season and in just 6 games so far this season !!!
G 1 v Leigh 156
G 2 v Lancashire 203
G3 v Surge 134
G4 v Leigh 176
G5 v Lancashire 166
G6 v Surge 166
171 carries. 5.8 ypc. 10 TDS
#FAW
Now I'm not playing I've hit the gym even harder :
1. Because if I expect my players to do it there's no damn reason why I shouldn't
2. I've got new coaching gear to wear
The days I want that extra push I wear my
@uopdestroyers
top. The mentality they installed in me was 🩸🔥
Last night after work managed to get on a zoom call with Baylor O-Line coach Eric Mateos - Main topic was wide zone ! Excited to put some of the nuggets I learned into practice
#ReForge
As for the team we've achieved everything we wanted from this season. Culture, responsibility and a place that people are proud to represent. Squad wise, off field and financially we are in a position where I can say we are more than stable and that wasn't the case 12 months ago
As the dust settles on the 24 convention, I just want to say what a wild weekend it was. Loads of new information taken on, new and old friends. Thankful to the community for my first ever BAFA coaching nomination, and was great to see all the people win 🏆
Happy Thanksgiving to all my people across the pond. I'm unbelievably thankful for everything you guys have given me this year especially and to everyone over here who continue to support me. Hope my OL boys are eating like KINGS today !!
#Thanksgiving
Saturday saw two of our guys head up to Nottingham to take part in the GB Trials. We strive to see our guys improve, and seeing Steelers at National tryouts makes us very proud. We await news to see if they make it to the next round of selection. Congrats
@SuperStooob
and Aiden.
Dust is starting to settle from the weekend. Losing your first championship game as a coach sucks to then go and knock off the
#9
ranked team a few hours later was an emotional rollecoster that I'm not sure is good for you. But you're either Coaching, Leading or Learning
#FAW
Today we opened our 2024 Adult Captains pack of cards and got some absolute stunners !!
We got an auto Zac Green
An auto Connor Monkman
An auto throwback of DB Jake Hill when he was a LB
And a super rare auto Rookie Card of Karol Kolbiarz
What a pack !!
#FAW
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