Kurt Barth
@CoachKurtBarth
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Educator and Coach @ WCHS #TrustAndToughness Former HC ECRD -2017 UMAC Champions -2018 NACC Champions
Joined July 2014
It has been an honor and a privilege! Thank you to all that supported us at EC!
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Words can’t express the love and gratitude I have for our players. I am so proud of all you have done this season. Seniors, you have indeed left a Legacy and did it with hard work, dedication and a family mentality. You truly are amazing. #DragTheWagon @EurekaRedDevils 🏈.
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When a strong leader struggles, they correct their mistake and move forward. When weak leaders struggle, they blame others and make excuses.
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I am so grateful for everyone that came out today and for everyone that reached out as well! It was a great celebration and a wonderful surprise! It meant so much to me and my family! Love you all. #ECFootballFamily.
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Back to back conference champs and NCAA Playoff Appearances! I am grateful for this team and especially this seniors class! Thank you for all you have done! #DragTheWagon #LastRide
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Everyday, we have a choice. I choose to love, not hate. I choose to love people for who they are, not where they are from or what color they are. I am far from perfect, but I will continue to love, respect, and support my family, friends, team, and our community.
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Very happy for our @ECRDFootball team! Finished the season strong together. Congratulations to our seniors for leaving the program as the winningest class in program history. They finished with a 31-11 record including two conference championships. #DragTheWagon #LastRide.
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Another legend was called home today! It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to call Doc a friend! His impact on EC and so many people that have been ‘neath the elms’ is simply amazing! Prayers to his family, friends and former players. Rest In Peace my friend!
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I am happy for the 2018 Football Team at EC. We found out that we are going to be inducted to EC’s Athletic Hall of Fame! This is the 4th team from our tenure at Eureka that was selected for the HOF. I am looking forward to seeing that outstanding group in October #ECFBFamily.
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So happy for @CoachDurley You are going to do great things at EP! I have been blessed to be a part of your life as a coach, colleague and friend! I look forward to watching your success!.
East Peoria Community High School proudly announces Sam Durley as the new Head Football Coach. With an impressive background, Durley brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to the Raiders’ football program. #ProudtobeEP
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Last regular season Thursday practice means All American day for @EurekaRedDevils🏈 A day for our guys to relive their days representing their high school. #DragTheWagon #RideWithUs
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Last Thursday practice of the season is All American night for @ECRDFootball A chance to relive the HS Glory Days!
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Just had a former player reach out and tell me about some big things happening in his life! Our conversation reminded me of why I coach! #ECRDFamilyForLife.
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Happy Anniversary to my beautiful Becca! The last 18 years have been truly amazing! I love you and I am blessed to spend rest of my life with you!
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So proud of this team! They showed strength in the face of adversity and never flinched! #DragTheWagon #RideWithUs.
Le'Anthony Reasnover scored the game-winning touchdown on a 4-yard run with 19 seconds left, his fifth touchdown of the day to tie his own single-game @NACC_sports record. Le'Anthony finishes the day with 320 yards on 48 carries. #d3fb.
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Proud of you @BraysonBarth Your dedication and hard work paid off! #KeepWorking.
Congratulations to @BraysonBarth on your commitment Bradley University to continue your track career!!! So proud of you Brayson!!!
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So proud of @ECRDFootball tonight! These guys fought through so much adversity, pulled together and found a way to win! #DragTheWagon #RideWithUs.
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Final Thursday practice of the season for @ECRDFootball Several guys representing their HS today! #AllAmericanDay #DragTheWagon
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Thank you to Red Devil Nation for coming out and supporting @EurekaRedDevils🏈last night. A bump in the road doesn't change our path #DTW.
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So grateful for this team! Was a great atmosphere at McKinzie Field tonight! Thank you to all the families and students that showed up! We appreciate all you do! #DragTheWagon #TrustAndToughness.
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Was awesome to have my son on the sidelines today. He has been a huge help all season!
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Final Thursday practice of the season for @ECRDFootball Several guys representing their HS today! #AllAmericanDay #DragTheWagon
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Very proud of everyone involved with @ECRDFootball! So many guys stepping up and in when needed. A great TEAM win with all three phases playing a part tonight. Looking forward to seeing the Red Devil Nation at McKinzie Field next Saturday! #DragTheWagon.
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Final Thursday practice of the season for @ECRDFootball Several guys representing their HS today! #AllAmericanDay #TrustAndToughness
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Happy Anniversary to my beautiful Becca! The last 17 years have been nothing short of amazing! I love you and I am blessed to spend rest of my life with you!
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all, especially our @EurekaRedDevils Family! #DragTheWagon #RideWithUs
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Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife Becca! Thank you for all you do for our family!
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Was great to see so many players from our 2018 EC Football team yesterday. Proud of these guys and happy they were inducted to the EC Hall of Fame! This was the 4th team from our time to be inducted. #ECFootballFamily
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Thank you to our @ECRDFootball players, coaches, and families for all of their hard work this year! Also, I appreciate the support of all our former players and families as well! It has been a great ride!.
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There are good days and bad days. No matter what, the next day is most important! Live , learn and come back for more! #DTW.
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I have been fortunate to catch up with so many former players over the past few weeks. Many have mentioned our grateful Friday emails. If anyone is interested in keeping this going, please text or send me your current email and we will get things started! #AlwaysECFBFamily.
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Congratulations @kamibarth08 @BraysonBarth Proud of all you do in the classroom, on the court and on the field! Keep working!
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We are thankful for the support of our family and friends! We truly appreciate all you do! Happy Thanksgiving from @EurekaRedDevils 🏈 #DragTheWagon
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Has been a great year for @EurekaRedDevils! Championships won in the fall, winter and spring seasons! I am proud of our department and all of our student-athletes. Keep moving forward!.
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Proud of @ECRDFootball Adversity keeps coming at them and they keep rising up! Shake it off and step up! #DragTheWagon #TrustAndToughness.
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Proud of @ECRDFootball! So proud of the effort and mental toughness of this team! #DragTheWagon.
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Stay the course, even when others want to see you fail. God’s plans are for your success! Trust in Him!.
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@YaaBoyAnt picked up some more post season hardware today #NCAAPointsLeader @WeAreAFCA All American #DragTheWagon @ECRDFootball @EurekaRedDevils
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Thinking of all Illinois HS Football Coaches and Players today! Have fun and enjoy your season!.
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I am amazed to hear that some D3 Coaches give “offer” deadlines in February. Do you care about the student-athlete or your numbers? #JustAsking.
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Happy Thanksgiving to all, especially to everyone in our @ECRDFootball program! Our EC Football family is strong, supportive and always willing help! I am truly thankful for them! Have a great day!.
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all, especially to our @ECRDFootball Family! Enjoy this Amazing day!.
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Happy Anniversary to my beautiful Becca! The last 16 years have been nothing short of amazing! I love you and I am blessed to spend rest of my life with you!
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all, especially to our @ECRDFootball Family! Enjoy this amazing day!.
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A great view of McKinzie Field! A beautiful day to play some football! Game Day always makes you remember how you got here and who has helped you along the way!
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Looking forward to celebrating our season with family and friends this weekend! 2018 was a great year for @ECRDFootball #DragTheWagon #RideWithUs @EurekaRedDevils
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A great day for @ECRDFootball So happy for our guys, especially our seniors! Thank you for all of your hard work! I truly appreciate everyone involved with this program! #DragTheWagon.
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Control what you can! Work as hard as you can! Leave things better than you found them! #DragTheWagon.
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After closing out the year, I want to say a huge THANK YOU to all of the @EurekaRedDevils student-athletes! You were asked to adapt and deal with so many challenges on and off the fields and courts! You represented our school with strength, courage and class! #RedDevils.
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Happy Anniversary to my beautiful Becca! The last 15 years have been nothing short of amazing! I love you and I am blessed to spend rest of my life with you!
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Very proud of this group! They helped reshape and build the culture of this program. Great leaders and even better young men! #DragTheWagon.
The 2017 @ECRDFootball team won the program’s 1st conference title since 1995 and was the 1st EC team to represent the College in the NCAA Division III playoffs. With an 8-3 record and an 8-1 mark in the UMAC, it remains one of only 7 Red Devil squads to win 8 games or more.
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Was an absolute blessing to work with @BraysonBarth this season! Two PR’s in his final meet!
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Had a great night celebrating our record setting season! I am so grateful for this group of seniors and their families. You left a legacy and changed the path of our program. Thank you for the amazing gift and for making my life better. @EurekaRedDevils 🏈🏈 #DragTheWagon
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A great team effort today by @EurekaRedDevils🏈 Proud of everyone involved! #DragTheWagon #RideWithUs.
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Happy Anniversary to my beautiful Becca! The last 14 years have been nothing short of amazing! I love you and I am blessed to spend rest of my life with you!
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Normally, this would be the night I take our senior @ECRDFootball players out for dinner. It was an honor to work with this group of young men! Congratulations on your upcoming graduation and for being the winningest class in program history! Thank you! #DragTheWagon.
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Absolutely! Thank you EC students for showing up and making a difference! We are very grateful for you, EC is what you make it, and you make it a great place.
Shout out to @EurekaRedDevils student section for their support tonight! You guys were awesome. More stressful than we would like, but man was that fun. Love this @ECRDFootball team!.
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Was great meeting up with this crew last night! So many great memories with these guys at EC! #RightSideOfTheDoor
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S/O to all who have ever put on a Red Devil Uniform! The Red Devil pride still runs true just as it has for the 127 years of our program.
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Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife Becca! Thank you for all that you do for our family!
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Another honor for our team. Thank you @jasonbarickman for recognizing @EurekaRedDevils🏈 #DragTheWagon
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Thank you to all of the @ECRDFootball players (past and present) for all you have done. A special thank you to this senior group! While football comes to an end, our journey as a family continues. Wherever our paths take us, our brotherhood will always be strong! #DragTheWagon.
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It has been a fun two years of championship football! Proud to represent Eureka and everyone involved with our program! #DragTheWagon #RideWithUs @ECRDFootball @EurekaRedDevils
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Was great having Doc Traister join us for our ring ceremony today. I am proud of our guys and I appreciate all they do. #DragTheWagon #JumpOnBoard @EurekaRedDevils🏈
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Had a great time catching up with @ECRDFootball Hall of Famer Doc Traister on his 101st birthday! He has been such a great mentor for me and so many others that have been “neath the elms” It is a true honor and blessing to call him a friend!
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Opportunities will come when you least expect them. Stay ready!.
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S/O to my family for preparing and serving meals for @EurekaRedDevils🏈 this weekend. #DragTheWagon #RideWithUs #ECFamily
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We love it! The EC students are amazing, glad our students are on board! Love the atmosphere! #DragTheWagon #TrustAndToughness.
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Congrats to @chris_friend43 for accepting and internship with The Ohio State strength staff. A well deserved opportunity! Proud of all you have done. #DragTheWagon.
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@EurekaRedDevils So proud of our players and staff! Back to Back Champs!! #DragTheWagon #RideWithUs.
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Very proud of @EurekaRedDevils🏈- they battled and fought through many obstacles to get a chance in OT. Stay the course #DragTheWagon.
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A huge thank you and best wishes to @CoachBlair93 Today was his last day at EC in admissions! He is a true leader that went above and beyond! I am grateful for his help and even more thankful that he will still be a part of our @ECRDFootball staff! #DragTheWagon #THAB.
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A great environment last night at McKinzie Field! Awesome to have Doc Traister be a part of the game! Proud of our team and everyone involved with @EurekaRedDevils🏈 #DragTheWagon #RideWithUs #Happy99thBirthdayDoc.
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If your “leaders” don’t lead, it is tough to be successful! True leaders care, communicate, serve and empower others. #DragTheWagon.
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Being honest and respectful goes a long way in keeping people happy and engaged. We have a choice to be both everyday!.
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Finished up our fall practice sessions today! I am very proud of everyone in our @ECRDFootball program! This has been a challenging fall, but they have answered the call! Thank you to everyone that helped and supported our efforts #DragTheWagon.
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Keep working hard, even when you feel you are not getting noticed. Eventually, you will get your opportunity! Be ready! #DragTheWagon.
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We had fun celebrating our 2019 @ECRDFootball season one last time tonight. Thank you seniors for all of your hard work and dedication. We wish you all the best! It’s back to work for everyone else! #DragTheWagon #RideWithUs.
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A great start to the day! @AHess19 stopped by to present a gift from some of my former players honoring my 10 years as HC for @EurekaRedDevils🏈 I am truly blessed and grateful to have had so many outstanding young men in this program. Thank you for everything! #DragTheWagon
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A little over 3 weeks and @EurekaRedDevils🏈 will be back on campus! #DragTheWagon #RideWithUs #SomethingToProve
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Was great to have Lamont Hill and his family back on campus today! Lamont collected his Newcomer of the Year and Performance of the Year Awards from last season! #DragTheWagon
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These last twelve years have been amazing! I am so grateful for Becca and all she does for our family!
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S/O to all of the players who have played in my time here as Coach. You all have played a big part in what happened today. #AlwaysARedDevil.
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Tonight exemplified the reason for being a coach! It was truly an honor to be at Josh and Madelyn’s night! I enjoyed see so many former players and families! Love goes far beyond the field or classroom! #ECFootballFamily.
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