Spring HS | Defensive Line & Track Throws Coach (SQ '02, '17, '21- '24)
| Recruiting Coordinator | To be a CHAMPION, you must think as a CHAMPION. - Ali
David Hicks
@DJ2g23
of Paetow HS has now broken the school record in both the shot put and discus 63'6" and 185' 6". He is currently
#2
in the country in the shot and
#1
in the country in the discus. PRACTICE HARD, THROW BIG!
@PaetowXC_TF
@PaetowFootball
@ThrowingAcademy
When God has a plan, HE closes all doors except the one HE wants for us. I have been offered and accepted the Offensive Coordinator, Recruiting Coordinator and Track Coach position at Ft Bend Elkins. My time at Paetow HS has been impactful. Now to help get Elkins back on track.
Been around many a great student-athlete and never met a kid like David
@DJ2g23
Hicks. Great teammate and young man. Takes me jabbing at him with a smile. Works after practice on his craft. His success is not surprising. CONGRATULATIONS!
#gigem
#gopanthers
@paetowfootball
This combo has made this track season more enjoyable than any before. Two FBS football players who fought and worked in practice, then competed on meet days. David
@DJ2g23
Hicks Jr. and Jarra
@Da_Bear68
Anderson, thank you for tolerating my rants and putting coaching into action.
Helping student-athletes gain an opportunity to play college football, while obtaining a degree is my CALLING, my passion. Their is so much JOY in watching their dream come true.
A FAMILY day with our Varsity Panthers and the adults in their lives. Huddle and Heels coupled with Decals with Dads. Whole family painting paws for their player. This was a wonderful event for all.
GOOD MORNING Paetow Panthers fans. Parents and friends of the program are asked to participate in our WHITE OUT against the Conroe Tigers. Please wear a white shirt to show solidarity against the Tigers. Bring a white towel and wave it to excite the Panthers with your support.
Congratulations Jayden Simmons (
@jaydenSimmon
) on his 6th place finish in the discus at the 6A Regional Meet with a throw of 161' 11". This has been an extremely successful season for the Elkins High School JUNIOR.
@elkinsboystrack
@ElkinsFootball
When your training staff doesn't just "put ice on it", but can adjust your spine. My hamstrings are sore as all get out, but my hip and lower back are pain free. Even popped a rib back in place. In 23 years, most comprehensive training staff EVER!
@PaetowSportsMed
Congratulations David
@DJ2g23
Hicks Jr. on his 3rd place finish at the UIL State Track Meet in the discus with a throw of 182' 6". This is DJ's 10th meet of the season, 12th meet in high school throwing the discus.
Recruiting Coordinators are typically under attack when the IDEAS of what kids and parents think they should get and the reality of what colleges want don't align. What many don't know is we spend hours upon days contacting coaches about kids.
Today is National Signing Day. This is the culmination of all the blood, sweat and tears you have put into your craft. This was Signing Day 1985 on my way to Rice University.
When times get tough, when disappointments happen, that is when the brotherhood stands together and says that's it. Now is the time to regroup, refocus and fight to get things right. We now really have
#something2prove
@PaetowFootball
My MENTOR, gave me my start. A man of God, a great father, a great coach and a great friend. His impact is far more reaching than most will ever know. Said goodbye and thank you today.
Pouring your heart into young men reaps so many lifetime rewards. The P/TE group worked, laughed and performed daily. This group is special. My phone number NEVER changes. You need me, call me. Love you guys and thank you!
Sydney (
@Sydneythrows
) Freeman,
Words can't express how proud of you I am. It's been a great 4 years from being your trainer to becoming your full-time coach. Highs & lows, hot days, feeling defeated to a state meet medal. I look forward to the next leg of your journey. LOVE YA!
@Matt_Stepp817
As a 23 year educator, I have been in every type of socio-economic and demographic there is. From small town to big city, mostly white to mostly hispanic or black. The one thing that ia a consistent problem is parent involvement.
Congratulations Sydney (
@Sydneythrows
) Freeman, for her 4th place finish in the U.I.L. State Track Meet AND setting a PR and school record 2x with a throw of 45' 11 3/4". Now on to the discus, 1 of only 3 competitors to throw both.
@ElkinsTrack
@djackson11SU
@FBISDAthletics
WORK! It doesn't just happen because people think you are talented, there is an incredible amount of work that goes into success. Starts at PRACTICE! YOU PLAY LIKE YOU PRACTICE!
Congratulations Sydney (
@Sydneythrows
) Freeman, on her 3rd place finish in the Discus Throw at the UIL State Meet. She threw a PR and school record of 153' 6". This is the culmination of hard work meeting opportunity. THANK YOU SYD!
@ElkinsTrack
@djackson11SU
@FBISDAthletics
🚨School Record Alert 🚨
Jasmyn, Ariel, Arianna, and Kameron
SHATTERED the 4×100 school record They are currently sitting
#1
in the district,
#2
in the region,
#5
in the state and
#6
in the country.
Two things you get everyday you wake up......a chance and a choice. What you do after you make your choice with the chance you have is on you. You have to live with the outcome.
To all my brothers in the ministry of coaching, we touch more lives than most men. Some have gotten texts already from former players. To all of you who give until you are empty, Happy Father's Day!
Being prepared for the long season cannot be done at home or with trainers. Getting the trust of your teammates and coaches is not a gift. It is an investment.
This young lady not only practices during the week, she also works out with me on weekends tweaking her technique. The sky is the limit for this young lady. BTW she also has thrown a PR of 41'2" in the shot put.
INTRODUCING Region 3 6A discus champion and STATE MEET qualifier, Sophomore Sydney Freeman
@Sydneythrows
. Sydney threw her 5th PR of the season with a throw of 140' 7". She said before the meet "I want to PERFORM my best and WIN." When hard work actually pays off.
Congratulations Sydney Freeman (
@sydneythrows
), State Meet qualifier in the shot put with a PR of 44' 10" to get 2nd place. ON TO AUSTIN!
@ElkinsTrack
CONGRATULATIONS David (
@free6Ixdavid
) Anigbogu and Jayden (
@jaydensimmon
) Simmons advancing to the Area Meet. David was 🥈 in the shot put throwing 48' 4" (only 3 1/2" off his PR). Jayden was 🥈 in the discus with a PR of 146' 11". David also PR'd with a throw of 140' 11 1/2".
Congratulations Sydney Freeman (
@Sydneythrows
) on her 2nd place shot put finish Friday at The Bluebonnet Relays at Texas A&M University. Sub par through 5 throws and pulled out a 41' 9 1/2" last throw. Good luck in the discus today.
@JakeFranklinFB
What many people think is double slant is for the slot. He actually runs a 1 step slant to get under the OLB and occupy his eyes. Then the OR runs 3 steps to press CB and over the OLB. The slot coyld get the ball if OLB spot drops.
@LamarMcKnight_
Stars are overarated and does not give a true picture of a kid's ability. If a kid cannot afford camps, so he doesn't get rankings, is he less of a player?
Congratulations AGAIN to Sydeney Freeman (
@Sydneythrows
) for her 2nd place throw 142' 10" in the discus. She is now going to the UIL State Meet in both the Shot Put and Discus. Going out her senior year with a BANG!
@ElkinsTrack
@djackson11SU
@FBISDAthletics
When I let a recruit, that will remain anonymous, know a school wants his transcript, and I will send it ASAP. Already have it but within 3 minutes he DMs you a copy. WOW! Contributing to your future.
@NicoleAuerbach
Michael Jordan when they practiced at Rice my freshman year. Told him he was the reason I followed the Bulls. Said "what's up little man." At 6' 2" 260 lbs, irritated me.
The result of guys listening to direction and working for their dream. So proud to see these guys play at the next level against each other. You have represented
@ElsikFootball
well!
@Deuce2shiesty
@KingNdukwe
@904ROD
@CoachShiffman
Twitter fingers are hot on DJ. This young man is by no means dirty. His "Hump Move" is lethal. He also has to be run off the practice field working on moves AFTER PRACTICE. This young man is a shining example of a great athlete can be a great person. Watch his game film!
Congratulations Sydney Freeman (
@Sydneythrows
) and Jayden Simmons (
@jaydenSimmon
) for their efforts at Brown Relays. Sydney finished 1st in the discus (138' 31/2") and 1st in the shot put (38' 11"). Jayden finished 3rd in the discus with a PR of 138' 1". Keep up the hard work.
CHAMPIONS have to behave like CHAMPIONS, before they can become CHAMPIONS and even more so after they become CHAMPIONS. Last year is history, tomorrow is a mystery. What are you doing TODAY to make yourself a CHAMPION.
#EAT
Today is my maternal grandfather's (Russell Sharp) 100th birthday. We celebrated with the staff on yesterday. Here today looking at a centenarian! Emotions are high for the man I most admire in my lifetime.
@CoachMcCannERT
@DeyjhonPettaway
4.39 at a college camp. Got 3 SEC offers after. Brother of
@Daymionsanford
who is an early enrollee at TAMU.
This may help you understand that when some of us do a prospect sheet, we mean what we say.
Transfer Portal in my opinion, is making already microwave result expecting kids, even more "ME" centered. I don't get what I want right now, I'm out! That is not real life.
I tell my kids to bring me a shirt from their school so I can represent them proudly on College Day on HS campuses. Also, send me a picture of their degree. That is my payment for my effort. PERIOD!
Big Sexy Workout Thursday Edition, Back Emphasis. Cardio was a beast, but fought through. Have to get more consistent, but fasting works. Down 17 in under 8 weeks. 22.6 lbs to go.