Rick Darlington
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TOUGH isn’t filming ten seconds of your workout on a good day and proclaiming it “the grind.” A DOG gets his @$$ off the couch, grabs a teammate, not his phone, and works to make THEM and the TEAM better...when he doesn’t feel like it. Self-motivation CRUSHES self-promotion.
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My son’s last set of HS squats. Heads to Air Force Academy next week. I’ll miss him.
#ProudDad
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When coaches (Dabo, Gundy) speak HOPEFULLY about the season (and dare attach a time frame) they are attacked and told that football isn’t important. To the coaches and players across America it is VERY IMPORTANT. Not the games; the daily routine of building MEN. And a TEAM.
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We are hosting a joint practice between West Florida and Albany State Sat @ 1. Fields are ready 😃
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Was Michael Jordan a NICE guy? How is that relevant? Would he rather be remembered as a “nice guy” or the greatest player ever and the guy who drove them to two 3-peats? Hmmm 🤔 I bet his teammates are now thankful he wasn’t nice....
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Third round playoff prep with the OC 😃. Blessed and thankful to practice on Thanksgiving. Building new traditions in Dogtown. Grateful but not satisfied. LEO John 15:12.
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I’ve been coaching 35 yrs & I’ve never seen information available & presented like
@CoachDanCasey
does it. I don’t know how he gets all his film, but I learn the trend, put camera on the QR code, watch the film. Why would any coach NOT utilize this?? Unreal!
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Happy 32nd anniversary to the ultimate coach’s wife
@shellykaydarlin
Celebrated by sanding & painting lockers. Field mowing & LR carpet cleaning on deck 😂 But then Outback & Coldstone 😋
#savageshellcat
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Single Wing Play of the Week: 6 Power. Always THE play. Ask the players….”Run 6, Coach!” They take pride in the physicality of it.
#Bullyball
. When in doubt—block down, kick out! ⚒️
For more SW video, go to
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Ready for Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band in Orlando. Have seen him every tour for the last 40 years 😳. Bruuuuuuuuuce!
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If you’re too big to serve, you’re too small to lead...
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Everyone benches, squats, and cleans. But the DOGS play Dodgeball!
#ifyoucandodgeawrench
#averagejoes
#purplecobras
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Alabama high school sports cleared to resume on June 1
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SW Play of the Week: 9 counter sweep. Always our most explosive play. Keys: QG. seal the edge, B/IT block the alley, & X cross the field for the home run block. For more SW, visit
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Florida hires former Apopka, Oklahoma standout Ty Darlington - Orlando Sentinel
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I’ve updated my website. . Lots of new Single Wing film if you’re interested.
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We’ve lost FOUR assistants in 2 years to head coaching jobs. I’ve gone from 9 assistants in ‘22 to THREE currently. If you want to impact young men, get ready to be a head coach, and strive to win a ring 💍, let me know. THE STANDARD IS THE STANDARD!
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Single Wing Play of the Week: Is it sweep? Is it counter? “Key the sniffer! Key the guards!” Watch the LB’s 😃
Key-breakers make single wing unique. Go to for more.
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Back to Back District Champs are some smart Dogs too! Proud of my guys 💚💛
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I’m doing a Zoom clinic tomorrow at 6 ET. “Trick or Treat: Reverses, screens, and special plays from the last 15 seasons”. Here’s the link if interested:
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So awesome to have everyone home for Thanksgiving football 😃
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Thanksgiving is getting bigger. 😃 “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.” Psalms 127:3 🙏🏻
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On family vacation in Carolina mountains, but had to go see the local HS. Got to spend time with Brevard HS HC Luke Coleman. What an honor to talk ball with him and see his awesome set-up. Coached against him 15 years ago! 😃
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This is my friend/Sunday school teacher, Chris Merrill. He’s been the “ball boy” on my sideline since 2006 at APK & Deland.
He shared today that he reads Colossians 3:12-15 to start each day. READ IT. It’s who he is.
Doing this is POWERFUL 🙏🏻‼️
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@ApopkaChiefNews
Can’t express my sadness. Best football writer ever. He understood the game, and he knew it was kids playing it. Always wise, always fair. And such a great friend. A man of God. APK will miss him. Now on the sidelines of Heaven 🙏🏻😥. I’ll miss you, JP.
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DeLand HS (FL) has openings for an OL & WR coaches. PE & ESE teaching slots. Must be committed to year-round program & coaching in a demanding environment. Excellence is expected. Send resume/references to Rick Darlington coachrickdarlington
@gmail
.com. Text Q’s to 352-455-9563
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Deland game cancelled. We want to play a KOC with someone tomorrow morning. We can travel. Anyone interested call or text me at 352-455-9563.
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@DarlingtonWyatt
@tennesseetech
@TTU_CoachA
@Md323J
@DeLand_FB
@_Jax3d
@DarlingtonZack
@TyDarlingtonUIW
So proud of you, Wyatt. The Golden Eagles are getting a tough, versatile, savvy, unselfish player. More so they’re getting a phenomenal teammate and passionate leader. But MOST importantly they are getting a young man who loves Jesus!
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This dude is unknown it seems. 30 TD’s this season in one of the toughest regions in the country. Leading rusher and receiver on a 7A Elite 8 team. Plays basketball & runs track. He’s a big time prospect. And awesome young man.
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Been a heckuva run. Dogtown will miss you guys. Thanks for all you gave to build the program. The Standard is the Standard, and you guys raised it. HOKA HEY! L.E.O. Burn the Boats!
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DeLand HS (7A FL, Final 4 in ‘22) has an opening for a Receiver coach and possibly an Offensive Line coach. Teaching positions will be available. We’ve lost Three offensive coaches to head coaching & college opportunities in the last 2 years.
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@tcchsyjfootball
@billy_pilcher
@CoachJRogers1
@Yellowdawg1
I went to Valdosta in 2003. Florida boy not welcome by most. Not Coach Pilcher. We scrimmaged them every fall, and he—already a living legend—treated me with kindness, class, and humility. I saw the reason he was so successful as a HC—he was genuinely a great man. A hero of mine
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@javonMross
@24k7v7
@DeLand_FB
@CenFLAPreps
@CitrusGridiron
@Dwight_XOS
@orlandosentinel
The most explosive player in central Florida. Best player on the field EVERY Friday night. Ask other coaches. Almost 1,000 yards rushing AND 1,000 receiving? Has that EVER been done? Impossible to tackle on space.
#legend
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Candidate must be committed to a year-round program, building a relationship with the unit, and coaching in a demanding environment. Excellence is expected. Send resume and REFERENCES to HC Rick Darlington at coachrickdarlington
@gmail
.com. Text questions to 352-455-9563
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DeLand fullback Wyatt Darlington plays through ACL, meniscus injuries
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What an honor to have supper with
@ApopkaFootball
@CoverApk
super fan Darter Blue 2!! This man knows more ball than most coaches, and he loves APK! Great time strolling down 20 years of memory lane. HOKA HEY! 🦅
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@EHS__Football
@CoachFortney
@coachwilson867
There is a crack in the floor from that oversized load rumbling down the hall. Who’s gonna pay for that?
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@CoachRock73
@POTUS
Can we also ban the deluge of pics like this where guys point at someone in the photo? It’s a pandemic 😡
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Amazingly talented but under the radar ‘22 QB. Legit 6’2, 190. First team 7A all state basketball. 4.1 GPA. Great player, great leader, but even better person. Can’t miss prospect, the total package.
@qhayes22
or DM me.
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Q Hayes Junior Highlights - QUENTIN HAYES highlights - Hudl
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If anyone wants to talk ball tonight —single wing, off season, program—I’m on glazier drive at 8 CT (9 ET) and it’s free tonight.
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@Tj5Moore
@DeLand_FB
@KiddRyno_Rivals
@gobigrecruiting
@CoachMikeKlein
@DarlingtonZack
Gonna be tough to tackle that QUARTERBACK 😳‼️
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The Doghouse: Old vs. New. Thanks to all those who made it happen!
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@jaycee_kane
@DeLand_FB
@coachsmitty_43
@CoachMikeKlein
@DavidJohnson_24
You’re not second team. It’s just a list and you’re as good as anyone on it.
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@CoachDelgado61
@coachhunterwood
@GlazierClinics
@ImmokaleeFB
Hunt was responsible for much of our success at APK. Was our strength coach for over ten years and made our guys strong & fast. Without him, my sons wouldn’t have been D1 players. He’s the best, and a good friend!
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@baylintrujillo
@Tj5Moore
@QBHitList
@Andrew_Ivins
@larryblustein
@On3Recruits
@DeLand_FB
@DarlingtonZack
@RyanWrightRNG
@SWiltfong247
@RivalsJohnson
@ChadSimmons_
One of my all time favorite players! Amazing arm talent, but also runs like Derrick Henry. And the most humble, caring teammate. Mama raised him right. Someone is gonna get a huge sleeper, program changing college QB in TJ. He’s the real deal.
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DeLand HS (FL) is in search of a high character, top-notch defensive assistant coach. Teaching positions are available, including PE. Send resume & references to HC Rick Darlington right away at coachrickdarlington
@gmail
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@javonMross
@VTOSPORTS
@ChadSimmons_
@larryblustein
@RivalsJavi
@247Sports
@On3Recruits
@GHamilton_On3
@JeremyO_Johnson
@DeLand_FB
Oh my stars!! He’s good??? Maybe people will wake up now 😂. Dude is CRAZY talented, impossible to tackle in space. If he’s not a D1 prospect, I’ve got an Afro 😳
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@coach_mezaa
@CoachMac8740
@domehats
@playfastfb
@Odowns
@ToledoQBs
Sorry, guys, but I never said anything like that. In 30 years, I haven’t met with parents for an hour total 😂
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@Tj5Moore
@TTU_CoachA
@tennesseetech
@DeLand_FB
@TiffanylashaMo1
As a QB! Cuz he’s a dang good one. Totally underrated. Has all the tools AND intangibles. 1200
Passing & 1200 rushing for district champion. 22 TD’s. Wait until you see what he does in ‘23.....
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@Tj5Moore
@247fbrecruiting
@DeLand_FB
@orlandosentinel
@CoachTerrySims
@larryblustein
@CoachAdamFuller
He’s as good of a player & teammate as I’ve ever coached. Humble, tough, unselfish, & a BEAST on the field. Great arm & mechanics, & when he runs it, no one wants to tackle 225 lbs. of fury! Power 5 talent. 1k rush AND 1k pass as a junior. 💚💛WARRIOR!
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@BigCountyPreps1
@Tj5Moore
@DeLand_FB
@TiffanylashaMo1
34 passing. 21 rushing. ZERO int’s in ‘23. He’s a MONSTER
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@Excelspeed12
@Hudl
@Andrew_Ivins
@CenFLAPreps
@ChrisBoyleDBNJ
@RWrightRivals
@Tj5Moore
@fbscout_florida
Most underrated player I’ve had in 34 years. Has it ALL—character, work ethic, talent, toughness, grades. He’s a DUDE 💯‼️
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@3phasefootball
5’5”. Cedric Hatten. Valdosta HS 2003. Took us from 1-3 to the state title game. First QB I’ve had to run and throw for 1,000 each. 5A state player of the year.
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@marion_smokes
@zackrowens
@CoachO_13
@CoachMikeKlein
Man is a BEAST. Not only dominant player, but a great teammate and the ALPHA DOG of the program. They don’t come better than MJ Smokes. Wanna be a DOG? He is THE picture of it.
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@goatmccray5
@BretBielema
@TonyPetersen17
@IlliniFootball
@EHScoachJones
@ChadSimmons_
@GasCrew7v7
@AL7AFootball
@RivalsJohnson
They are getting a great player and young man. He will make an impact in the Big Ten!
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@javonMross
@DeLand_FB
@CoachKlineAlex
@CenFLAPreps
@HSFB_Scoreboard
Dude is putting up 200+ all purpose yards EVERY game. Most explosive player in central Florida. D1’s need to take notice. Don’t have to be 6 foot to score TD’s in every way 🤔
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Senior Year Highlights - Jared Smith highlights - Hudl
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@Coach_JD_Atkins
@InnovateDrone
@CoachFortney
@EHS__Football
@CoachScott34
@CoachHansonII
@CoachDFaulkner
@Coach_Monroe3
@flemdelaflem66
@CoachFriley
@EnterpriseHighS
@AL6AFootball
@AL7AFootball
@CoachLundberg
@AlabamaFBScoop
@NHSSCA_AL
@ALFCA_
@HallTechSports1
@AverageJoesSpo1
@BamaHSNews
This dude is the BEST I’ve ever worked with. I’m a believer. Our kids got in shape, got fast, and loved competing getting there. If Brad Fortney says it works, believe it.
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@ChrisBoyleDBNJ
@Seabreeze_FB
@CoachMikeKlein
Big loss for Dogtown but great for Seabreeze and Mike. Great coach, better man. Matthew 4:19.
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Big time receiver. 6’3, 190, runs laser 4.4 every time. 23.5 mph. Totally under the radar sleeper.
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@TWSE5
That’s because the LG, Brendan Stai, faked a reach block to influence the DT and set up the easy trap. Details.....
And that DT was a pretty dominant one there and in the NFL 😃
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I need to purchase some magnetic locker name tags for our players. Anyone have a company they like? If you have a contact, share name and cell. Thanks.
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Top notch DB. Can play corner or safety. Three year starter 6’1, 180, track athlete as well.
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@TiffanylashaMo1
@Tj5Moore
One of the best players I’ve ever been blessed to coach. As talented as he is, his character outshines it by a mile. Humble, thoughtful, kind, diligent, easy to smile, the same awesome young man every day. My life is richer having coaches him for two years. LEO, TJ (John 15:13)
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