Are there any coaches that could use prayer this football season?
I'd like to pray for you if you would let me. The season can be difficult to get through even without the other trials of life.
Men, I can't believe it, but my son won his semifinal match tonight to advance to the Illinois state finals tomorrow. It was likely one of the most emotional nights of my life! I worked for years to make it to the finals and could never do it. So proud! So happy for him
#HeadsetConversations
*offensive run play starts... hole opens*
Asst 1: "He's gone!"
Asst 2: "Touchdown!"
*Result: 4 yard gain*
Me: "The next dude that says 'TOUCHDOWN' on a 4 yard gain is demoted!" 😆🤣😂
Dear Coach Bielema.
I will coach any position for you and coach it as well as anyone you've ever seen for just 100k a year, leaving you 4.9 million for your other 9 assistants.
It is my commitment to the Illini program that allows me to make such a generous offer.
#GoIllini
A Note to coaches on X
If you're ever going to offer genuine thought online, you're going to have people tear you down.
Don't fear it. Be a part of the conversation. We want to hear from you!
Just starting up plans for the
Coaches' NCAA 25 League
4 Divisions
44 teams
12 team playoff
Must be a coach. Speak up if you think you definitely want to play.
$25 minimum entry. All money goes to Trophy Games, Division champs, and National Champ
Work all week to compete on game day.
Ended the week yesterday with the Big Boys competing. Can’t just be big. Gotta be able to run, move well and bend! The stations demanded that from them.
Here are a few of the stations they had.
Starting something fun today. Whatchu got?
#HeadsetConversations
Asst. Coach: "He's killing us! Get him outta there!"
Coordinator: "And who the He!! Do you suggest we put in?"
Asst Coach: "Good point"
"LOSERS"
I'm in the midst of my 2nd losing season in a row. If I did a few podcast episodes this offseason would anyone (who also lost this year) be willing to be a guest and chat about the challenges of losing seasons?
Is this a good topic? Feedback welcomed
My year as an assistant has been humbling. But what has been best is that it has been a wonderful reminder that the job is about the kids.
It's not about me. It's not about you.
Are any coaches out there anxious or depressed?
Schools r promoting mental health breaks.
From what I've learned, you don't need rest. You need God. He does not promise prosperity. He promises peace.
Skeptical? Just start reading. What do you have to lose?
Phillipians 4:6-9
I've pushed my son since he was young. And now his time has come. I can proudly say that I let him play now. He knows I love him regardless of performance or outcome. He's a dude, and it's a blast to watch him play. I will cherish the next 2 years forever!
The media & social platforms tell me to dislike or vilify everyone who will vote opposite of me.
I just won't do it. Those "people" are my friends & family. I will not disown anyone over a difference of opinion.
Will anyone join me in uniting vs dividing?
I know it's a long shot but small school near Bloomington, IL with 3 paid coaching positions to fill.
DM me any interest or if you know of someone I can reach out to!
I can hardly grasp it as a reality but I do believe that my coaching career has come to an end.
The only thing I have motivating me to continue coaching is to prove myself, and that reason alone simply doesn't make me any good for anyone.
cont'd...
Today marks year number 15 of traveling and film coaches presentations for
@TheChiefpigskin
What an incredible life experience it has been. I hope I can keep it going for another 20 years.
Today off to Birmingham, AL to visit
@Coach_JD_Atkins
and
@CoachLundberg
&
#ALFBCHAT
14 years now, I've been traveling & meeting coaches. I started cuz I needed an education. I've turned into an old veteran coach now...
But I think I'll keep going.
Off to Prospect HS to meet
@PHS_DeBoeuf
for
@TheChiefpigskin
That's my boy setting a new 1Rep Max on the power clean this morning.
On Game Day!!! No "in-season" plan for us. We're just trying to get strong. Today's plan called for max, so we max.
#LearningFromYall
Visited practice today at Eastbrook, IN
for
@TheChiefpigskin
Pickups from the day:
1. Coach A raised his voice just 1 time all day
2. Huge staff and everyone knew their roles
3. Coaches actively coaching
4. An OL coach that was fired up
5. Kids never took their helmets off
Please share your story
#CoachingFreshman
Me yesterday:
Johnny you play corner. Come stand here... Good! Now we're playing Cover 3 so run backwards for now... got it?
Johnny:
Yep
Me:
Good. You ready?
Johnny:
Yep
Me:
Ok you might want to turn around and face the offense
Here's my HC. Hall of Famer Scott Hamilton. HC at Unity HS, IL.
25 years at the helm.
24 winning seasons
5 State Runners-Up
Spoke today for the Online Clinic
@TheChiefpigskin
Thought that spawned from a meeting this morning.
Coaching:
You continuously pour into a cup that you know will never fill. You do it everyday.
That's the job.
Im tired of watching you guys have all the drawing fun!
@CoachMckieJr
@slade248
If I brought my offensive mindset to a spread attack...
I like the horizontal stretch threat of this arrow coupled with this veer/belly read attack.
This would be a nightmare to defend.
Lots of people disagree strongly with some of my recent tweets.
I get that.
But I had one Coach who disagreed with me reach out to me privately and we had a good little conversation. He affected my thoughts more than anyone could with ill words.
🔥When using a force technique, collision the blocker with a low shoulder while keeping your outside arm free.
This will enable you to constrict the inside gap while preventing the RB from breaking contain.
Here’s a drill to practice this:
Wanna make some friend in Illinois real fast
@BretBielema
?
Get ahold of the
@IHSFCA1
right away and get a presentation on their virtual clinic. Tell the Illinois HS coaches you care about them.
#HonestOpinion
I've had an absolute blast.
The pursuit of being an excellent coach has been humbling, exhausting, and exhilarating after those big wins!
Most of all, it has been a blessing to be able to impact 100s of young men. Thank you to all of you who gave so much of yourselves.
Hey
@Lane_Kiffin
, If you want to show 5000 high school football coaches how awesome you are now is your chance while I'm in town for
@TheChiefpigskin
.
I would be happy to stop by the office in the morning.
😆😆👍👊
First question I ask if wondering if a kid is D1. "Is he a freak?" Not how good is he. Is he a freak? Are the things he can do or the weights he can push absurd? If yes, now ask how good he is.
Just my random thought today.