Andrew Pratley
@pratleyac
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Proud husband of @teachkp & father of @elli_pratley @pratleytc , @pratley_3 Administrator/Head Football Coach St Joe Bears, Executive Director @Michiganhsfca .
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Please realize that kids ARE playing sports! Shutting school sports down isn't stopping that. We need to allow schools, who care about kids development, to be in charge & allow them. Postponing or cancelling school sports won't stop sports, just sports done as safely as possible.
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Dads that get the chance to coach your sons...don’t blink it goes by way too fast. Going to be a weird fall in 2021 without
@pratleytc
on my sidelines, but he will be doing big things somewhere by then. Will always cherish these memories. Love you 1.
#family
#fatherson
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I've spoken w/ lots of college coaches the past week or so & 0 have asked about stats.They ask about grades(they matter), that ask about your character(it matters), they ask about your work ethic(it matters), they ask about passion for the game(it matters). FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS!
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There are many to thank for the news yesterday including
@GovWhitmer
for the EO. However, nobody has taken more needless attacks rhan
@MHSAA
Director Mark Uyl and I can say with 💯 that we would not be playing without his leadership.
#forevergrateful
#theyletthemplay
#doyourpart
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Coaches,as a reminder, IF you are going to run a camp remember you can not use bags,shields, sleds etc. Also mask or not you can’t be within 6 ft of each other. Handoffs, 1on1s and 7on7s are currently prohibited. Please please please follow the rules. The season is on the line.
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@espngolic
No way a two loss team that isn’t a conference champ gets in over 1 loss conference champs. This is exactly why we need an 8 team playoff.
#CFBPlayoff
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Hardest night ever to coach a game. Appreciate the moment of silence from
@PCMustangSports
for my mother. All class. An emotional last few days. Great to have my dad
@michael_pratley
on the sideline tonight.Thanks for all the love from my
@stjoefootball
#Fam1ly
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#won4mom
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So amazing to have over 400 coaches on a call tonight to make sure we are putting the health and safety of our kids in our state first. We all want football in the fall. Do things the right way so we can get there! Appreciate
@Coach_Bush
and
@mensingjason
for co-hosting!
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Important to remember that just because a student has a device & internet access, it doesn’t mean they are able to do school like others. Being at home might also mean babysitting relatives or working to support the family. “Know your learner” is more important now than ever.
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Coaches, as we wait for the
@mhsaa
to announce their return guidelines, please understand a lot of the decisions are not in their hands.The Governor, local districts, & even potentially heath departments will dictate the when & maybe even the how. We all want football to happen.
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Proud to call this young man my son!
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Tonight I handed over the gavel to
@Coach_JSparks
as President of the
@michiganhsfca
my term as President may not have been what I expected the last 30 months but it was an honor to serve the great coaches in Michigan. I look forward to continuing to serve as a past president
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I have had the pleasure of working with a group of men for the past several months, some young & some old. They have worked so hard day in and day out to make our community proud. Our journey may have ended today at the semi finals, but we will always be
#Fam1ly
@stjoefootball
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Honored to be chosen to serve in this new role. I appreciate all of the messages I have received. I look forward to continuing to serve the great state of Michigan and it’s football coaches and players.
Andrew Pratley will assume the role of executive director of the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association this month.
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Coaches of the
@michiganhsfca
: when we know more we will share with you. We just have to take things one day at a time. Do your part!
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Year 22 begins today and of course in the most challenging times we have faced. Good luck to all my fellow
@michiganhsfca
coaches today. Follow the guidelines, stay safe and be thankful for each moment you get to spend using the game of football to mold better young people.
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Thank you to
@CoachCKap
of
@MSU_Football
for stopping in to talk about our
@stjoefootball
players. Appreciate it very much!
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Great win tonight over a tough
@PNHuskieSports
football team. Thank you to
@CoachTwichPN
and his team for the sympathy card. Some things are bigger than football. First class and appreciated.
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Coaches you know I love you. One thing though. It is ok for post game speeches to be less than 5 minutes. They probably aren’t listening after that anyway and you will see them tomorrow.
#thanksforlistening
#goteam
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Just want to thank our
@michiganhsfca
Clinic committee for all of their hard work in making our 51st annual clinic such a great success. Thank you also to all of the high school & college coaches who spoke. And of course all those who attended. Truly a tremendous event
#MHSFCA
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4 days, 5 sites over 60 different colleges and universities and over 1300 student athletes made for a great first year of the
@MHSAA
spring football evaluation camps. Thankful to all the coaches who worked hard to make it happen. Can’t wait to see it continue to grow.
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Watching a young lady (daughters teammate) swim just two days after losing her father to cancer. Amazing strength in this family they are all inspiring..
#leggstrong
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So thankful for the leadership Mark Uyl of the
@mhsaa
& volunteering his time to meet with our
@michiganhsfca
head coaches tonight! His passion & energy is contagious & he continues to lead through an unprecedented time. He is a blessing for our state and & association!
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Proud dad tonight. My three sport athlete son made his show choir debut and killed it.
#family
#stud
#wellrounded
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Great group of individuals dedicating their weekend with our
@michiganhsfca
board of directors. Lots of work and discussion to continue making high school football even better in the great State of Michigan.
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Coaches of the
@michiganhsfca
please look for an email that should reach your inboxes by 6 pm. Remember that if we want things to move forward we need to do our part. Social distance, wear a mask, & encourage your players & families to do the same. We all want football.
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Proud Dad Brag! Earlier this month
@elli_pratley
tore her ACL while playing softball. She has chosen to push back surgery to finish her senior year. Proud of her work in the classroom & beyond the last four years. Congrats on the award.
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A great day one of the
@MHSAA
FB finals is wrapping up. Always great to see communities out supporting the young people at Ford Field. A culmination of a lot of hard work. Congrats to all 16 teams playing this weekend. Memories for a lifetime. Michigan HS FB is as good as ever.
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Coaches: You should see some clarity today on some of the do's & don'ts to the start of football this season. The
@michiganhsfca
will also be hosting another Head Coach Zoom meeting Monday August 3 at 8 pm. Head Coaches will get a link emailed to them over the weekend. Thanks
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When
@elli_pratley
hits a two run bomb off the crosstown rivals scoreboard and leaves a dent she gets Ice Cream.
#sweptHC
#prouddad
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Thankful for the men of the board of directors of the
@michiganhsfca
Had our summer meeting today a few months late & via zoom. Adapt and overcome! We will continue to work for the betterment of the great game of football so generations may continue to play the game we love.
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Not sure I could be prouder of a group of kids. Our
@stjoefootball
team has been through a lot, but we are still playing. Love this team!
#evenif
#rtb
#1
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#Fam1ly
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When your favorite
@NFL
team
@Lions
drafts your first player
@Zettel98
to make it to the league.
#proudcoach
#NFLDraft2016
#family
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Class of 25 offensive line recruit
@KlaerRusty
is a legit D1 oline recruit. For us
@stjoefootball
, but it might be his second best position after this 57 yarder in practice today….with room.
#FAM1LY
#gethimwhileyoucan
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Best of luck to all of the coaches and players starting up tomorrow in our great state and of our
@michiganhsfca
May you all have a safe healthy season and build relationships with young men that will last a lifetime.
#football
#coaches
@MHSAA
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So proud of
@elli_pratley
Graduation
@ValpoU
today. Bachelors degree in 3 years. College grad at 20 years old! We love you! You are amazing!
#prouddad
#girldad
#ontogradschool
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Beautiful day in Jenison. Over 400 student athletes and over 60 college coaches in attendance. Great way to kick off the week of exposure camps with the
@MHSAA
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My wish for all coaches is they understand two things. First & foremost it’s about the players. Those relationships are priceless, cultivate them. Second, coaching is teaching. Knowledge maybe power, but the ability to utilize good instruction to convey it is 🗝
#coaching
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@CoachSamz
Poker. In chess you are given the same pieces to work with. Poker is like football. You have to try and win with the hand you are dealt.
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When your community is on Lake Michigan you have to have a beach practice!
#Fam1ly
#rtb
#PureMichigan
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Excited to welcome over 2500 coaches to our
@michiganhsfca
clinic. Great few days for learning and connecting with coaches. Invaluable experience for all who attend. Let’s go!
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Preach!
High School students should never have to pay to enter a home game at their own school. That’s what the whole experience is about… pack the stands and create a great environment.
#allaboutthekids
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Proud Dad.
It will never be about the size of the dog in the fight, rather the size of fight within the dog. I am officially committed and signed with Concordia Chicago. Very excited about this next chapter of my life!
@pratleyac
@CUCFBFamily
@stjoefootball
@QBCoachPeterson
@CoachC_Watkins
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After 39 years my dad called it a career tonight. So thankful 4 having the opportunity 2 coach together.
#family
#hof
http://t.co/QuiMk5g2ua
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Today marks the start of my 20th season & 15th as a head coach. Excited to see this group of young men come together to become family & see them work towards reaching the goals they’ve set. They don’t know yet what these next four months will mean to them when it’s over.
#family
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What a weekend for the
@michiganhsfca
BOD meeting, not 1 but 2 Hall of Fame Ceremonies to honor 28 men from the class of 21 & 22. Leadership Development Alliance kicking off learning for 16 coaches. All Star game with 70 of our state’s best. Thanks to all!
#MHSFCA
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Happy Anniversary to the head coach of our family
@TeachKP
21 years of you leading our family to be undefeated. Love you.
#luckyguy
#anniversary
#loveofmylife
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Great to watch this guy in action today. Lots of work ahead, but couldn't be more proud.
#family
#lionscamp
#nfl
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MHSAA 2024 Football Divisions are out.
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I mean it’s not everyday your daughter gets to meet one of her idols. Thanks
@UMCoachHutch
for continuing to inspire young women like my daughter
@elli_pratley
#GoBlue
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College Coaches interested in attending our Spring Evaluation Camps. Please sign up here! We would love to have you check out the tremendous student-athletes we have all over the GREAT STATE OF MICHIGAN!
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Congratulations to the coaches of the
@michiganhsfca
coaching this weekend. A special congrats to the championship coaches and teams. Two fantastic days of football! It was great to see so many first time champions! Hard to beat the experience the
@MHSAA
provides for this event.
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Football staff out of town at a retreat but couldn’t miss watching our hoops team compete for a district title.
#FAM1LY
#BeatLakeshore
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So saddened to hear of the passing of Tom Barbieri. Tom was an active member of the
@michiganhsfca
and most recently coached at
@JacksonHighFB
He had an impact on so many lives over the years. Prayers for his family and all of those whose lives he touched.
#rip
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Didn’t get the win today but we got a lifetime of friendships and memories at the
@michiganhsfca
all star game.
#westside
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Thinking about
@davebast
today as we take on his alma mater tonight. May not be the most known but has to be one of the greatest alumni.
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Best of luck to all of the
@michiganhsfca
programs starting the 2022 season tomorrow. May you have good health and make a positive impact in the lives of rhe young people you are charged with serving.
#footballseasonishere
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Great first session in Jenison for the
@MHSAA
spring foootball camps. Over 200 student-athletes getting an opportunity to show off their skills to college coaches from all levels.
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College Coaches!!! If you want to see Michigan HS Football players CO 25-27 doing football drills in the spring with helmets and footballs, these are the ONLY sanctioned events the week of May 13-May 16. Check out the
@MHSAA
Evaluation Camps. Players from all over the state!
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Tomorrow begins our
@michiganhsfca
annual clinic although it will be virtual, we couldn't be more excited about the lineup of speakers. We will miss the social interaction, but our clinic committee could not have done a better job putting this together. Still time to sign up!
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Gotta love that my parents kept my
@NintendoAmerica
Game Boy. Still works like new! Playing a little
@BoJackson
My wife called next with Tetris
#childhood
#multisport
#winning
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15 yrs ago this beautiful girl gave me a new title, DAD, thankful for her everyday. Happy Birthday
@Elli_Pratley
. Love u
#thosedimplesthough
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Undefeated on the day!
Champions!! Thanks
@KirkCousins8
for being a good sport and for hosting. Thanks Big win over WO! In the finals! Thanks also to
@HopeCollegeFB
for the hospitality.
#hpsproud
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Lots of great competition, starting with state runner ups in D2 and D4.
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As a father, I am not sure I want any boy asking my daughter to homecoming, but this is pretty good!
#creative
#atleastheplaysfootball
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The MHSAA Spring Camps are next week. Registration is still open until Friday. We are now allowing 2026s to attend. We are approaching 1000 student-athletes registered among the sites. So excited to showcase the great players in Michigan. We kick things off in Jenison on Monday
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@ShanaVWhite
While there are bad employees in every profession and there are certainly bad teachers out their who hold coaching jobs, this is one of the most ignorant statements I have ever read on Twitter and that is saying something!
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Let there be no doubt, I love my players and my staff, but I am very thankful for Dead Week. It might be one of the best things the
@MHSAA
has ever done. Enjoy your week off!
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Proud of
@S1mpson8
representing our program at the
@michiganhsfca
annual East West All-Star game. West won 48-14! Great job Sam!
#Fam1ly
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Great first day of practices with the WEST squad at the
@michiganhsfca
all star game. Great group of players and coaches but more importantly a great group of men representing a lot of communities across the GREAT STATE OF MICHIGAN
#allstars
#westside
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Congratulations to the 8 champions & all the players & coaches that participated in the
@MHSAA
finals. A huge thank you to all of the coaches players & administrators who helped battle adversity to make this season possible for all. Proud to serve
@michiganhsfca
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Life lesson for dads with daughters. When it is time to braid your girls hair, just remember three man weave from basketball practice. Pass and go behind, pass and go behind.
#dadswithdaughters
#lifeskills
#basketball
#braids
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New team, new town, same great tradition. Victory doughnuts for my kids following the opening night win. Can’t wait to have all three home again this weekend.
#family
#tradition
#victoryissweet
@elli_pratley
@pratleytc
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