Coach Jeff Barnes

If you want shortcuts, this isn’t your page. If you want to see what it takes to build winners, follow along.

Serving in the military, in any branch, is one of the most selfless acts a person can make. These men and women sacrifice not only their own comfort, time, and family life, but also put their lives on the line for the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy as Americans.

The next time you find yourself complaining about something small that causes you a little inconvenience or discomfort, take a moment to remember the sacrifices being made by those who willingly put themselves in harm’s way so that we can enjoy the lives we often take for granted.

There is something incredibly powerful about that kind of selflessness. It sounds a lot like the servant leadership God calls us to demonstrate in our own lives: putting others before ourselves, serving without expecting anything in return, and leading through sacrifice.

To all who have served and those currently serving in our military, thank you. Thank you for your courage, sacrifice, commitment, and leadership. We are forever grateful. 🇺🇸

This style of coaching can often be misconstrued. Do you really think Kirby Smart doesn’t like his starting running back? Of course not.

He is holding him accountable, passionately and directly, for something he did incorrectly that hurt the team. Championship cultures don’t make exceptions for their best players. In fact, they hold them to the highest standards.

What I find even more impressive is that the young man takes the coaching. That tells you a lot about his character. He wants to get better, he wants his team to win, and he is willing to learn from his mistakes.

There is a big difference between a coach tearing a player down and a coach challenging a player because he believes in him.

Unfortunately, in today’s world, that kind of accountability and willingness to be coached can sometimes feel like a lost art.

Great players don’t just accept praise. They accept coaching, correction, and accountability. That’s how championship cultures are built.

As an AD with 14+ years of experience, I’m excited to see my friend and fellow Athletic Director @CoachWeaverMRA launch his new podcast! It touches on so many different topics that are part of the everyday life of an AD, from leadership and culture to managing people, navigating challenges, and everything in between.

Being an Athletic Director is about so much more than wins and losses. There are countless responsibilities, decisions, relationships, and challenges that come with the job that people don’t always see.

I’m looking forward to following along and hearing the conversations. This is a great resource for ADs at every stage of their careers!

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@Coach_Smith90 and @CoachJonWheeler with a 3 and out up by 42 points in the 2nd quarter.