David Neill

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Injustice is always painful. Sometimes life is unjust, & all we can do is control our response.

I hurt for this football team, & especially the seniors. Genuinely might be my favorite group of players I’ve ever coached. Selfless, hard working, humble, & fully bought in every day. All of them.

A group where the most talented guys, also have the highest character. A group where football was about more than just winning games & earning scholarships.

This group of young men has been “all in”, all the time. Winter off season, spring ball, summer workouts, fall camp, football season. They worked everyday with great attitudes, leadership, & grit. I’ve enjoyed coaching them as much as any team I’ve ever been a part of.

I think most of all, I’ve been blessed to coach a group that are genuinely good people. Faithful young men who love Jesus & love each other. Young men I hope my sons can be like one day.

They put so much time & effort into a goal, & had that ripped away before they could finish what they started.

It’s an unfair outcome, one that will sting for a long time.

If you’ve never been a part of Liberty Christian, it’s hard to understand how special of a place it is. I say to most families that tour:

“Many schools have Jesus on the billboard, but he’s at the heart of everything we do here”

I hate that from the outside looking in, these accusations look legitimate. They’re not.

And that the reputation of a place so fiercely devoted to putting faith first, is being soiled when so many places that blatantly bend & break rules don’t see consequences.

But that is the world we live in. I’m proud to be a part of Liberty Christian. I’m proud that my children attend there. I’m blessed that my wife works there. This place has transformed my faith, & blessed my family in so many ways.

So to my players who are devastated right now:

Trust the story. God works good through all things, & He will work good through this. Football isn’t about rings, it’s about giving young men the opportunity to learn the value of chasing a common goal through grit, toughness & selfless hard work. It’s about preparing you for life. You learned those lessons & can walk away with your head held high that God used your time this season to prepare you for much greater things.

To our Liberty community:

Don’t grow weary in doing good. Our sinful nature urges us to fight fire with fire, & throw stones at those who wronged us. Use this as an opportunity to show how differently Jesus responds to enemies. Be a light.

To those outside who see this as a black mark on Liberty:

Don’t believe everything you read and hear. Bitter people do ugly things. As someone who has been ingrained in Liberty Christian School for almost 10 years, it’s a special place. The administration, coaches, & teachers are some of the most incredible, faith-filled people I have ever been around. It’s a school committed to putting Jesus first. It’s a school committed to doing things the right way. God has used this place to transform many lives, including mine. I have faith he will continue to do that for years to come.

I hate this for our players and our community. But I am thankful for the journey all the same.

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28 NIV

Elite in everything he does. Congrats coach!

Proud of this team. They’ve bought into the process & are seeing the fruit! 6 over 20mph peak 8 weeks into season!

The end zone is never safe when the ball is in @jaylon3hawkins hands! Heck of a start young to the season young man!