THIS is GRIT!

8/26🤔 🗣️It took me a long time to realize I can’t control what other people say,think or do. ~CH 🗣️ At age 20, we worry about what others think of us… at age 40, we don’t care what they think of us… at age 60, we discover they haven’t been thinking of us at all. ~ Ann Landers

"That's what separates great from average. It's what attention to detail do you have. Can you do the simple things better? Do you get bored with the simple things? You can't get bored with the simple things because they're what makes you different."

“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” - Vince Lombardi

“The dog mentality, the mental toughness. Having the same attitude, effort, and energy no matter what the circumstances not only serves these guys well as football players but it’s going to serve them well in life because life is hard,” Nick Sirianni Winners work, learn and grow.

"When you go through a difficult space, what were the lessons learned? You want to make sure that it doesn’t happen again." - Dan Quinn

IGNORE THE CRITICS; DO THE WORK Positive leaders don’t lead because they want recognition or enemies. They lead because there is something they must do, build, create, transform, and change. They lead because it’s who they are and what they are meant to do. However, with

"Toughness is the mental and physical strength to do what you are supposed to do no matter what the circumstance. No matter how hard it is. No matter how you feel. It's not a talent; it's a skill. It's something you can develop."

“Football is like life - It requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication, and respect for authority.” - Vince Lombardi

"The truth is it's easier to just show up. It's easier to go through the motions...it's easier to be mediocre. But nobody remembers average. Goring through the motions won't make an impact. Just showing up doesn't lead to greatness." Jon Gordon

Our players of the week against Middle Tennessee!

My story from Garren Creek in Buncombe County.

Aerial video of the flood ravaged Garren Creek area in Buncombe County, courtesy Garren Creek Volunteer Fire. Only traces of what used to be homes down there. My story about the 11 family members killed, among the 13 who died in Craigtown: bit.ly/3YohIBF

As adults, we need to stop 'stealing the struggle' from our kids. When we 'steal the struggle', we steal their opportunity for growth & learning. We need to prepare them for the path (teach resilience, reflection, and self-respect), but we can't prepare the path for them.

For decades, I coached college football and saw the game evolve. College football isn't about individual glory; it's not about chest-pounding or endless transfers. It's about teamwork and character. Let's get back to what made the game great—playing for the love of it and

Resilience- “The capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. The ability of an object to spring back into shape.” This senior class defines that in their 4 years. We are grateful for them and loved celebrating them #ACReynoldsFootball 🚀 #RPI

"It is bad enough that so many people believe things without any evidence. What is worse is that some people have no conception of evidence and regard facts as just someone else's opinion." — Thomas Sowell

Great coaches push you. Correct you. Challenge you. Not to tear you down, but to raise you up. Growth isn’t easy. It’s reps, setbacks, and hard truths. But that’s how transformation happens. Be coachable. You’re not being punished—you’re being prepared.

Bill Clinton on illegal immigration. 1995. State of the Union. Today’s Democratic party would call him a far-right extremist. CNN would say he’s a bigot.