#GAHSFBCHAT Archive
Join us every Tuesday night at 8:00 p.m. ET as we share ideas and build our coaching networks. Created & moderated by @_CoachTSmith
Tuesday March 8, 2016
8:00 PM EST
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Mar 8 @ 8:00 PM EST
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:00 PM EST
Welcome to
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Coach_Wild
Mar 8 @ 8:00 PM EST
Josh Wild Southern Lee HS, NC OC
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youcandomore1
Mar 8 @ 8:00 PM EST
Jeff Floyd Independence School District... Just outside of KC Missouri
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Coach_Johnson7
Mar 8 @ 8:00 PM EST
Van Johnson Douglas Co High School Douglas, Ga./QB's
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:01 PM EST
Who's in the house tonight? Let's start with intros.
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_Coach_O
Mar 8 @ 8:01 PM EST
Coach Owens OC at Westlake HS Atl, Ga
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:01 PM EST
North Carolina & Missouri are in the building. Welcome fellas!
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CoachJohnson_13
Mar 8 @ 8:01 PM EST
Michael Johnson Baldwin County HS ; WR Milledgeville, GA
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rmacblue
Mar 8 @ 8:01 PM EST
Ryan McCartney DC Seymour HS, IN and Host of
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at 9PM tonight
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:02 PM EST
Travis Smith AHC/OC Douglas Co. HS, Douglasville, GA
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MatthewRPark
Mar 8 @ 8:02 PM EST
Matt Park Camden County Asst Football coach, Head Track coach.
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Jccoach11
Mar 8 @ 8:02 PM EST
Coach Carrera HFC Meadowcreek HS, Norcross , Ga
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CoachTWill22
Mar 8 @ 8:02 PM EST
Trevor Williams-DBs- South Forsyth HS
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CoachWilcox55
Mar 8 @ 8:03 PM EST
Brandon Wilcox HFC Montevallo Bulldogs
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:03 PM EST
Tonight's topic: Balancing Family & Football We will use the Q1......A1 format tonight. Be sure to use
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Question 1 in 3 minutes
CoachJesseLynch
Mar 8 @ 8:03 PM EST
Jesse Lynch - Fitzgerald High School - QB's
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BCain76
Mar 8 @ 8:03 PM EST
Brandon Cain OL / DL Telfair County High School
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OlaFootball
Mar 8 @ 8:03 PM EST
Jared Zito HC Ola High School
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Coach_Pfiester
Mar 8 @ 8:03 PM EST
Mike Pfiester OC/OL Kennesaw Mountain HS Kennesaw, GA
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ADuda05
Mar 8 @ 8:04 PM EST
Alex Duda, DL Coach, Dearborn HS (MI)
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CoachSheadGFGF
Mar 8 @ 8:04 PM EST
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coming from Dallas if y'all don't mind bishop lynch school coach Shead
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:04 PM EST
Indiana, Michigan & Texas in the house. Welcome guys
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artink67
Mar 8 @ 8:05 PM EST
Ahmand Tinker, AP East Coweta HS
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Go_Rout
Mar 8 @ 8:05 PM EST
Let's get this chat going!
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:00 PM EST
Welcome to
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J_E_Rogers
Mar 8 @ 8:05 PM EST
Jeff Rogers, DC Armstrong HS, Plymouth MN
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ocoordinator
Mar 8 @ 8:05 PM EST
Todd Anderson OC- looking for new school
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:05 PM EST
It's coming
@ocoordinator
Welcome to the chat
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MatthewRPark
Mar 8 @ 8:06 PM EST
Join us tonight coaches
@CarterWildcatFB
@CoachSEllis
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Coach_Pfiester
Mar 8 @ 8:06 PM EST
@Dstan23
check out
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:06 PM EST
Minnesota in the house! Welcome Coach
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andrewsDBU
Mar 8 @ 8:06 PM EST
Ryan Andrews Head Coach Shiloh HS
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GreenwellTodd
Mar 8 @ 8:06 PM EST
And Kentucky
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:04 PM EST
Indiana, Michigan & Texas in the house. Welcome guys
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:06 PM EST
@GreenwellTodd
Welcome to the show coach!
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:07 PM EST
Here we go fellas: Q1: Where does football rank in your list of "Life Priorities" and why?
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InspireACG
Mar 8 @ 8:07 PM EST
The Ms....Inspire...good evening
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SRainge
Mar 8 @ 8:08 PM EST
Sherrod Rainge, Head Coach South Cobb HS Austell GA. Home of the Eagles!
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GrantMyers44
Mar 8 @ 8:08 PM EST
Grant Myers DC and S&C Spalding HS
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:08 PM EST
@SRainge
missed ya last week coach welcome back
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Coach_Johnson7
Mar 8 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: it ranks #3 right behind Faith and family..these first two are very important
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:07 PM EST
Here we go fellas: Q1: Where does football rank in your list of "Life Priorities" and why?
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TRod63
Mar 8 @ 8:09 PM EST
Tony Rodriguez OC @ East Bay HS Gibsonton, FL
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CoachSheadGFGF
Mar 8 @ 8:09 PM EST
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GFGF GOD grades family football. I honestly believe if you are aligned in those three areas football will take care of itself.
rmacblue
Mar 8 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: 4th behind Faith, Family, Education/Teaching. I wouldn't be able to coach if those weren't in the correct order!
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Jccoach11
Mar 8 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: God, family, football!! They each have an important place in what we do as coaches.
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youcandomore1
Mar 8 @ 8:09 PM EST
A) 1 of my passions... knew I wanted to coach from age 13... wife of 32 years and 25 year old son the other passions
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tbanks1906
Mar 8 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: my mission statement says I want 2 b the best husband, father, son, brother, coach in order.
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:07 PM EST
Here we go fellas: Q1: Where does football rank in your list of "Life Priorities" and why?
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Coach_Wild
Mar 8 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: God, Family/Football. Although I lose sight of #1 at times.
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Odowns
Mar 8 @ 8:09 PM EST
Olten Downs
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_coachgibbslv
Mar 8 @ 8:09 PM EST
Maurice Gibbs Associate Head Coach Western HS Las Vegas, NV (Newnan native)
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_Coach_O
Mar 8 @ 8:09 PM EST
When I get into this,I was told that it's God, Family, Football and I try my best to stick to it, BUT...
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:07 PM EST
Here we go fellas: Q1: Where does football rank in your list of "Life Priorities" and why?
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:10 PM EST
@TRod63
Shout out to the panhandle state. Welcome Coach
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coachrdt
Mar 8 @ 8:10 PM EST
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David Taylor, DC, Ouachita High School, Monroe, LA
ericparkerbc
Mar 8 @ 8:10 PM EST
Eric Parker Burke County Georgia
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rmacblue
Mar 8 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1: Very fortunate to have a wife that allows me to devote a ton of time to coaching.
#understandingtosaytheleast
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BCain76
Mar 8 @ 8:10 PM EST
God, family, football. Gotta be right spirituality or nothing else matters. Happy wife, happy life. W/O those ball is useless
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MrSchneiderWHS
Mar 8 @ 8:10 PM EST
Zach Schneider soon to be OC at BGA Franklin, Tn
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Coach_Pfiester
Mar 8 @ 8:10 PM EST
Who's the Michigander here tonight?
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CoachSEllis
Mar 8 @ 8:10 PM EST
Sumner Ellis Camden County Asst Football Coach
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_Coach_O
Mar 8 @ 8:10 PM EST
This guy is a great follow, he does some nice stuff in the weightroom!
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GrantMyers44
Mar 8 @ 8:08 PM EST
Grant Myers DC and S&C Spalding HS
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honeycutt_cody
Mar 8 @ 8:10 PM EST
Cody Honeycutt DB/WR Special Teams Coach North Decatur High School Greensburg, IN
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MatthewRPark
Mar 8 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1. Faith Family Football. Football is not a priority it is a privilege.
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:11 PM EST
@Coach_Wild
I think we all do!
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artink67
Mar 8 @ 8:11 PM EST
Football in my life at this point is not a priority at all. It's a game that destroy or hinders a lot of relationships.
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:11 PM EST
@Odowns
Welcome back coach
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Coach_Wild
Mar 8 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: I try to bring family and football together as much as I can and involved my loved ones within football
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:12 PM EST
@_coachgibbslv
Sin City, Las Vegas is in the house. Welcome frat!
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andrewsDBU
Mar 8 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1: God Family Football... Although sometimes Football and Family can blend..
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MrSchneiderWHS
Mar 8 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1 use to be football, football, football...now Family & Faith, followed by relationships with those I work with
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:12 PM EST
@_Coach_O
I feel ya coach....Can be challenging at times!
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CoachJesseLynch
Mar 8 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1: Faith, Family, students/athletes as people, and then football.
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:13 PM EST
@coachrdt
Louisiana in the building. Welcome coach!
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ericparkerbc
Mar 8 @ 8:13 PM EST
Footballs is very important. It's the ministry I was given to help so many
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InspireACG
Mar 8 @ 8:13 PM EST
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. ...have to find a balance.
https://t.co/eUjgxFBhrj
artink67
Mar 8 @ 8:11 PM EST
Football in my life at this point is not a priority at all. It's a game that destroy or hinders a lot of relationships.
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MrSchneiderWHS
Mar 8 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1 with that being said I can still get sucked into to a lot of "football"...It is one of my vices!
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_Coach_O
Mar 8 @ 8:13 PM EST
This definitely helps. What are some ways that you do this?
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Coach_Wild
Mar 8 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: I try to bring family and football together as much as I can and involved my loved ones within football
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SUMOROBINSON
Mar 8 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1. I WAS ALWAYS GOD AND FOOTBALL.. BUT NOW GETTING OLDER AND HAVE LIL ONES I HAVE BEEN GETTING BETTER AT GOD, FAMILY, FOOTBALL
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SRainge
Mar 8 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1: I ain't gonna lie...It's up there pretty high. My wife calls it my girlfriend. It feeds my ego and competitive spirit.
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:14 PM EST
@rmacblue
Aren't we all!
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GrantMyers44
Mar 8 @ 8:14 PM EST
A1: Faith, Family, Football. Trying my best to keep the first 2 in front of the 3rd, my fiancé might say otherwise tho!
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:14 PM EST
@MrSchneiderWHS
Tennessee in the house! Welcome Coach
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:14 PM EST
Well said!
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BCain76
Mar 8 @ 8:10 PM EST
God, family, football. Gotta be right spirituality or nothing else matters. Happy wife, happy life. W/O those ball is useless
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:15 PM EST
We're off to another great start. Q2 in 2 minutes
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:15 PM EST
@_Coach_O
He sure does! I've stolen a lot of stuff from him.
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Coach_Pfiester
Mar 8 @ 8:15 PM EST
A1: 1. Family 2. Football
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BCain76
Mar 8 @ 8:15 PM EST
All my hogs and some players become part of my family. Especially for pancakes on monday night during the season.
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MrSchneiderWHS
Mar 8 @ 8:15 PM EST
Soon to be...still repping Missouri tonight
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:14 PM EST
@MrSchneiderWHS
Tennessee in the house! Welcome Coach
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ericparkerbc
Mar 8 @ 8:15 PM EST
Was very blessed to find a wife that truly believes what WE do is important
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youcandomore1
Mar 8 @ 8:16 PM EST
coaches wives are a special breed for sure...
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ericparkerbc
Mar 8 @ 8:15 PM EST
Was very blessed to find a wife that truly believes what WE do is important
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:16 PM EST
@andrewsDBU
I agree coach....When you're on top of your game, they blend perfectly..
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J_E_Rogers
Mar 8 @ 8:16 PM EST
A1: Football is important but not first. Also blessed to have a wife that understand my passion & commitment for the game.
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OlaFootball
Mar 8 @ 8:16 PM EST
A1 I try to have balance throughout year. We all know the grind in season is real so I try to balance in off-season and summer.
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:16 PM EST
@MrSchneiderWHS
Way to make the adjustment coach
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_Coach_O
Mar 8 @ 8:17 PM EST
That definitely helps
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ericparkerbc
Mar 8 @ 8:15 PM EST
Was very blessed to find a wife that truly believes what WE do is important
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:17 PM EST
Q2: How do u keep from losing yourself on the field? How do you stay true to who you are, with all that comes w/ being a coach?
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BCain76
Mar 8 @ 8:17 PM EST
My wife feels the same way, coach! She's my biggest supporter.
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ericparkerbc
Mar 8 @ 8:15 PM EST
Was very blessed to find a wife that truly believes what WE do is important
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GreenwellTodd
Mar 8 @ 8:17 PM EST
I believe the good lord has instructed me to be a leader through football family & Faith. My way to get into lives of others.
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honeycutt_cody
Mar 8 @ 8:17 PM EST
A1: It's 3rd on the list Family, Teaching, Football
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Coach_Pfiester
Mar 8 @ 8:17 PM EST
As a PE guy football/coaching is a part of my daily job...football and education aren't separate for me
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InspireACG
Mar 8 @ 8:17 PM EST
Definitely agree...
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:16 PM EST
@andrewsDBU
I agree coach....When you're on top of your game, they blend perfectly..
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:17 PM EST
@_Coach_O
That question is coming up coach. lol
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coachrdt
Mar 8 @ 8:17 PM EST
A1: Faith, Family, Football in that order, years it was straight football but children change your perspective on things
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artink67
Mar 8 @ 8:17 PM EST
A1, all the talk about faith, family & football sounds good but tons of coaches don't stick with the plan and fball runs them!
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GrantMyers44
Mar 8 @ 8:18 PM EST
@_CoachTSmith
@_Coach_O
preciate that fellas, trying to help us all improve and motivate our kids!
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:18 PM EST
@ericparkerbc
That's big coach!
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rmacblue
Mar 8 @ 8:18 PM EST
A2: For me, it came with time and experience. You have to work at it - it doesn't come easy at times.
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Coach_Johnson7
Mar 8 @ 8:19 PM EST
A2: Try to stay positive while on the field which can be hard at times...kids/refs take you there
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:17 PM EST
Q2: How do u keep from losing yourself on the field? How do you stay true to who you are, with all that comes w/ being a coach?
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coachrdt
Mar 8 @ 8:19 PM EST
Amen coach, must always keep momma happy
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BCain76
Mar 8 @ 8:10 PM EST
God, family, football. Gotta be right spirituality or nothing else matters. Happy wife, happy life. W/O those ball is useless
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CoachTWill22
Mar 8 @ 8:19 PM EST
A1: Faith, Family, Football. Could t always put them in that order. Staff I am on has made me a better man.
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MrSchneiderWHS
Mar 8 @ 8:19 PM EST
A2 as I have gotten older I have gotten better at realizing it's my job to prepare our guys throughout the week for Fri night
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ericparkerbc
Mar 8 @ 8:19 PM EST
I never felt you had to sacrifice your family. Coaching clinics and scouting trips were dates
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tbanks1906
Mar 8 @ 8:19 PM EST
A2: While I want a ring IF the young men I coach never some BACK to check on me. I failed.
#Educator1st
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:17 PM EST
Q2: How do u keep from losing yourself on the field? How do you stay true to who you are, with all that comes w/ being a coach?
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CoachLashSr
Mar 8 @ 8:19 PM EST
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it took me a while as a new husband to figure out that the wife better come right after Jesus!! Happy wife, Happy coach
wcann33
Mar 8 @ 8:19 PM EST
God, family, football for me
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:20 PM EST
@artink67
I agree coach.....It can be tough to find that balance, but it's a beautiful thing once u find it
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Odowns
Mar 8 @ 8:20 PM EST
A2: As a leader of young men you have to some values n morals you live by n know your players are always watching how you behave!
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ocoordinator
Mar 8 @ 8:20 PM EST
It's tough to do at times, experience and preparation help. But once the players see that type emotion they think it's ok
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CoachTWill22
Mar 8 @ 8:20 PM EST
A2: Kids can smell a fake. Have to be real. Must find time in off season to recover/refocus. Stay off the
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circuit.
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uniquelyphilly
Mar 8 @ 8:20 PM EST
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is trending on Twitter in
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MrSchneiderWHS
Mar 8 @ 8:20 PM EST
A2 if I've done my job Sat-Thu then I just adjust & provide feedback on Fri nights...no reason to get too crazy
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InspireACG
Mar 8 @ 8:21 PM EST
A2. Understand you were once where they are..
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Jccoach11
Mar 8 @ 8:21 PM EST
A2: The first priority God helps and realizing your players are watching your every move also helps. It's takes thought
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TRod63
Mar 8 @ 8:21 PM EST
@_CoachTSmith
A1:Keepin it 💯,🏈 is a passion/priority! Cant devote time without my family support. FAM=#1 &🏈= #2 b/c FAM is #1
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youcandomore1
Mar 8 @ 8:21 PM EST
A) Understanding that you are ALWAYS teaching...
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artink67
Mar 8 @ 8:21 PM EST
I don't know many coaches who have truly found it bcuz they would be rich off teaching others
@CoachTSmith
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fordtough301
Mar 8 @ 8:21 PM EST
A1: my wife is truly sacrificial. I'm terrible at balance
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BCain76
Mar 8 @ 8:21 PM EST
A2: when I'm on the box, I have to remember I have the double ear headset on and that I'm louder than I think.
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andrewsDBU
Mar 8 @ 8:21 PM EST
A2: For me its my wife... She pulls me back to reality when she feels I have gone to far left. She truly keeps me balance
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:21 PM EST
@ocoordinator
Couldn't agree more coach
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ericparkerbc
Mar 8 @ 8:21 PM EST
As HFC I never ran a program that kept me or assistants from being great husbands or dads!
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CoachTWill22
Mar 8 @ 8:21 PM EST
A1: Faith, Family, Football. Couldnt always put them in that order. Staff I am on has made me a better man.
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youcandomore1
Mar 8 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2) Understanding that you are ALWAYS teaching...
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J_E_Rogers
Mar 8 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2: It's hard at times. I think it comes with experience plus don't ask your players to be composed if you can't be
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Odowns
Mar 8 @ 8:22 PM EST
A1: We all have that same mission statement, but I struggle with football, it has been my platform to lead young men
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honeycutt_cody
Mar 8 @ 8:22 PM EST
@_CoachTSmith
Always wanted to be a coach. Envisioned it and stay within what you can do. Keep set on long and short goals.
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CoachCamJr
Mar 8 @ 8:22 PM EST
Intensity of football only amplifies who you already are doesn't change you. Know yourself first!
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:17 PM EST
Q2: How do u keep from losing yourself on the field? How do you stay true to who you are, with all that comes w/ being a coach?
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OlaFootball
Mar 8 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2: If you are always thinking ahead or trying to coach your kids it should not be an issue. The job is to encourage and correct
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andrewsDBU
Mar 8 @ 8:22 PM EST
A1: For me its my wife... She pulls me back to reality when she feels I have gone to far left. She truly keeps me balance
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rmacblue
Mar 8 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2: My focus and calm demeanor don't change during practice to games; kids see that and play much better under control as well
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Coach_Johnson7
Mar 8 @ 8:22 PM EST
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is trending in Atlanta!!! Great job
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Coach_Johnson7
Mar 8 @ 8:22 PM EST
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is trending in Atlanta!!! Great job
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CoachSheadGFGF
Mar 8 @ 8:22 PM EST
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lucky im in the booth for varsity games. With the fresh I just look to always stay positive like breathing energy for them
MatthewRPark
Mar 8 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2. I think we have to realize our kids are watching US an as coaches WE have to set the example by keeping our composure.
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:23 PM EST
@ericparkerbc
That says a lot coach
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TTMobile_us
Mar 8 @ 8:23 PM EST
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is now trending in USA, ranking 50
fordtough301
Mar 8 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2 bc the thing I value most is my squad. Love em off the field
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:17 PM EST
Q2: How do u keep from losing yourself on the field? How do you stay true to who you are, with all that comes w/ being a coach?
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coachvint
Mar 8 @ 8:24 PM EST
A2 know who you are and have a strong purpose!
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SRainge
Mar 8 @ 8:24 PM EST
A2: It's a daily struggle-I make a conscience decision on how I will carry myself each day. I have to remember to be the example
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coachrdt
Mar 8 @ 8:24 PM EST
A2: I think as coaches age they learn how to prepare their teams during the week which leads to less stress on Friday night
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_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:25 PM EST
Keep those great responses coming fellas! Q3: in 2 minutes
#GAHSFBCHAT
_Coach_O
Mar 8 @ 8:25 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/qVft83aTc8
Coach_Wild
Mar 8 @ 8:18 PM EST
@_Coach_O
they are always stop by the office/WTRM, involved in fundraising, nights out with coaches and weekend get together.
Coach_Pfiester
Mar 8 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2: must always understand your position and just how many people are looking to you for guidance.
#GAHSFBCHAT
_Michal1979
Mar 8 @ 8:25 PM EST
This behavior is unjust…
https://t.co/n0qEAnot4X
https://t.co/8uaOcH6mDv
#SolarEclipse
#GAHSFBCHAT
#StPaddysDayin5Words
#WITW
#acpa16pk
MartinBurger22
Mar 8 @ 8:25 PM EST
Excommunication and Zionism against Islam:
https://t.co/E9rqN9beAv
https://t.co/XMKjrp7tGo
#livablecity
#GAHSFBCHAT
#TWUG
#BOSvsTBL
#BGC15
artink67
Mar 8 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2: I stay true by knowing that others coached my kid and others will so I need to do the same with others kids
#GAHSFBCHAT
InspireACG
Mar 8 @ 8:26 PM EST
Because they are definitely looking...
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/frs2Zvtri8
Coach_Pfiester
Mar 8 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2: must always understand your position and just how many people are looking to you for guidance.
#GAHSFBCHAT
J_E_Rogers
Mar 8 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2: I think you have to bring energy but make sure you bring positive energy or otherwise its wasted energy.
#gahsfbchat
Coach_Pfiester
Mar 8 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2 cont. have to be the thermostat not just the thermometer
#GAHSFBCHAT
ocoordinator
Mar 8 @ 8:26 PM EST
Prepping for the week is great, but making sure assistants understand the plan and are cool headed too
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:27 PM EST
Q3: How do you prevent football issues from following you home & vice versa?
#GAHSFBCHAT
ericparkerbc
Mar 8 @ 8:27 PM EST
Kids LOVED being coached hard by people that love them!
#GAHSFBCHAT
adammwilson
Mar 8 @ 8:27 PM EST
Adam Wilson Heritage HS Conyers, GA
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachWilcox55
Mar 8 @ 8:27 PM EST
1. God 2. Family 3. Football
#GAHSFBCHAT
GrantMyers44
Mar 8 @ 8:27 PM EST
A2: I want to work & develop relationships w players so that in 5-10 years they can say they were better bc of learning from me.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachWilcox55
Mar 8 @ 8:28 PM EST
A1) 1. God 2. Family 3. Football
#GAHSFBCHAT
OlaFootball
Mar 8 @ 8:28 PM EST
I try to remember the team will follow your lead, especially in chaotic moments....
#GAHSFBCHAT
wcann33
Mar 8 @ 8:28 PM EST
A2: if you are real with your kids year round then they know why you go so hard in good times and bad.
#GAHSFBCHAT
artink67
Mar 8 @ 8:28 PM EST
A2: As a retired coach, I have gained more patience coaching 7yrs old now & wish that I had more w/ HS kids
#GAHSFBCHAT
InspireACG
Mar 8 @ 8:28 PM EST
And for many of these boys, you are all they have as a male tole model.
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/0sIK09LZoZ
ericparkerbc
Mar 8 @ 8:27 PM EST
Kids LOVED being coached hard by people that love them!
#GAHSFBCHAT
iriniiru_sakov
Mar 8 @ 8:28 PM EST
suppressed mercilessly…
https://t.co/8S7cJpVRKt
https://t.co/i33tYciIiY
#BGC15
#SheInspiresMe
#MillennialTalk
#AliveGoldStLouis
#GAHSFBCHAT
MightyJoe54
Mar 8 @ 8:28 PM EST
A3: Have one day a week where you just step away from the game and just spend time with the family
#GAHSFBCHAT
MrSchneiderWHS
Mar 8 @ 8:29 PM EST
A3 great question, tough to answer
#GAHSFBCHAT
rmacblue
Mar 8 @ 8:29 PM EST
A3: It's a daily mindset
@_CoachTSmith
Either way you look at it; you won't be at your best if you are carrying baggage around
#GAHSFBCHAT
youcandomore1
Mar 8 @ 8:29 PM EST
A3) Often I intentionally bring them home... my wife is my best friend, most trusted advisor and the smartest person i know...
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Wild
Mar 8 @ 8:29 PM EST
A2: Always focused on what is next, improving our play n teaching the guys how the refs are calling the game that night
#GAHSFBCHAT
_Coach_O
Mar 8 @ 8:29 PM EST
I do my best to leave work in general outside the door unless it's positive or life altering.
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/tl5hKJLwYX
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:27 PM EST
Q3: How do you prevent football issues from following you home & vice versa?
#GAHSFBCHAT
MatthewRPark
Mar 8 @ 8:29 PM EST
A3. Leave work at work. At work you're "coach/teacher , at home your something bigger. My home is my place of peace.
#GAHSFBCHAT
MrSchneiderWHS
Mar 8 @ 8:29 PM EST
A3 as a HC, I wanted everyone to have a great experience and when they didn't I wanted to solve that problem
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachLashSr
Mar 8 @ 8:29 PM EST
Just as we are told to leave work at work, you must do the same with coaching. Don't bring sand to the beach that is home!!
#GAHSFBCHAT
artink67
Mar 8 @ 8:29 PM EST
A3: Cut you phone off and deal with the issue in the next 24 hrs
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:30 PM EST
@artink67
I experienced that as well coach, coaching my 7 yr old
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:30 PM EST
Coaches make sure you check out the great coaching info on
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@coachmikerowe
#GAHSFBCHAT
andrewsDBU
Mar 8 @ 8:30 PM EST
A3: I have learned to leave work at work... I rarely bring my cpu home now and try to leave my phone in a another room.
#GAHSFBCHAT
_coachgibbslv
Mar 8 @ 8:30 PM EST
A3: We debrief for about 30 mins b4 we go home so we leave it all at the facility. I have 2 munchkins wtg on me at the door
#GAHSFBCHAT
EstellePangle
Mar 8 @ 8:30 PM EST
Twin Towers Collapsed on the Middle-East:
https://t.co/qhcyduoTJH
#Q100TroyeIsLife
#golfchat
#GAHSFBCHAT
#whyigive
https://t.co/q0vkjyJIlw
BCain76
Mar 8 @ 8:30 PM EST
Well said, coach! My gives the best advice.
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/JYTad4qc2C
youcandomore1
Mar 8 @ 8:29 PM EST
A3) Often I intentionally bring them home... my wife is my best friend, most trusted advisor and the smartest person i know...
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachLashSr
Mar 8 @ 8:30 PM EST
A3 Just as we are told to leave work at work, you must do the same with coaching. Don't bring sand to the beach that is home!!
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachJesseLynch
Mar 8 @ 8:30 PM EST
A2: Building men of character is the most important part of job. If I'm not acting like a man should, why would the players?
#GAHSFBCHAT
SUMOROBINSON
Mar 8 @ 8:30 PM EST
A3 I HAVE LEARNED TO TRY TO GET EVERYTHING DONE BEFORE I GET HOME BUT HUDL MOBILE MAKES IT HARD
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/aYVwtAJTuh
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:27 PM EST
Q3: How do you prevent football issues from following you home & vice versa?
#GAHSFBCHAT
andrewsDBU
Mar 8 @ 8:31 PM EST
A3: Having a child also has helped me be able to leave football at work.
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Wild
Mar 8 @ 8:31 PM EST
Never to High, Never to Low. Next play is coming... Are you still worried about that last play, if so we've got one on you!
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachMihalik
Mar 8 @ 8:31 PM EST
A1: Football, IEPs, Track, Some Family, God. No sugarcoat.The struggle is real. Went 2 church for the 1st in over a yr last wk
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachJohnson50
Mar 8 @ 8:31 PM EST
Nick Johnson Checking in late to the party
#GAHSFBCHAT
GreenwellTodd
Mar 8 @ 8:31 PM EST
Get a good friend, hands free phone & vent like a madman during the ride home/in
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/XuujZ2fDO2
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:27 PM EST
Q3: How do you prevent football issues from following you home & vice versa?
#GAHSFBCHAT
andrewsDBU
Mar 8 @ 8:31 PM EST
A3: Vice Versa, football field is my safe haven so home problems never come to work.
#GAHSFBCHAT
MrSchneiderWHS
Mar 8 @ 8:31 PM EST
A3 I think it is important to make the kids priority # 1 & do the best for them
#GAHSFBCHAT
OlaFootball
Mar 8 @ 8:31 PM EST
A3: Hard to do but if you have the support at home they can intertwine. The game is part of my life so it is hard to leave it..
#GAHSFBCHAT
TRod63
Mar 8 @ 8:32 PM EST
@_CoachTSmith
A2: Pressbox coach! :) I try 2 use PCA TQs & be calm like Tony Dungy, but sometimes I gotta be Tony Rodriguez!
#GAHSFBCHAT
Ayot0Ayot
Mar 8 @ 8:32 PM EST
Zionist Infanticide Regime:
https://t.co/YpCDszvDAx
#GAHSFBCHAT
#livablecity
#AzealiaBanksDeactivatedParty
#golfchat
https://t.co/z4ln1iThj8
J_E_Rogers
Mar 8 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: Priorities have to be right. Plus the nice thing with having 2 boys they love me no matter how bad I coached that day.
#gahsfbchat
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:32 PM EST
@andrewsDBU
I took the same approach this past season. made big difference
#GAHSFBCHAT
artink67
Mar 8 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: Work should stay at work....that's why it's called work!
#GAHSFBCHAT
Jccoach11
Mar 8 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: debrief after every practice and game try to have some laughs and leave it at work unless it warrants support at home
#GAHSFBCHAT
ericparkerbc
Mar 8 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3. We are going to get the job done then we are taking our butts home to our families
#GAHSFBCHAT
honeycutt_cody
Mar 8 @ 8:32 PM EST
@_CoachTSmith
can't always do that. Debriefing with the HC always helps. Sometimes their issues are your issues.
#GAHSFBCHAT
_Coach_O
Mar 8 @ 8:32 PM EST
I'm usually good until recruiting time lol
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/6oagVfa0Vk
andrewsDBU
Mar 8 @ 8:31 PM EST
A3: Having a child also has helped me be able to leave football at work.
#GAHSFBCHAT
wcann33
Mar 8 @ 8:33 PM EST
She gives me a little me time before it becomes we time
#GAHSFBCHAT
I so love that support.
CoachKoenig
Mar 8 @ 8:33 PM EST
Having a supportive wife helps. Plus, having 2 kids keeps my mind intact and stress free.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachTWill22
Mar 8 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3: Wife is a part of the process. She is a great listener when I need to vent. But when I get home, it's my kids time first.
#GAHSFBCHAT
Odowns
Mar 8 @ 8:33 PM EST
Q3: bringing ball home is the hardest, things r always going on, long rides home r good, n handling things when family is sleep
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:33 PM EST
@andrewsDBU
I try to make sure I give each of my 3 kids at least 10-15 minutes when I get home. That takes up time for football
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachKoenig
Mar 8 @ 8:34 PM EST
Coach Koenig, Montgomery Blair HS, Silver Spring, MD
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachBennett32
Mar 8 @ 8:34 PM EST
Late to the party, fighting flu still, Mathew Bennett, one of the OL guys at Boiling Springs High School, Boiling Springs SC
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:34 PM EST
@CoachMihalik
Indeed it is coach....It's a process! A never ending one at that
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Pfiester
Mar 8 @ 8:34 PM EST
A3: this is a tough one for me...I come home to a wife who spent all day teaching 3rd & 4th graders
#nosympathy
#GAHSFBCHAT
OlaFootball
Mar 8 @ 8:34 PM EST
A3: the x and o's are work I guess but the kids we impact are life. Hard to turn that off when I go home.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachJohnson50
Mar 8 @ 8:34 PM EST
A3: 1 thing I always stress is how football stays on the field. Easy to say. I walk through the lockeroom everyday & talk 2 kids
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:35 PM EST
Keep it up guys! Q4 on the way in 2 minutes
#GAHSFBCHAT
artink67
Mar 8 @ 8:35 PM EST
A3: If you constantly bring Fball home how can you be into your family....leave work at work!
#GAHSFBCHAT
ocoordinator
Mar 8 @ 8:35 PM EST
I try to worry about all football related issues after kids go to bed so I can give family almost full attention
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachJohnson50
Mar 8 @ 8:35 PM EST
A3: I also eat Chinese buffet at least once every couple weeks with the kids. Good to talk life outside football.
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:36 PM EST
@_Coach_O
I believe you coach! lol
#GAHSFBCHAT
Itslilstanley
Mar 8 @ 8:36 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
man yall could've made a group me and talked in there bout this😂
Coach_Pfiester
Mar 8 @ 8:36 PM EST
My wife lets me know if I'm bringing too much home...says, "stop bitching, and fix it or go somewhere else" 👍🏻
#truth
#GAHSFBCHAT
InspireACG
Mar 8 @ 8:36 PM EST
Knowing how to separate the two...great...
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/yePMMtAylu
CoachTWill22
Mar 8 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3: Wife is a part of the process. She is a great listener when I need to vent. But when I get home, it's my kids time first.
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Johnson7
Mar 8 @ 8:36 PM EST
A3: Try to separate the two...leave football stuff at the school
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/XbRX6Mrmpt
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:27 PM EST
Q3: How do you prevent football issues from following you home & vice versa?
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:36 PM EST
@CoachKoenig
Maryland is in the house. Welcome Coach!
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:37 PM EST
Q4: What do you do to make your family feel like a "Part of the Team"?
#GAHSFBCHAT
artink67
Mar 8 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3: All y'all married coaches with kids should have a cell phone rule in the house. All cells should be turned off at 9pm!
#GAHSFBCHAT
MrSchneiderWHS
Mar 8 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3 time management is huge...teacher, coach, father/husband...embrace the current role & do it the best I can
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:37 PM EST
@CoachBennett32
Been waiting on my SC coaching fam to join. Welcome Coach
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Johnson7
Mar 8 @ 8:37 PM EST
Thahahahaa that's funny
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/ok1xxPCepr
Itslilstanley
Mar 8 @ 8:36 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
man yall could've made a group me and talked in there bout this😂
J_E_Rogers
Mar 8 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3: Lot of times practice or game was bad because you didn't coach well enough or allowed bad to happen. LOOK IN MIRROR 1ST
#gahsfbchat
CoachJesseLynch
Mar 8 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3: My wife wants to talk about it. Helps keep me fresh and level headed. Always have to make time for the little one also.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachCamJr
Mar 8 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3: When you build strong, genuine relationships at home easy to be at peace there. Build family first.
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/tAOLP8ymQH
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:27 PM EST
Q3: How do you prevent football issues from following you home & vice versa?
#GAHSFBCHAT
tbanks1906
Mar 8 @ 8:38 PM EST
A3: My wife is a former HC. Sometimes it's ok 4 her 2 b sounding board.4 my sons it clicks off at home
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/CAuymEU7iK
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:27 PM EST
Q3: How do you prevent football issues from following you home & vice versa?
#GAHSFBCHAT
rmacblue
Mar 8 @ 8:38 PM EST
A4: Well, both my boys play for me now! My wife is involved in team dinners/functions. NEVER misses - loves the kids we coach
#GAHSFBCHAT
ReneAuger98
Mar 8 @ 8:38 PM EST
Terrorist Incidents under inspection:
https://t.co/YuJmBcsL8r
https://t.co/RP7YoV3CgY
#K12PRchat
#NewGirl100
#GAHSFBCHAT
#ChrisleyKnowsBest
Coach_Johnson7
Mar 8 @ 8:38 PM EST
A4: try to include them in off the field football related events...field access after games
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/IFllxkVJZr
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:37 PM EST
Q4: What do you do to make your family feel like a "Part of the Team"?
#GAHSFBCHAT
GrantMyers44
Mar 8 @ 8:38 PM EST
A3: football will always come home w me. It may not be X's and O's but the players are always gonna be on my mind.
#GAHSFBCHAT
artink67
Mar 8 @ 8:38 PM EST
A4: if u losing then keep ur wife out of those stands or she will be up there fighting!
#GAHSFBCHAT
BCain76
Mar 8 @ 8:38 PM EST
A4: I have 6 month old daughter and I want her to feel like those are her brothers playing when she gets older.
#GAHSFBCHAT
MatthewRPark
Mar 8 @ 8:39 PM EST
A4. Introduce wives to other other coaches wives. "Mothers Huddle" baby!!!!
#GAHSFBCHAT
MightyJoe54
Mar 8 @ 8:39 PM EST
A4: Outfit them with plenty of gear. Kids come to practices/pre game. When they get older ball boys.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachMihalik
Mar 8 @ 8:39 PM EST
A2: Be Yourself, plain and simple.
#GAHSFBCHAT
honeycutt_cody
Mar 8 @ 8:39 PM EST
@_CoachTSmith
Don't lol. Too young for a family yet.
#GAHSFBCHAT
_Coach_O
Mar 8 @ 8:39 PM EST
Then it's fair game lol
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/AdWE2xa62l
Coach_Wild
Mar 8 @ 8:36 PM EST
@_Coach_O
@_CoachTSmith
I agree with you coach. Although I find my wife always pulls info out of me. How's practice, guys working hard..
CoachBennett32
Mar 8 @ 8:39 PM EST
I don't have a wife or kids (some would say I'm a visionary) but I'll keep all this stuff for future reference if need be hahaha
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:39 PM EST
@artink67
Betta believe it!!! Hell, even if u winning!
#GAHSFBCHAT
rmacblue
Mar 8 @ 8:40 PM EST
Q4: Boys started out as ball boys; wife was leader of "coaches wives club" for years.
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Johnson7
Mar 8 @ 8:40 PM EST
Good idea coach
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/uT2BU1nsXP
MatthewRPark
Mar 8 @ 8:39 PM EST
A4. Introduce wives to other other coaches wives. "Mothers Huddle" baby!!!!
#GAHSFBCHAT
youcandomore1
Mar 8 @ 8:40 PM EST
A4) My son was born when I was DC at UCM... always at practice.. hugs over the fence.. my former players still all ask about him
#GAHSFBCHAT
MrSchneiderWHS
Mar 8 @ 8:40 PM EST
A4 My 2 girls are around as much as possible...they are at practice, in the weight room, on the field, etc
#GAHSFBCHAT
_Coach_O
Mar 8 @ 8:40 PM EST
That's holds true even when you winning!
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/sxu7xnkpuX
artink67
Mar 8 @ 8:38 PM EST
A4: if u losing then keep ur wife out of those stands or she will be up there fighting!
#GAHSFBCHAT
ericparkerbc
Mar 8 @ 8:40 PM EST
It helps that my wife is a competitor she always ask "are we ready"
#GAHSFBCHAT
florismart91
Mar 8 @ 8:41 PM EST
This behavior is unjust…
https://t.co/vFN5YDCDQz
https://t.co/CzYOrPdBAD
#AliveGoldStLouis
#GAHSFBCHAT
#whyigive
#GameofThrones
#BOSvsTBL
ocoordinator
Mar 8 @ 8:41 PM EST
Making sure the coaching staff understands this a family atmosphere and make sure families are at events
#GAHSFBCHAT
TRod63
Mar 8 @ 8:41 PM EST
@_CoachTSmith
A3: I have understanding Wife who gets "it" & late Friday night MANdatory staff meetings 🍺
@EB_CoachLo
!
#GAHSFBCHAT
youcandomore1
Mar 8 @ 8:41 PM EST
Hey Coach Ballard! How are you doing?
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/dr2F76z1qT
youcandomore1
Mar 8 @ 8:16 PM EST
coaches wives are a special breed for sure...
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/VQvtVYQSLi
ericparkerbc
Mar 8 @ 8:15 PM EST
Was very blessed to find a wife that truly believes what WE do is important
#GAHSFBCHAT
artink67
Mar 8 @ 8:41 PM EST
A4: if ur program has the funds then have a family bus 2 transport the families to out of town games
#GAHSFBCHAT
MatthewRPark
Mar 8 @ 8:42 PM EST
A4. Our family all sit together and on occasion eat together before games. "MOTHERS HUDDLE CARPOOL" is also great bonding time.
#GAHSFBCHAT
stuffwrap
Mar 8 @ 8:42 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
want reliable buying and selling ? Stuffwrap is the answer.
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J_E_Rogers
Mar 8 @ 8:42 PM EST
A4: My boys are young but they love it my 4yr old refuses to miss game. My wife comes to every game and helps out.
#blessed
#gahsfbchat
JackERodrigu
Mar 8 @ 8:42 PM EST
I Write for thee; for to thee belongs the Future:
https://t.co/m6x66uylJV
#AskCorey
#GAHSFBCHAT
#NewGirl100
#PLLChat
https://t.co/CiVh6NjNl4
CoachKoenig
Mar 8 @ 8:42 PM EST
A4: Mine has always been a part of the football family, helping out w/ team dinners, serving and making food & attending games.
#GAHSFBCHAT
Odowns
Mar 8 @ 8:42 PM EST
A4: Under Richt, we had family night every Sunday at 5pm we took an hr from game prep n had n hr with the families for dinner
#GAHSFBCHAT
GrantMyers44
Mar 8 @ 8:42 PM EST
A4: I'm lucky bc my fiancé is an elm teacher & asst cheer coach so we have the same schedule & she's around our players a lot
#GAHSFBCHAT
OlaFootball
Mar 8 @ 8:42 PM EST
A4 Senior cookout at my house in August so family meets all the seniors each year
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Johnson7
Mar 8 @ 8:43 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
#2 trending topic in ATL!! We getting bigger and bigger every week
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Johnson7
Mar 8 @ 8:43 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
#2 trending topic in ATL!! We getting bigger and bigger every week
#GAHSFBCHAT
_Coach_O
Mar 8 @ 8:43 PM EST
Yea my wife played bball & softball in college. Then was a volleyball HC and asst. track coach
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/Nr1To3LOY7
ericparkerbc
Mar 8 @ 8:40 PM EST
It helps that my wife is a competitor she always ask "are we ready"
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachMihalik
Mar 8 @ 8:43 PM EST
A4: No Wife. No Kids. Living the Dream.
#GAHSFBCHAT
andrewsDBU
Mar 8 @ 8:43 PM EST
A4: Coaches wives/gf hang out. Sit together away from everyone at games. They have a group me together... lol
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachLashSr
Mar 8 @ 8:43 PM EST
Involve her in your passion, printing playbooks, game cards, organization! Involvement=Understanding
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Pfiester
Mar 8 @ 8:43 PM EST
A4: not enough at times...if I'm ever fortunate enough to become a HC it will be something I try to prioritize
#GAHSFBCHAT
KathrynBBenner2
Mar 8 @ 8:43 PM EST
A life nurtured in a pathologic culture…
https://t.co/9XKGEA5SNT
#GAHSFBCHAT
#FindingYourRoots
#golfchat
#NCLRCaps16
https://t.co/vRB476An92
Coach_Johnson7
Mar 8 @ 8:43 PM EST
I like this too
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/8emAmkot1B
OlaFootball
Mar 8 @ 8:42 PM EST
A4 Senior cookout at my house in August so family meets all the seniors each year
#GAHSFBCHAT
andrewsDBU
Mar 8 @ 8:44 PM EST
A4: Once son is old enough, he will be at practice and on the sidelines...
#GAHSFBCHAT
rmacblue
Mar 8 @ 8:44 PM EST
A4: Win/lose we are on the field together arm in arm during post game
#GAHSFBCHAT
youcandomore1
Mar 8 @ 8:44 PM EST
Hey Coach
@btuttle
! How are you doing?
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/dr2F76z1qT
youcandomore1
Mar 8 @ 8:16 PM EST
coaches wives are a special breed for sure...
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/VQvtVYQSLi
ericparkerbc
Mar 8 @ 8:15 PM EST
Was very blessed to find a wife that truly believes what WE do is important
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachJesseLynch
Mar 8 @ 8:44 PM EST
A4: My son has a custom onesie with team logo, name, and number. My QB eats dinner with us on Thursday nights.
#GAHSFBCHAT
MightyJoe54
Mar 8 @ 8:44 PM EST
A4: We also have get togethers and dinners with all of our families, so we are one big family.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachKoenig
Mar 8 @ 8:44 PM EST
I've also hosted coaches at the house for a cookout so they can be a part of my family as well.
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:45 PM EST
Heading down the back straight away guys. Let's FINISH THE DRILL! Q5 in 2 minutes
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachLashSr
Mar 8 @ 8:45 PM EST
A4: Involve her in your passion, printing playbooks, game cards, organization! Involvement=Understanding
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Pfiester
Mar 8 @ 8:45 PM EST
My son has been ball boy since he was 7...gonna be a freshman in the fall...gonna miss that badly!
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/nMYrcQCZgk
MightyJoe54
Mar 8 @ 8:39 PM EST
A4: Outfit them with plenty of gear. Kids come to practices/pre game. When they get older ball boys.
#GAHSFBCHAT
MatthewRPark
Mar 8 @ 8:45 PM EST
A4. The offseason is also a great time to hangout with other coaching families. Beach, cookouts, movie night with the wives.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachTWill22
Mar 8 @ 8:45 PM EST
A4: Our HC encourages us to bring them around. That's HUGE. On field before games, at practice etc. have tons of staff kids.
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Johnson7
Mar 8 @ 8:45 PM EST
Homie I can't wait till mine is running around
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/5T4VTfuxjC
andrewsDBU
Mar 8 @ 8:44 PM EST
A4: Once son is old enough, he will be at practice and on the sidelines...
#GAHSFBCHAT
InspireACG
Mar 8 @ 8:46 PM EST
Have to get everyone involved...support systems always make it easier. Everyone counts.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachTWill22
Mar 8 @ 8:46 PM EST
A4: Cont. my oldest asked for a War Eagle jersey for his B Day. Nike guy helped me out with that.
#DadOfTheYear
#gahsfbchat
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:47 PM EST
Q5: What practices do you employ to make sure that you are spending quality time at home w/ family and not working on football?
#GAHSFBCHAT
artink67
Mar 8 @ 8:47 PM EST
@_Coach_O
#GAHSFBCHAT
yes on the other side away from your fans
ocoordinator
Mar 8 @ 8:47 PM EST
My daughters have come to summer practices and games for years. They love hanging out with the boys..
#GAHSFBCHAT
ericparkerbc
Mar 8 @ 8:48 PM EST
My son just finished playing for me. Signed with Morehouse! Looking fwd to just going to his games with wife and cheering
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Pfiester
Mar 8 @ 8:48 PM EST
Sounds like my boy
@Dstan23
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/gKxx3Gr5st
CoachMihalik
Mar 8 @ 8:43 PM EST
A4: No Wife. No Kids. Living the Dream.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachRHiggins
Mar 8 @ 8:48 PM EST
@_CoachTSmith
Interesting one for me. This convo is a lot different for me, being that I'm a 24 year old single guy.
#GAHSFbChat
youcandomore1
Mar 8 @ 8:49 PM EST
A)When son was young every sunday I would √ out stack of kids books from campus library..bring home and read...calm during storm
#GAHSFBCHAT
BCain76
Mar 8 @ 8:50 PM EST
A5: always have a date night. Even if it's not fancy just some quality time
#GAHSFBCHAT
OlaFootball
Mar 8 @ 8:50 PM EST
A5: Make a point to put phone and laptop away and go outside and play w my kids. Only get one chance for them to be this age....
#GAHSFBCHAT
MrSchneiderWHS
Mar 8 @ 8:50 PM EST
A5 I love getting out with my wife/family for special events during the season...movies, dinner, zoo, 5k's, bike rides, etc
#GAHSFBCHAT
artink67
Mar 8 @ 8:50 PM EST
@CoachRHiggins
@_CoachTSmith
#GAHSFBCHAT
you want be single 4 ever
CoachJohnson50
Mar 8 @ 8:50 PM EST
A4: gotta get them coaches wives working as a team. Most important team if you ask me. Kids as ball boys for sure.
#GAHSFBCHAT
Jccoach11
Mar 8 @ 8:51 PM EST
Do a lot of college football together and a date night during the week in-season
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Pfiester
Mar 8 @ 8:51 PM EST
You're so big time Coach.
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/nqiWcgCdA1
CoachTWill22
Mar 8 @ 8:46 PM EST
A4: Cont. my oldest asked for a War Eagle jersey for his B Day. Nike guy helped me out with that.
#DadOfTheYear
#gahsfbchat
Coach_Johnson7
Mar 8 @ 8:51 PM EST
A5: gotta make time for the fam...put phone away and focus on them
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/tTtjWr3i3Z
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:47 PM EST
Q5: What practices do you employ to make sure that you are spending quality time at home w/ family and not working on football?
#GAHSFBCHAT
HaroldNHinma
Mar 8 @ 8:51 PM EST
analyses that see the hidden and apparent corruptions…
https://t.co/CtzvV4pYaW
#GAHSFBCHAT
#PrettyLittleLiars
#TWUG
https://t.co/05LgS9KT6d
rmacblue
Mar 8 @ 8:51 PM EST
A5: You mean I have to stop working on football when I'm home?
#GAHSFBCHAT
adammwilson
Mar 8 @ 8:51 PM EST
A5: I try as best I can to spend one day a week with my fiancée during the season. It helps to decompress after a long week
#GAHSFBCHAT
tbanks1906
Mar 8 @ 8:51 PM EST
A4: My son is on the field pre-game! & everyone knows my dad!
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/tg4RyGie1F
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:37 PM EST
Q4: What do you do to make your family feel like a "Part of the Team"?
#GAHSFBCHAT
InspireACG
Mar 8 @ 8:51 PM EST
If you have supportive wife, talking football is ok as long as it doesn't take priority. As us how our day was first. Lol
#GAHSFBCHAT
ericparkerbc
Mar 8 @ 8:51 PM EST
A5. Let her make the date schedule and happily follow
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachMihalik
Mar 8 @ 8:52 PM EST
Q5 Leave Work at Work. I do my best to leave the school CPU at school unless there are 5 IEPs due in a wk. I'll pull an
#Omaha
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachTWill22
Mar 8 @ 8:52 PM EST
A5: Make sure I do bedtime with kids. Saturday nights we have a fire in the back yard and just talk. Best part of my week.
#GAHSFBCHAT
Odowns
Mar 8 @ 8:53 PM EST
Q5: I believe you have to be proactive n plan things to do with the fam n turn the phone off or otherwise you'll find Fb
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachJohnson50
Mar 8 @ 8:53 PM EST
A5: Saturday is family day. Glad mine likes to watch college football.
#GAHSFBCHAT
artink67
Mar 8 @ 8:53 PM EST
A5: Cut the phone off....put up means nun, not a date night but multiple per week & multiple family nights...keep it 💯
#GAHSFBCHAT
tbanks1906
Mar 8 @ 8:53 PM EST
A5: Being able to watch film on my iPad! Life Saver My son wants Milk & Muffins & 2 sit by me
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/qzrPeOfcWO
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:47 PM EST
Q5: What practices do you employ to make sure that you are spending quality time at home w/ family and not working on football?
#GAHSFBCHAT
MatthewRPark
Mar 8 @ 8:53 PM EST
A5. Thursday night date night. Cook meals together. And you can't forget NETFLIX!
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachJesseLynch
Mar 8 @ 8:54 PM EST
A5: Put the cell phones away and focus on my wife and son. Keeping them happy keeps me happy.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachTWill22
Mar 8 @ 8:54 PM EST
@Coach_Pfiester
I'm not, but he thinks I am. All that matters.
#GAHSFBCHAT
andrewsDBU
Mar 8 @ 8:55 PM EST
A5: Also make sure wife and I have a date day/night at least once a month during the season..
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:55 PM EST
Great job tonight fellas: Final Thought in 2 minutes
#GAHSFBCHAT
artink67
Mar 8 @ 8:55 PM EST
A5: Trust me men, u can never get time back. It's just a game. Never put the game in front of what's more important in life!
#GAHSFBCHAT
InspireACG
Mar 8 @ 8:55 PM EST
Great job Coach
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/5VlIquW4qU
CoachJesseLynch
Mar 8 @ 8:54 PM EST
A5: Put the cell phones away and focus on my wife and son. Keeping them happy keeps me happy.
#GAHSFBCHAT
coachrdt
Mar 8 @ 8:55 PM EST
A4: Both my boys were ball boys growing up, oldest is in college following in his old man footsteps, second son now frosh
#GAHSFBCHAT
coachrdt
Mar 8 @ 8:56 PM EST
A4: con't Great memories with both my sons, they taught me a lot about humility in this coaching business
#GAHSFBCHAT
TRod63
Mar 8 @ 8:56 PM EST
@_CoachTSmith
Q4: wife to "Coaches Prom"👫 Wives section@ game 🚺& follow facebooks, son is a ball boy🏈 & ODK's hudl scout film 💻
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachMihalik
Mar 8 @ 8:56 PM EST
@MatthewRPark
and CHILL!
#GAHSFBCHAT
JackERodrigu
Mar 8 @ 8:56 PM EST
A Blood-Soaked Infant in Mothers Arms:
https://t.co/m6x66uylJV
#DareToBe
#VoiceBlinds
#WomenRockBecause
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/itNfh4Q4A6
Coach_Wild
Mar 8 @ 8:56 PM EST
Q5: 1st 30 mins go to my lil boy . Wehave Mickey Mouse club house recorded so an episode before he hits the bed.
#GAHSFBCHAT
InspireACG
Mar 8 @ 8:56 PM EST
Yes, great job tonight fellas...you all are stand up guys...
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/6tZeh9zOVT
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:55 PM EST
Great job tonight fellas: Final Thought in 2 minutes
#GAHSFBCHAT
ZonaAFinley1
Mar 8 @ 8:57 PM EST
Which Terrorists Are We Fighting?
https://t.co/PhhoJeOpCc
#BecauseOfSoph
#DareToBe
#MillennialTalk
#GAHSFBCHAT
#WITW
https://t.co/MDUyb4YoZl
artink67
Mar 8 @ 8:57 PM EST
A5: In the game of Fball, players come and go but family is forever so don't miss out on them bcuz of a game.
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Pfiester
Mar 8 @ 8:57 PM EST
A5: I do a lot of work after they go to bed...I love bedtime stories with my baby girl.
#daddysgirl
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:57 PM EST
The Final Thought is being provided tonight by
@tbanks1906
HC @ Newton HS, GA
#GAHSFBCHAT
GrantMyers44
Mar 8 @ 8:57 PM EST
A5: after Sunday meetings spend time sitting, talking, and eating, without any football talk at all. Make that time about us
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Wild
Mar 8 @ 8:57 PM EST
Q5: wife and I have a few shows we enjoy together throughout the week along with family dinners.
#GAHSFBCHAT
ArmucheeFB
Mar 8 @ 8:57 PM EST
@_CoachTSmith
thank you for hosting the
#GAHSFBCHAT
I'm a little late to the party, but I wanna chime in on a few things
tbanks1906
Mar 8 @ 8:57 PM EST
A5: Best Advice from legend Coach Godfrey. After the season is over. Take ur family 4 a wknd & getaway
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/qzrPeOfcWO
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:47 PM EST
Q5: What practices do you employ to make sure that you are spending quality time at home w/ family and not working on football?
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Pfiester
Mar 8 @ 8:58 PM EST
In honor of our chat tonight I thought I'd brag on my kids for a sec. This was Sunday's family hike
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/HyzpzFN4yF
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:58 PM EST
@ArmucheeFB
help yourself coach.transcript will b posted
#GAHSFBCHAT
tbanks1906
Mar 8 @ 8:59 PM EST
FINALTHOUGHT: Who is really ur team's biggest fans? Those people who give u up to build others!
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/vtSeuehvXN
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:59 PM EST
Thanks to tonight's participants, our sponsor
@Go_Rout
,
https://t.co/fYb30MDPYi
&
@tbanks1906
for providing the Final Thought
#GAHSFBCHAT
artink67
Mar 8 @ 8:59 PM EST
A5: I love the game & coaching but it can bring tons of grief when you are driven by chasing those W's
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Mar 8 @ 8:59 PM EST
That's a mouthful coach!
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/ihOiODP3Qj
tbanks1906
Mar 8 @ 8:59 PM EST
FINALTHOUGHT: Who is really ur team's biggest fans? Those people who give u up to build others!
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/vtSeuehvXN
artink67
Mar 8 @ 9:00 PM EST
A5: I need the final word tonight
#GAHSFBCHAT