Every athlete knows this feeling.
My granddad had a quote in his office:
“There comes a time in every athlete’s life… whether the laurel wreath withers, and the applause belongs to someone else.”
If that’s the last time
@Cant_StopCinco
wears garnet, he should be proud.
Whatever decision
@Cant_StopCinco
makes about his future, South Carolina is in a better place today than it was before he arrived. Never mind people I’ve covered, DK is one of the toughest people I’ve ever met.
I knew she'd be an all-time great, but I don't know if I ever dreamed that I'd be purchasing 3 copies of
@_ajawilson22
's book for my younger sisters when I first got to know her on South Beltline Blvd... but that's exactly what I did today.
This is an all-time proud moment! 🥹
A multi-time SEC POY & All-American, NCAA Champion, 2-time WNBA Champion, and come next year,
@_ajawilson22
will add best selling author to her stellar resume.
My grandfather is a proud man staring down at his family!
Harold White was the first Black coach at
@GamecocksOnline
, had two daughters graduate from
#UofSC
...
And now two grandsons have graduated from
@UofSC
!
Congratulations Aaron Austin!
#ForeverToThee
At the end of a long week, Glenda Clarkson reminded me that Jake would want me to “man up” and handle what I’m supposed to...
I manned up, 8!
#DOMIN8TE
Ok, call me what you want to... but I’m not changing the channel.
Even when times are bad, it’s still my team.
When Clemson dropped 63 on us, I asked my granddad why we didn’t leave early:
“Because loyalty isn’t about the good days.”
I’m having so much fun liking all of the tweets about my brother
@MarcusLattimore
! Everyone is about to see what we’ve known for a long time about him!
#BTS
#BuiltForThis
I cannot imagine loving anything more than
@danae_k_
and our newest family member.
We welcomed our son yesterday to the two most loving people he’s ever going to know.
College coaches: he remains uncommitted at this time.
A new journey awaits…
Looking forward to working with Coach McKinney and the
@SV_Boys_Soccer
program, it’s certainly a special place!
Grateful for the opportunity — now it’s time to work.
#HEART
I remember sitting with my grandfather at the
@georgerogers38
statue dedication and hearing him say that is was one of the proudest moments he had as a coach/administrator.
After seeing
@_ajawilson22
's statue today, I know exactly how he felt.
Beyond proud of you, A!
Got to walk off this field for the last time with a W.
Very few places I’ve spent more time over the last 12 years than this place… I’ll always appreciate it.
I can’t coach without caring about who our players are as people for the other 22 hours of the day.
Our relationship doesn’t end when their eligibility does.
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” - 2 Cor 1: 3-4
I love you, Jake.
#FDL
This lady right here dedicated 32 years to serving and educating the children of Lexington County School District 2, and has EARNED her decision to retire.
There’s no one more deserving, and I couldn’t be prouder to be her son. Onto the next chapter!
Somewhat quietly, I’ve carried this for a little while internally. I’m very thankful for so many who’ve reached out, prayed, and been supportive of me
I’m confident that the best days still lay ahead!
It’s incredibly heartwarming to watch this young woman not just succeed professionally, but come home to
@AthleticsHHES
and want to give back to the community that adores her!
Thank you for being a role model to so many
@_ajawilson22
!
All eyes on you, my guy. It’s when you’re at your best.
Trying my hardest to get my words together for Thursday, and I’d give anything to laugh with you about it. We’re going to celebrate you, Jake - count on it. And please believe we’ll do a helluva job with it.
#DOMIN8TE
There aren’t enough words to explain how I feel — but this is the best I’ve got:
For the best 12 years I could’ve ever dreamed of…
Thank you
@HeathwoodSoccer
— you’ve changed my life.
#FDL
Today’s one of those days where I wish I could’ve picked up the phone and called my pop... but I know he’s looking down and smiling.
#FirstHomePurchase
#ClosingTakesForever
I am truly honored to have been considered for, and to accept a nomination as a candidate for the
@LLSusa
Man of the Year Campaign.
Please consider joining our campaign team, or taking part in some of the exciting events this spring!
Last night was one of the most incredible experiences I’ve had in my life!
The event that the
@CoachesBlack
had was ICONIC — and we’re committed to building on that with our initiatives between now and
@UnitedCoaches
Convention in Anaheim!
It was super easy to be proud of my hometown, the people I know, and the impact made on so many this weekend.
Thank you to
@RangeForeHope
,
@_ajawilson22
, and
@TheAWilsonFndn
for allowing
@VIIIGroupLLC
to provide our work.
I like where it’s headed with VIII 😉
The last few days have been tough, and tomorrow may be the toughest. Hoping you help me with the words I’m supposed to say up there... just going to try to make you proud, Pop.
From one Gamecock legend about another...
"If it wasn't for him, a lot of us players wouldn't have made it."-
@georgerogers38
Help us honor the first African-American coach, Harold White, and his impact on our student-athletes.
#Give4Garnet
here:
The only thing I have to say about last night’s game is this:
If I’m Dabo Swinney and someone throws trash at my players, I’m reacting the EXACT same way. Bad, bad look for us.
Can’t tell you how much I’ve missed this. Been sitting here by myself for 10 minutes knowing I’ll never take it for granted again after how the ‘20 season ended.
Missed only my 2nd
@HeathwoodSoccer
game tonight in 8 years, but I was honored to receive my granddad’s Humanitarian of the Year Award tonight from the
@SCFootballHOF
... His legacy lives on.
Got a text from one of my players earlier. KNEW it was going to be about the potential of our season being lost after 1 game...
The text: "Coach, do you know of anything we can do to help people out who might need it?"
I'm a super proud coach.
PSA: Today is not a day off. Today is a day to honor a man and a movement that shaped the world we live in... Make today a day of service. Live for others!
#BTSSC
Talent, energy, charisma, excellence… she had it all.
Cindy was a fierce a competitor, and as loyal a friend you could ever find.
Thank you for our talks, for your guidance, and for the legacy you’ll leave behind in the form of anyone you’ve touched.
Rest peacefully, Coach.
2019 SCISA State Quarterfinal. Second Overtime. Tied, 1-1... Go do your thing, Jake.
He's so much more to me than a player, but big-time players make big-time plays in big-time moments.
Still can’t decide if the next 7 days are going to drag on or fly by...
Regardless: today officially starts the Wedding Week countdown!
*Get those prayers in for dry conditions next Saturday afternoon*
Some personal news: I’ve founded my own company!
➡️
@VIIICreativeLLC
⬅️
There are 2️⃣ main features:
• Providing digital marketing, graphic design, and social media management for Athletics organizations
• 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 consulting for HS student-athletes on brand management
If you’re a coach who game preps your own field, you know the pride felt when people compliment the field your teams competes on.
Hours upon hours over the last few years, but this may be the best yet.
#NoStencilsNeeded
Long story short:
Sometimes, the “good guy” loses.
But some other times, that guys finds the girl of his dreams, and gets to marry her.
I’m getting to write that story if you need an example.
Be thankful. Forever.
I can’t quite gather the words I’m looking for (trust me, I’ve tried)... but at ultimately this is all I can muster:
I love you, Jake. Carrying your cross inside the gates of Heathwood today is a memory that will stay with me forever.
Happy Heavenly Birthday, 8!
#DOMIN8TE
Not enough characters for me to say how I feel about
@JeffWhalenBB
, so I’ll keep it simple.
I’m a better man for knowing and learning from Jeff. Love him like he’s family, and I’m excited for his next chapter.
#GoHall
🗡
Firm believer that matches are for players, and training is for coaches.
Nearly 15 years later, I still get excited leading up to sessions — If I help you get 1% better, then it’s been a great day.
MY DUUUUUDDDDEEEE!!!
So proud of this young man. Time absolutely flies by, and there’s no one who has grown as a person as Ronnie.
He’s made everyone around him better, and I’ll tell people for a long time that I’m honored to have been one of his coaches.
Just realized I’ve coached 125 games for
@HeathwoodSoccer
... been a very special ride with some incredible people! Looking forward to the future!
#FDL
It’s hard to explain the Coach-Player relationship, but it’s deep enough that you still smile after 2 flights, 2 time zones, and 4 quarters in the driving rain.
#BiggerThanSports
One of the most fulfilling moments I’ve enjoyed as a coach. Proud of the player he’s become and of this opportunity, but proudest of the man that he’s becoming!
Got a lot of love for you, my guy!
@RonniePorter19
#SpursUp
|
#GoHall
🗡
I always have a great deal of pride completing the job on our
@AthleticsHHES
stadium field…
With torrential rain and two sub-Varsity games this week, working with
@coachdannylewis
to get this natural grass surface ready this week was truly a labor of love.
#GoHall
🗡
I don’t know if enough Palmetto State ⚽️ people understand the magnitude of Robbie Robinson winning the Hermann 🏆...
A state-produced prospect, staying in-state, with a 🎯 on his back all season... and still was the most productive player in America — HUGE.
@SCSoccer
@coacheudy
Months in the making, I’m excited announce my new venture as the GM for
@SodaCityFC
!
We’re incredibly excited to bring
@UPSLsoccer
to Columbia in the Fall - Our City, Our Soccer!
A ton of good HS coaches and teams I know well are advancing or seeing their seasons end this week.
Take the time to look back on it all, and be proud of what you've all done... regardless of how it finishes. A year ago, we'd have all just been thankful for the chance.
Absolute STUD. High character student-athlete, phenomenal young man. Colleges are either going to recruit him hard, or struggle having to gameplan against him.
Ahead of tomorrow’s first day for our
@AthleticsHHES
students, I hope to remind them of one important lesson for 2019-20:
Your character will not defined by what happens to you, but instead what you choose to do about it.
Pray | Study | Work | Enjoy | REPEAT