John Pennington @CoachPenn Twitter profile

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

Minutes before our 6:15am workout......Are you showing up to lift weights? Or are you excited to get better? I think I know what this team is all about. #ManUp

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John Pennington

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5 months

Recruits and Transfers - you don’t need 57 scholarship offers to be successful. All it takes is one! One opportunity is all that you need and then go make the most of it! #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

2 years

Excited to announce that 2 of our coaches have gotten jobs at the Division 1 level & will be moving forward in their coaching career! We have an opening for DEFENSIVE LINE COACH & HEAD STRENGTH COACH. Both are Restricted Earnings Positions. If interested jpennin1 @wvstateu .edu

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

1 year

Not a better view in Division 2! Fired up for another official visit today! #ItStartsAtState #BuiltDifferent

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

All right WV High School Coaches / Administrators. Its time to move the North-South Game to December. Every other State does their game in December so coaches like me can see them during recruiting. In June, we have used all scholarship money and its too late.

Brad Bradley

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4 years

Great Day here at UVA Wise at the VHSCA All Star game!

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

5 months

Excited to get on the road this week and find our 2024 Recruiting Class! We’ll be in the Kanawha Valley and Southern WV all week

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

I cannot begin to explain how grateful I am to be able to continue to lead the West Virginia State University Football program! I am truly living my dream every day. Thank you Nate Burton, President Jenkins, and Yellow Jacket Nation for believing in me. #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

3 years

Our field is officially ready! Grateful to everyone who helped make this possible. #ItStartsAtState #CompeteGetBetterRepeat

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

My dad found my goals from the Summer of 1997! This was before my Sophomore year of High School. #Goals #EarnOurGold

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

3 years

We’re about to have one of the best facilities in D2! I love watching the process and thinking about how much we’ve built over the past 7 years. Thank you to all the players, coaches, and Yellow Jacket Nation for helping us build something special! #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

We used to have our guys get Behind the line but that was too easy. Now they have to BE ON THE LINE not behind it or over it & requires just a little more discipline. Love how this video shows our guys winning the little things! Might have taken a few up downs to get right, Lol!

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

5 months

On the road this week, looking for self-motivated, driven young man who love the game of football! #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

3 months

It’s a great day for a great day!

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

3 years

Looking for a HEAD STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COORDINATOR at WVSU. We need someone who has a passion for developing young men into leaders. The main requirement is CSCS certification. Please email if interested! coachjohnpennington @gmail .com #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

We are building something special at West Virginia State! 2020 recruits, if you want to work hard, break records, and be part of a true football family, take a look at WVSU and come be part of our journey. #ItStartsAtState

Jake Siegel

@JakeSiegelTV

4 years

ICYMI: @CoachPenn told me we are now living in the 'Golden Era' of Yellow Jackets Football. @WVStateFB held its season ending banquet to look back at one of the most successful seasons in school history. @WVSU_GoJackets @WOWK13News #13SportsZone

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

6 years

We had 40 football players with a 3.0 or better! Proud of our players’ commitment in the classroom, and grateful for the academic services on campus that help us daily. #WinThisMoment

Yellow Jacket Student-Athletes Excel in Classroom - West Virginia State University Athletics

Student-athletes go through a lot to earn the honor of representing West Virginia State University or any other college.

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

Since we are in a dead recruiting period I wanted to take the time to introduce some staff changes. Extremely excited to bring ⁦ @CoachPriceCU ⁩ into our program and ⁦ @Coach_Dressler ⁩ was a no-brainer for a promotion! The leadership on our staff is ELITE! #WinTheMoment

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

5 months

Merry Christmas Yellow Jacket Nation! Celebrating with the commitments from a lockdown DB, a tall WR that can go get the rock, and a new WR Coach! We just got a lot better! #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

2 years

Congratulations @Coach_QWilson ! Gonna miss you brother. I have so many great memories with Quincy from our playing days to bulding this program together! He had an incredible impact on so many people and I am incredibly grateful for everything he’s done for me and our program.

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

6 years

Congratulations to our players & coaches on a great season! We are so grateful for the support from Yellow Jacket Nation! #WinThisMoment

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

I’m devastated by the loss today, but I promise we’ll work harder than ever to get back here & take advantage of the opportunity. The support from Yellow Jacket Nation & all of our friends & family has been overwhelming. So Proud of our Seniors & the legacy they created. #GoState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

5 months

Big-time Transfer CB commit! This recruiting class is starting to come together perfectly. #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

5 months

Whether a player comes in for one year or 5 years, we can develop them on and off the field. #ItStartsAtState #PlayerDevelopment #DevelopYoungMenIntoLeaders

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

6 years

Hard to argue with Jocko

Business Insider

@BusinessInsider

6 years

Even if you're not a morning person, this is why you should wake up early every morning

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

6 years

I love this picture! You have to have a certain focus to be a college athlete & perform at a high level. Our players work extremely hard. If you are a 2019 Recruit who wants to play football at the college level, you have to be focused and ready to put in the work. #WinThisMoment

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

3 years

#AttackTheDay #ItStartsAtState #EarnOurGold

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

1 year

I love my job! Can’t beat having a weight room below your office. #ItStartsAtState #BuiltDifferent

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

Back on the grind with my boy @qwil35 ! #EarnOurGold

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

#ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

7 years

Love our new design! Wanted to keep the tradition of the "S" on the chest, but Yellow Jacket represents the pride we have competing for WVSU

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

5 years

After alot of consideration, I have decided to commit to being the best Head Coach I can possibly be at WVSU. I’m 💯 Committed to our school, staff, and players. Thank you to everyone that has supported me. #EarnYourGold #Blessed

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

6 years

That was one of the best speeches I’ve ever heard in my life! We had the pleasure of hearing WVSU Alumni @Ojeda4congress Senator Richard Ojeda deliver a passionate speech about fighting for the man beside you. Our team is ready to run through a brick wall right now! #Igotyour6

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 months

Great day for an official visit! A handful of difference-makers here tonight. #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

Headed to Richmond, VA @ 4am this morning looking for Future Yellow Jackets! #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

This is a full staff award and we have the best coaching staff! Honored and humbled to be selected by our peers. #ItStartsAtState

WVSU Athletics

@WVSU_GoJackets

4 years

Coach of the Year: John Pennington (Football) #StingerAwards2020

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

Early morning Speed Training! #ManUp

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

5 years

First week of January and we already have two OL commits. This is shaping up to be the best recruiting class we’ve ever had! #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

5 months

“I think anyone that gets in to coaching does it for the relationships and how you get to help and impact people and develop young men into leaders.” #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

5 months

2024 Recruiting - Transfers vs High School Recruits via @YouTube “You only need one opportunity! The young men who make the most of their opportunity are the ones who have success in college football regardless of their potential or the level they’re at.”

2024 Recruiting - Transfers vs High School Recruits

Recruiting information from WVSU Head Football Coach Dr. John Pennington Ph.D. With the transfer portal changing the college football recruiting model. Coach...

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

5 months

Huge commitment today! Versatile Transfer LB who can play inside and out. #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

2 years

C/O 2022! We are having a workout here at WVSU on Thursday December 16th for local prospects. This is a great opportunity to see our school, program, and to be coached by the best D2 staff in college football! You must bring Insurance and Physical.

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

6 years

One of the best feelings in the world is getting a commitment from a recruit & seeing the joy that it brings them & their families! To know that we get to be a part of their story & that they are committed to joining our football family is an honor that I am proud to be a part of

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

6 years

Congratulations to @qwil35 on being selected to the 2018 WV Coaches HOF Class! #Legend

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

3 years

Had a great time at the Toy Drive for underprivileged children in WV! @qwil35 and our players have such a passion for helping our community. It’s been a tough year for many and we’re glad to have a positive impact during the holiday season. #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

7 years

No more chemo! Congratulations Paxton

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

5 years

If you’re a leader, you’re in the front PERIOD.....A leader’s going to have positive body language all the time....If you ain’t talking, you ain’t leading....A leader cares for his people, then his gear, then himself....We’re looking for leaders! #ClassOf2019

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

One of our Captains wanted to show our team how to be a servant leader. He couldn’t practice so he carried water to help his teammates instead of sitting on the sideline doing nothing. #YellowJacketMindset #Servantleadership

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

Had a great time recruiting Stafford, VA! Guys in this area fit well into our program and can flat out ball. Looking forward to see what Spotsylvania County has for 2020 and 2021! #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

6 years

Honored that Coach Pruett would take the time to visit with our staff. His passion was contagious and the wisdom he shared was priceless! It is obvious why he is so successful. #OneTeamOneMissionOnePurpose

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

Dante was on the scout team the majority of the year last year. Never complained, just showed up every day trying to make his team better. He played so well in practice, we had to play him in games. And now he’s an All-American. Extremely proud to be his coach! #ItStartsAtState

WVSU Athletics

@WVSU_GoJackets

4 years

🏈 | Congratulations to junior fullback Dant'e Jones (Rustburg, Va.) for being named to the Third Team Offense on the 2019 Don Hansen NCAA DII All-America Team! @WVStateFB

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 months

#ItStartsAtState

Coach Debo

@CoachDebo_WVSU

4 months

Happy to announce I’ve been hired as the Head of Strength & Conditioning at West Virginia State University. Let’s get to work! #GoJackets @WVSU_GoJackets 💪🏽

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

5 years

Gutsy win by our entire football program! Way too many mistakes, but this team really showed me something tonight. Their grit and toughness were on full display the entire game. Despite the circumstances we continued to believe and work together to find a way. #EarnOurGold

WVSU Athletics

@WVSU_GoJackets

5 years

FB: West Virginia State (1-0, 1-0 MEC) defeats Frostburg State (0-1, 0-1 MEC) by a score of 20-17. The Yellow Jackets scored when it counts, in the 4th quarter. #GoSTATE #EarnYourGold

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

5 years

Finally home with my family after a couple weeks Recruiting Future Yellow Jackets! The high school coaches I visited in VA and WV are nothing short of amazing. They work so hard to get their student-athletes an opportunity in higher education so they can better their lives

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

3 years

Almost Heaven! #AttackTheDay #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

I love this place! Being the leader of our football program at WVSU is so rewarding. Surrounded by great coaches & players who constantly strive to get better. I’m excited about the opportunity. I’m inspired by the challenge. And I’m grateful to be a Yellow Jacket! #AttackTheDay

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 months

Great seeing former WVSU WR coach Nyema Washington crushing it with the Browns! Thank you for showing me and my boys around the facility. We loved it! Can’t wait for the game tonight, Go Browns!

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

5 years

Tough loss on the football field yesterday, but coming home to this crew is always a win! Ready to get back to work and #KeepChopping

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

3 years

Congratulations to @CoachDMays South Charleston, Fairmont Senior, and St Mary’s! Hats off to all the coaches out there who fought to have a season for their players and do it safely. Crazy season with a crazy ending that can be used to either make you bitter or make you better

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

Happy 5th Birthday to my youngest son, Levi! As you can see, he’s ready for some Nerf Gun action.

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

I love coaching this team! Come see us play this fall and let me know if you need more information. #ManUp #EarnOurGold #WinTheMoment

WVSU Athletics

@WVSU_GoJackets

4 years

🏈 | WVSU Football opens the 2020 season at home against Shippensburg on Saturday, Sept. 5th. Can't come soon enough! @WVStateFB #GoSTATE

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

1 year

If you don’t hold your sub with 5 points of pressure, are you really even a football coach?

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

5 years

Had a great time at MEC Media Day! Grateful for the opportunity to lead our football program and represent WVSU! Thank you @NateBurton_WVSU @JenkinsWVSU11 for all your support! Football season has officially started. #EarnYourGold

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

3 years

Can’t wait to announce our 2021 recruiting class tomorrow! Tomorrow is going to be a big win for the Yellow Jackets! #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

2 years

C/O 2022! We are having a workout here at WVSU on Thursday December 16th for local prospects. This is a great opportunity to see our school, program, and to be coached by the best D2 staff in college football! You must bring Insurance and Physical.

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

7 years

After 7 years, I am officially a graduate of Capella University with a Ph.D. in Organization and Management!

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

Spotsylvania & NOVA have some of best players in the region! I love recruiting dedicated players, but I think I enjoy talking leadership and culture with coaches even more. These VA High School Coaches are really good!....2020 recruits come be part of something special at WVSU!

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

5 years

Graduation is so surreal. Im so happy for all these guys, but sad I won’t get to coach them again. Congratulations to all 11 of our graduates! Thank you for letting me coach you! #WinTheMoment

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

3 years

I love coaching this team! #AttackTheDay #EarnOurGold #ToughestMostConnected

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

6 years

As football season ends & recruiting heats up, we felt inspired to provide some information for recruits and their families.

Recruiting Process from a college coach's eyes

I made a short video about the recruiting process to help recruits and their families.If you like this video check out these linksMy Book - Small Wins = Big ...

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

An OL, RB and WR just decided to join the Yellow Jacket Nation! 3 Big-time commitments from #304 , #614 , and #540 ! #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

Man it felt good to be out there together again! I love watching these guys develop. #ItStartsAtState #EarnOurGold #AttackTheDay #developingleaders

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

Love seeing this board full! #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

I normally stay out of social issues, but there is no place for this kind of bigotry in our society. I’m disgusted by this whole situation & can’t shake it from my mind. I pray for him & his family & I hope we can stand together against this kind of horrific act. #AhmaudArbrey

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

1 year

These guys got after it this week! #BuiltDifferent

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

6 years

Congratulations WVSU graduates! I’m so proud of the 10 players who completed their journey & felt inspired to send them a final message

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

2 years

I love this job! Guys putting in work, incredible facilities, incredible view, incredible people. #EarnOurGold #ItStartsAtState #ToughestMostConnected

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

3 years

Felt great to start our speed and agility workouts! Spring season is right around the corner. #AttackTheDay

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

7 years

Still can't believe what I just heard. Lost a good friend and one of the best coaches I've had the pleasure to work with. RIP Pat Dawson

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

6 years

Great Team Win yesterday! Really proud of our Offense for breaking the school rushing record. Ran for 452 yards (previous record 330) and had 100% Ball Security. #WinThisMoment #OneTeamOneMissionOnePurpose

West Virginia State University

@WVStateU

6 years

Yellow Jackets football team wins third game in a row defeating Concord 52-24 today in Institute!

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

6 years

Last Supper with our Seniors! I had the privilege of working these young men and I am going to miss every single one of them! Its hard to imagine our Locker Room without them. We’ve got one more opportunity on Saturday! #Grateful #MoreThanAGame #WinThisMoment

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

5 years

Set-The-Tone-Monday for WVSU Football! Start the week off right by dressing up for class and attack the day instead of letting it attack you. Great idea by @CoachCarlson_OL our Academic Coordinator!

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

6 years

Big-time QB commit out of New Jersey for 2018! Fonzy is a graduate transfer with over a 3.0 GPA. He is an outstanding you man with great size and a live arm. This is a big win for the Yellow Jackets! #WinThisMoment

fonz

@_Fonz__

6 years

Committed to West Virginia State University . #NotdoneYet #WVSU #Mastersdegree #Nevergiveup #Dreamchasing

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

5 years

#ALL_IN

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

Grateful to all the families who committed to our football family & all the families who took the time to visit us! All those signing tomorrow, this is just the beginning. Commit to giving the program you sign with everything you got and grow where your planted. #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

5 years

It is a great feeling to have a recruit commit to your football family! But even when I see a recruit commit to another school, I feel happy for them. After getting to know alot of these kids, I’m excited to see them continue their careers at the school that fits them best.

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@CoachPenn

4 years

MJ’s mom is awesome! He said they cut me and coach doesn’t like me. She said go back out there, work hard, and earn it! #EarnYourGold #VictorsMentalilty

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

On offense we’ve picked up two outstanding young coaches who killed it this semester! ⁦ @CoachRGarrett comes to⁩ us from Ole Miss where he worked with DJ Metcalf & AJ Brown. Kenan graduated in Dec & has been a huge part of our turnaround these past 3 years! #WinTheMoment

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

3 years

Looking for a hungry DEFENSIVE LINE COACH to join our football family this fall. If interested email me at coachjohnpennington @gmail .com. #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

6 years

Tough loss yesterday, but I love the game of football and the opportunities its provided for me. Sometimes you just don’t have it on the field, and we will address those problems, but you can never take away the brotherhood it develops. #ILoveThisGame #BrothersForLife

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

7 years

Excited to announce @qwil35 Quincy Wilson as our new RBs Coach at WV State! #WinThisMoment

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

Wanted to give a shout out to @tyhaines16 . We spent a few Saturdays ruining each others weekend, but I have nothing but admiration and respect for him after seeing him hand a difficult situation. #Respect #Leadership #CoachingBrotherhood #TheBestIsYetToCome

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@CoachPenn

2 months

Rising Junior RB - Joel Felder hits a 4.31 forty with our laser timer! @CoachDebo_WVSU made our team so much faster this off season. Three players ran 4.3 and Rising Senior OL - Amdres Sagastume hit a 4.78! #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

5 years

Spring ball starts tomorrow & I have many great memories over the years! From being a young player trying to make an impression to a head coach trying to build a tough, connected team. The spring is a great opportunity for growth and to see who’s ready to take the next step!

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

5 years

Love watching our guys compete and have fun during Winter Workouts! These guys are fun to coach!

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

5 years

We always have a choice in life. We can either be angry for what we don’t have. Or thankful for what we do have. #AttitudeOfGratitude

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

A little Golf Tournament to raise money for charity! #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

#CoachesStandforJustice

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

48 - 3.0’s 4 - 4.0’s 62.5 % of our Team over 3.0 Congratulations to our Student-Athletes for achieve one of our biggest goals! Incredibly proud of our coaching staff for their hard work. Great job ⁦ @CoachCarlson_OL ⁩ #WinForTheYellowJackets #ItStartsAtState #WinTheMoment

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

4 years

WVSU Football not only setting records in the weightroom, but learning about life and how to #ManUp ! Thankful that my old college roommate was able to speak to our team about Drug Addiction and how to find your purpose. #ItStartsAtState

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John Pennington

@CoachPenn

6 years

Ryan Switzer's Football Camp Provides Special Day for Local Kids

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