Brett Ekkens @Coach_Ekkens Twitter profile

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

4 months

I’m thankful for the opportunity to lead the Tiffin University football program!

Tiffin University Athletics

@gotiffindragons

4 months

Dragon Nation, let’s give a warm welcome to new Head Football Coach Brett Ekkens! Ekkens brings a wealth of experience including stops at Mt. Union, Akron, Indiana Wesleyan and most recently, he was the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Saginaw Valley State.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

2 years

Thankful for my time with @IndWesleyan_FB . Can’t wait to get started as the OL / Run Game Coordinator with @svsu_football ! #EarnIt 🎯

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4 years

20 ways any OL can improve their game during the COVID - 19 shutdown. None of these require training equipment, or a partner. #CLIMB #StrikeThePick

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1 year

On the road in West Michigan looking for future Cards! #EarnIt 🎯🔴🔵

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

2 months

Spring Ball is off to a great start! I love coaching this team! #GRIND

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

2 months

🎙️🆙 with our Head Ball Coach @Coach_Ekkens #GRIND | 🐲

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

I’m very excited to have the opportunity to work with great young men and talented, hard working coaches! Indiana Wesleyan University is an unbelievable school and I can’t wait to see what God has in store for the future! #CLIMB #StrikeThePick

Indiana Wesleyan FB

@IndWesleyan_FB

5 years

We could not be more excited to announce the hiring of our new Offensive Line Coach @Coach_Ekkens ! We are blessed to have him join the #CLIMB 🏔⛏🔴⚪️

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

1 year

Looking for future Cardinals! #EarnIt 🎯

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@Coach_Ekkens

2 months

He is Risen!

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

9 months

This is a special group of Men! The 2023 SVSU OL! 🔴🔵 #EarnIt

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

4 months

Excited to start this next chapter. Let’s get to work!

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

4 months

The next chapter of Dragon Football starts now… 🐉 🐲🐉

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

3 months

Register as soon as possible! We can’t wait to have 25’s on campus! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

3 months

Junior Visit Days are almost upon us! Use the QR code to sign up! #GRIND 🐲🐲🟢🟡🐉

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

I couldn’t be more proud of these young men! Big team win tonight! We have a lot of work ahead of us, but I know we are up for the task! #iwuol #iwufootball

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

3 months

It was an honor to speak at the @ohsfca clinic today! I appreciate all the coaches who attended! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 months

I couldn’t be more proud of the way this group finished the 2023 season! I am blessed to be their coach! 🔴🔵 #EarnIt

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Future Zips, where you at?! #ROOCREW19

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

Happy anniversary to my wife and best friend! 3 years have flown by! Can’t wait to spend the rest of them with you! #LuckyMan

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

2 years

Merry Christmas from the Ekkens’!

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

3 months

March 19th can’t get here soon enough! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

3 months

‼️Spring Ball Dates‼️ HS Coaches - please reach out to our new DC, @CoachJDIV , if you would like to attend. #GRIND | 🐲🐉 @TiffinU @gotiffindragons

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

I don’t recognize my wife enough for her sacrifices as a coach’s wife. On top of working full-time and going to grad school; she spends her Sunday afternoons grocery shopping, and preparing lunches and dinners to send with me for the week. #ThankYou #LuckyMan

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

3 years

I am incredibly thankful for this group of young men. Their commitment to our cause, care for one-another, and work ethic make them a joy to coach. I commend their ability pursue their best despite the adversity of the past year. I am excited for this fall! #CLIMB 🏔⛏🔴⚪️

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

2 months

Dragons at Work! #GRIND

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

2 months

#GRIND 🐲🟢🟡

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

4 years

Happy anniversary to my beautiful wife! I am incredibly lucky to be sharing life with you.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

4 months

We are thrilled to have @CoachJDIV and @Coach_Cox49 joining our staff! They are both elite developers, and will be an integral part of the future of @TUDragonFB !

Tiffin University Athletics

@gotiffindragons

4 months

Football adds two more to its coaching staff! Help us give a warm welcome to James Daniels [DC] and Zane Cox [S&C]! #WelcomeToDragonNation #GoGons 🐲

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 months

Merry Christmas! #EarnIt

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

19 days

The season can’t get here soon enough!! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

19 days

The countdown begins… Mark your calendars! #GRIND 🐲

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

4 years

Christmas Eve service with my better half! #merrychristmas #luckyman

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Happy anniversary to my beautiful wife, Sophia! I can’t believe it’s already been two years! #Lucky #OutKickedMyCoverage

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

1 year

Happy Thanksgiving! I’m thankful for my family, friends, and the group of men I am blessed to work with every day! 🔴🔵 #EarnIt #GoCards

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Arrived in Detroit. Can’t wait to watch these guys play tomorrow! #MACChampionship #GoZips #DHM

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

10 days

Happy Mother’s Day Mom! Words can’t describe how thankful I am for your unconditional love and support!

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

Great dinner tonight with the @IndWesleyan_FB OL and TE’s at #HalfMoon ! Great food, great eats, and great time! #iwufootball

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 years

Another great team win! All glory to God!

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Look good, feel good, play good! #GoZips #FeedThePack #BeatTheCats

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Positive results require positive habits. If you don’t like your current results, change your current habits.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

1 month

Our team loves competing WITH each other! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

1 month

DRAGON CAM 🎥 QOTD: Which teammate gives you the best work? 🐲 #GRIND

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

3 months

Fired up for the 16 young men who signed with our program! They are talented football players who are committed to developing in every area of their life. They are dedicating themselves to the #GRIND 🐉🟢🟡

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

3 months

@Coach_Ekkens and Russ Snyder with @gotiffindragons give us a look inside of our 2024 signing class! #GoGons #GRIND #NSD2024 🟢🟡🐉

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

#RooCrew19

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

4 months

Congratulations to @CoachLacanaria ! A great coach and even better man! EK is in great hands!

Ty Spencer

@coachtspence

4 months

Let’s welcome @CoachLaca to East Kentwood! He will also serve as QBs Coach. He is a Brother Rice alum who has been a college coach for six years. Last year he was the offensive coordinator at Servite HS (California). He helped the Friars reach the state championship. #TheLand

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

All glory to God!

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

1 month

Coach Blair dropping some knowledge! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

1 month

🎙️🆙 with our Offensive Coordinator! @Coach_ZBlair 🐲 #GRIND

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

1 month

Never allow the circumstances to dictate your outcome. - @nwash85 A tribute to a true Tiffin LEGEND‼️ #FOREVER85 #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Nate Washington

@nwash85

1 month

#GoGons 🐉

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

1 month

Excited for our team to compete with one another on Saturday! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

1 month

Come out and support @TUDragonFB as we wrap up Spring Football! #GRIND 🐲🟢🟡

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

Happy birthday to the best mom in the world @SusanEkkens ! It had been a few years since I was able to celebrate with you in person. I am glad we could be in Grand Rapids this weekend to celebrate with you! #happybirthdaymom

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

3 months

I’m proud of our team and their heart to volunteer and serve. Best of luck to the athletes competing at the 2024 Special Olympics Winter State Championship. #GRIND

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

3 months

Opening Ceremonies for the 2024 Winter Special Olympics State Championships @bgsu Bowling Green, OH. Excited for the athletes and proud of our players for volunteering. #GRIND 🐲🟢🟡🐉

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

2 months

Thank you for having me on your show! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

John McCallister

@MSR_Ohio

2 months

Meet New Tiffin University Head Football Coach Brett Ekkens. Coach shares his thoughts on Tiffin football, his career, and expectations. via @TUDragonFB @TiffinSports @D2Football @MountUnionFB @FindlayCourier @nwofca @OHSFBMedia

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 years

The boys are back in town! Can't wait to get after it tomorrow! #GoZips #DHM

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Who’s in?! #RooCrew19

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

2 months

Come celebrate with us! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

2 months

Join us as we honor Tiffin University, Hall of Famer, Nate Washington! We will retire his jersey and celebrate his legacy. The event is open to all program supporters and will take place on April 19 at 6 PM.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 years

Thankful for this group of men! Couldn't be more excited to see them work this year! #DHM #ZipsFB #GoZips

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

3 years

A great accomplishment by a special group of people! #CLIMB #MOTD

Indiana Wesleyan FB

@IndWesleyan_FB

3 years

Relentless work from our players, coaching staff, and support staff has propelled our program to another milestone- Co-MSFA East Champs❗️ Thank you to our university for your unyielding support❗️ #CLIMB 🏔⛏🔴 ⚪️

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 years

Happy anniversary to the best wife I could ask for!

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

Grind out good days. No excuses.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Tough hard fought victory today! Congratulations to the seniors on winning their 4th Wagon Wheel in a row! Glory to God. #GoZips

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

4 years

Eric Page was an amazing teacher, mentor, and coach. He inspired me to become a coach through the impact he made on myself and others. I will forever be grateful for his influence. Rest In Peace Coach.

eksports_org

@eksports_org

4 years

Our EK family lost an amazing teacher, mentor and coach today. Eric Page, science teacher and offensive line coach, died unexpectedly yesterday. Every Friday night you could see Eric coaching his boys with passion, fire, and spirit, willing his guys to be successful.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

1 month

🔥🔥🗣️🎙️🎙️🎙️ #GRIND 🐲

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

1 month

🎙️🆙 With our Defensive Coordinator! @CoachJDIV 🐲 #GRIND

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

3 years

Hypocrisy ruins leadership. Practice what you preach.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

29 days

Proud to recognize our senior scholar athletes! They did an outstanding job on the field and in the classroom! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

4 years

Love without truth is sentimentality; it supports and affirms us but keeps us in denial about our flaws. Truth without love is harshness; it gives us information but in such a way that we cannot really hear it. -Timothy Keller

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

8 years

2016 Akron Zips OL! #Audacity #FeedThePack

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

2 months

Join us in celebrating all that Nate has done for Tiffin University and our football program!

Tiffin University Athletics

@gotiffindragons

2 months

Tiffin University is hosting a jersey retirement dinner ceremony on April 19th for football Hall of Famer Nate Washington! Washington will also be an honorary coach at Tiffin’s Spring Football game the following day.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

8 years

Congratulations to our 5 senior OL graduating this weekend! Very proud of all of you! #LegacyLeft #ZipsNation #OLP

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

3 years

Can’t wait!

Indiana Wesleyan FB

@IndWesleyan_FB

3 years

This Saturday will mark yet another milestone as we host our first playoff game in program history ❗️ It’s good to be home 🏟 🎥: @jacob_daniel7 | @SilverEdosio @IndWes @IWUWildcats @NAIAFBALL @NAIA #CLIMB 🏔⛏🔴 ⚪️

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Happy birthday @ZipsCoachGrib ! I hope your day is as good as this picture. #GoZips #JimWithThePhotobomb

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

4 months

Happy to volunteer for a great cause!

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

4 months

@Coach_Ekkens got pied for the cause. The Alpha Iota “Smash Human Trafficking” fundraiser raised awareness and money to fight human trafficking. #GoGons 🐉🟢🟡🐲

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Happy birthday to @KyleRitz66 and @MuldowneyShawn ! No better way to celebrate a birthday than with teammates! #GoZips #ZipsOL #FeedThePack

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

If you’re interested in @IndWesleyan_FB , our camps are a great way to familiarize yourself with the uniqueness of our program, our coaches, our culture, and our facilities! Come to camp and get a glimpse of why IWU is special! Sign up at: #StrikeThePick

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

A great start to my day in the greater Grand Rapids area with Coach @brent_sandee and @Hudsyfootball ! Thank you for your time this morning!

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

3 months

It’s great to see new construction on campus! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Tiffin University

@TiffinU

3 months

🚧 Construction Update 🚧 Check out the demolition thus far for the Center for Innovation and Learning! #AcceptTheChallenge #TiffinUniversity #ConstructionUpdate

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Happy Father’s Day to my Dad and all the other fathers out there! I am fortunate to have such a great example of how to be a husband, father, and man.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Good to see former Zip, JoJo Natson making the most of his NFL opportunity!

Los Angeles Rams

@RamsNFL

6 years

“You guys know I love donuts!” - @sonofbum Inside the #LARams locker room after the shutout!

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Congratulations to @UMUFootball @vkehres @CKappas @CoachKyleMiller and the rest of the Raiders on the big comeback win! Great demonstration of poise! Keep it rollin next week in the #StaggBowl

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

8 years

Thank you @Gail_Arrington for a great surprise in our p.m. OL meeting. Many great Tank stories were shared! #ZipsOL

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Proud to watch @UMUFootball earn another national championship! #RaiderNation #13

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

Watching our guys prepare for this season is extremely exciting! Their drive and determination has been outstanding all summer! #IWUFootball

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

Happy Father’s Day to the man who’s example continues to help shape my life. I couldn’t have asked for a better role model! Love you Dad!

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

1 year

He is Risen! Happy Easter! 1 Peter 1:3

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

1 month

Come support your Dragons tomorrow at 1:00 PM! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

1 month

Last opportunity of the Spring! Let’s compete! #GRIND 🐲

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

2 years

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Oxford community. May God’s presence comfort you during this time of mourning.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

Hope @Coach_Langs and @Coach_Sheron had as much fun celebrating their birthdays in the office as the rest of us did! #CLIMB #StrikeThePick #IAteTooMuch #Donuts #IceCreamCake #MexicanFeast

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

2 years

I couldn't be more proud of DC Mickey. He is a 4 year starter that worked hard to play his best football as a senior. His commitment and dedication to our program will always be remembered! #CLIMB

Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats

@IWUWildcats

2 years

Congratulations to OL D.C. Mickey of @IndWesleyan_FB on earning @MidStatesFB Second Team honors.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Discipline = “1. Do what has to be done; 2. When it has to be done; 3. As well as it can be done; and 4. Do it that way all the time.” Bobby Knight #14

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 years

Goal setting is imperative: Set a goal, create a plan (daily process that takes you toward your goal), execute your plan, attain your goal.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife sophia_rose_ekkens! I am a lucky man to get to celebrate another year with you. Thank you for loving and…

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

Great having a chance to stop by @MassillonSchool and visit with @CoachNMoore ! Always impressed by the #Tigers ! #StrikeThePick #CLIMB

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

1 year

Exceptional output requires exceptional input. #EarnIt 🎯

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

Big birthday shout-out to our RB's coach, @CoachTonyRoman ! Hope its a great day! #StrikeThePick

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 years

Good luck to @INTHELANE_7 at the #NFLCombine this weekend! Looking forward to watching you work!

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

8 years

Another great day to be a Zip!

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

2 years

Game 1 Tonight! #EarnIt

svsuathletics

@svsuathletics

2 years

GAMEDAY!! @svsu_football opens the 2022 season against West Virginia Wesleyan at 6 PM tonight at Wickes Stadium Live links at

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Camp is just days away! Look out for the Zips! #GoZips #FinishTheClimb

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

3 months

I’m fired up for you @issiahevans4 ! Your story is powerful and your resilience is unmatched! We can’t wait to have you here at Tiffin! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Open Bionics

@openbionics

3 months

Issiah’s just getting started, and we can’t wait to follow both his college football career and his Hero Arm journey! 🏈🦾

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 years

Congratulations to @CornerReggie ! Very excited for your future as a Zip! #Official #GoZips

Akron Football

@ZipsFB

7 years

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

2 years

I couldn’t be more excited for you Coach! I’m fortunate for your friendship and the time spent working together!

J.J. Clark

@CoachjjClark

2 years

#StrikeThePick #CLIMB @IndWesleyan_FB All My Love.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Thank you to all the men and women who have served our great country! #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #USA

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 years

Game day is getting close! #CantWait #ZipsFB #DHM

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

2 years

Very much deserved! A great coach and better human. I’m fortunate to call him a friend and colleague.

Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats

@IWUWildcats

2 years

ICYMI... @IndWesleyan_FB tallied seven All- @MidStatesFB defensive awards yesterday including Defensive Coordinator @CoachjjClark being named Mideast League Assistant Coach of the Year. 📅