35/Head Varsity 🏈 coach @ Taylor High School /
@taylorgriffins
/ Throw coach for track &Field / Character, Effort, discipline, accountability & toughness is 🔑
I’m blessed..to be doing what I love..where I love. Didn’t play D1 ball, come from a high school powerhouse, coach under a HOF HS coach..but I’m here because people know I’m a hard worker, I’m a catalyst for change and improvement and I put kids first!
#TaylorHigh
#TaylorFootball
With all this bad coronavirus news...I’ll share some good news. I’m the HC at Taylor high school. Boom!! That’s it!! 🤣 It’s always been a dream to run my own program and I didn’t chance every vacancy....I was patient and this opportunity presented itself to me. So here I am. 🙌🏾
It’s official. I’m going into my 13th year of coaching high school football as the new Varsity head coach at Taylor high school!! Let’s get it. Time to go to work!!
Want to thank
@MSU_Football
and coach
@thomaswilcher
for inviting Taylor football out to their homecoming game last week!! We had a ball!! I love and appreciate a stellar program like Michigan State showing love to the smaller schools like us! Thank you!!
@TaylorGriffins
After a 2 1/2 practice in 90 degrees...
ME: Go home...I’m tired of looking at you!!
THEM: not yet coach..we need to run a few stairs!
-2022: 6’2 307 OL/ DT Damien C.
-2022: 6’2 223 TE/DE Chris H.
-2022: 5’10 205 OG/DE Kyree C.
-2021: 5’10 305 OT/DT Anthony M.
Love to see it
Happy birthday to me!! 33 years old and I’m loving my dream. Coaching the sport I live while having a positive impact on kids and the community!! Thank you Lord for allowing me to do so!! Go Griffins!!
@TaylorGriffins
I wanted year 2 as a head coach to be easier and less work…
NOT!!!
Hardest I ever worked…mentally and physically!! And I’m not even talking about X’s and O’s!!
Just want everyone to know that I’m doing my best!!
Today is my 30th birthday. Life is only getting better for me. This last year had been amazing because I challenged myself to lose weight. I wanted to be in the best shape of my life by 30. So as of today..I’ve lost 78 lbs in a years time. my goal is 240. Gotta keep pushing. 💪🏾💪🏾
All good things must come to an end. I’ve had so much fun as varsity DC at Romulus. I’ve learned so much about myself, football and coaching in these past 7 season at Romulus. I want to thank Tom Patterson for believing in a 24 year old to be his DC. I’ll forever appreciate him.
There’s no substitute for hard work!! Took 14 months but I love the grind. It apart of my DNA and has been...just had to bring it back out!! Weight is dropping but weight room numbers are going ☝🏾☝🏾. 💪🏾💪🏾
Fellow coaches,
When applying for coaching job, do it the right way and hire someone to assist in making an athletic resume.
@CoachFore
services ar superb!! No short cuts and he will have your resume looking one of a kind. Thanks for your help coach Fore!
I see imma have to make some house visits. I have about 5 players that are hiding from me. They forgot that coach Pitts is from Inkster and don’t mind pulling up in any hood!! Good area or bad... I’ll be at the front door peeping thru the peep hole to get you to the weight room!!
These are the camps I’m personally driving some of my players to! They work out well with my work schedule. It’s 5 other camps the Griffins will be attending but due to my work schedule..I will not be in there to support. Respect my decision!
#TaylorFootball
#RecruitTaylor
🤣😭
Good cedar point trip with the Taylor Football varsity team!! We had a ball but most importantly..the young fellas and lady had the opportunity to bond and create a lifetime memory!! Great way to end hell week and start the season!! Go Griffins!!
#GriffinsBoyz
#TaylorFootball
I had my senior outing today with my Taylor Football players. Put them thru a 10am workout, took them to breakfast....now we’re ending it with some bowling. Every gutter ball is 10 push-ups..lowest score has 25 downups. We compete at everything!!
#WeAreTG
#GoGriffins
#GriffinBoyz
Taylor Football had our program signing day with 7 athletes committed to play football at the next level. Thank you to all the college coaches who showed interest in the class of 2023!Congratulations fellas and Go Griffins. 2024’s, you’re next! 💪🏾
@TaylorGriffins
@ths__students
This past week was wild for Taylor high and Taylor football. A lot of things we can’t control took us out of our element…but coaches and players reeled it in and got that dub last night!!
🚨🚨🚨 FYI
Dear high school football players. I am a high school football coach. Stop sending me your film lol. Coach Pitts loves the kids but I am not a college coach
I also want to thank coaches from the following colleges from calling me about our football players!!
The word and the film is getting around…we have some high character ball players here at Taylor high! Go Griffins!!
Winning is the least of my concern. That will come naturally! I’m here to let my players know I care for them...my door is always open..and how I want them to be great people everyday!!! Because one wrong move and you life could over!! No off days gentlemen. Be great everyday!
The pressure that was put on this kid was enormous. In 6 games ..he played Guard, tackle, linebacker, DLine and now QB. 🤣🤣...and all he says is “yes coach”. We had to get creative due to injuries but we will always fight no matter what!!
Caleb!!! One of the funniest kids I know. He didn’t let cerebral palsy stop him. Came to practice..gave it his all and scored a TD this year!! Even in this pic, he was talking sh$t🤣🤣
@TaylorGriffins
I’m 31....been coaching H.S. for 13 years....but my Hudl game weak af🤣🤣 I trust my own and pad more than anything and anyone. I still chart plays with notebooks and still draw out scout cards....but I swear I’m going to do better this year. 🤣🤣
#Growth
Second time reading this…definitely a book I will continue to read every off season!!! Time to reset, rethink, and get Taylor football on the map!
@fbcoachsimpson
Unk got them boys playing!!! This is what happens when the entire team..assistant coaches and players believe in the culture the head coach has laid before them!
#GRIT
#DetroitLions
When track numbers triple because the running back coach becomes the head track coach and head football coach becomes the throw coach!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Let’s get to itttttt!!! Coach Taylor about to get them together!!
I work at Ford with a split schedule. 2 mornings/2 nights. During football season..I use sick time in order to make it thru a full week of practice. So from the start of the season until the end, I only make 50% of my pay. I lose half my wages to coach the sport I love.
High school Coaches:
For those of you who are NOT teachers, what outside jobs do you possess in order to coach❓
Would love to hear peoples different experiences/situations.
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If you want to be more than an average high school football player...you have to put in more than what’s required from your football coach or program. Get extra lifts, running, film sessions..etc.
I just believe in kids playing multiple sports...no matter what it is...it will keep them off the couch and off fornite...out the streets..keep them in shape and their grades won’t decline.
I mask a lot of my emotional pain but this truly broke my heart. I can’t understand why & how my brother in law who was the perfect friend, husband,father & brother in law..was diagnosed and died within a month and a half…this will change the family forever. Wow. RIH Darnell
🔨🔨🚨🚨Lifter of the week for week 1:
2025 Colvin Tsurui
QB/CB
6’2 165
@ColvinTsurui2
Colvin is a 4 year player that we all had the pleasure to see him grow as a person/player. He’s showing he’s ready to lead Taylor back on the winning track! Keep it up Colvin! Go Griffins!!
Taylor football is looking for new coaches for the jv and varsity level. These are paid football positions and we also have math & science teaching jobs along with support staff positions available inside the building!
DM for football positions available!
Ive been a head coach for 2 months & 1 of my freshman lineman already told me that I am his favorite coach. While I was overwhelmed with joy...I had to keep it G with him. Man, you haven’t see me pissed off yet..plus I haven’t kicked Yo azz yet..he said coach I’m ready!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾
I want to be hurt, mad, upset but honestly, I’m thankful! I’m thankful that not one player or coach got sick during our 2 months of practicing. I’m thankful that I had 17 family commit to joining the booster club. Thankful for the reps we did get as a program. Just the beginning
Congratulations to
@bryant_d1
on signing with
@CUAA_Football
. His signing was yesterday and we’re all proud of you!! Big things coming your way and we can’t wait to see you in red and black!!Also, thanks to
@Coach_Straz
for coming by and showing support!!
@TaylorGriffins
I remember I asked a few people to put me on and they didn’t look out! Now I’m in a position to show love and elevate others and I will do that by any means!! I’m calling the shots!! Always remember people... you’re in control of your own destiny!! Grind for what you want!
Dear coaches and parents....let kids play multiple sports!! Unless his college ticket is already punched...there’s no reason why he shouldnt atleast be playing two high school sports. If he’s a dawg...he should be playing 3!! You’re not a real athlete if you only play one IMO.
I will NEVER talk down on another coach or program just to get a kid to come to my school. That just doesn’t sit well with me. That’s lame and disrespectful and I respect any man that puts in the time to coach someone else son!! I can only speak on what WE have to offer!
Taylor football balled at the
@LegacyMI_FBall
camp yesterday. Let’s build on this great turnout and keep grinding and developing fellas!
Out of 400 kids
@LaurentDounamou
was named best DL
@Augus086
was top 6 @ DL
@AdrianB76050210
was top 12 @ WR
Isaiah was top 12 @ DB
Lol. Went to check my DM I sent a college coach and he blocked me from direct messaging him. Sheesh!! Guess he was born into college coaching and never was or respect a HS coach trying to get his kids some exposure. And I only sent one message..I wasn’t even a bug-a-boo 😭😭
I know the Romulus vs Belleville game is going on right now but we have two Romulus Eagles going head to head in some MAC basketball. Walker vs West. Kent State vs Buffalo
#WeBreedBallPlayers