After a long process of praying and waiting on the go-ahead, I can officially announce and breathe easier. I can officially state I am now the new Director of Esports at my alma mater,
@sienaheightsu
(
@SHUEsport
) . I wouldn't have been able to get here without God above all,
Let's be real clear on this:
@ElkhartSchools
dropped the ball and it's only gonna get worse.
@ElkhartHSSports
didn't make the choice for the city or the kids. Not even close. Because of that, it's gonna hurt them for a long time. Wasn't a hard choice
#CurryTime
Rice Field was LIVVVVVEEEEE tonight! What a night to be a Blazer and experience what this team, this program has built these last few years. The growth is showing through... And I feel bads for teams who have to experience it first-hand the next month!
#4x5
Quick recap from us with HUE this weekend. Awesome opportunity for us at SHU and nothing but love for
@Joemeister
and his crew for all their help. We're here. Add another brick to the rebuild. We got 1% better today!
Hey
@ElkhartBlazers
, with this being the last sectional championship game EVER for ECHS at home, what do you say to a Twitter contest this week to giveaway about 5 tickets to some of your student body followers? We need them out there, so let's make sure they are!
This group is SPECIAL man! That's a big thing they just accomplished that statistically teams in Indiana don't do. Word to the state: Lions hungry!!
#TechTeam
Not something I try to do but it starts at the top!
@SHUEsport
is continuing to grow and we'd love your help in our mission. Whatever you can do, even just a RT can move the needle. God bless!
#WeGotNow
After the "hype" and everything from last night, I feel it's important to note one thing: we're not trying to be anybody else. We're being SHU. We celebrate and enjoy what we do. Doesn't matter how big or small. We celebrate growth.
Again, we've never said All Lives Don't Matter. We're asking why don't ours matter just as much? The ones that have been hurting and degraded for years. Pushed down and ignored. Not about one over the other, it's about making one as important as the other, which it isn't-yet.
The upside of the WR position in the area is starting to finally come to life again, and the stud
@Amarion_Moore_7
is a HUGE reason why! Keep working on the craft young fella, there's no ceiling on what the skillset for you is.
#SlowFeetDontEat
#YoungBull
Wife has her company party tonight that she's been rambling about for months. She literally said to me this week, "I can't wait to show you off to everybody." That proved 2 things:
1. I'll be the only one there
2. I'm about to act up so I never get shown off again 😄
ATTENTION!! All
@ElkhartBlazers
student body! From now until Friday, you can go to the athletic office and put your name on a slip for a chance to earn a FREE ticket to the sectional championship! Tell your friends and let's show out for the LAST EVER ECHS home game!
#4x5
I tell my players I love them every night before I leave. They always laugh but I mean it. When you love life, you love the people in it. Not for what they provide but for who they are.
I'd be a fool to assume people understand fully what's happening right now. However, they'd be fools to use right now to throw back the "All Lives Matter" mantra. Of course they matter, we're not arguing that. We're arguing, "When did ours matter less?"
Siena Heights claimed the 2023-24 Esports conference championship thanks to their combined finishes in all three WHAC-sponsored games. Congratulations to SHU - story at
I love social media. You see all the thoughts of people they'll never say in person. A buddy of mine calls them "fake tough guys." Guess we'll see Friday!
#LetsFigureItOut
#GasOrSmoke
?
Saddens me to hear we lost half of one of the biggest founders of Elkhart sports and culture here with Mrs. Kurth passing. Countless people were touched by TK, and Barbara was a huge reason for how he handled things here for years. Rest in heaven, dear.
Looking for one RL player for the spring semester for varsity roster!
-Rank A min. preferred to even out roster but open to assist in development further as well.
-Competitive scholarship awarding available
-In-person opportunity
Spread the word for me, famo!
I know Trump graced us today... But
@echs_sports
and
@CoachBalch
just brought home the NIC trophy in boys track. Not to break your shine Donald, just liked this a bit more.
#SlowFeetDontEat
My daughter will be a musician. Or, at least she'll try. She's been giving an acoustic concert the last 10 mins of Disney princess songs and it's amazing
The good teams win the games they're supposed to. The better ones find a way to win an upset or two. The best ones? They win at every facet of their process no matter circumstance, exposure, or outliers. Pick your fate.
#FinishTheClimb
I've been blessed to see her blessed with another year on earth to travel through this thing called life together. To my better half and the most ride or die I've ever known. Happy Birthday, my love!!
@amiller0920
Just video games to some, but way deeper for others. Playing CoD with 5 of nt best buds in different states while my daughter yells and laughs at our commentary and gameplay. Been the same since day 1.
#BiggerThanKeyboards
This young fella bought in when nobody else did. He stepped in on a journey he had no clue the destination and helped steer it exactly where it needed to go. I'll be forever grateful for the love and excitement he always has. Onto bigger and better, bubba!
Today we say goodbye to
@yungvanlol
Thank you for all the amazing memories you gave us and we are honored you chose us to finish your degree with! Best of luck with your future and you will always have a home here 🥹
I'd do without the mention of the coach being involved altogether. It's not about me at all. All about these incredible student-athletes I get to grow with each day. Nothing but respect for the chance to speak on our kids and
@IndianaHSEN
for what they've begun.
Elkhart Central and Memorial students have an esports team that is undefeated so far this season. The team is just like any competitive high school team. One of Central's football coaches even stepped in to coach it.
@BrieIsomWSBT
reports:
First on campus event completed
Solid turnout. A ton to implement for next semester but we'll take this as step one. You already know how it goes... got 1% better today
The beauty of a team is leaning on your mates when something isn't going right. True teams understand the dynamic of give and take. Sometimes everybody can't be on at once, and the great teams are able to protect their brothers until they get there.
#BrothersKeepers
Driving 2 hrs a day to and from work sounds awful. Every morning before my drive, I drop my kids off and every morning,my daughter runs to the door and waves until we can't see each other. I'd drive however far I need for these to stay my mornings forever.
I loved being home yesterday with my family. Cooking dinner and just lounging around. Those are the best times. But...I won't be able to do it next year. Will be away on business in Indy.
#4x5
#BrickByBrick
My wife is a certified gem. Stepped out on faith and quit her job a year ago and is now on track to be the terminal manager at her new company with better people, better salary and above all, more joy. Lesson to all: God has plans for you, just jump. 😉
This time of semester is always comical as players freak out over their final grades and eligibility. If you stay ready, you never gotta get ready, folks
Without question, the best coaching staff I've connected to. Not because of X and Os or swag(there's a ton of both). Instead, it's because it's legit family. Ride or die each day brothas, and the culture of the program reflects it.
#SomethingSpecialBrewing
The fact we got the W by a big margin and our entire staff is ticked off is the best thing about this group. Mediocrity and accountability don't mix. To turn the corner, we gotta change the culture. It's coming!
When all is said and done, I want to be remembered for one thing: being of service. This world is far too vast and far too broken to be concerned with oneself for their entire life. Be willing to be a steward to those around you, even when it doesn't benefit
A great season with a great outlook of what to improve on next season. Another layer to the foundation of Elkhart Football. We'll learn and grow from it. To our seniors: we appreciate your commitment and buy in. We love you!
#SauceEm
'
Updated cut on
@donniedog26
#26
, JR
-High character player consistently looking to improve his craft
-Great IQ of the position with deceptive quickness in/out of routes
-Exceptional hands and huge catch radius
@IndianaPreps
@Bryan_Ault
@AllenTrieu
There's nothing, not a single thing, bigger than the entire nucleus. Not stats, not individual glory, or anything else, higher than the collective journey. The hardest lesson to teach is self sacrifice.
Sorry here's another! Flexed in with
@donniedog26
in the slot dropping the apex player, with
@BDonye
kicking outside contain into the sideline zebra's lap for the quick come up for
@DerrickWoodsJr
in crunch time!
#TechTeam
Still on the hunt for 1 RL student-athlete for the fall! Big on being able to do the little things and fall in love with the process of improving each day.
Pieces already in place to compete with you and attack the heavy East region.
I ain't hard to find!
#TheRebirth
It's after 10pm. I'm sitting on the couch eating dinner. I look up Omi is looking at me with a cup and straw in hand. She says hi with a smile, goes in the kitchen to get water, comes over to hug me and say I love you, then walks to her room. Man...
I'm so so SO freaking proud of these 3 dudes, man. The growing pains. The honest and sometimes heated meetings. The hunger and ultimately, the brotherly love of them has shown so much in this short time. It's been a pleasure to see from a distance.