Brian M. Barnes @coachbarnes20 Twitter profile | Pikagi

Pikagi

Brian M. Barnes

@coachbarnes20

4,376

Followers

4,601

Following

505

Media

16,694

Statuses

Head Football Coach Waterford Kettering High School- IT’S NEVER OVER Co-Host: Inside the Coach's Office Podcast. @bfc_football

Clawson, Michigan

https://t.co/sbH8blPPUe

Joined June 2012

Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.

Pinned Tweet

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 months

I am proud to announce my first virtual presentation opportunity. On February 25th at 7 PM, I will be virtually presenting “Be a Rock.” Cost is $20. DM if you (or someone you know) is interested, and a Zoom or Google Meet link will be provided at a later date. @Bearockllc

Tweet media one

0

3

16

Last Seen Profiles

@5ywoI9ls9v60456

@Pecintastw4050

@arunp2810

@bikinicrushswim

@Alex_Shackles

@taybrinagfs

@JenjiSuza

@Kwaso_0121

@daikinitta_

@Gia_Derza234

@Grayson_Fin

@diemsealy

@JudgeJeanine

@wevans247

@pralostas

@BorkCS

@stw_pdg

@kalayatasmainma

@heyitsgalo

@Anson_Pro_

@CassandraT11129

@jdzzle91

@VblalB

@matttookthese

@ZoneMR

@v0dkll

@DWatson89

@approximofnice

@REVMAXXING

@Xailo144GB

@98Draught98

@larissine

@Kokone_0518

@colburroughes

@kaimeariver

@Apexerkarma

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

3 girls: Dad, you don’t cook very well. Me: Well, my job is to win football games. 3 girls: Well you need to win a “playoff game. Me:

24

20

385

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

It is NOT a waste of time working with our kids IF we don’t play this fall. It’s bigger than winning and losing. We OWE it to them to give it our best, whether we play or not. #staypositive #canthurtme

14

42

322

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

Thank you to all of the @MHSAA officials that came out and did their job last night. Kids and coaches appreciate your hard work.

2

42

301

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

7 years

You usually don't win/lose games on Friday night. It's M-Th. Being on time. Practicing hard. Then on Friday being mentally focused.

2

173

281

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

7 years

Not my quote, but awesome.

Tweet media one

2

118

204

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 months

I’m honored to be the new head coach at Kettering High School. # GO GREEN

@WSDATHLETICS

Waterford Athletics

4 months

Welcome to our new @WKHSCaptains Varsity Football Coach, Brian Barnes! @coachbarnes20

Tweet media one

2

3

50

33

9

177

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

5 years

30-30 with 15 seconds left. What to do? Just a one handed catch by a 9th grader . @sportscenter @BFC_Athletics

7

25

166

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

5 years

Football seniors in Michigan, what motivates you? It’s week 4 already, and you are only guaranteed 6 more games worth your boys. Stop worrying about the next level and enjoy every quarter of high school football you have left. You only get to be a kid once!

3

32

161

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

Going into year 4 of building our football program and I promise that I STILL won’t sacrifice my values for a few extra wins.

4

7

148

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

In the last 4 seasons, we have accomplished: -Stable Junior Varsity -School record for wins in a season -Most wins in a 3 year span -School record for points scored in a season -5 All State Players -4 Kids playing at the next level -Team GPA over 3.5 Just getting started.

7

10

117

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

Married. 3 daughters. New house. Possibilities are endless. Me: Hey, where is my coaching office going to be now that we are all moved in? Wife: Uh, your office is at the school. @coachinggripes I am not even the head coach of my own family.

9

3

111

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

5 years

Unpopular opinion: If your goal as a coach at a 7 on 7 is to win while running plays that aren't realistic during the regular season (or you don't run at all during the regular season) , then you are doing it wrong. Get better for the right reasons.

9

18

110

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

It’s an absolute honor to coach at @BishopFoley with great administration and kids. Thank you.

@BishopFoley

Bishop Foley Catholic High School

3 years

And if winning the Championship wasn't enough, congratulations to our very own Brian Barnes, the CHSL 2021 Football Coach of the Year! Well deserved, @coachbarnes20 !

Tweet media one

5

12

90

11

2

107

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

1 year

Thanks to @CoachJamison and @AaronHenry7 from @IlliniFootball for stopping in today! @BFC_Athletics

Tweet media one

2

14

105

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

When I hear outside people say this is a good decision because of the “health and safety” of the kids, I wonder if they will be there when the kids have: Anxiety? Fear? Sadness? Feeling of Isolation? Lack of Motivation? Because I promise you I will be. #MHSAA #canthurtme

3

17

106

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

If you would have told me 2 months ago that we’d move up a division, have injuries, play a final game with 1 returning senior, and be 5-1, we all would have taken it. #canthurtme #staypositive @BFC_Athletics

Tweet media one

4

9

100

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

On the anniversary of my Dad’s death 22 years ago, there are only 16 teams left in Division 7 and I coach 1 of them. #canthurtme #staypositive @MHSAA @BFC_Athletics

8

7

101

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

Call me lame, but I won’t celebrate when a fellow coach loses their job . 🤷‍♂️ #lions

9

1

94

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

2 years

I got to coach my daughter in a football game today. Life is good.

Tweet media one

1

3

90

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

I am excited to announce that 2 time Division II All American WR @_TreyBrock will be working full time for the Bishop Foley football staff. He is a great person and role model for our players! @BishopFoley @BFC_Athletics

3

5

83

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

I am a Michigan High School football Coach and my life went from 0-100 in the blink of an eye. I wouldn’t have it any other way. @MHSAA @michiganhsfca @CHSL1926 @Inside_CHSL @BFC_Athletics

1

4

86

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

2 years

The CDC recommends kids should play multiple sports at a young age, with the goal being growth and development and not 🏆.

0

14

84

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

5 years

First time in 13 years @BishopFoley is in the playoffs back to back years. Keep watering the bamboo!!! @BFC_Athletics #mapetology

4

9

82

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

6 years

I am extremely humbled and honored to be named region 14 Coach of the Year from the @michiganhsfca . It's a tribute to the players, my staff, and the tremendous coaches that I have worked for in the past. @BishopFoley @BFC_Athletics

7

4

80

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

Good luck to all of the Michigan High School Coaches that begin tomorrow. Regardless of the amount of wins, the positive impact we have on our kids will never be forgotten . @MHSAA @michiganhsfca @MIPrepZone

2

12

79

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

@CandGSports

CandGSports

4 years

Bishop Foley football coach discusses his bout with COVID-19. @coachbarnes20 @BishopFoley @BFC_Athletics @CHSL1926 @candgnews

0

7

17

8

8

78

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

6 years

2

19

76

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

That championship feeling. @BFC_Athletics @MIPrepZone @TheD_Zone

6

12

74

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

7 years

Tweet media one

1

71

71

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

7 years

New study finds there’s no cognitive risk from playing high school football via @sbnation

1

78

68

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

6 years

As long as I am coaching here, it will never be over. We will continue to water the bamboo, and strive to be one of the best programs in the state of Michigan. Thanks to all of the support from so many people. God Bless. We Are All or None. @BFC_Athletics

1

4

65

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

7 years

We did it!!!

Tweet media one

1

18

63

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

6 years

There's a chance this look is seen on Friday nights this fall..... @BFC_Athletics

Tweet media one

4

6

62

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

Just broke the news to these guys about an hour ago. You had better believe we will be ready come spring. @BFC_Athletics #canthurtme #staypositive

2

5

62

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

Mission. Accomplished.

@BishopFoley

Bishop Foley Catholic High School

3 years

Our Ventures are CHSL PREP BOWL Division Champions! Amazing game, and amazing win!

Tweet media one

1

12

74

3

3

63

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

5 years

Our first team camp..... 9 kids. Now we have 45 in our program. Unless you win at Ford Field, it’s an unhappy end to a season. I love all of our players, and as long as I am at @BFC_Athletics it will never be over.

0

5

62

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

One of my favorite things we do after the season is line the kids up on the goaline and say our goodbyes. So proud of what we have done in 4 years.

Tweet media one

Tweet media two

1

2

61

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

After a pandemic season, @MSU_Football is going to play on January 1, and @UMichFootball will probably win the Big Ten. Plus, @CMU_Football @EMUFB and @WMU_Football all have winning records. What an awesome day to be a big time college football fan in Michigan.

4

4

62

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

#NewProfilePic

Tweet media one

2

0

60

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

It’s officially football season! @MIPrepZone @BFC_Athletics @TheD_Zone

0

7

57

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

5 years

Great day for our program when this comes. Let’s make this a habit. @BFC_Athletics @MHSAA @michiganhsfca

Tweet media one

Tweet media two

0

7

56

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

I normally don’t do this, but when you lead the state in passing yards and that’s not even your most impressive stat? This coach is very proud- 13 Wins and 4 Losses as a starting QB. @DylanGough8 @MIPrepZone @TheD_Zone

Tweet media one

1

4

55

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

When your RB, @jacksonzeiter3 buys his OL doughnuts out of appreciation, you know your program is on the right track. @BFC_Athletics

Tweet media one

1

7

55

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

2 years

Definitely irritated when a recruiting service contacts my players without me knowing. Hey dude, he’s 5’8” and really isn’t growing anymore. You aren’t going to help him get to a D 1 school by taking his money. 🤦‍♂️

3

3

52

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

2 years

Inspired by my coaching friend @Coach_ZMendez we are going to give the Michigan High School podcast a trial run. It would be awesome to get the @michiganhsfca @TheD_Zone and others involved as well. Please follow, DM me ideas for discussion, retweet, etc.

5

5

53

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

When over 50 kids show up for your first team camp, I’d say you had a good day. @BFC_Athletics @CoachGough @_TreyBrock @MSP_Doug @bigjbras3 @ThayerJerry @Cullen54432753

Tweet media one

0

4

49

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

3 football players were part of a regional champion, 4 x 1 relay team. This is after having a fantastic hoops season. In other words, PLAY MULTIPLE SPORTS. @CoachStefani_BF @mike_stefani @BFC_Athletics @_TreyBrock

0

7

49

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

5 years

The day before practice begins is like Christmas Eve for us coaches. Don’t forget that besides winning games, our objective is to develop young men and help create memories they will talk about at their 20 year class reunion. Have a great season! @BFC_Athletics @michiganhsfca

4

5

49

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

5 years

On our way to represent our school community the best way that we can. #mhsaaplayoffs ⁦ @BFC_Athletics ⁩ ⁦ @BishopFoley ⁩

Tweet media one

4

2

49

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

2 years

Winners, win. So happy for this guy. Congrats , Coach. #foleyfamily # #championshipculture @CoachStefani_BF @MIPrepZone

Tweet media one

1

3

49

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

6 years

Great moment for our program. @BFC_Athletics

1

4

47

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

Random stat: we are 16-4 in our last 20 regular season games. I am super proud our our kids and program. @BFC_Athletics

0

2

47

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

2 years

I was proud to have the opportunity to speak at the @michiganhsfca clinic. I am excited to announce that Coach Corey Parker from River Rouge will be on the next edition of Inside the Coach’s Office podcast to be dropped next week.

2

0

47

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

I greatly appreciate the staff and students at @BishopFoley for this fine coffee mug.

Tweet media one

3

3

47

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

2 years

Thank you @statechampsmich for coming to our game!

@statechampsmich

STATE CHAMPS! Michigan

@statechampsmich

2 years

Here are the highlights of the Bishop Foley at Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard football game that aired on Football Fridays Overtime powered by STATE CHAMPS! on @BallySportsDET @BishopFoley | @Bfc_Football | @coachbarnes20

0

12

42

1

5

46

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

What an awesome day for the @BishopFoley Class of 2020. #foleyfamily

Tweet media one

0

6

46

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

7 years

EVERY football organization should promote heads up tackling or tacking in a manner that takes the head out of the game. @usafootball

1

14

46

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

God Bless everyone at Oxford High School. Hope Conquers All. #oxfordstrong

0

4

44

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

A huge shout out to our football team, staff, and players. Thanks to everyone for their support. We knew Madison would be ready to play, and hats off to them and their kids. On to round 2. @BFC_Athletics

0

6

45

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

6 years

Water the Bamboo.... Go 1-0 this week.... Worry about carrying yourself like a champion instead of championships.... School record..... 8-1. It’s not over. It’s never over. It’s just beginning. @BFC_Athletics

0

11

43

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

Round two Convalescent Plasma donation. @RedCross #canthurtme #staypositive #beatcovid

Tweet media one

0

2

43

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

7 years

State Champs!!! @BishopFoley

Tweet media one

0

10

42

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

Possibly found a new favorite.First year football kid and an emotional moment to end our season.

Tweet media one

2

0

42

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

2 years

When a former player stops in to say hi! #foleyfamily #fireupchips @CMU_Football @BFC_Athletics

Tweet media one

2

2

41

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

We lost to a potential state champion in @DLHS_Football . Congratulations to them and we wish the the best. Back to work. #canthurtme #staypositive

6

3

40

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

5 years

I love it when a college football coach comes in to discuss our players and tells me he wants them to all be three sport athletes. Specializing in one sport is NOT the way to go!!! @BFC_Athletics

0

10

40

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

5 years

Fun night at the @DAC_Detroit @BFC_Athletics @kendel_taylor @statechampsnet

Tweet media one

0

4

39

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 months

. @WSDATHLETICS . @WKFootball1

Tweet media one

2

1

41

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

⁦ @BishopFoley ⁩ seniors are getting ready for opening night against Osborn. ⁦ @BFC_Athletics ⁩ ⁦ @BFVentureNation ⁩

1

3

41

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

This is a friendly reminder that my staff and I prefer coaching kids that show up to my school instead of recruiting them.

4

2

40

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

7 years

As the high school football offseason in Michigan is here, I hope my fellow coaches care more about developing their players as opposed to recruiting someone else's. Be a positive role model and build your program the right way.

0

13

38

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

I get to watch my daughter play basketball today. @MHSAA @BFC_Athletics

1

1

40

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

5 years

Sideline reaction =PRICELESS @BFC_Athletics

1

7

38

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

5 years

Coaches, we are lucky to have our wives beside us during our most troubling times. I am blessed to have this girl by my side for 17 years. Happy Anniversary! #anniversary

Tweet media one

0

0

37

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

Great first win last night for the Ventures, 31-12 over Detroit Osborn. Fantastic to hear the parents and student section!! Osborn's coaches and players are a class act, and I know they will have a great rest of the season. @BFC_Athletics @BFVentureNation

1

3

38

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

5 years

This is what building a program looks like. #waterthebamboo @BFC_Athletics @BishopFoley

0

6

37

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

Proud of our guys. Played a tough Division 4 school and came up short 43-41. Great game by @CranbrookFB and their great staff. @CoachLaF1 @BFC_Athletics @MIPrepZone

0

2

37

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

2 years

Listening to @Coach_Creighton speak always gives me chills.

@Coach_Creighton

Chris Creighton

@Coach_Creighton

2 years

Thank you coaches for making our Chalk Talk event such a success. We loved having you here. You are always welcome back! #ETOUGH

Tweet media one

3

12

160

3

3

37

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

2 years

Thank you to @CoachJamison of @IlliniFootball for stopping in to talk @BishopFoley football. @Bfc_Football @BFC_Athletics

0

6

37

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

2 years

Congrats, @Gutz52_ @JCUFootball @BakerQB7

Tweet media one

2

5

37

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

Playing for a league championship next week. Someone should tell @BFVentureNation . @BFC_Athletics

1

7

36

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

7 years

Good stuff.

Tweet media one

7

5

34

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

5 years

Hey @BFC_Athletics football players: Who is next?

0

2

35

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

To me this is a reminder that the greatest thing that sports teaches kids is that life is not fair. #CoronavirusPandemic #Covid_19 #coronavirus

1

7

36

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

I have great respect for @Kevin_7Rogers and his staff and players. No shame in losing to them! Good luck the rest of the playoffs.

2

0

35

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

#midnightmadness @BFC_Athletics

Tweet media one

0

3

33

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

2 years

⁦ @BFC_Athletics ⁩

0

6

34

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

2 years

When a former player asks you to lunch, you always oblige. Thanks, David!!! ⁦ @Bfc_Football ⁩

Tweet media one

1

1

34

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

5 years

Is it tacky to hope for a snow day the second week of November? 🤔

2

0

34

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

Convalescent plasma donation. #helpothers #COVID19 #canthurtme #staypositive @davidgoggins @JonGordon11

Tweet media one

0

1

33

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

@BFC_Athletics @BishopFoley

Tweet media one

1

4

34

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

6 years

I want to INSPIRE PEOPLE. I want them to look at me and say,” because of you, I won’t give up.” @BFC_Athletics

0

3

30

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

5 years

Though disappointed, there is no doubt in my mind that our football program is on as solid a ground as ever. We will keep WATERING THE BAMBOO , and can’t wait for week 5. @BFC_Athletics

0

3

32

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

3 years

It was an honor to speak at the @michiganhsfca virtual clinic this year. I hope the coaches listening were able to take something from it! I am excited for Chalk Wars tonight with @coachtwich , one of the best in the game.

2

0

33

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

4 years

Thank you yearbook class for alerting me to the fact that “grey on grey” isn’t a cool look anymore. Even with my white kicks.

2

4

33

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

5 years

Fun night, as we are still WATERING THE BAMBOO. As the kids say nowadays: It was LIT. FACTS. BET. Or whatever the heck any of that means. Can’t wait until week 9!! @BFC_Athletics

0

1

32

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

5 years

Congratulations to the @CHSL1926 teams for making the 2019 @MHSAA playoffs, especially @Shrinefootball1 and @ECFootball2014 . Let's make our league proud. @CHSLGO @BFC_Athletics @ShrineSports @ECMountaineers

0

8

32

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

2 years

Our team has given up 31 points in 4 games. A huge shout out to Coach Gough and our defensive coaches for a job well done. @CoachGough @Bfc_Football

2

2

31

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

7 years

I will never forget you guys. You are a big reason why The Chase Continues! @BishopFoley

Tweet media one

1

7

31

@coachbarnes20

Brian M. Barnes

6 years

I THINK Fist Bump Friday will be fun in the morning...... @BFC_Athletics

2

3

32