@hunterco That’s not bad. I do summer track so the workload adjusts based on who is running where (county, states, nationals) but when everything ends, I tell them to take 2 weeks off of any hard work. Let their bodies reset
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Sean Brandon Jr., CSAC
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Sean Brandon Jr., CSAC
@CoachBrandonJr
Oakland U Alum YCHS Head Track & Field Coach, YCMS Head Football Coach, All About Speed Track Club, Husband, USATF Level 1, LA-Flint-Ypsi
Ypsilanti, MI Katılım Ekim 2018
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@CoachBrandonJr My distance runners get 2 weeks off after their last meet of the season, whenever it is.
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Must’ve seen some XC teams already prepping kids for mileage runs the week after regionals
Steven Montoya@steven_montoya
If I were an AD, I’d create a 1 week minimum no practice policy for athletes that finish a season before they can start another sport. 1 week should not put any team or athlete “behind” and should not affect playing time, starting lineups… etc especially for sports that don’t officially start for months!
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@CoachBrandonJr Steven is the XC coach as well... I would assume football in this case, haha.
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Sean Brandon Jr., CSAC retweetledi
If I were an AD, I’d create a 1 week minimum no practice policy for athletes that finish a season before they can start another sport. 1 week should not put any team or athlete “behind” and should not affect playing time, starting lineups… etc especially for sports that don’t officially start for months!
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Sean Brandon Jr., CSAC retweetledi
“If Someone has an Issue with you …and they’re telling everyone but you…Then they don’t really have a Real Issue with you, they just enjoy the Attention they get from talking about You”…..💯💯#GBMS #MotonvationalMonday
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Sean Brandon Jr., CSAC retweetledi
We’re extremely proud to announce that our Lancaster High School Lady Tiger Track Team claimed the UIL 6A State Championship title. This is the program’s first 6A title and 15th team state title since 2001!
#TraditionNeverGraduates #StateChamps #LadyTigerPride
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Huge shoutout to Ypsilanti’s own Camari Vawters for qualifying for the MHSAA D1 State Finals!! Camari set big PRs in the 100m and 200m dash on his way to the big stage.
100m - 10.99 (P), 10.94 (F)
200m - 22.04 (P), 22.26 (F)
#YpsiTrack #StateBound #gogrizzlies🐻
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@ThrowSumthin Oh he’s gonna do it! That’s a big fella getting through them hurdles too
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@CoachBrandonJr We missed qualifying for state this year but he's a man on fire for next year!
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Sean Brandon Jr., CSAC retweetledi
Last season's ceiling became this season's floor because you worked HARD to make it so. And for next year, you've got a goal that I know you're hungry to achieve.
Not enough words to tell you how proud I am of you.
Big Sumthin, your (5) STARS shine bright!
#StatePodium2027
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Sean Brandon Jr., CSAC retweetledi
As a coach, we can’t just DEMAND high-quality work, we must intentionally engineer it.
You can’t perform on a base of high-volume fatigue.
Tired is the enemy.
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Sean Brandon Jr., CSAC retweetledi
ALL coaches (who care and actually put in the work) are grossly underpaid for what is asked of them.
Coach West@coachwwest
The average high school head football coach stipend is around $7,000. Fluctuating heavily For that, they’re expected to coach year-round, run a program, mentor kids, manage parents, recruit their own halls, fundraise, break down film, coordinate staffs, and be available almost 24/7. Football coaches are grossly underpaid for what we ask of them.
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Sean Brandon Jr., CSAC retweetledi
Why do they prefer grass?
The 92% preference isn’t just opinion—it’s backed by NFLPA analysis of NFL injury tracking showing turf correlates with higher rates of certain lower-body injuries + plus players direct experience.
1. Non-contact lower extremity injuries: 28% higher rate on artificial turf vs. natural grass.
2. Non-contact knee injuries: 32% higher on turf.
3. Non-contact foot/ankle injuries: 69% higher on turf.
4. Injury rate: 1.22 per game on natural grass vs. 1.42 per game on artificial turf.
5. Odds of a season-ending injury requiring surgery were 60% higher on turf (odds ratio 1.60).
[source NFLPA]
Players consistently report their bodies feel better the next day on grass because grass feels less punishing on the body—less joint stiffness and overall wear.
Bussin' With The Boys@BussinWTB
1,700 NFL players were surveyed by the NFLPA on grass vs. turf… 92% said they prefer grass
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Sean Brandon Jr., CSAC retweetledi
The NCAA Clearing house requires a 2.3 core GPA.
I’ll go slow.
3 Ds and an F is “eligible” to play in high school but that GPA is 0.75.
2 Bs and 2 Cs is a 2.5 for comparison.
You can be All conf, All area, and All world but they can’t take less than 2.3 core GPA. 🤷♂️
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Sean Brandon Jr., CSAC retweetledi
High school seniors graduating in 2026: Boost your scholarship chances! Register for the unsigned senior database. Coaches' funds are limited, make sure you're seen. #Scholarships #ClassOf2026
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Sean Brandon Jr., CSAC retweetledi
Consistent 4x1 is the barometer of a good track program. Speed is the tide that lifts all boats.
Ryan Denton@OlneyTigerTrack
For the 4th consecutive year, the Tigers are LIC champs in the 4x1. ⚡
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Sean Brandon Jr., CSAC retweetledi
@I_Coach_Speed @TexasTrackDad @KingRedrick I agree. I don’t know many top athletes in the ncaa rn that didn’t compete in summer track of their senior year. Taking off a summer does not guarantee you will adjust to the work load and academics. Bad thing to go into freshman fall out of shape
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Sean Brandon Jr., CSAC retweetledi
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Sean Brandon Jr., CSAC retweetledi
Overprotected kids become unprepared adults.
Dawn Staley said it.
And every parent needs to hear it.
Here's what parents get wrong about raising resilient kids.
[THREAD]🧵
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Celebrating 2 of our Seniors amongst their peers being recognized for signing their commitments to compete at the next level.
Ricardo Thomas - Spring Arbor University
Tony Beasley - Muskegon CC
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