Eddie Ficklin Jr

Stop reaching out to coaches if your grades AREN’T right! You can’t buy anything if you can’t afford it! Same rules apply for college, YOU CAN’T GET INTO A COLLEGE IF YOUR GRADES AREN’T GOOD ENOUGH.

I know I’m blessed with different gifts but right now coaching is the one I feel the most aligned. There’s nothing else I’d rather be doing than pouring into these young men on and off the field. They have gifts and talents undiscovered and I’m going to help them find it. 🙏🏿

AMEN EDDIE! If one is NOT providing a Training Session 2 an individual & is NOT providing a performance results program; then they should be removed from their position! Some just let them play; as opposed to giving instructional,concrete input, teaching them basics of the sport; & leading them to ClimbHigher in their progression of becoming a better physical & mental person, then they are robbing the person in so many ways! GOOD TRAINERS are RESULTS ORIENTED!

@CoachEdFicklin I love this b/c it is so VERY TRUE!

@mickey_tumlin 💯💯

Most definitely! Loving it makes you give you 150% ALL! I can attest to the fact that ONE Play could change your ability to play your Sport forever! I broke my elbow in Spring Training prior to my Senior yr! It was a terrible break with the MDs saying my playing days were OVER! I refused to listen to their assessment & went back,after TRAINING to get ready for the season!I had the very BEST season EVER!Overcoming is about refusing to GIVE UP…& going to WORK!!

I have to say this, it’s so many trainers collecting money but not providing a service. Example; if you’re training a kid for an hour and you not giving no input, correcting technique, explaining how it applies to the game, positive feedback, YOU SHOULDN’T BE TRAINING!

Cheat the drill in practice, Miss the play in the game! Reps matter!

6ams are the way to go! It allows you to focus on academic support, meetings/film, and practice. If you’re coaching at the high school level trust me, you can’t go wrong. Also if you’re already at school you don’t have to worry about players being absent 🤷🏾‍♂️

Be grateful for the opportunity to play football.

Gerald Bowman one of the coldest 2 way players I’ve seen! I remember playing DB at West LA and we split alot of reps on defense but when it came to special teams, I TOOK PRIDE! Young guys one of the fastest way to earn some playing time or scholarship, GET ON SPECIAL TEAMS!

I’m just saying….. TikTok won’t help you get out! 
The classroom will.
Film will.
Practice will.
Games will.
The weight room will.
Your coaches will. Your faith will. You can help yourself if you stop wasting time and go GRIND!

Testimony Time! 18 hours.
Sioux Falls, SD ➝ California. Broken wheel axle.
Shredded tire.
Gas gauge not working. The mechanic said I should’ve been stranded on the side of the road. I made it all the way home like nothing ever happened. Don’t tell me God isn’t real.

One of my old coaches used to say, “You gotta love what you do.” That stuck with me. I couldn’t imagine playing football just going through the motions. If you love it, you have fun with it.

@coachstrong123 Thank you coach 🙏🏿

@CoachEdFicklin Congrats Coach.

I'm incredibly grateful for this community. These parents have poured so much love and support into my wife and me as we prepare to welcome our daughter. Having the players there to support and celebrate with us meant the world. All I can say is thank you.🙏🏿

Athletes, When was the last time you actually showed gratitude to your coaches? I’m challenging you before the day ends, say thank you. Thank them for the opportunity, the advice, and the investment they made for you. It doesn't take much, but it means everything. 💯

Literally the sweetest gesture ever!

@Coachfootball19 Thank you Coach! 🙏🏿

@CoachEdFicklin Congrats coach!!! Very happy for your family.

Coaches/AD’s I’m looking for my next opportunity. • 12+ Coaching Experience • 6+ Teaching Experience • 6+ AD Experience • Believer of God • Leader of Men • Program/Culture Builder • Head Coach/Coordinator Experience Open to college coaching and or Girls Flag. 🙏🏿

@coachj_bo21 The alignment of the number 1 WR makes a huge difference. Wide alignment, we play inside read 2 or the QB release. Close alignment we play outside physical on 1 read 2. As a player, i would play head up, react to my new number 2 or 3. I made a lot of tackles on back out.

Defensive coaches When you play Palms/2 Read do you play your Corners inside or outside leverage? We've played both but I'm curious to hear other peoples opinions on this.

There’s a difference between a trainer and a coach! A coach especially a good one will develop you on the field, in the classroom, and in life. A trainer is providing a service first, which you pay for, so you might get all those things, but it’s going to cost you! Choose wisely.