Coach Newman

When coaching gets hard…
your “why” matters more than ever. The losses.
The criticism.
The long hours.
The pressure. None of it lasts forever. But purpose does. The best coaches always come back to WHY they started.

Most people want to win. Very few are willing to build the habits that actually create it. Which habit matters the most? 👇

Jaylen Ward of Alvarez wins the 100 meters in 11.13 at the Masters Meet, holding off Palma's Liam Henderson and North Salinas' Matthew Ruiz

Jaylen Ward secured the top mark in the long jump for Alvarez at the Masters Meet, advancing the CCS track and field trials in two events

Coaches, remember: High standards without building relationships is harsh. Building relationships without high standards is soft.

To: New @USArmy , @USMC , @usairforce , @USNavy , @USCG , @USSpaceForce recruits going to basic training Embrace the SUCK (pain/ exhaustion/ stress/ lack of sleep/ anxiety/ physical challenges/ mental challenges & mind games)!! You can hate it… but accept it, welcome it, & learn to freaking LOVE IT!😤🔥🔥 Be ALL IN. Or stay ur happy 🍑 at home! The military is where SELF dies & the “WE”, the “US”, and the “TEAM” rises! 🤜🏼🤛🏼 Don’t expect it. Go & EARN it… all of it. Light the fires lil Bros & Sisters.😉 GOD (Father/Son/Holy Spirit), & Country.🙏🏼♥️💪🏼 -(Ret.) 1SG Duran🇺🇸😎

Really appreciated the opportunity to learn more about @HarvardFootball today. Thank you @Cinjun_Erskine for stopping by the school and taking the time to talk with me. Grateful for the conversation and excited to keep building the relationship @BrandonHuffman @247Sports

Extremely grateful to @Sean_Reeder from @BigRed_Football for coming by the school today while I was at track practice. Thank you Coach for taking the time to come by and connect with me.

Extremely grateful to @AnthonySoto_CP from @calpolyfootball for coming by the school today. I appreciate you taking the time to see me and connect. Looking forward to building that relationship. @BrandonHuffman @247Sports #Agtg

Blessed to have @ryanstarace_ from Army West Point come by my school. Grateful for the time and the opportunity to learn more about the program. Excited for what’s ahead. #AGTG @BrandonHuffman @247Sports

If you are a good HS player, a great piece of advice I can give you is allow yourself to be coached. If you're alreeady good, let your self to be pushed, to be held accountable, and made to feel uncomfortable at times. That's how you become a college player and some level of pro.

"Every time you skip a rep behind your coach's back you're not tricking them, you're cheating your teammates and yourself." -- Matt Lisle

You don't win by wanting it more. You win by: 1. Preparing more 2. Competing harder 3. Holding higher standards 4. Showing up when it's hard 5. Doing the work nobody sees That's the will to win.

Stop assuming they know. Teach everything. How to warm up. How to compete. How to win. How to lose. How to be a great teammate. The best coaches simplify and teach. Nobody else will.

8 Standards Great Teams Live By 1. Be on time 2. Encourage teammates 3. Compete every drill 4. Own mistakes 5. Speak truth 6. Celebrate others 7. Protect the locker room 8. Leave the program better Talent helps. Standards win. What would you add? 👇

Blessed to have @Coach_DiRi from Brown University come by my school yesterday. Grateful for the time and opportunity to learn more about the program. Excited for what’s ahead. #AGTG @BrandonHuffman @247Sports

Coaches: If your athletes like you, they'll listen to you BUT if they TRUST you, they'll give all of themselves to you. (and the team)