

John Merritt 🏈
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@JHMerrittJr
Head Football Coach | De Smet Jesuit HS | St. Louis MO | St. Louis Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame | AirRaidCertified










I may not do a lot right in coaching, but I feel that I get this part right-incorporating Faith & spirituality into athletics, being mission driven, & working to be transformational in the lives of our athletes. Article written by one of our students. I hope you enjoy the read!








According to a survey from @NFHS_Org, participation in high school tackle football has grown significantly since 2019, with an additional 29,000 students and 142 schools participating!











McCluer North is looking for two assistants for the 2026 season. Details at the link... missouriscoop.com/current-assist…


QOD: "I'm a better person for being around teenagers...not because they test me, but because they have this perfect balance of unapologetic & fiery strength & unfiltered, raw vulnerability. They are beautiful examples of aliveness. We should all strive for a little more of that."