GVHS Football

I am not ashamed of my journey. My life will be a testimony. But if I could offer a word of advice to any freshman, sophomore or junior athlete in high school it would be to just listen bro. All them adults in your life not just talking to talk. They been here longer. They done bumped they head already. They trying to save you from doing the same thing. Do not make the mistake of thinking your talent alone is enough. It’s not. Talent open doors. Character and grades keep you there. And if you already messed up, if your GPA not where it should be, if your name been in rooms for the wrong reasons… don’t quit. Keep digging. You can climb out the hole the same way you dug it. Class of 29, 28 and 27 hear me. Take your grades serious.
Choose who you hang around wisely.
Protect your name. Word spreads fast if you a crash out.
Respect authority. Nobody riding for you like your parents and coaches.
Work hard when nobody clapping. Do not wait until senior year to lock in. That GPA do not lie. I’m still figuring it out myself. I’m struggling but I know God got me. Be intentional.
Lock in early. Pray. Show up ready to work. I’m learning the hard way that my future is being built in the small decisions I make today. Start now.

Thanks Coach Manko & Sacramento State for stopping to talk football and our future prospects!

@SacMaxPreps Rick Martinez - Golden Valley High School - Merced

Wes Besseghini -Dixon
 Don Norton -Stagg
 Matt Cokley - Highlands Dustin Caropreso - Los Banos
 T. J. Ewing - Monterey Trail
 Tony Franks - St Marys Jeremy Plaa - Downey
 Rob scheidt - Merced
 Seneca Ybarra - Atwater
 James Peterson-Turlock Missing any?

So many football coaching changes at all levels. High school football coaches in SJS at same school for 10+ years Joey Montoya-Placer Roger Canepa -Central Catholic Marlon Blanton- Jesuit Mike Papadopoulos - Vacaville Ryan Reynolds- Sutter Rob Cozart - Patterson Continued....

Athlete: Coach… I think I want to quit. Coach: Okay. Then let’s talk about why. Athlete: I’m tired. All the early mornings, the pain, the pressure. Sometimes I wake up and wonder what I’m even doing this for. Coach: That’s not quitting. That’s being human. Doubt shows up when you’re close to something that matters. Athlete: But I’m not even sure I’m good enough. I look around and see people stronger, faster… happier. Coach: Comparison is a liar. It shows you everyone’s surface but hides their struggle. You don’t need to be better than them. You need to be better than yesterday. Athlete: What if I never win? What if I give everything and still fall short? Coach: Then you’ll walk away with something most never touch—truth. The kind you only find when you’ve emptied yourself for something bigger than comfort. Athlete: So… you think I should keep going? Coach: I think you already know the answer. You wouldn’t be having this conversation if you truly wanted to stop. You just want someone to remind you that it’s worth it. Athlete: It hurts, Coach. Some days, it really hurts. Coach: Good. That means you care. And nothing worth having comes without pain. Now breathe. You’ve made it through every hard day so far. Most quit before the breakthrough! Don’t be like most!

@ferminvillegas_ @CoachChev6 @NSU_Football @CoachAbbasi @MJCFootball @afrias116 Congratulations young man!!

All Glory to God Thank you to everybody who has helped me along the journey. This is only the beginning.🙏 I am 100% committed to Northeastern State. Thank you to @CoachChev6 & @NSU_Football for the opportunity! @CoachAbbasi @MJCFootball @afrias116 #ONE #THENEST26

@SiaosiLangi2 @WOU_FB @CoachNoaAluesi @CoachPinasco Proud of you Siaosi’s!!

Super blessed and thankful to receive another D2 offer to Western Oregon University!🐺@WOU_FB @CoachNoaAluesi @CoachPinasco #WeAreWolves #AG2G

6’1” 310lbs All Conference Nose Tackle Modesto Junior College x2 NorCal Championship Appearances 36 Tackles 1 Sack 1 Forced Fumble AA in Hand @CoachAbbasi @CoachJacks209 @JUCOFFrenzy @NP_Recruiting

@JalonnBooth @WPlemons @David99Perales @CoachTSkip @CodyvonAppenCP @CoachRomeroCP @calpolyfootball Congratulations young man! Keep the energy, the passion, and the work ethic!! Rooting for you!

Thank you Lord🙏 #GoMustangs @WPlemons @David99Perales @CoachTSkip @CodyvonAppenCP @CoachRomeroCP @calpolyfootball

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Miami Hurricanes LB Mohamed Toure!!!🚨🚨🚨 - Shuffle, break forward, open straight back, break straight down - Shuffle, crossover, crossover, drop 45, break 45 - Read step reacting off of coach - Shuffle, shuffle back, 45 drop, settle at the top, break on the ball Miami LB Mohamed Toure is a freak athlete who is twitchy and fast at 6'2" 235lbs!🔥 @mohamed_1k

@SWAG_merco Congratulations Big Dawg!

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Bill Walsh’s definition of Ego: “Being distracted by your own importance.” Distractions destroy teams.

@APUCougars @APUFootball Good Luck Coach Speck!!

𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬… The Cougs’ 2026 schedule is here‼️ #GodFirst | #GoCougs

Regular Season Highlights 📚Modesto JC📚 ❗️Qualifier❗️ 🔹6’1 225lbs LB 🔹3.2 GPA Dec Grad 🔹2x Conference champ 🔹51 TOT (Led Team) 🔹All-Conference Honorable Mention HIGH IQ LB, UNDERSTANDS SCHEMES, ALWAYS AROUND THE BALL @CoachAbbasi @CoachJacks209 @CoachParkerCCU

@GVcougarBBall @cifsjs @wdeboard how does a 4th place team in a league get better seed over the 1st and 2nd place team? Please help explain

Thanks to new OC at FSU Coach Davis for stopping by to introduce himself to the area. Excited for FSU Football.

Demanded double teams all season!! Nose Tackle MJC 6’1 295 20+ Solo Tackles

MJC vs FCC: NT Highlights 6’1” 295lb 6 Tackles @CoachAbbasi @MJCFootball @SWAG_merco @FCRecruits

Earned 1st -Team All-Conference at GV and HM as a true Freshman.., great job !!