Skip Birdsong

@Point_Guard21 @GSV_STL Perhaps you should post something that corrects your completely false extremely irresponsible posts about Austin Frazier being out at Althoff. There has been no conversation about him not returning as the Head Football Coach. Thanks, Jonathan Birdsong Principal Althoff Catholic.

@Fin_Will_8 @althoffsoccer @qcsports55 @ChilandSoccer @SoccerDadPod @STLhssports @PodcastMetro Thanks for the shout out @Fin_Will_8. Great to see you and the family too. Thanks for coming out and supporting the boys.

Can’t express how happy I am for this school & these boys. Unreal that a 1A school wins the 2A state title. Proud to call the boys my friends. Be ready for nxt yr - team is juniors & sophomores @althoffsoccer @qcsports55 @ChilandSoccer @SoccerDadPod @STLhssports @PodcastMetro

RT @TrustTrost: Althoff Catholic is flexing once again this year, bumped up to Class 2A in 2023 after advancing to the #IHSA 1A title games…

Congrats ⁦@JasonDo52403398⁩ on being a State Champion! The entire ⁦@AlthoffCatholic⁩ community is proud of you! #AlthoffProud stltoday.com/sports/high-sc…

@bluesbuzzblog 4-1 Blues. Buchnevich with the first.

BLUES VS. KINGS TONIGHT Guess the first #stlblues scorer and final score for a FREE HOODIE 👇 (Must be following to win)

@TrustTrost We were told last year that our team manager; 8th grade student, sister to one of our senior captains, and current cancer patient, would not be allowed on our bench again because of her age. Do What’s Right?

Here’s my prayer for all those working for the #IHSA under assistant executive director Beth Sauser’s leadership this weekend in Hoffman Estates: Use common sense. This is not about you, it’s about the kids. What do I mean: Everyone wants to stay on time with the schedule, and yes, we all know the schedule is tight. But remember come Championship Saturday: Take a breath and let the kids enjoy the moment with their family and fans. This video is from Nov. 2022, a prime example of just giving a minute of authentic interaction between players and fans. Since I can remember - and every media person throughout Illinois will agree - the IHSA always acts like they’re always on a quick time schedule. They “must” get the official team photo “right after the game.” Actually, you don’t have to. There are multiple different ways to get it and do things. Nearly every winning state title team has a story about the IHSA interrupting the celebration, and what does that cause: Emotion. When you connect emotion to memories, you receive one of two things for the IHSA brand: Positive or negative lifelong memories. A little common sense would allow for a nicer and more memorable moment for student athletes, their families and fans. Lord knows the IHSA brand needs all the help it can get these days. It has banned enough kids, families, schools and communities this fall, let’s try not to ban controlled celebrations next.

With Jerseyville defeating Litchfield today the Crusaders will face Jerseyville on Wednesday at 6pm at Civic Memorial. #618soccer #LetsGoCrusaders #AlthoffCatholic

@pHalfacre_STL Thanks for the coverage of the players and congratulations.

Final. Althoff (18-4-1) edges out Belleville West 1-0 to wrap up the regular season. Althoff's Smith nets the game winner

Thank you to our coaches and all the coaches out there making an impact on lives everyday! This isn’t said enough! @SkipBirdsong @bunting42 @althofffca @AlthoffCatholic @soccerachsgirls #618soccer #AlthoffProud #AlthoffCatholic

Had to post version 2 with special callout of @AlthoffCatholic and the Gateway Metro Conference! #618socccer #AlthoffProud #LetsGoCrusaders

Crusaders get the 1-0 win over Waterloo this evening. Crusader goal by @mgillilandACHS and @BoGomric with the assist. Shutout shared by @aweir618 and Ryan C. @MetroSportsSTL @STLhssports #letsgocrusaders #618soccer #AlthoffCatholic

After my 3rd bottle of wine last night, I've made my decision. Because of Elon Musk allowing hate speech on this platform, I'll be leaving X today at noon ET.

Very thankful for the opportunity, and can’t wait to see this program grow !!! @AlthoffCatholic

@AntonMosley7 Nice finish @AntonMosley7 the header was good too.

My practice finally paid off

@kevingags67 I’m not going to engage with you, but a grown man telling high school girls they’re classless for cheering for a team who’s playing a team that verbally attacked their teammate was my point. I’m sorry their Pleasant Plains tshirts triggered you so much.

Pleasant Plains leads @freeburg_gsoc 1-0 at halftime in the Class 1A Columbia girls soccer super-sectional. Bailey Leach with the goal in the 16th minute. #618soccer

@AntonMosley7 Great comments young man. Good luck to you. Work hard and don’t quit until you achieve your goals.

We were second best to an extremely good Kansas City Scott Gallagher team today. It helped highlight the work I need to do to become the player, teammate and leader I want to be. Time to recover and then work on those weaknesses and strengthen those strengths.

@DavidMWilhelm @STLhssports This is terrible news Dave. Thanks for always giving high schoolers the coverage they deserve. You’re a true professional and always a pleasure to work with. Good luck in your next assignment.

My time with @STLhssports came to an end this morning with the phone call no one likes to receive. On to other things! It was a great 17 months and I appreciated the coaches, athletes and others I was able to meet. Also, thank you to my fantastic co-workers. It was a great group!