Mike Barfield | M.S., CSCS, CNC

6 years ago, I told my wife in an airport: “I think I can be a head coach one day.” She didn’t hesitate—“I believe that too.” Since then, she’s stood by me through it all. Today, it’s official: I’m the new Head Football Coach at @CortlandHS_FB . Let’s work. #BuiltForTheHunt #PlayFAST

Coaches, let’s make it 10 in 10 days! If you’re an Empire 8 or New York program, you should be recruiting in your backyard. Our 2027 class has several OL, LBs, TEs & RBs looking for home. Message or call me to set up a time to come see our athletes! 📲 8435984373 📧 coachmikebarfield@gmail.com

Major shoutout to @EthanBWilliams and @ALFREDSTATEFB for visiting some of our 2027 athletes today! #believeorleave #builtforthehunt

Shoutout to @Coach_Salcedo and @HartwickFball for coming out to see our class of 2027 athletes. #BelieveOrLeave #BuiltForTheHunt

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@domehats @Beachside_FB @FIHSFOOTBALL @rainesfootball @NeaseFTBL @FHSBeachrats Or The Hunt for @CortlandHS_FB 👀

@Beachside_FB @FIHSFOOTBALL @rainesfootball @NeaseFTBL Or… @FHSBeachrats ?

Beautiful @domehats

Shoutout to @CoachJDittman58 and @BigRed_Football for visiting today!

Always great seeing @Coach_Sanchez55 and any of the @CortlandFB staff.

Shoutout to @MUCougarsFB and @CoachConlen_ for coming out to meet with some of our 2027 guys!

Shame on @Stowermikenna for trying to scam one of my athletes. If he reaches out to your players trying to send them electronic checks and that he’s part of @TarletonFB it’s a scam.

Thank yall from the bottom of my heart! Having the amount of support has been truly breathtaking and extremely helpful. One bite at a time! 🙏 🙏

Coaches, remember to be careful not to get caught up in the chase for that next title or position. I remember this time last year I was interviewing for my head coaching job, just hoping I got an opportunity. A year later, still a lot of work to do here in Cortland — don’t have time to look for the next big job/opportunity.

2027 OL Cole Meeker showing out at the UA Next Combine!

RT @ColeMeeker55: Had an amazing time competing against top talent at the UA Next Combine today. Looking forward to a strong camp season. @…

Check out my junior year highlights! Looking forward to my senior year!!! @_CoachBarfield @CortlandHS_FB

Had a great time competing at the UA combine tour. I EARNED my spot to the UA camp tomorrow. Excited to come back out and compete tomorrow! @CortlandHS_FB @_CoachBarfield

Coaches. We don’t expect our athletes to train every single day — so why are you working out daily and never giving your body the rest it needs? DM me for specialized 1:1 Strength/Nutrition coaching.

Coaches, remember this…

You have plenty of time, you’re just using it wrong. Start making your health a priority. Coaches, my DMs are open if anyone is ready to show up as the best version of themselves this season.

Coaches, we are always encouraging our athletes to not have tight hips — you should be doing the same.