David Dobreff

@X Wings, Football, and Moose Kisses! 🍔🏆 Join us at Sleder’s tomorrow (Mon 1/19) to support TCC Lacrosse. Eat some food to donate 15%, or kiss Randolph the Moose to instantly raise $20+ for the team! See you there! 🥍

3 games into the season, and @TCCHSAthletics grad @Jack_Sherwin85 has graded out as the top tackle in all of FBS. @TCCHSfootball @CoachESchugars @WMU_Football

@Charlie347347 @mittenstatelax @omnialacrosse @ptownlacrosse Way to go Charlie!

@cassius_feeney Cash $ has been huge for the @MidwestStampede !

TC United vs Petoskey (2024)(Playoff) High School Lacrosse youtu.be/_6c_kC4_4-M?si… via @YouTube

ꜱᴏʟᴅ ᴏᴜᴛ Again... #GoBlue〽️

Congratulations to our senior class who received their post assignments last night!

@LacrosseNetwork @SalisburyMLAX Everytime a Michigan HS player bull dodges it's a penalty. Would sure love to see MHSAA officials change their mind. A lax game should have very few penalties. It's a contact sport.

This play is a microcosm of what @SalisburyMLAX does to the NCAA Division III competition 💥👊 (via SGSN)

Hey I know that guy! @HartlandBoysLax

Ready for some warmer weather ☀️ #lacrosse #college #michigan #springbreak

Dakota 68-GPN 52 Dakota led by @jasonbara_ 16 pts 4 reb @Tovinwilliams2 13 pts 6 reb 6 steals @dekovanthomas 11 pts 5 rebounds @mikewouters02 10 pts 4 reb @TrentTMorin1 8 pts 5 reb 5 assists 2 blocks Dakota vs PH at AB Monday at 5:30 "Step up or step out"

46-YEAR-OLD COLLEGE GOALIE!? 🤯 Rory "Pops" Sanders, 46, is playing goalie for North Texas (@MeanGreenLax) this season, after enrolling at the school this academic year. He was convinced to join the team by his sons Wes, a 20-year-old midfielder, and Ethan, a 23-year-old defensive coach. "I told him to come and try it out and see how he felt," Rory's son Ethan told @ntdaily. "So he showed up, and [Wes and I] just said, 'Hey guys, new goalie.'" On Feb. 17, Sanders helped North Texas secure a 16-6 win over UT-Dallas. He finished the game with 8 saves and a .571 save percentage 🧱 (h/t @VarsityLacrosse)

@LaxLocy @EdinaLacrosse @EPS272 @KilbourneLax @StXstix @smeslacrosse @CFHSLacrosse @OOHSLacrosse @SIHSLacrosse @BrotherRice_Lax @hoovervikinglax Thanks @laxlocy. Nice to see midwest kids getting looks. @mittenstatelax lets get this season started.

Congrats to all our Midwest players. Unfortunately, the original list was incompete & a thorn in my lacrosse side. It is unclear why high school teams are ALWAYS left off. Good news, I made corrections. If I had more more time I'd list their high school coaches as well

Fired up for lax. youtu.be/DRLIUfBBljU?si…

All glory to God, after a long time of talking with family and prayer I’m blessed to say that I am committed to Michigan State Football! @Coach_Smith @CoachLail @MSU_Football @FBCoachM

One of the elite states in the country at producing talent!

In 2011, George Kittle was a senior in high school. He was a 200 pound WR and only had offers from Weber State and service schools. His dream was Iowa, but he had never heard from them. That changed when before national signing day, Kirk Ferentz called. He said, "If two other prospects don’t commit, we will have a scholarship to offer you." Kittle was shocked. He had attended 2 Iowa camps the previous summers and not a single coach had said a word. Apparently they had noticed him, but didn't say anything. Kittle was nervous, anxious, and excited with the possibility. On signing day, George’s mom said, “He (George) wore a Hawkeye shirt under his regular shirt, just in case.” That day, Kirk Ferentz called and they were giving him an offer. They were taking a flier on his potential. George was ecstatic. But that was just the beginning. He showed up that spring as an undersized TE at 6’2” 201 pounds. When he stepped on the field, his joy and football obsession was on display, but his toughness made him stand out. He would enter drills undersized and get thrown, but he would keep at it no matter what. Coaches immediately noticed. Ferentz said, “I’ll tell you one thing, he’s not afraid. And if he’s not afraid, he’s got a chance.” George slowly improved, got bigger, and learned the offense from 2012-14, but he wasn't getting an opportunity because he wasn't taking football seriously enough. That changed in 2015 when he met former Hawkeye great Pat Angerer. Kittle said, "He (Pat) had a very similar story. He didn't play for three years, and then he figured it out and got drafted in the second round." Angerer told him, "I partied a lot, I drank a lot and I liked to fight people when I was drunk. That's what kept me from playing. And so I looked myself in the mirror and I said, 'Those are the three things that are gonna stop me from playing and achieving my dreams.'" That talk was a turning point for Kittle. It motivated him to do more and be better. That offseason, he knew the only way to get on the field was to focus on being a better run-blocker. Everyone knew he could catch, but didn't see that tenacity when he blocked. So that’s where he worked. • He worked on his strength to get stronger. • He worked on his explosiveness to push defenders. • He worked on his technique to drive defenders throughout the play. Coaches and players immediately noticed the dedication and the changes because he was moving defensive lineman in practice like he never did before. In 2015, Kittle saw more playing time because of his blocking. He even led the team with 6 TD receptions. In 2016, he was ready for a breakout season in his senior year, but it didn’t happen due to injuries. Kittle had laid the ground work for his skills to develop. His hard work, blocking abilities, and commitment led him to be drafted in the 5th round. And the story doesn’t end there as he is getting ready to suit up for Super Bowl 58 next Sunday. Takeaway 1: You create opportunities and luck through your diligence and hard work. George Kittle's (@gkittle46) story emphasizes how consistent effort can create opportunities. Initially unnoticed at camps, his hard work caught the coaches' attention, leading to a scholarship. His ongoing dedication and fearlessness in practice not only secured his spot, but expanded his playing time. Persistence and hard work consistently will always get you noticed over the long-term. Takeaway 2: Success doesn’t happen overnight, it is built through daily excellence. Kittle’s rise from an under-the-radar player to a standout performer highlights that success is a gradual journey, not an overnight phenomenon. For 3 years he didn't play, but he did get better. Then when he focused and committed even more, his skill improvement became that much more noticeable. This approach highlights the importance of a growth-mindset to anything you do. "I'm gonna try to do my job to the best of my ability and support whoever's on my team." - George Kittle - - - Follow @coachajkings more posts like this!