Jerod Fikac

⭐️CONGRATULATIONS⭐️ to our 2026 THSCA Hall of Honor inductees!

As an AD, remind your athletes as we head into preseason practice, here are a few reminders that will help make this season a successful one. Coaches make decisions based on what they believe is best for the team. Trust the process, even when you don’t always understand every decision. Being held accountable is a privilege. It means your coaches believe in your potential and are investing in your growth. Being coached means they see something in you worth developing. Learn from both winning and losing. Success builds confidence, and adversity builds character. Both are valuable teachers. Be a great teammate. Encourage others, celebrate their success, and put the team ahead of yourself. The work you put in this summer will reveal itself this fall. There are no shortcuts. Preparation always shows. Learn to struggle well. Every athlete faces challenges. How you respond to adversity will define you more than any scoreboard. Never quit on your teammates. They are counting on your commitment, effort, and attitude every single day. Give your best effort daily. You can control your attitude, your work ethic, and how you compete. Finally, remember this is your season, not your parents’ season. Take ownership of your experience, embrace the challenges, and make the most of every opportunity. Have a great season, compete with pride, and represent your school with character, class, and commitment.

Thank you @sixstarfootball for the write up and kind things you had to say about me! More to come! @Shaun_Rut @COACHJUICE_ @JacobyJones25 @jfswt @BamPerformance

“A lot of times the guy that plays hard is better than the guy that has the most talent." - Kirby Smart Talent tells people what you could be. Your effort tells them what you are. Because coaches don’t bet on ability, they bet on reliability.

Quick thoughts from a team standpoint after Day 2 of @Texas7on7 in Division II Teams who impressed: Paris, Seminole, Dumas, Sweetwater, Cuero Teams who disappointed: Sunnyvale, Lindale, Tyler Chapel Hill, West Orange-Stark, Bay City #txhsfb #tx7on7 @dctf

Excited to announce that @GobblerFB have joined our team! We appreciate you choosing us, and look forward to being on the sidelines with you this season! @jfswt @CueroAthletics #GoGobblers🦃 #CommunicateLikeAPRO #HearTheDifference

HS Athletes: Practicing these habits on your HS campus will make you a leader there and have you ready for any college campus: •Being on time for class. •Paying attention in class. •Being respectful to others. •Finishing your assignments on time.

"If you want to play, make me play you. Make it so that I'm an idiot if I don't have you on the court." -- Gregg Popovich

Losers assemble in small groups & complain about coaches and teammates. Winners assemble as a team & find ways to win. Bill Parcells #ITSJUSTDIFFERENTHERE EXIT SIGNS ARE CLEARLY MARKED.

Nick Saban on WHY the Best Become #1 | “Tell Yourself the TRUTH” 🔥 #RollTide #NickSaban

I am convinced that Leadership is about Energy. What type of energy do you exude? 1. Positive energy is contagious 2. Competitive energy is contagious. 3. Team-first energy is contagious. This is why teams win. They have leaders who transfer this energy to others.

Tom Brady: “You need coaches that push you outside your comfort zone because that’s how you grow and that’s how you develop self confidence and self esteem. They push you to deal with failure.”

A team becomes unstoppable when the standards matter more than the feelings.

1991 Chicago Bulls lifting on game day 😤 Back when most thought it was crazy. The Bulls knew better: morning weights kept them strong, physical, and fresh through the long season + playoffs. MJ & Scottie didn’t skip it. Neither should you. In-season lifting = non-negotiable

A great assistant coach is worth more than any play you drew up this week. They catch what you miss. They reach who you can’t. They reinforce what you expect. Great teams aren’t led by one voice. They’re built by a connected staff.

What Mentally Tough Players Don't Do: 1. Don’t pout 2. Aren’t entitled 3. Don’t complain 4. Don’t play the victim 5. Don’t cast blame 6. Don’t feel sorry for themselves 7. Don’t avoid hard conversations Mental toughness isn’t loud. It’s disciplined. It’s accountable.

Mason Miller freshman year at Waynesburg: 7.03 ERA Mason Miller sophomore year at Waynesburg: 7.16 ERA Just closed out the Dominican Republic during the World Baseball Classic If DIII is your best option out of HS, it's unlikely you are "too good" for that

Underrated coaching truth: The best coaches aren’t obsessed with talent. They’re obsessed with effort. With attitude. With toughness. Because when it gets hard, that’s what still shows up.