Head Football Coach East Aurora HS. 2023 IHSA 8A Playoff Qualifier We #RiseAbove the expectation. #GoCats
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“Responsibility equals accountability equals ownership. And a sense of ownership is the most powerful weapon a team or organization can have.” Pat Summitt
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Looking forward to one of the greatest gifts you can receive! Baby Kukuc coming this June!
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This past Saturday, Mrs. Coach brought Bo Everett Kukuc into this world. It was a little earlier than expected but mom and baby Bo are doing great. We are so excited to take on this next chapter as a brand new family!
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Pet peeve: When people ask to get in “that extra work” but don’t show up for the regular work. 🤔
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Hey Tomcats! We hope you guys are having a great day. Check out the home workout of the day! Just because we are stuck at home doesn’t mean we can’t get some work in! #RiseAbove There are 3 videos and and the posted workout.
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The weight room wants nothing to do with the people who feel they “have” to be here. It respects the ones that can’t stay away from it. Our culture is built off our community that looks for opportunities to get one day better. Multiple sports in here getting after it. #RiseAbove
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Thank you #127 for all of your sacrifices. You created a culture that allowed you to be the most successful team since 2000 and set the standard of what it means to be a Tomcat Football player. I am so proud of the men you are and can’t wait to see what your futures holds.
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Mrs. Coach woke up and said, “I think we should clean today.” I wasn’t very excited about it until I realized this is what she meant.
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@mg618_ with the 225lbs back squat. LIKE AN ABSOLUTE SAVAGE! #RiseAbove
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This guy happens to be SUPER handsome. But I am not him, and he is not I. If you get a request, please ignore it.
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A question I get daily: “Mr. Coach, what are you eating?” Check out what Mrs. Kukuc and I eat for breakfast!
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I have never met a champion that:
Chooses when to go to class
Chooses when to do HW
Chooses when to get in the weight room
Blames others for their problems
I have met champions that take pride in their:
Punctuality
Work ethic
Attention to detail
Accountability
Character
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I miss this room and all the student-athletes that come with it. 😥 I look forward to the day we get back in there as a Tomcat Family. We will #RiseAbove
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What an incredible environment last night. Thank you to the Tomcat Nation for your support. You all gave us the JUICE to rally back from 19 points down to fall short by 6 on the final drive. I still have goosebumps. I hope you all enjoyed that battle.
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Before and after... Thank you to the maintenance staff, athletic department, boosters, and student athletes for making this happen. Athletes, your hard work was recognized and you earned this space. Take pride and continue to restore the tradition! #EarnIt
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Z has committed to @WIUfootball to continue his academic and athletic career. We could not be happier for this young man. He is a great athlete but an even better person. We are excited to see what your future holds!
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Grateful to work with so many committed players and coaches. Your investment has earned us this opportunity. Thank you to our EA community and families for your continued support.
Team 131 ends the 41 year drought and the Tomcats are headed to the IHSA State Playoffs!!!! Incredible season that makes history and it continues for another week!!! @TomcatStrength
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Congratulations to our basketball program on an outstanding season. This is an unfortunate situation and it may not seem fair, but this event doesn’t take away from your accomplishments and the fact that you all decided to #RiseAbove the expectation. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #RollCats
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Too many people out there are worried about the opinions of people that are holding them back. Find the people that have the same drive and ambition as you. Hold each other accountable and earn what you want in life.
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Outstanding team victory today. Very proud of the way we competed tonight. Our young men #EarnedIt Tomorrow we get one day better.
@TomcatStrength is going to need to borrow a red sharpie to update this year’s score in the battle for the #thunderbucket for the first time in 36(not 26) years the bucket will reside on the East side! Well see you next year Larkin for another battle! #TomcatPride #WaveTheFlag
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I am honored to be a part of the first multi-win season since 2008. Thank you to the athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, managers, team moms, band, administration, boosters, and everyone that came out to support the Tomcats this year. You all played a role in our success. #T126
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I hear individuals being judged as “try-hards”..... if you aren’t providing your absolute best effort and work ethic at everything you do, what’s the purpose? I don’t understand how telling someone they work hard and “do the most” would be an insult.
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Tried spending time in the cellar like @coachdeesmith.... Didn’t quite get in the club.
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Everyone wants to be a Champion on the field! Not everyone wants to be a Champion in LIFE! Carry yourself in a way that allows you to be a Championship caliber family member, student, employee, companion, community member and friend. Be the best YOU that you can be in all you do!
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Had a great time at the Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot! Big shout out to @EastHighXC and all that were involved in getting this even together. It was great seeing so many people come together for a great cause.
For the record, Mr. Coach beat Mrs. Coach by 2 steps. #WeAreAurora
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With a 6-3 record, your East Aurora Tomcats have earned the right to compete in the 2023 IHSA playoffs.
Tomcats will travel to Belleville East for week 10. More details to come.
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Very fortunate to have an administration, athletic department, physical education department, and athletic boosters that share a strong value in the development of human performance. Our students and student-athletes will strongly benefit from your support! #RiseAbove
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Our 2017 Team Captains: These are great young men that were selected by their peers based on their discipline and commitment. #WaveTheFlag
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Congratulations to @smeirlofv for his commitment to @ParksideMSoc. You are getting a great student-athlete and an even better person. Can’t wait to see your hard work pay off. #EarnedIt
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#GloryDays First season and last season! Go RedHawks, Go Cards!
Attention ALL coaches!
I got an assignment for you that your kids will love!
I want you to post a picture of you from back when you played football in HS or college
I want you to include the hashtag #glorydays so we can all see everyone's pics
#glorydays
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Couldn’t be more proud of this team. Their efforts allowed them to make history. Today doesn’t define who they are, what it took to get here does. Thank you to all the players and staff for making this happen.
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Awesome team win today. I’m proud of the way our team and staff handled adversity and controlled what we could the last two days. #EarnedIt #RiseAbove
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Reminder: You can’t spell LEGENDARY without LEG DAY. #Squatober
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No matter what news we get, we will adapt and overcome the adversity. Tomcats #RiseAbove.
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Mrs. Coach’s dream was to go to Italy. Today we would have been on a plane on our way to Rome. Had to make some fettuccine and sauce from scratch!
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O.G. Athletic Conditioning and fitness classes know about this playlist 🔥🔥🔥 I miss those days in the weight room! Can’t wait to get back in there with you all.
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Today I want to focus on absorbing force efficiently. Many ankle and knee injuries occur during the deceleration phase of movements. It is important to practice LANDING! I have posted some movements under the video. Give it a try! #RiseAbove
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Outstanding team effort. Extremely proud of our players and staff. #EarnedIt
Big plays from Orlando Garcia and Sebastian Renteria lift East Aurora past Fenton to the .500 mark - Chicago Tribune @TomcatStrength chicagotribune.com/suburbs/a…
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Tomcats: I see many of us walking the halls with low energy and bags under our eyes. Your days are long and you work hard. Treat your body right and it will treat you right! Sleep, Eat, Hydrate!
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Bryan @smeirlofv and Lu @19medina19 getting in the extra work after our 6am session. 20m slamball shuttle. Both 4.0 GPA plus student-athletes... can’t remember the last time either of them missed a workout. #RiseAbove @EATomcatSpeed with the flex!
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Congratulations to Mr. And Mrs. @Coach_Wi11iams! What a beautiful day for two incredible people.
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Congratulations to all the Tomcats graduating today. You experienced great adversity this year. You met the challenge and rose above the obstacles in your way. We can’t wait to see the success and impact you will have on our community. Once a Tomcat, always a Tomcat! #EarnedIt
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Great bar movement and triple extension from Marina first hour. #powerclean way to focus on the movement, not the weight! #HEREWEGO
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Today’s edition of: “Mr. Coach, what are you eating?” We answer the question, “who made that?!”
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Our first Get Big Friday of the year and these dudes show up at 6am. Our culture doesn’t stop when you graduate. It only gets stronger.
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Grateful for the opportunity to be recognized as the 2021 Tomcat P.E. Paper Airplane Distance World Champion, with a distance of 129 feet.
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I need to buy myself a Greenfield jersey... and a Rutter jersey... and a Kamienski jerseys. Some absolute dudes getting it done with the help of the big men up front!
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I am very proud of these men. They have decided to continue their academic and athletic career at Benedictine University. @BenUEagles @BenUFootball You are getting the foundation of our senior leadership. They are outstanding men of character! #EarnedIt #HailBenU @garciamario__
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Incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support that Tomcat Football received at our golf outing today. Special thank you to Dolan & Murphy Inc, McCue Builders, and The Law Office of James Hanauer for their sponsorships. Can’t wait until next year!
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Mrs. Coach moving 155 for 5 on her last set. #HereWeGo
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Couldn’t be more proud of this group. I can’t wait to see the men that you become. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication. This will be a season I will always remember. #T126 #EARNEDIT #WaveTheFlag
Your football seniors! Thanks for your commitment and dedication! Good luck in the future! #WaveTheFlag #TomcatPride
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Extremely proud of our athletes and coaches. You have worked hard for this moment. Tonight, we #EarnedIt #WaveTheFlag
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Thankful for the chance I had to “get away.” I had time to reflect on the things I’m tankful for. My faith, my family, my friends, and my Tomcats! I couldn’t be more grateful for where I am in life! Super excited for this year!
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Good teammates will acknowledge your efforts when something goes right. It takes a great teammate to balance that support and have the ability to hold you accountable when you are doing something wrong. Great teams are led by great teammates who hold each other accountable.
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Couldn’t be more proud of @Coach_Levin and his new bride! Very lucky to be a part of his day. We wish nothing but love and happiness for now and forever! #horsepower #OnceATomcarAlwaysATomcat
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What an outstanding day! We had 102 student-athletes out for day one. There was great energy, enthusiasm, and focus. Let’s continue the process tomorrow morning at 7am. Also, thank you to all of the coaches and managers that made today run as smooth as it did! #EarnIt
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It was awesome seeing the guys at equipment handout today. I am grateful for the opportunity to take the field with you all tomorrow! Let’s make the most of this opportunity. #HEREWEGO
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Tomcat Football wishes everyone a safe, healthy, and happy Christmas! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
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Tucker loves his double move routes. Let’s the QB throw him open and makes him look good. Happy Easter everyone!
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Tomcats, here is your challenge for the day: Random Act of Kindness. It could be as simple as holding the door for someone or picking up a piece of trash you see on the floor. A little can go a long way! Let’s be great today!
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Happy Holidays from Tomcat Football! We hope you enjoy this time with your family and friends! #RiseAbove
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