I’ve been a little quiet on Twitter/X lately, but this happened! Baby Barfield coming December 26’

Nobody got in the UF staff face, I see no issue.

Head coaches should make as many weight room appearances as possible.

I’m a firm believer that if you can coach the OL you can coach any position.

Coaches, what are you running out of this unbalanced look? Defensive coaches, feel free to chime in on how you are defending it.

Once football season ends, I make it a priority to take my wife on a weekend getaway. She’s the real MVP in our marriage. Holding down the house, picking me up after losses, and sacrificing weekends so I can prepare for the next week. Coaches, don’t forget to pour back into the one who keeps you steady through the chaos.

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, here is a little exercise for you today! Script your first 3 plays out of this look. 1 Tech is a dawg and your Z has ball security issues.

Head coaches build the program, coordinators makes the program exciting and position guys keeps the program alive.

Serious question for fellow coaches — why do you think today’s generation of teenage boys struggle more with mental toughness? Not bashing, just trying to understand the root. Let’s talk about it.

Marry the woman who will listen to you rant about the modifications you’re making to your playbook.

Bro, I just found a $360 comic book for $5. @garyvee

Coaches, share your biggest advice you’d give a first year coach.

Drop advice for coaches who are entering their first year as an OC.

Woke up as a Head Football Coach and I still do not know everything. The day you stop asking questions is the day you quit learning.

Happy Monday Coaches! Share your favorite Trips concept. Defensive coaches, coach me up on how you are going to defend trips. Let's learn, grow and connect together.

We have a dress code for weight room, workouts, etc. here at Cortland. Monday, I broke that dress code — both purposely and cause I was rushing from a meeting. At end of workouts I asked, “What’s wrong with how I’m dressed”. A few guys pointed out that I was out of uniform. I simply asked, “Why hasn’t anyone said anything to me or called me out?”. The response I got was, “You’re the head coach”. From there I encouraged our guys to not only hold their teammates accountable but the coaching staff accountable. When everyone is holding each other accountable from top to bottom — the mission we are trying to achieve becomes a little easier. The captain is still part of the crew at the end of the day. #Accountability #BuiltForTheHunt #FAST

Me: *posts a fun formation drawing exercise* Old Head: “Let’s motion out of empty into I-Pro and run power!!”. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

Happy Tuesday coaches, let's have some fun. What are you running out of this look? Situation: 3rd&G, ball is on the +2, :13 Sec left in game (0TOs), down by 4.

Coaches, what are we running out of Ace formation?

Happy Tuesday coaches! What are you running out of this look? Defensive coaches, how would you line up?

Coaches, do you have a presentation you like to show when interviewing for a Head Coaching position? If so, what is included?

Happy Monday Coaches! What are you running out of this look or how are you defending it? The H is sneaky athletic but can also block. Situation: 1st possession coming out the locker room, down by 8, inside run game has been shut down but you have banged a few big outside runs.

Evert time my wife goes out of town she asks me. “What are you going to do without me here”?!? This….it’s always this… 😂😂

Let's get this week going with some WING-T action! Coaches, what are you running out of this look? Defensive guys, coach up on how you are aligning? Feel free to share drawings/mockups so others can show how they are attacking it. Let's get better together!

IT'S FRIDAY! It's time to get your FB the ball. How are you getting it to him? Defensive guys, feel free to coach me on how you personally would line up to this look.

Lining up a big out on the boundary, what play are you running?

Coaches remember, there’s someone out there wishing they had your spot. Don’t become complacent.

My favorite thing to do is run the ball out of empty. What are some of your favorite run plays out of empty? #ChalkTalk #WhiteBoardActivity

Happy Monday Coaches! What are you running out of this look for 2 min drill? Feel free to motion guys into the backfield and across formation. Defensive guys, feel free to share how you would defend this look.

Happy Monday Coaches! Share your favorite plays out of this look. Defensive guys, coach me up on how you are lining up to it. #ChalkTalk #MondayMoves

Happy Monday Coaches! What are we running out of this look? Defensive coaches, how are you lining up to this? Situation: Ball is on the +19, 2:31 left in the game and down by 5.

Had a coach I’ve barely interacted with wish my family and I a Merry Christmas. Some coaches I’ve known for almost 5 years left me on read when wishing them a Merry Christmas. Guess which is higher up in our profession… Respect goes a long way in this profession.

If the HC is former QB, it’s bombs over Baghdad all day. If the HC is a former OL, it’s power run all day. 😂😂

Happy Friday coaches, get your F the ball. Show me one run and one pass!

Happy Tuesday Coaches! What terminology would you use for this formation and what would you run out of it? Defensive guys, how are you lining up? Trips Left Rambo Rambo/Lambo is our extra OL label.

Has anyone ever gotten a head coaching job without ever being a coordinator?

Honestly I have to go with Randy. Sometimes Randy looks like he doesn’t even try in the ring but still puts on good matches. He always reminds me of that guy who’s good but doesn’t realize how good he is.

Happy Friday Coaches! Get your FB the ball!! @TheLastFullback @Run_TheDamnBall @Run_TheDamnBaII

Coaches, let’s talk ball! Show me something you have been working on or studying lately.

Strap the tag belts on them. I don’t see any team Who could really step with them physically.

Happy Friday! Coaches, give me your favorite plays out of the Power-I. Defensive guys, share how you would defend it. Situation if desired: Opening drive for the good guys, your D just got a strip sack and ball is on the +37.

As a coach, we love to see it.

In 2023, the lord tested me by taking both of my parents. I survived every test he put in my path that year and has rewarded me in 2024 with this opportunity. Let’s get to work — I have a few angels to make proud. #TheLanderWay⚡️

Coaches! Good morning! Found this formation online and had some fun with it this morning. Show me what you are cooking up out of this! #ChalkTalk #WhiteBoardWisdom

A few weeks ago I got some blood work back that didn’t look good. There was some signs of blood disease/cancer. Blessed to say, the oncologist didn’t find anything today and cleared me of both. God is good.

My goal when I was an assistant coach, was to do anything and everything I could for my head coach. Now that I’m a head coach, I am grateful for having 3-5 responsibilities at a time.

If you’re wanting to be a coordinator or head coach, you better have the passion to teach others.

Happy Friday Coaches! Get your Fullback the ball. Defensive coaches, coach up on how you are lining up to this. @TheLastFullback @Run_TheDamnBaII

Where’s my 2025 302 dudes at? Drop that film below!

My favorite thing about this profession is other coaches willingness to help others. Let’s not change that!

Great way to end day 1 of spring ball for @Sussexfootball5

Wife sent this pic to me this morning. This was many moons ago when I was a JV HC. Time flies but the mission has always been the same — create great athletes but even better men.

Everyone, loving the banter here. It’s all insightful and respectful, as adult conversations should be. Here’s my couple of pennies on the topic: I think adults are guilty for putting governors on the children. I remember spending all day outside, riding ATVs, climbing trees, hunting and making mistakes that called for some stitches, lol. While I think every generation should have the goal of, “I want to make my child’s life easier than I had it” — there still needs to be a level of challenge, accountability and chores placed in the child’s life. This helps them grow as men and helps them learn how to overcame challenges. On the flip side, I think this generation is more mentally aware than ever. Kids these days are maturing and learning about mature topics at a younger and younger age. They’re learning more and more about mental health every year and are quick to emphasis it in their life. Which honestly, I’m envious of sometimes. So do I think this generation is mentally soft? No. I think our generations were raised in a different world, where we were allowed to fail, allowed to get hurt, allowed to learn how to overcome. Today, if kids don’t like a grade - they get mom to complain. If kids are about to lose on CFB 26, they restart the game. If everyone isn’t given a specific item, the parents complain on the kids behalf. I think parenting styles have changed for better and for worse. I had the talk with my wife this morning: I always want our kids to know we love them and they can come to use for absolutely anything. But I’m always going to challenge them to grow and learn as people — that’s my job as a father.

Fun little concept I drew up out of this look. Defensive guys, feel free to critique/coach me up on how you would line up to this.

One of the most underrated things you can do is remind your players that you love them.

Don’t take credit for what you didn’t build.

Want to become a better offensive coach? Pick the brain of a defensive coach. Want to become a better defensive coach? Pick the brain of an offensive coach. Was great meeting you this weekend and talking run schemes @Coach_Kreider ! #TheLanderWay⚡️ #ForTheLoveofTheGame

Happy #FullBackFriday! Get your fullback the ball. We are on the +2, :30s left in half and down by 4. @TheLastFullback @Run_TheDamnBaII

It’s time to work. #TheLanderWay⚡️

It is official! The wife and I have accepted an offer on an home in Homer, NY. We will be relocating to the area in the up and coming weeks.

Momma, we’re a D1 College Coach. I wish you & Pa were here to see this.. ❤️

Hands must be deliberate, not desperate. I teach my OL that pass pro is a fist fight in a phone booth—you don’t throw the first punch unless you know it’ll land. We train eyes and posture first: stay square, keep your base, let the rusher show his move. Once he declares, we strike with violence and precision. Early hands expose your chest and kill leverage. The best pass protectors play with calm eyes, quiet feet, and violent hands—on time, not early. #Hogfbchat

Good morning coaches, lets have some fun running the T-Formation. Give me your best short yardage or goal line plays. Defensive coaches, coach me up on how you are lining up to this.

Give me 5 years, I’ll have the triple option rockin’ in DE.

D1 Offers are a blessing. D2 Offers are a blessing. D3 Offers are a blessing. JUCO Offers are a blessing. Any offer you receive from to play at the next level should be considered a blessing.

Lander Nation, thank you for welcoming my family and I with open arms. To all my guys in the #TrenchMob you will always be my dudes and I’ll always have your back. 💯⚡️❤️

All interviews have been wrapped up, making announcement soon on where I’ll be coaching in 2025…

Fake Spike Pass. What is this? Amateur hour?

A1) Tell them to block someone. #Hogfbchat

Playing around with some unique looks before my day gets going. Lots of Z-Orbits and T-Outs motion wise. Can RPO this formation, run misdirections, even a nice little QB Power with the right looks.

I also feel like at the college level, programs are trying to include these items so their athletes have a safe and secure place to hang out and socialize.

Ladies and gentlemen, get your popcorn ready! 73 Days until Fall Camp. 88 Days until Scrimmage. 95 Days until Official 2024 Kickoff. @Sussexfootball5 @CoachJrob2 @KrumichSports

Was great having @Darryljenkins24 and his family on campus yesterday to learn more about what @Sussexfootball5 has to offer. #TheLanderWay⚡️

Had a recruit observing practice Saturday and he said something that caught my attention… “You can tell this staff loves football by how passionate you guys coach”. That’s the best compliment a staff can ever receive.

First two days of testing for the @Sussexfootball5 Skylanders have been great! Lots of improvements being made and new PRs being set.

Building relationships to get our guys larger opportunities! 🤝⚡️

I had fun watching this match. That’s all I care about.

It’s that time of year!! @Sussexfootball5 #TheLanderWay

The promo battle between @WWERollins and @KyleBrandt on @gmfb has me dying. This is great TV.

Somethings just need to be said.. At end of the day, God’s got me.

I only want linemen who bring this energy to the game. Unsigned 24’s drop that film below babbyyy!! #TheLanderWay⚡️

Coaches, do you give your staff Sunday off or are Sundays prep days?

Thank you to all the alumni, recruits and parents who attended today’s Blue/White Spring Game! We set a new attendance record today while celebrating Skylanders of the past, present and future. @Sussexfootball5 #TheLanderWay⚡️

Going through my texts and found this text from my mom. This was the last text she ever sent me. It was the morning of my first ever Head Coaching interview. She was so excited for me. We talked for like 45mins after it was over. Going to miss her so much.

What is the hardest thing you learned during your first year as a coach?

Coaches, never be afraid to share ideas. Even if it's wrong or will not work, there will be someone who will not only correct you but teach you.

Head Coaches, do you call the offense or defense? If you call neither, why not?

This is also a business. It’s like expecting a RB or QB to stay with one team for 12-15 years. It’s okay to move on to different opportunities. People need to enjoy the current times while we have them.

A3) I’ve seen someone have OL run fade routes to work on ‘athleticism’. #hogfbchat

The weirdest time of year is here… The morning after your last game of the season. As I sit here reflecting on my first year as Head Coach for @CortlandHS_FB, I can’t help but think about how much was accomplished in such a short time. This program hasn’t been considered a “football school” in 20–30 years. Low numbers, tough seasons, and constant rebuilding became the norm. But that started to change this year. ✅ Only shut out once all year ✅ Most rushing yards in a game in nearly 30 years ✅ Took a 12–0 lead against our rivals for the first time in decades ✅ Kids are being coached and held accountable. ✅ Football budget grew by 257% ✅ And we did it all while playing in a division this program wasn’t built for — a move made by the last HC before walking away. Either way, we’re still standing — and building something real in Cortland. I’m not going anywhere. This is just the beginning. It’s a great day to be alive and be a Tiger. #BuiltForTheHunt #PurpleTigers

Being the Head Coach for @CortlandHS_FB is my dream job. Most of my family has passed and all I have left are my in-laws, who live in Cortland. My wife is an alum of Cortland, as are my brother and sister in-law. I want to start and raise my family around this program. Cortland is home. #Hogfbchat

#BuiltForTheHunt #FAST

It’s almost Friday! 👏⚡️ @Sussexfootball5 @deucevazquez

I’ve been preppin’ for two big interviews this week. Always know a team’s history and have a plan on how you can help them improve, even before going into the interview!

Don’t let one bad day define your entire year. That’s 1 out of 365 — you’ve still got 364 chances to make it everything you want it to be.

I felt like I had no true career path and was just floating around job to job. Recalled how much my coaches growing up were a father figure to me and I wanted to be that light for someone.

This last year without my mom has been life changing.. • Got married. • Lost my grandpa. • Shut down a 6 figure business. • Dedicated my life to serving God. • Started my college coaching career. I’m just happy she’s able to rest now. Happy heavenly birthday mom. ❤️🕊️