Believer - Husband- Father - VMI Football Coach - 2 Timothy 1:7
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“Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.”
John Wooden
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News from Post: Virginia Military Institute continues to earn national recognition in the 2027 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings.
VMI ranks No. 4 among public liberal arts colleges and No. 62 among more than 200 national liberal arts colleges.
Read more about VMI’s rankings, academic programs, and outcomes for graduates: vmi.edu/vmi-maintains-strong…
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“If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;”
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“There's always ways of motivating yourself to higher levels. Write about it, dream about it. But after that, turn it into action. Don't just dream.”
Dan Gable
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Jared Backus retweeted
Behind the Balance: Dylan Poley ’27 — Keydet Football 🏈
From the football field to the Honor Court, Dylan Poley ’27 is making the most of his time at VMI. The international studies major is balancing football, academics, ROTC, and cadet leadership as he prepares to graduate and commission into the U.S. Army.
For Poley, being a cadet-athlete means showing younger teammates that they can be leaders on the field — and throughout the Corps.
Read more here: vmi.edu/behind-the-balance-d…
@VMIAthletics @VMI_Football
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“We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret or disappointment.”
Jim Rohn
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RT @VMI_Football: ☑️World-Class Education
☑️Division I Football
☑️Life Changing Opportunity
#RAHVAMIL #BROTHERHOOD
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“If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.”
Jim Rohn
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“I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.”
Psalms 9:1
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“When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.”
Peter Marshall
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Congratulations to my brother!
Tremendous coach, better man!
Love ya
HISTORY MADE.⚽️
@CornellMSoccer knocks off Western Michigan 2-0 on the road, and it's a landmark night for Head Coach John Smith — the win makes him the All-Time Winningest Head Coach in Cornell Men's Soccer history!🏆
Congrats, Coach Smith!
#YellCornell
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“The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.”
Jack London
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Keydets resume longtime series with Davidson Saturday afternoon 🏈
#RahVaMil | @VMI_Football
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“People of mediocre ability sometimes achieve outstanding success because they don't know when to quit. Most people succeed because they are determined to.”
Coach George Allen
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