Thad Wells (@ThadWells)

The fastest way to lose a head coaching job? It's not losing games alone. It's something few coaches understand. 🧵THREAD ...

In 1991, 7-year-old Alex Golesh watched tanks roll through Red Square. His family escaped to America with $400. Now Alex is the head football coach at USF, even though he never played college ball. 🧵THREAD ...

In 1975, Bill Walsh's mentor destroyed his dreams with one phone call. Paul Brown didn't just pass him over—he secretly sabotaged Walsh. 6 years later, he beat Brown in the Super Bowl. 🧵THREAD ...

Every coach knows the game has changed. To win on the field, you first have to win in the minds of recruits, decision makers, and stakeholders. But nobody wants to be "that coach" who's always self-promoting. Here's the solution. 🧵THREAD ...

In 1998, Tony Holler's "best team ever" got destroyed in the state finals. That crushing defeat led him to question everything. His answer became known as Feed the Cats & is used today by big time stars like Saquon Barkley.....🧵THREAD ...

I’ve made $1,000,000 in 20 years coaching. I have $0 in savings. I have $0 in retirement. I have $0 in investments. I’ve bet the house on something else... 🧵 THREAD ...

Meet the coach who works less than anyone else in major college football. A safety at Oregon State who never dreamed he'd revolutionize coaching. Bronco Mendenhall has cracked the code that most coaches miss entirely. 🧵THREAD ...

What if a coach’s greatest win isn’t on the scoreboard, but in the lives they change? Meet Kurt Hines. A high school football coach redefining success—both with his team—and with the entire coaching community. 🧵THREAD ...

He didn't quit. He didn’t transfer. From backup to NFL draft pick. And now one of the most respected coaches in the country. This is the journey of Marques Hagans—a masterclass in patience, loyalty, and long-term impact. ...