At the heart of our football program is a simple but powerful mantra: D.E.A.L. — Discipline. Edge. Accountability. Love.

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Created by Head Coach Alan Wilmes, D.E.A.L. represents more than the way we approach the game of football. It is the foundation for the type of young men we strive to develop every day. Through the challenges, victories, setbacks, and lessons that come with being part of a team, our student-athletes learn values that extend far beyond the field.

 

DISCIPLINE: means doing what is required, even when no one is watching.

EDGE: is the competitive drive and toughness to keep pushing, improving, and refusing to settle.

ACCOUNTABILITY: means taking ownership of your actions and being dependable.

LOVE: means caring for one another, putting others before yourself, and building relationships rooted in respect and trust.

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Coach Wilmes believes football provides an opportunity to help shape strong young men—not just successful athletes. The goal is to prepare these players for the roles they will one day hold as husbands, fathers, brothers, uncles, leaders, and productive members of their communities.

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The game may last four quarters, but the lessons learned through D.E.A.L. are meant to last a lifetime.