Brett Ekkens @Coach_Ekkens Twitter profile

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

9 months

I’m thankful for the opportunity to lead the Tiffin University football program!

Tiffin University Athletics

@gotiffindragons

9 months

Dragon Nation, let’s give a warm welcome to new Head Football Coach Brett Ekkens! Ekkens brings a wealth of experience including stops at Mt. Union, Akron, Indiana Wesleyan and most recently, he was the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Saginaw Valley State.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

2 years

Thankful for my time with @IndWesleyan_FB . Can’t wait to get started as the OL / Run Game Coordinator with @svsu_football ! #EarnIt 🎯

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

20 ways any OL can improve their game during the COVID - 19 shutdown. None of these require training equipment, or a partner. #CLIMB #StrikeThePick

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

2 years

On the road in West Michigan looking for future Cards! #EarnIt 🎯🔴🔵

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 months

Spring Ball is off to a great start! I love coaching this team! #GRIND

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

6 months

🎙️🆙 with our Head Ball Coach @Coach_Ekkens #GRIND | 🐲

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

I’m very excited to have the opportunity to work with great young men and talented, hard working coaches! Indiana Wesleyan University is an unbelievable school and I can’t wait to see what God has in store for the future! #CLIMB #StrikeThePick

Indiana Wesleyan FB

@IndWesleyan_FB

6 years

We could not be more excited to announce the hiring of our new Offensive Line Coach @Coach_Ekkens ! We are blessed to have him join the #CLIMB 🏔⛏🔴⚪️

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

1 year

Looking for future Cardinals! #EarnIt 🎯

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 months

He is Risen!

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

1 year

This is a special group of Men! The 2023 SVSU OL! 🔴🔵 #EarnIt

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

8 months

Excited to start this next chapter. Let’s get to work!

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

8 months

The next chapter of Dragon Football starts now… 🐉 🐲🐉

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 months

Register as soon as possible! We can’t wait to have 25’s on campus! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

7 months

Junior Visit Days are almost upon us! Use the QR code to sign up! #GRIND 🐲🐲🟢🟡🐉

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

I couldn’t be more proud of these young men! Big team win tonight! We have a lot of work ahead of us, but I know we are up for the task! #iwuol #iwufootball

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

8 months

It was an honor to speak at the @ohsfca clinic today! I appreciate all the coaches who attended! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

11 months

I couldn’t be more proud of the way this group finished the 2023 season! I am blessed to be their coach! 🔴🔵 #EarnIt

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 years

Future Zips, where you at?! #ROOCREW19

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

Happy anniversary to my wife and best friend! 3 years have flown by! Can’t wait to spend the rest of them with you! #LuckyMan

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

4 months

Happy Father’s Day Dad. Thank you for your love and the values you instilled in me! #GRIND

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

3 years

Merry Christmas from the Ekkens’!

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

8 months

March 19th can’t get here soon enough! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

8 months

‼️Spring Ball Dates‼️ HS Coaches - please reach out to our new DC, @CoachJDIV , if you would like to attend. #GRIND | 🐲🐉 @TiffinU @gotiffindragons

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

I don’t recognize my wife enough for her sacrifices as a coach’s wife. On top of working full-time and going to grad school; she spends her Sunday afternoons grocery shopping, and preparing lunches and dinners to send with me for the week. #ThankYou #LuckyMan

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 months

Come camp with us! Develop your skill-set and be evaluated by our great coaching staff! 🟢🟡🐉 #GRIND

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

4 months

Great first camp tonight! We enjoyed working with everyone who came out! June 1st is the next opportunity to camp with us. Come work with our coaches and see what makes Tiffin special! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 months

Dragons at Work! #GRIND

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

6 months

#GRIND 🐲🟢🟡

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

3 years

I am incredibly thankful for this group of young men. Their commitment to our cause, care for one-another, and work ethic make them a joy to coach. I commend their ability pursue their best despite the adversity of the past year. I am excited for this fall! #CLIMB 🏔⛏🔴⚪️

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 months

The season can’t get here soon enough!! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

9 months

Merry Christmas! #EarnIt

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

8 months

We are thrilled to have @CoachJDIV and @Coach_Cox49 joining our staff! They are both elite developers, and will be an integral part of the future of @TUDragonFB !

Tiffin University Athletics

@gotiffindragons

8 months

Football adds two more to its coaching staff! Help us give a warm welcome to James Daniels [DC] and Zane Cox [S&C]! #WelcomeToDragonNation #GoGons 🐲

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

4 years

Happy anniversary to my beautiful wife! I am incredibly lucky to be sharing life with you.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 months

Happy Mother’s Day Mom! Words can’t describe how thankful I am for your unconditional love and support!

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

Christmas Eve service with my better half! #merrychristmas #luckyman

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Happy anniversary to my beautiful wife, Sophia! I can’t believe it’s already been two years! #Lucky #OutKickedMyCoverage

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

2 years

Happy Thanksgiving! I’m thankful for my family, friends, and the group of men I am blessed to work with every day! 🔴🔵 #EarnIt #GoCards

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 years

Arrived in Detroit. Can’t wait to watch these guys play tomorrow! #MACChampionship #GoZips #DHM

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

Great dinner tonight with the @IndWesleyan_FB OL and TE’s at #HalfMoon ! Great food, great eats, and great time! #iwufootball

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 years

Another great team win! All glory to God!

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Look good, feel good, play good! #GoZips #FeedThePack #BeatTheCats

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 months

Our team loves competing WITH each other! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

6 months

DRAGON CAM 🎥 QOTD: Which teammate gives you the best work? 🐲 #GRIND

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Positive results require positive habits. If you don’t like your current results, change your current habits.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

3 months

Proud of the men on our team and their want to make a difference! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

3 months

Great opportunity to serve Tiffin this morning. A few of our athletes participating in community service with Mayor Wilkinson! @TiffinOhioGov #GRIND 🐲

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 months

Never allow the circumstances to dictate your outcome. - @nwash85 A tribute to a true Tiffin LEGEND‼️ #FOREVER85 #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Nate Washington

@nwash85

6 months

#GoGons 🐉

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

4 months

I am incredibly proud of our team! Their hard work and dedication both on and off the field paid off!

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

4 months

Spring Semester Stats! We excelled on and off the field this semester! #GRIND 🐲

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

8 months

Fired up for the 16 young men who signed with our program! They are talented football players who are committed to developing in every area of their life. They are dedicating themselves to the #GRIND 🐉🟢🟡

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

8 months

@Coach_Ekkens and Russ Snyder with @gotiffindragons give us a look inside of our 2024 signing class! #GoGons #GRIND #NSD2024 🟢🟡🐉

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 years

#RooCrew19

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

8 months

Congratulations to @CoachLacanaria ! A great coach and even better man! EK is in great hands!

Ty Spencer

@coachtspence

8 months

Let’s welcome @CoachLaca to East Kentwood! He will also serve as QBs Coach. He is a Brother Rice alum who has been a college coach for six years. Last year he was the offensive coordinator at Servite HS (California). He helped the Friars reach the state championship. #TheLand

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 months

Coach Blair dropping some knowledge! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

6 months

🎙️🆙 with our Offensive Coordinator! @Coach_ZBlair 🐲 #GRIND

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 months

Excited for our team to compete with one another on Saturday! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

6 months

Come out and support @TUDragonFB as we wrap up Spring Football! #GRIND 🐲🟢🟡

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

All glory to God!

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

2 months

A great morning serving our community!!! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

2 months

Thank you to Tiffin Fire - Rescue for allowing a few of our Student Athletes to spend the morning helping out! Another great opportunity to serve the Tiffin community! #GRIND 🐲

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

Happy birthday to the best mom in the world @SusanEkkens ! It had been a few years since I was able to celebrate with you in person. I am glad we could be in Grand Rapids this weekend to celebrate with you! #happybirthdaymom

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 months

Thank you for having me on your show! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

John McCallister

@MSR_Ohio

6 months

Meet New Tiffin University Head Football Coach Brett Ekkens. Coach shares his thoughts on Tiffin football, his career, and expectations. via @TUDragonFB @TiffinSports @D2Football @MountUnionFB @FindlayCourier @nwofca @OHSFBMedia

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 months

I’m proud of our team and their heart to volunteer and serve. Best of luck to the athletes competing at the 2024 Special Olympics Winter State Championship. #GRIND

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

7 months

Opening Ceremonies for the 2024 Winter Special Olympics State Championships @bgsu Bowling Green, OH. Excited for the athletes and proud of our players for volunteering. #GRIND 🐲🟢🟡🐉

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 months

Come celebrate with us! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

6 months

Join us as we honor Tiffin University, Hall of Famer, Nate Washington! We will retire his jersey and celebrate his legacy. The event is open to all program supporters and will take place on April 19 at 6 PM.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 years

The boys are back in town! Can't wait to get after it tomorrow! #GoZips #DHM

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

3 years

A great accomplishment by a special group of people! #CLIMB #MOTD

Indiana Wesleyan FB

@IndWesleyan_FB

3 years

Relentless work from our players, coaching staff, and support staff has propelled our program to another milestone- Co-MSFA East Champs❗️ Thank you to our university for your unyielding support❗️ #CLIMB 🏔⛏🔴 ⚪️

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 years

Who’s in?! #RooCrew19

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 years

Thankful for this group of men! Couldn't be more excited to see them work this year! #DHM #ZipsFB #GoZips

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 years

Happy anniversary to the best wife I could ask for!

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 months

Proud to recognize our senior scholar athletes! They did an outstanding job on the field and in the classroom! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 months

🔥🔥🗣️🎙️🎙️🎙️ #GRIND 🐲

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

6 months

🎙️🆙 With our Defensive Coordinator! @CoachJDIV 🐲 #GRIND

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Grind out good days. No excuses.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

4 years

Eric Page was an amazing teacher, mentor, and coach. He inspired me to become a coach through the impact he made on myself and others. I will forever be grateful for his influence. Rest In Peace Coach.

East Kentwood Athletics

@eksports_org

4 years

Our EK family lost an amazing teacher, mentor and coach today. Eric Page, science teacher and offensive line coach, died unexpectedly yesterday. Every Friday night you could see Eric coaching his boys with passion, fire, and spirit, willing his guys to be successful.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

4 years

Hypocrisy ruins leadership. Practice what you preach.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Tough hard fought victory today! Congratulations to the seniors on winning their 4th Wagon Wheel in a row! Glory to God. #GoZips

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 months

Join us in celebrating all that Nate has done for Tiffin University and our football program!

Tiffin University Athletics

@gotiffindragons

7 months

Tiffin University is hosting a jersey retirement dinner ceremony on April 19th for football Hall of Famer Nate Washington! Washington will also be an honorary coach at Tiffin’s Spring Football game the following day.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

4 years

Love without truth is sentimentality; it supports and affirms us but keeps us in denial about our flaws. Truth without love is harshness; it gives us information but in such a way that we cannot really hear it. -Timothy Keller

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

8 years

Congratulations to our 5 senior OL graduating this weekend! Very proud of all of you! #LegacyLeft #ZipsNation #OLP

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

3 years

Can’t wait!

Indiana Wesleyan FB

@IndWesleyan_FB

3 years

This Saturday will mark yet another milestone as we host our first playoff game in program history ❗️ It’s good to be home 🏟 🎥: @jacob_daniel7 | @SilverEdosio @IndWes @IWUWildcats @NAIAFBALL @NAIA #CLIMB 🏔⛏🔴 ⚪️

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

A great start to my day in the greater Grand Rapids area with Coach @brent_sandee and @Hudsyfootball ! Thank you for your time this morning!

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

8 years

2016 Akron Zips OL! #Audacity #FeedThePack

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 years

Happy birthday @ZipsCoachGrib ! I hope your day is as good as this picture. #GoZips #JimWithThePhotobomb

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

3 months

Fired up for camp tomorrow! Come get ready for your season and be evaluated by our great staff! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

3 months

🚨LAST OPPORTUNITY🚨 Tomorrow is our last Prospect Camp of the Summer! Don’t miss your opportunity to compete and be evaluated by our staff! #GRIND 🐲

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 months

It’s great to see new construction on campus! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Tiffin University

@TiffinU

7 months

🚧 Construction Update 🚧 Check out the demolition thus far for the Center for Innovation and Learning! #AcceptTheChallenge #TiffinUniversity #ConstructionUpdate

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

8 months

Happy to volunteer for a great cause!

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

8 months

@Coach_Ekkens got pied for the cause. The Alpha Iota “Smash Human Trafficking” fundraiser raised awareness and money to fight human trafficking. #GoGons 🐉🟢🟡🐲

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

If you’re interested in @IndWesleyan_FB , our camps are a great way to familiarize yourself with the uniqueness of our program, our coaches, our culture, and our facilities! Come to camp and get a glimpse of why IWU is special! Sign up at: #StrikeThePick

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

4 months

Sharpen your skills for the season and be evaluated by our great staff this Friday night! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

4 months

🚨Another week, another camp!🚨 Time to compete! June 7th, Pre Registration is open! #GRIND 🐲

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Happy birthday to @KyleRitz66 and @MuldowneyShawn ! No better way to celebrate a birthday than with teammates! #GoZips #ZipsOL #FeedThePack

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

4 months

Our first prospect camp is right around the corner! Register now! Our camps are a great opportunity to be evaluated while sharpening your skills for the upcoming season! Click the link to register. #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Happy Father’s Day to my Dad and all the other fathers out there! I am fortunate to have such a great example of how to be a husband, father, and man.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Good to see former Zip, JoJo Natson making the most of his NFL opportunity!

Los Angeles Rams

@RamsNFL

6 years

“You guys know I love donuts!” - @sonofbum Inside the #LARams locker room after the shutout!

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 years

Congratulations to @UMUFootball @vkehres @CKappas @CoachKyleMiller and the rest of the Raiders on the big comeback win! Great demonstration of poise! Keep it rollin next week in the #StaggBowl

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

8 years

Thank you @Gail_Arrington for a great surprise in our p.m. OL meeting. Many great Tank stories were shared! #ZipsOL

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 years

Proud to watch @UMUFootball earn another national championship! #RaiderNation #13

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 months

Come support your Dragons tomorrow at 1:00 PM! #GRIND 🟢🟡🐉

Tiffin University Football

@TUDragonFB

6 months

Last opportunity of the Spring! Let’s compete! #GRIND 🐲

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

1 year

He is Risen! Happy Easter! 1 Peter 1:3

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Hope @Coach_Langs and @Coach_Sheron had as much fun celebrating their birthdays in the office as the rest of us did! #CLIMB #StrikeThePick #IAteTooMuch #Donuts #IceCreamCake #MexicanFeast

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

3 years

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Oxford community. May God’s presence comfort you during this time of mourning.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

Happy Father’s Day to the man who’s example continues to help shape my life. I couldn’t have asked for a better role model! Love you Dad!

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

Watching our guys prepare for this season is extremely exciting! Their drive and determination has been outstanding all summer! #IWUFootball

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

3 years

I couldn't be more proud of DC Mickey. He is a 4 year starter that worked hard to play his best football as a senior. His commitment and dedication to our program will always be remembered! #CLIMB

Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats

@IWUWildcats

3 years

Congratulations to OL D.C. Mickey of @IndWesleyan_FB on earning @MidStatesFB Second Team honors.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

Great having a chance to stop by @MassillonSchool and visit with @CoachNMoore ! Always impressed by the #Tigers ! #StrikeThePick #CLIMB

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

2 years

Exceptional output requires exceptional input. #EarnIt 🎯

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

5 years

Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife sophia_rose_ekkens! I am a lucky man to get to celebrate another year with you. Thank you for loving and…

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

8 years

Goal setting is imperative: Set a goal, create a plan (daily process that takes you toward your goal), execute your plan, attain your goal.

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

6 years

Big birthday shout-out to our RB's coach, @CoachTonyRoman ! Hope its a great day! #StrikeThePick

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

7 years

Discipline = “1. Do what has to be done; 2. When it has to be done; 3. As well as it can be done; and 4. Do it that way all the time.” Bobby Knight #14

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Brett Ekkens

@Coach_Ekkens

2 years

Game 1 Tonight! #EarnIt