Derek Jones

Good athletes with bad grades become hometown legends that never got out of their hometowns. That's not a fraternity you want to join. #Ap2w

A big thanks to the Virginia Tech University Club for helping my wife and I celebrate our 25th anniversary. “It’s a great time to be a Hokie.” #LGH

#CoachingTip “Don’t get so caught up in teaching schemes, techniques, fundamentals, philosophy and installing that you lose sight of helping your players to grow as men. The more they grow as men, the more dependable, responsible, mature and accountable they become as players.”…

“It’s important to learn at a young age that your path is not meant to bring all of your friends along.” #Ap2w

“Maturity is understanding to not make assumptions.” #Ap2w

#CoachingTip “Losing your composure is a sign of insecurity or lack of confidence. Neither of those characteristics are reflective of a good leader.” #Ap2w

#Leadership101 “You can’t be an effective leader, if you’re worried about pleasing or making everyone happy.” #Ap2w

“If playing sports or being on a team is the only identity you have, you’re going to struggle once those things are no longer a part of your life. Playing sports are chapters in our lives that will one day come to an end. If you’re fortunate you will have many more chapters in…

“You can’t keep apologizing, saying my fault or my bad for doing the same things or repeating the same mistakes and expect others to trust or believe in you.” #Ap2w

#Leadership101 “Encourage don’t discourage, because encouraging can and will help to accomplish things discouraging never will.” #Ap2w

#CheetahLaw “If your personal agendas are more of a priority to you than the team, you are a distraction and a liability to the team.” #Ap2w

“It’s ok to not know something. The problems arise when you don’t know something and refuse to admit it or try to act as if you do.” #Ap2w

“Don’t repeat or speak on things you can’t confirm. A gossiper is just as bad as a liar.” #Ap2w

“Whether it’s good or bad, don’t get caught up in reading about yourself or paying attention to what others are saying about you. If it doesn’t help to produce results, it should be irrelevant to you.” #Ap2w

“Those who are afraid of failure don’t truly believe.” #Ap2w

“Working hard, making sacrifices, being busy or tired is what produces results.” #Ap2w

“Great teammates are unselfish people.” #Ap2w

I’m blessed to call this beautiful woman and person my wife for 25 years. She’s loyal, supportive and a lot of fun. We’re totally opposite in some ways and just alike in others. She’s a great wife, loving mother, true friend and the ideal companion. When we met, I knew within…

“Holding a grudge against someone affects you far more than it does them, because they constantly have control over your emotions, thoughts and mind.”#Ap2w

“Whether it was good or bad, understand what happened in the past is forever in the past and dwelling on it presently is a distraction.” #Ap2w