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Allen, Tx HS Class of 26 Player Comments and Advice
Posted on 2/16/26 at 7:26 pm
Posted on 2/16/26 at 7:26 pm
Wow, really cool to see this. He was very honest and gave great advice. Hope this kid makes a team and then works up to better teams.
Jahsxiah Gibson
@JahsxiahGibson
I am not ashamed of my journey. My life will be a testimony.
But if I could offer a word of advice to any freshman, sophomore or junior athlete in high school it would be to just listen bro. All them adults in your life not just talking to talk. They been here longer. They done bumped they head already. They trying to save you from doing the same thing.
Do not make the mistake of thinking your talent alone is enough. It’s not. Talent open doors. Character and grades keep you there. And if you already messed up, if your GPA not where it should be, if your name been in rooms for the wrong reasons… don’t quit. Keep digging. You can climb out the hole the same way you dug it.
Class of 29, 28 and 27 hear me.
Take your grades serious.?Choose who you hang around wisely.?Protect your name. Word spreads fast if you a crash out.?Respect authority. Nobody riding for you like your parents and coaches.?Work hard when nobody clapping.
Do not wait until senior year to lock in. That GPA do not lie.
I’m still figuring it out myself. I’m struggling but I know God got me.
Be intentional.?Lock in early. Pray. Show up ready to work.
I’m learning the hard way that my future is being built in the small decisions I make today.
Start now.
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Jahsxiah Gibson
@JahsxiahGibson
I am not ashamed of my journey. My life will be a testimony.
But if I could offer a word of advice to any freshman, sophomore or junior athlete in high school it would be to just listen bro. All them adults in your life not just talking to talk. They been here longer. They done bumped they head already. They trying to save you from doing the same thing.
Do not make the mistake of thinking your talent alone is enough. It’s not. Talent open doors. Character and grades keep you there. And if you already messed up, if your GPA not where it should be, if your name been in rooms for the wrong reasons… don’t quit. Keep digging. You can climb out the hole the same way you dug it.
Class of 29, 28 and 27 hear me.
Take your grades serious.?Choose who you hang around wisely.?Protect your name. Word spreads fast if you a crash out.?Respect authority. Nobody riding for you like your parents and coaches.?Work hard when nobody clapping.
Do not wait until senior year to lock in. That GPA do not lie.
I’m still figuring it out myself. I’m struggling but I know God got me.
Be intentional.?Lock in early. Pray. Show up ready to work.
I’m learning the hard way that my future is being built in the small decisions I make today.
Start now.
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Posted on 2/16/26 at 7:26 pm to OU Guy
Another from Jan
Jahsxiah Gibson
@JahsxiahGibson
I don’t hear a lot of people talk about these moments.
This look on my face says it all. That moment at your football banquet as an unsigned senior when the hugs from your coaches remind you that this chapter has come to an end. Your confidence starts to wrestle with fear and you begin to question what’s next.
Shoutout to everyone who received offers and committed early. Your journey is admirable.
I pray for every athlete who doesn’t know where they’re going yet. Both the ones who struggled with grades but are good players who need a chance and those who are great academically and athletically but didn’t have the knowledge, marketing skills, the right leaders, parental support, or the financial means to get in front of recruiters.
My parents always say what is for you will be for you. If you are hungry enough you will find a way to get somebody’s attention.
Don’t let anyone discount you. Even if you weren’t the best academically, the tallest, or the ideal D1 player. Man, if God gave you the skill He will place the right college in your path and the right people to help you develop.
You will be great if you believe! Just start somewhere. Be humble and don’t give up here. All it takes is one shot to slay your giant brudda.
Jahsxiah Gibson
@JahsxiahGibson
I don’t hear a lot of people talk about these moments.
This look on my face says it all. That moment at your football banquet as an unsigned senior when the hugs from your coaches remind you that this chapter has come to an end. Your confidence starts to wrestle with fear and you begin to question what’s next.
Shoutout to everyone who received offers and committed early. Your journey is admirable.
I pray for every athlete who doesn’t know where they’re going yet. Both the ones who struggled with grades but are good players who need a chance and those who are great academically and athletically but didn’t have the knowledge, marketing skills, the right leaders, parental support, or the financial means to get in front of recruiters.
My parents always say what is for you will be for you. If you are hungry enough you will find a way to get somebody’s attention.
Don’t let anyone discount you. Even if you weren’t the best academically, the tallest, or the ideal D1 player. Man, if God gave you the skill He will place the right college in your path and the right people to help you develop.
You will be great if you believe! Just start somewhere. Be humble and don’t give up here. All it takes is one shot to slay your giant brudda.
This post was edited on 2/16/26 at 7:28 pm
Posted on 2/16/26 at 7:33 pm to OU Guy
That's a kid I would want on my team. Our side. To say the same to anyone incoming w his class.
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