Ashley Cornwell

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Football Coach

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Join date: Nov 20, 2025

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Ashley is entering her ninth year of coaching, with her experience ranging from the youth football level to internships with the NFL. She is passionate about developing players and helping football athletes understand the WHY of the techniques and schemes taught. Throughout her coaching career, Ashley has had 12 players drafted and 14 players signed by NFL teams.

Posts (9)

Mar 2, 2026 ∙ 7 min

F*** Your Goals. Embrace the Process: How Changing our Mindset to Welcome Failure Can Better Athlete's Mental Health.

Success in sports and life isn’t built on instant results—it’s built on the process. In a culture driven by comparison and early specialization, young athletes are losing the value of patience, resilience, and growth. Process-oriented goals, multi-sport development, and embracing failure create stronger athletes and healthier mindsets. Fall in love with the grind, trust steady improvement, and build character that lasts far beyond the game.

Feb 22, 2026 ∙ 7 min

Rondale Moore, Marshawn Kneeland, Rudi Johnson, and Kyren Lacy: Mental Health in the NFL and College Football, and a Football Coach’s Perspective.

At 25, I know the pressure in football firsthand. As a football coach, after a dark night of my own mental health struggle, I woke up to the shocking news about Rondale Moore. Players like Marshawn Kneeland in the NFL and Kyren Lacy in the NCAA show that mental health crises are real and urgent. Athletes and coaches are hurting. Culture is failing. We must step up, have real conversations, and create spaces where people are truly seen and supported.

Feb 3, 2026 ∙ 3 min

The Importance of Great Coaching And Development at Every Level of Sport

Effective coaching is about development, not just wins. From youth to professional sports, building skills, character, and culture ensures lasting success. Learn why prioritizing growth over outcomes is critical at every level.