Coach Will Byrne — Leading the Maiden Blue Devils Into the Playoffs

In this episode, I sit down with Head Coach Will Byrne of the Maiden Blue Devils, one of North Carolina’s most respected football programs. Coach Byrne has guided Maiden to an incredible regular season run and secured a spot in the NCHSAA 4A Playoffs — a testament to discipline, culture, and relentless preparation.

We dive into:

🏈 Building a championship-caliber mindset🔥 Leadership lessons learned on and off the field💙 The tradition and pride behind Maiden football⚔️ Preparing for tonight’s rivalry showdown vs. Newton-Conover in Week 10!
🎯 What it takes to compete at the highest level in NC high school football

From strategy to culture, faith to family — this conversation taps into the heart of what Friday nights mean in small-town North Carolina.

If you love high-school football, legacy, and authentic leadership stories, this one’s for you.

Filmed on location at Maiden High School.

Coach Greg Hardy is more than an assistant coach at Newton-Conover High School — he’s a mentor, a father, and a true servant leader. A father of four Red Devils, Greg has made it his mission to pour into the next generation, both on and off the field.

As a leader with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Greg connects with students on a deeper level — especially those who are searching for adults who genuinely care. His story is one of faith, family, and commitment to helping young men find purpose through football and beyond.

🎧 Tune in as we sit down with Coach Hardy to talk about what drives him, how he builds relationships with players, and what it means to lead with heart in a program built on legacy and love.

This interview is in accordance with the TRIPLE project. A documentary film dedicated to the state of football at the high school level in American culture.

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In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Shannon Wingate Jr., star running back and team captain of Maiden High School — a player many across North Carolina consider the best running back in the state.After transferring from North Lincoln last season, questions surrounded his future. But Shannon has silenced all doubt through discipline, consistency, and character — transforming speculation into motivation. His focus on mindset, training, and a healthy lifestyle has not only elevated his game, but also inspired those around him.🎥 This conversation goes beyond football — exploring what it takes to lead, grow, and stay grounded when expectations are sky-high.—Featuring: Shannon Wingate Jr.Produced by: JoshLloydMediaSeries: TRIPLE: Keepers of The FlameLocation: Maiden High School — Maiden, NC #HighSchoolFootball #MaidenBlueDevils #ShannonWingateJr #NorthCarolinaFootball #TRIPLEFilm #JoshLloydMedia #FridayNightLights #RunningBack #NCPrepFootball #HighSchoolAthletes #FootballMindset