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Rafael Thomas

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Rafael Thomas

@CoachRT1988

Husband | Father | AC/HFC @ Mesquite HS | Lufkin High/OkState/Sau Alum | 23’ Class Of DCTF 40 Under 40 #T1ME #USVSUS #WISLTRSFI #TakeTheStairs

Joined May 2021

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Rafael Thomas
@CoachRT1988
Jun 24, 2023
This time last year I was getting told I wasn’t ready to be a head coach, & mainly negativity once hired. Fast forward a year later, & my baby girl called to tell me daddy made @dctf 40 under 40 coaches in the state, & the 🦁’s are predicted 1st in district. BET ON YOU ‼️🙌🏾
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Rafael Thomas
@CoachRT1988
Dec 17, 2023
“We can coach, it’s not just cause we got athletes, we can coach” I hope that didn’t draw any eye rolls 🔥, he’s speaking on stereotypes in coaching.
Local Sports High School
@BallySportsTXHS
Dec 17, 2023
Reginald Samples on his team's performance in their State Championship win vs. GP North Shore. @JackBox | #UILState | @ballysports | @uiltexas | @Duncanville_FB | @NSNationFB
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Rafael Thomas
@CoachRT1988
Jul 5, 2022
UsVsUs. Let’s Get To Work.
Rafael Thomas
@CoachRT1988
Oct 8, 2022
After The Season, I Will Be Inviting All The Bleacher Coaching Experts Out To Teach Us That Perfect Play They See Up There Every Play. You Will Get On The Board & Draw It Up For Us & We Will Film It. Then, We Will Go Get A Live Look On The Field Against O & D. Stay Tuned.
Rafael Thomas
@CoachRT1988
Nov 7, 2025
1-9 Season in the books and I own every bit of it. It’s not my staffs fault, the kids, the fans, administrators, or the circumstances. It’s mine. We will be back better after growth season. As always, I am proud to be the head coach of the Mesquite Skeeters. #USVSUS
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Rafael Thomas
@CoachRT1988
Jan 14, 2025
Mesquite High, Let’s Get To Work. All Glory To God. #USVSUS #GetPaid #MyMaroon #MaroonIsTheNewGold
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Rafael Thomas
@CoachRT1988
Oct 30, 2022
LIONS Beat Wheatley!!!! Playoff spot clinched. Not too bad for a 1st year head coach that got here 6 weeks before 1st game and in over his head with kids they said you can’t do anything with. 4-2 in district. Finish strong. Proud of my kids. UsVsUs.
Rafael Thomas
@CoachRT1988
Apr 27, 2023
Thank you to Oklahoma University Football for stopping by & checking out our L1ONS. @CoachEmmett @OU_Football #YouCanBeGreatAtYates #YatesTexas
GIF
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Rafael Thomas
@CoachRT1988
Aug 17, 2022
Blessed Is An Understatement. They Make Me Look Good. 🦁❤️💛…. Proud Husband & Girl Dad.
Rafael Thomas
@CoachRT1988
Nov 11, 2023
PROUD OF MY GUYS. WE FINISH 8-3 ON THE SEASON. THE MOST WINS AROUND HERE IN A LONG TIME. PLAYERS & COACHES, & SENIORS, THANK YOU. USVSUS.
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Rafael Thomas
@CoachRT1988
Jan 14, 2025
USVSUS FOREVER 🖤🫡
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Rafael Thomas
@CoachRT1988
Sep 30, 2023
Gone But Not Forgotten: Big Pokey & Gerry Monroe 🦁🖤
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Rafael Thomas
@CoachRT1988
Mar 1, 2023
Throwback Young RT: I bet y’all didn’t spat for picture day 😂, Don’t laugh too hard, cause I was voted most athletic, just like I’m the most athletic coach in the state, some things don’t change. Ask @DezBryant, he was there. He went on to be a millionaire, me, a thousandaire.
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Rafael Thomas
@CoachRT1988
Nov 12, 2023
• 1st 8 win season since 2010 (6-1 in district) • District Runner-up 2023 (Loss in championship game) • 11-3 District Record In 2 Seasons • Every Class now has a winning record overall • 15 offers • 98% Passing rate for the season • Program & Branding back 🦁🔥
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