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sports21h ago

Mike Pickett steps down after 28 seasons leading St. Johns Country Day’s girls soccer program.
During 28 seasons, Pickett went 571-72-41 and won 15 state championships.
He described the pressure on players as a reason for stepping down.
Pickett will continue coaching and teaching at his North Florida Soccer Academy.
The Spartans reached the state semifinals this season but lost to Lakeland Victory Christian.
Pickett was named the top girls soccer coach in the country by MaxPreps in 2022.
Pickett’s daughter Carson played in the NWSL and is now a defender for Denver.
Pickett’s wife Treasure is near retirement with the Clay County School District.
Pickett’s legacy includes 14 Florida Dairy Farmers coach of the year awards.
The announcement marks the end of an era for a storied program.

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sports19h ago

The Jaguars face a quiet 2026 offseason with limited cap space and no first-round pick, prompting planning on replacing Devin Lloyd.
Jacksonville eyes Ventrell Miller as a ready-to-start linebacker, providing insurance if Lloyd departs.
Coach Liam Coen says Miller must prove himself and might wear the green dot as a key communicator.
The coaching staff stresses the 'green dot' role, guiding calls and enhancing on-field communication.
Jacksonville's plan hinges on past drafting to build depth, with Miller as a potential steady starter.
Lloyd departed for the Panthers in free agency, shaping the Jaguars' linebacking plan.
Coen views Miller as a potential insurance policy if Lloyd leaves, reducing immediate need for new signings.
The plan also considers additional drafts or acquisitions to address the position later in the offseason.
Executive leadership emphasizes continuity and roster depth to sustain 2026 success.
Miller could be the answer at the second level if Lloyd departs, relieving frontline pressures.

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