Coached my son from 6 years old to college scholarship. One of the best coaches and football minds out here. Not just football but good overall dude that loves and looks out for his student athletes.
I met Mr. Overton, about 4 years ago when I was first getting into coaching, for a organization in Culpeper county Virginia CFA, he comes and speaks to all our coaches at a coaches clinic before our tackle season starts. He’s a good brother, and the man knows football like no other. I’m calling him the coach prime of VA, he coming and I hope to be able to coach half as good as he does some day.
I’ve played with the Overton family from high school,arena and semi pro levels, I’m about to be 37 years old and I can say without a doubt DO is and has been a major influence to me he has always been a coach in my eyes even when I played next to him on the field. I will forever be grateful and loyal to him and most importantly Proud of him and everything he’s about, even from a far. He has changed a lot of lives and will continue doing so. D.O. I support and stand with you 100%
Like I've said in another social media platform without all the long details it's "Coach O" or no coach. His reputation as a coach and community leader speaks for itself. My son played for him in PME and at Freedom. Always have my support. So many positive things to say it would be 2026 when I finished.
@ I guarantee it’s because his players🤣new generation man…happens with me and my middle school players😂I’ll say some unintentionally suspect and there they go “pause Coach”😂😂
Great video Lee! This is what was we needed. Great to hear Coach O's side of the story. You can tell he really cares about his players. Sad situation for everyone involved.
This interview put alot of what was initially said in perspective. It was good to hear the other side of the story, cause there was some things that just wasnt adding up!
Way to wrap up the year Lee Merry this was an incredible interview and needed. Perspective is everything and I applaud Coach Overton and his team for persevering through that ridiculousness. Your perspective was appreciated too. Thank you and Happy New Year.
Most of these coaches fear the fact that they don’t have kids knocking down their doors so they use fairness and accuse coaches of recruiting. He is going through the same thing that JM goes through in basketball
Me & him disagree 90%of the time but this guy is a great dude! Love this guy and what he does. I experienced it! When he was at Freedom my team and I was scheduled to do an interview with him. Unfortunately got a flat tire on the way and ordered us dinner when he arrived despite us not getting the interview done that day
Spending $500k on investigating kids transferring to play football is banana's! After they completed the home visits that should have been the end of it.
Fiafax county is just scared of how D.O. has a hand in his community, and has provided an avenue for his kids to flourish in the game and have an opportunity to gain an education from this game! Those Fairfax coaches are shook by his presence
D.O. been a stand up guy! Them people scared and nervous as hell because of what he brings to the table. Those kids and their parents are willing to follow him because it's in their child's best interest. Facts over feelings!!! Keep going Bro
South County should fire there racist Coach he’s a shame to the game a shame to Fairfax county, and a shame to football I wish him no luck and no success for the rest of his life and just think about this everybody he has to live with himself who would play for a guy like that or let their kids play for a guy like that
This Dude used to get Dudes to Travel up and down the Road from state to state to play semi pro and Arena Ball with him, dudes always wanna Play Or get coached by this dude cus he really know how to Get the best out of his players or teammates
To be honest. We need to demand that all the parties involved in trying to drag this man name through the mud. Needs to be fired from their prospective jobs for slander. There was no intrigue from the beginning. Especially, from that woman from the newspaper over in Fairfax County. We need to start standing up for our people. Because history tends to repeat itself and we need to learn from this and take action immediately when one of our brothers and sister been wrong.
@@larrymerritte3868 They just wanted to interrupt this year's run into the playoff's. I truly got to see the evil people do. This are the same people that sit up and smile and act all innocent but behind closed door they do some wick shit. Also, you notice you haven't heard a peep from them. Cause they are in hiding now and don't want to be exposed. That's what cowards do.
When you get some time, go look at the scores from the Freshman and JV teams this year. Fairfax county going to catch hell for at least another 4 years. Next year show zero mercy on these teams. Drop a 100 on them all. Coach O just better, plain and simple.
Its crazy that coach O had even explain himself. This man is a great high school football coach and coached a countless number of kids to go on and play college football. What we learned this season is that the powers that be in fairfax county hate to see it. Coach O has given these kids hope to chase their nfl dreams and better yet, to be great men and leaders in the world. As a miltary vet, i feel heartbroken that any organization could try to make everyone believe this hype and condemn this man. Coach O is a pillar to any community that he is involved with.
First I wanna say thank you for your service to our country. Second I want to say thank you for listening/watching this and understanding and hearing his side of the story. 🙏🏽 for having an open mind
Love the interview! Like you said if you're a good coach and you're building a good program the kids are going to come just like at Oscar Smith, Phoebus, and Maury...you don't have to recruit! Keep winning them other coaches going to keep crying!
Man Ive known DO a long time and he has always had love for the kids and Vice versa, he is a great guy and a great coach, its crazy that these individuals would make up lies to try and discredit such a great person, not only that but to forget that this is about the kids not your feelings its always about the kids and thats why no matter what BS they try to make up this great coach will always be at the Top.
Coach O is the 1 of the best at this coaching thing. It involves so much more than X's & O's. You got to deal with the real Meat, The Kids, Parents & Scandals. I have known him for a long time, as he has coach both of my boys. 1 was never on any of his teams & he was still willing to work with him on his 7v7 team. The PROGRAM. Has anyone even looked at the Program he has? He put this thing together and has lost many but never lost focus to get better. Now, let's talk this recruiting...being from here & living in VB I have heard & delt with it forever, "but its not RECRUITING." ITS CALLED HAVING A GOOD PROGRAM. That a good program with Coaches, Parents, Players (maybe I should just say supporting cast) ...he has all that. But like I have always said, Keep on Keeping on!
This is very much a softball interview but I do commend DO for actually speaking because he’s been rather silent through all this. There are too many questions left on the table for this to be considered thorough.
He can spin it how he wants but 14 kids transferred in when you got there? I’m assuming these are 14 good football players not 2nd string? Sounds kinda sus for real.
Darryl and the Overton family have 100% of my support. "Facts over Feelings" 💯
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C.D. Hylton from 2003-2006 had several transfers 😳. No one questioned my coach or sat in my home. What's really going on here? 🤔
Coached my son from 6 years old to college scholarship. One of the best coaches and football minds out here. Not just football but good overall dude that loves and looks out for his student athletes.
I 1000% agree! His football mind is awesome!
This is good that you did this interview to hear coach Darryl Overton side of the story!!
Yes, thank you! He definitely needed his voice heard
I met Mr. Overton, about 4 years ago when I was first getting into coaching, for a organization in Culpeper county Virginia CFA, he comes and speaks to all our coaches at a coaches clinic before our tackle season starts. He’s a good brother, and the man knows football like no other. I’m calling him the coach prime of VA, he coming and I hope to be able to coach half as good as he does some day.
I’ve played with the Overton family from high school,arena and semi pro levels, I’m about to be 37 years old and I can say without a doubt DO is and has been a major influence to me he has always been a coach in my eyes even when I played next to him on the field. I will forever be grateful and loyal to him and most importantly Proud of him and everything he’s about, even from a far. He has changed a lot of lives and will continue doing so.
D.O. I support and stand with you 100%
@@rickbird5523 Thank you for sharing this!! Respect 🫡 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I was a teacher at Colonial Forge when DO worked there and was an assistant football coach. A good man in many ways, and he will always be top notch.
Like I've said in another social media platform without all the long details it's "Coach O" or no coach. His reputation as a coach and community leader speaks for itself. My son played for him in PME and at Freedom. Always have my support. So many positive things to say it would be 2026 when I finished.
Facts! Thank you for sharing
D.O with the few “pause” moments😂- great interview tho bro💯
Bro I’m so sick of him doing that! I actually hate it 😂
@ I guarantee it’s because his players🤣new generation man…happens with me and my middle school players😂I’ll say some unintentionally suspect and there they go “pause Coach”😂😂
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Great video Lee! This is what was we needed. Great to hear Coach O's side of the story. You can tell he really cares about his players. Sad situation for everyone involved.
Thanks Coach Will! Thanks for listening
This interview put alot of what was initially said in perspective. It was good to hear the other side of the story, cause there was some things that just wasnt adding up!
Appreciate you having an open mind! 👊🏽
Great work Lee and DO definitely is a solid dude...
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Thanks bro for always supporting me
Way to wrap up the year Lee Merry this was an incredible interview and needed. Perspective is everything and I applaud Coach Overton and his team for persevering through that ridiculousness. Your perspective was appreciated too. Thank you and Happy New Year.
Thanks Larry! This comment means a lot!
Lee excellent interview! Coach O, good luck in all your future endeavors Brother. Keep grinding!
Thank you Bobby!
We all knew but glad you could clear the air. Live in your peace for sure
Thanks for watching and having an open mind
Great episode Lee!! DO is built different. "They can't handle my impact" Powerful!!
He’s definitely built different! Thanks for listening
Most of these coaches fear the fact that they don’t have kids knocking down their doors so they use fairness and accuse coaches of recruiting. He is going through the same thing that JM goes through in basketball
Facts on facts! Damn Shame
The more I learn about this guy the more I like him as a person and a coach. I would work for a coach like this
Me & him disagree 90%of the time but this guy is a great dude! Love this guy and what he does. I experienced it! When he was at Freedom my team and I was scheduled to do an interview with him. Unfortunately got a flat tire on the way and ordered us dinner when he arrived despite us not getting the interview done that day
Spending $500k on investigating kids transferring to play football is banana's! After they completed the home visits that should have been the end of it.
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Great platform,bro. Hearing his side was really insightful. 💪🏾💪🏾🔥🔥🔥
Thank you for watching!
Fiafax county is just scared of how D.O. has a hand in his community, and has provided an avenue for his kids to flourish in the game and have an opportunity to gain an education from this game! Those Fairfax coaches are shook by his presence
I agree! Excellent take!
Great interview! Hopefully people take the time to actually LISTEN
I hope so as well. Thank you for listening and having a open mind
D.O. been a stand up guy! Them people scared and nervous as hell because of what he brings to the table. Those kids and their parents are willing to follow him because it's in their child's best interest. Facts over feelings!!! Keep going Bro
Appreciate your comment bro, you’re right!
Lee man, your interviews are underrated 💯
🙏🏽🙏🏽 Humbly thank you! ☺️ 🤜🏽🤛🏽
South County should fire there racist Coach he’s a shame to the game a shame to Fairfax county, and a shame to football I wish him no luck and no success for the rest of his life and just think about this everybody he has to live with himself who would play for a guy like that or let their kids play for a guy like that
I 1000 percent agree!
Excellent work Lee! DO gave us a whole word! Wow!
You’re welcome bro! Appreciate your support
@@larrymerritte3868 Yes sir! You are welcome!
This Dude used to get Dudes to Travel up and down the Road from state to state to play semi pro and Arena Ball with him, dudes always wanna Play Or get coached by this dude cus he really know how to Get the best out of his players or teammates
Good info to know. Thanks bro.
To be honest. We need to demand that all the parties involved in trying to drag this man name through the mud. Needs to be fired from their prospective jobs for slander. There was no intrigue from the beginning. Especially, from that woman from the newspaper over in Fairfax County. We need to start standing up for our people. Because history tends to repeat itself and we need to learn from this and take action immediately when one of our brothers and sister been wrong.
I 1000% Percent with this post
@@larrymerritte3868 They just wanted to interrupt this year's run into the playoff's. I truly got to see the evil people do. This are the same people that sit up and smile and act all innocent but behind closed door they do some wick shit. Also, you notice you haven't heard a peep from them. Cause they are in hiding now and don't want to be exposed. That's what cowards do.
I'm happy to hear his side of the story. I can relate . The kids will learn life lessons about the situation
@@ronaldsmith7003 yes coach earned this right to have his side told. Thanks for watching
Great interview and getting your side out there. Anyone from northern va knows how big this was. Keep up the great coaching and mentorship coach.
Yes indeed! Thanks for having an open mind
Respect to Coach DO! Lee you that guy for giving him a voice
Aww man, thanks bro! He earned that respect
When you get some time, go look at the scores from the Freshman and JV teams this year. Fairfax county going to catch hell for at least another 4 years. Next year show zero mercy on these teams. Drop a 100 on them all. Coach O just better, plain and simple.
My sentiments exactly
I work at Hayfield and we have good kids, 7-12, as well as student athletes. Coach O is a good dude and has a lot of support.
@@ajaycoolieb thank you for your comment. Good info to know
Lee said take this Christmas gift 😂
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Its crazy that coach O had even explain himself. This man is a great high school football coach and coached a countless number of kids to go on and play college football. What we learned this season is that the powers that be in fairfax county hate to see it. Coach O has given these kids hope to chase their nfl dreams and better yet, to be great men and leaders in the world. As a miltary vet, i feel heartbroken that any organization could try to make everyone believe this hype and condemn this man. Coach O is a pillar to any community that he is involved with.
First I wanna say thank you for your service to our country. Second I want to say thank you for listening/watching this and understanding and hearing his side of the story. 🙏🏽 for having an open mind
Good interview he seems like a good young brother
Thanks bro
I can answer your question coach. Your black and a winner that's what you did wrong. Keep winning 💪🏾💪🏾
Great answer!! 👊🏽👊🏽
Love the interview! Like you said if you're a good coach and you're building a good program the kids are going to come just like at Oscar Smith, Phoebus, and Maury...you don't have to recruit! Keep winning them other coaches going to keep crying!
Big facts!! Folks need to understand
Big facts!!!
Great interview, glad Coach got a chance to clear the record.
Terrance B
Thanks bro! He earned this opportunity to clear up things
Men lie, woman lie, paperwork don’t!!! Let’s go D.O.!!!
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Woooow!! Eye-opening interview. So, basically the VHSL is trash. Nothing like the “Old Dominion”
DO did an amazing job at Freedom and now Hayfield. Hope they let them compete in the postseason soon. It keeps Virginia competitive.
This part! ‼️🫡
@ most definitely 🔒
Man Ive known DO a long time and he has always had love for the kids and Vice versa, he is a great guy and a great coach, its crazy that these individuals would make up lies to try and discredit such a great person, not only that but to forget that this is about the kids not your feelings its always about the kids and thats why no matter what BS they try to make up this great coach will always be at the Top.
🗣️Say it louder for folks to really listen
Expose them all! Post the vids and audio clips. This stuff has been going on in NOVA for years!!
Yeah we’re waiting lol
Facts>>>Feelings!!! Which side had more facts….which side had more opinions??? 👀👀👀👀😏😏😏
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Coach O is the 1 of the best at this coaching thing. It involves so much more than X's & O's. You got to deal with the real Meat, The Kids, Parents & Scandals. I have known him for a long time, as he has coach both of my boys. 1 was never on any of his teams & he was still willing to work with him on his 7v7 team. The PROGRAM. Has anyone even looked at the Program he has? He put this thing together and has lost many but never lost focus to get better. Now, let's talk this recruiting...being from here & living in VB I have heard & delt with it forever, "but its not RECRUITING." ITS CALLED HAVING A GOOD PROGRAM. That a good program with Coaches, Parents, Players (maybe I should just say supporting cast) ...he has all that. But like I have always said, Keep on Keeping on!
🗣️ This comment was spot on!
DO a good man. Just listen with common sense. This makes too much sense.
Exactly!! Open minded people understand
This is very much a softball interview but I do commend DO for actually speaking because he’s been rather silent through all this. There are too many questions left on the table for this to be considered thorough.
Shame and VHSL everybody know what time it really was we all know race was involved
Bingo!
A lot of people slander his name and integrity and needs to pay for their wrong doing
Absolutely, totally agree!
South County led this effort to dismantle HAYFIELD. Its ok for them to bring in transfers. Hell they even brought in Ron Daynes son.
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Respect FFX outta be ashamed
@@he2live agreed
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Thanks my man! 👊🏽
I wonder if DO is talking about Stone Bridge
🤔 Great Question! I’m still wondering lol
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DO at Stone Bridge would’ve been dangerous
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He can spin it how he wants but 14 kids transferred in when you got there? I’m assuming these are 14 good football players not 2nd string? Sounds kinda sus for real.
Did you even listen
@@jamescarter8331nah, not at all…🤦🏽♀️
Facts over feelings.
@@jamescarter8331lmao bro didn’t listen to a single second of the interview
@donald3290 kids are going to follow a winning coach and that's just it same thing in the 757 they wants to play for a winner
So he's up there to spew his a more favorable view of the scheme of moving a ton of kids to Hayfield
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Facts not feelings. I’m from the 757 and kids move all the time. Same thing in the Richmond area.
@ajaycoolieb 20 plus kids don't just transfer in one big gulp in the 757... I'm from the 757 as well.
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