University of Illinois Defensive Back Captain

The best coach I ever had was my position coach, Tim Banks, who is now the defensive coordinator for Tennessee. Coach Banks didn’t just teach the game at an elite level—he provided me with tools and lessons that have helped me thrive far beyond the field

I want every athlete I train to walk away knowing that Coach Vontay believed in them even when they doubted themselves. With me, giving up isn’t an option—because it’s not just about avoiding failure; it’s about pushing past limits and putting your absolute best foot forward every single time.

I bring extensive coaching experience across various levels, including serving as a youth football program director with Penn State Athletics and a Playball youth instructor. As a former college football player (Defensive Back), I leverage my firsthand knowledge of the game to develop athletes’ skills, teamwork, and performance. My roles as a personal trainer at Premier Fitness and group fitness instructor at Reconstructed by Sam further highlight my ability to create personalized and effective training programs tailored to athletes' unique needs

With a strong background as a former college football player and experienced coach, I excel in creating personalized improvement plans tailored to each athlete's strengths and areas for development. I carefully assess their performance, establish clear goals, and design progressive strategies to enhance their skills and physical fitness. In sessions, I focus on teaching proper techniques, providing constructive feedback, and correcting form to maximize efficiency and reduce injury risks. By analyzing game and training footage, I identify areas for refinement, offering detailed yet simple explanations to ensure concepts are easily understood and implemented. I value adaptability, adjusting plans based on progress and feedback to keep athletes on track and motivated. My approach simplifies complex ideas, making them actionable and meaningful to athletes at any level, empowering them to achieve consistent and measurable improvement

In each training session, you can expect a structured and high-energy approach designed to maximize performance. We will start with a dynamic warm-up to prepare your body for the demands of the session and reduce injury risk. From there, we’ll focus on technique-sound movements specific to your position, ensuring you master the fundamentals and develop precision in your execution. We’ll also incorporate situational periods where you’ll be challenged to apply your skills in game-like scenarios, enhancing your decision-making and performance under pressure. The intensity will remain high throughout the session, pushing you to compete at your best while building endurance and resilience. Each session is designed to be both challenging and rewarding, keeping your growth and success at the forefront.