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Sam Conner is recognized and as established professional who has positively impacted the development of numerous collegiate and professional athletes. At Vicksburg High School (Vicksburg, MS), he was an All-American in the 440-yard dash (48.0) and was a member of the Mile Relay team that shattered the state record by 3 seconds. During his senior year under the tutelage of Coach Cardell Jones, his speed increased from 4.7 to 4.4 seconds in the 40-yard dash within a 3-month period. His quarter time dropped 6 full seconds over the course of the track season, also. At Mississippi State University, his personal best in the 400-meter dash was 46.2 in his sophomore year. He also played wide receiver and kick returner on the football team. His fastest collegiate 40-yard dash was 4.35 on grass. After college, he clocked several 4.2s in the 40. As a professional, Conner played with the New Jersey Generals, San Antonio Gunslingers and the Houston Gamblers of the now defunct United States Football League(USFL) & The Houston Oilers practice squad in 1989 as a 32 year old rookie. He was brought into The General’s training camp as a free agent without a contract until he ran consecutive 4.3s on grass. Before and during his professional football career, Conner was sought by collegiate and professional athletes to train with him, discuss running techniques and training philosophies. Sports agents continue to send their clients to him to assess their talent, improve their physical condition, develop their speed and improve their football skills. Conner trains athletes for Speed, Agility, Flexibility & Explosiveness & has been extremely successful. He has trained 5 Athletes from a very young age through college that were NFL 1st Round Draft Picks along with numerous other eventual NFL, CFL , AFL & MLB draftee & players. He trained MLB players Anthony Rendon as a High Schooler & Jason Bourgeois whom won the MLB/Minor League Baseball’s Fastest Man Competition in the 60 Yard Dash. He has also trained & developed over 450 athletes that received athletic scholarships. NFL Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches & former Professional players have hired him to train their kids. He installed The Run & Shoot Offense at Alcorn State University during the Spring of NFL great Steve McNair’s freshman year which resulted in him becoming the NCAA’s All-Time total Offense & Passing Leader & The Houston Oilers 1st Round Draft Pick. Legendary Boxing Promoter Don King has contacted me several times regarding training some of his boxers. Tennis Coach John Wilkerson that coached Lori McNeal, Zena Garrison, Venus & Serena Williams(They were Wimbledon Champions or were finalists) told him in 2004 “if trained Venus & Serena Williams they would never lose”! Please view my website at: ‪speedmerchant.us Samuel M. Conner. smconner1223@yahoo.com 281/433-9810‬

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About Me:

I’ve trained over 450 athletes that have received athletic scholarships. I’ve trained 5 NFL 1st Rounders from the age of 8 years old through college & numerous others that have went on to play professionally in The NFL & MLB. I’ve had several baseball players to be drafted out of high school.

Please view my website at: speedmerchant.us

How I can help you improve your game:

With my vast knowledge & experience!

What a typical training session looks like with me:

Working on & to improve various components to help them mentally, physically, emotionally & athletically.

Career summary and accomplishments:

View my website at: speedmerchant.us

Best coach I ever had:

I’ve had numerous! Cardell Jones, Houston Markham, Leslie Newton, J. W. Knox, Wayne Holmes, Edward Stampley, John Douglas, June Jones, Bob Fields, John Jenkins, Bob Tyler, June Jones, Mouse Davis, Jack Pardee, Jerry Glanville

What athletes and parents should know about me:

I’ll encourage them to be their very best in every phase of their life.

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