Book Private Football Lessons with Coach JT

I played football and baseball my entire childhood and was selected to the sophomore baseball team as a freshman, then varsity as a sophomore before calling it quits to focus on football despite my love and passion for the game. I played football for 16 years. Played all 4 Years of Loyola Academy Varsity Football and was the starting QB my junior year and was then named captain and remained starter for my senior year. Unfortunately, my senior year was during the pandemic, so we ended up playing a 6-game season in the spring. Despite not technically being able to compete for a state championship, we went 6-0, were the #1 Ranked team in the state to start and finish the year and was very grateful to be named the Most Valuable Offensive Player that year. Received an academic scholarship to play football at Denison University.

I can help someone improve their game in a variety of ways, and I will tailor each session depending on the goals and aspirations of the client, helping them improve their game physically and mentally each session. Whether someone is just playing football or baseball for the first time, competing and training to make a varsity spot, or looking to play a collegiate sport, I have been through all the physical and mental training/obstacles and know what it takes.

A typical training session with me would be around 1 hour, and can look like very differently depending on the client. I will implement physical training, position specific drills, and whiteboard/film work. Once again, this is subject to change depending on age and goals.

Example- Male Age 7 (Baseball)

For someone younger, preaching the fundamentals and giving constant feedback to focus on form and a foundation. Hitting off a tee, slow toss, throwing mechanics, fielding basics etc.

Example- Male Age 13 (Football)

Continue to preach and focus on basics and fundamentals of the game, but the speed and intensity will pick up. It will be tailored to a specific position, and then working off of that. I will also at this age start to help coach clients mentally, preparing them for the inevitable highs and lows of highscool.

The best coach that I have ever had is my 8th grade football coach. Coming up in the program as a fifth grader, he always made an effort to help the entire program, not just his specific team. He preached the fundamentals day in and day out, and how that builds a foundation and is essential for you future. He was a great combination of tough love and motivating, always expecting more from his players, never satisfied. He helped me overcome my surgeries as a young kid, as he himself had a traumatic career ending injury. He made me realize that there will always be a worse situation than the one your find yourself in, so self pity and that victim mentality will get you nowhere. He had an unbelievable knowledge of the game of football, the way it should be played, what it takes to play at the highest level and how to persevere through tough times.

I have had 7 major knee surgeries that kept me out of numerous sports seasons and ultimately ended my football career shorter than I would have liked it to. With that in mind, I have shifted my passion and love for the game to coaching. I have endured every mental and physical battle that a kid might unfortunately go through in their careers, and I want to use my experiences and resilience to help others face these challenges head on. I pride myself in helping kids achieve their goals and make significant improvements in their game, while also teaching valuable lessons along that way that do not just translate to sports, but life in general. I am very passionate about sports and love conveying my knowledge and skills to the younger generation.