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As a dedicated coach, my primary goal is to empower athletes to excel both on and off the field. Drawing from my experience as a defensive back at Saint Augustine’s University, I'm committed to elevating players' football IQ, flexibility, skills, speed, and strength. I firmly believe that greatness is not inherited but cultivated through hard work, dedication, and unwavering consistency. That's why my motto, "Great Requires Work," serves as the cornerstone of my coaching philosophy. Join me on a transformative journey where we'll push boundaries, break barriers, and unleash your true potential. Together, we'll strive for excellence, on and off the playing field. Are you ready to make greatness a reality? Let's work!
Durham, NC
Works with all age groups
Football, Strength and speed
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Get to know Coach Brandon
About Me:
From Bertie, NC, I attended Bertie High School, where my passion for sports flourished in football, basketball, and track & field.
Earning a scholarship, I played defensive back at Saint Augustine’s University, excelling as a leader and team captain, while maintaining academic excellence with a 3.2 GPA in sports management. Continuing my education at North Carolina Central University, I earned a master's in Kinesiology and Recreation. My journey reflects a dedication to excellence in athletics and academics, and I'm eager to inspire others on their paths to success.
How I can help you improve your game:
I can help improve an athletes overall performance by helping them improve mentally, and physically. I’m going to help improve their game by giving them the tools they need to succeed. My athletes are going to be faster, stronger, and smarter than everybody else on the playing field.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
The training session will always start with dynamic stretching. Which would roll into a warmup, then we would get into the main training session. Addition to that, we would work on speed and agility training, ending in a cool down.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Defensive Back Coach & Strength and Speed Coach - Bertie High school for (2 years)
Assistant Coach Saint Augustine’s University (1 year)
YMCA Recreation all ages (5 years)
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I’ve ever had I would say would be my dad. Because he developed me, mentally and physically, and challenged me to be great all the time. Which helped mold me into the man I am today.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I’m a very hardworking person, that never settle for anything less than the best. I’m going to challenge the athletes to be the best athlete they can be, and help them to be better and more explosive in their field of sports. I love what I do, and I love to work and help develop these future stars.
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