Book Private Football Lessons with Coach Dennis
20-yr Collegiate Head Coach: sending 100+ players to D1.
20-yr Collegiate Head Coach: sending 100+ players to D1.
Unlocking your young athlete's full potential on the football field with a coach who's been there and done that. I'm not just a trainer; I'm a former Division 1 football player who has dedicated over 20 years to coaching, with coaching experience ranging from Pop Warner youth leagues to more than a decade at the collegiate level. Whether it's improving your child's technique, learning the game, and/or improving their self-confidence, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a track record of success. Let's work together to make your young athlete the best that he can be!
Trains in Naples
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
23 Lessons
Works with all age groups
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Get to know Coach Dennis
About Me:
Player Accomplishments:
Earned a Division 1 Football Scholarship to play at Central Michigan University, where I matriculated and lettered.
Coaching Accomplishments:
Offensive Quality Control Coach, 06/2015 to 01/2016
Fordham University – Bronx, NY
• Finished the season with a 9-3 record ranked and #14 ranking in FCS.
• Averaged 36.5 pts. per game.
Head Football Coach, 07/2008 to 02/2015
ASA College – Brooklyn, NY
• Conceptualized and started an NJCAA football program.
• Quickly became a perennially nationally ranked power with a 44-14 overall record.
• Was consistently among the national offensive and defensive leaders statistically.
• Had over 100 players sign Division 1 scholarships along with over 20 players signing NFL rookie free
agent contracts or better.
Head Football Coach, 04/2004 to 02/2007
Valley Forge Military Academy & College – Wayne, PA
• 23-4 overall record.
• Had over 15 players sign with FCS, Group of 5 and Power 4 Schools.
Assistant Football Coach, 04/2000 to 04/2003
Valley Forge Military Academy & College – Wayne, PA
• Over 10 players signed with FCS, Group of 5 and Power 4 Schools.
How I can help you improve your game:
I have the ability to meet young athletes at their current level, whether they are a beginner in elementary school, or a high-level athlete, and everywhere in between. With my expertise of the fundamentals and skills of the game, along with the ability to teach, allows me to connect with athletes of all ages and levels.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
I have a passion for working with and developing kids from the youth level through the college level. A pre workout discussion with parent and athlete will allow me too:
1. Evaluate the athlete's current level of knowledge of the sport, understanding of fundamentals, and athletic potential.
2. Discover the athlete's goals, both short term and long term.
3. Create a plan on how the athlete can reach both short term and long-term goals, while establishing benchmarks along the way to
measure improvement.
From this information I build each of the athletes Session Plan/Plans on these 5 Pillars:
1. Fun, they must enjoy the process of learning
2. Teaching fundamentals and mastering them with a detailed, yet easily digestible teaching approach that will give them a competitive advantage on the playing field
3. Improving knowledge of Technique and Schematics which will allow them to have a greater understanding of the game.
4. Improving overall athleticism
5. Grow the athlete's confidence and belief in himself.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Analyst, 5/2023 to Present
NextGen Prospect – Fairport, NY
• Build, Manage, and Maintain the NextGen Prospect Power 4 and FBS 2-Deep database.
• Area Scout that helps uncover potential prospects for our clients which include over 20 FBS and P4
schools.
Football Skills Trainer, (3/2024 to Present)
Self Employed – Naples, FL
• Provide skills and technique training sessions for players in Middle and High School of all ability levels
Defensive Coordinator, (2/2018 to 12/2018)
Barron Collier High School – Naples FL, NY
• Helped lead the team to a 7-4 record and a playoff berth.
• Coordinated the defense and coached the secondary.
Offensive Quality Control Coach, 06/2015 to 01/2016
Fordham University – Bronx, NY
• Finished the season with a 9-3 record ranked and #14 ranking in FCS.
• Averaged 36.5 pts. per game.
• Contributed to offensive game planning.
• Uncovered and identified potential recruits.
Head Football Coach, 07/2008 to 02/2015
ASA College – Brooklyn, NY
• Conceptualized and started an NJCAA football program.
• Quickly became a perennially nationally ranked power with a 44-14 overall record.
• Was consistently among the national offensive and defensive leaders statistically.
• Had over 100 players sign Division 1 scholarships along with over 20 players signing NFL rookie free
agent contracts or better.
Defensive Coordinator, 03/2007 to 07/2008
Globe Institute of Technology – Manhattan, NY
• Defensive Coordinator and Linebacker Coach.
• Coordinated the admissions and recruitment process for the football program.
Head Football Coach, 04/2004 to 02/2007
Valley Forge Military Academy & College – Wayne, PA
• 23-4 overall record.
• Had over 15 players sign with FCS, Group of 5 and Power 4 Schools.
Assistant Football Coach, 04/2000 to 04/2003
Valley Forge Military Academy & College – Wayne, PA
• Secondary Coach and Special Teams Coordinator.
• Over 10 players signed with FCS, Group of 5 and Power 4 Schools.
Have also Coached my sons Elementary and Middle School Flag Football, Pop Warner, and AAU Basketball Teams
Best coach I ever had:
My little league baseball coach was the first coach I had that demanded that myself and my teammates always gave our best in practice and games. Through his teachings I learned a work ethic and self confidence that stayed with me through my athletic career.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I am a former College Football Coach that is married with 3 athletic boys, ages 7.9. and 12. I currently coach my sons Elementary and Middle School's Flag Football, Pop Warner, and AAU Basketball Teams.
Weekly Availability
Monday
1:00 pm - 1:00 am
Tuesday
1:00 pm - 1:00 am
Wednesday
1:00 pm - 1:00 am
Thursday
1:00 pm - 1:00 am
Friday
1:00 pm - 1:00 am
Saturday
1:00 pm - 1:00 am
Sunday
1:00 pm - 1:00 am
This is only general availability - more times may be available when booking!
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