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Current Player: Minnesota State University-Mankato (Mankato, MN)

Former Player: Wheaton Warrenville South High School (Wheaton, IL)

Throughout my lifelong football career, I have gained extensive experience by playing nearly every position on the field. This versatility has given me a comprehensive understanding of the game and the unique demands of each role, allowing me to effectively develop athletes across various positions.

In addition to football, I have competed in a variety of sports, which has broadened my athletic perspective and enhanced my ability to incorporate diverse training techniques. This multi-sport background equips me to tailor programs that address the physical and mental demands of athletics holistically, helping athletes achieve their peak performance.

I help athletes elevate their game through a comprehensive and personalized approach. My philosophy is relationship-oriented, emphasizing collaboration and partnership with each athlete to unlock their full potential. Leveraging a diverse range of equipment and training techniques, I design programs tailored to meet individual needs and goals.

To ensure measurable progress, I incorporate benchmarks such as video analysis and performance metrics, which allow us to track and optimize development effectively. Through continuous assessment of an athlete's abilities, I craft a holistic strategy that focuses on skill refinement, physical conditioning, and mental resilience—all crucial for improving on-field performance. My goal is to help athletes consistently perform at their best and achieve success both on and off the field.

A typical training session begins with a dynamic warmup designed to assess the athlete’s physical and mental readiness. This warmup incorporates mobility exercises and sport-specific drills that prepare the body for the session while including activities the athlete enjoys to foster engagement and focus.

The main segment of the session is tailored to the athlete’s individual needs. This may involve specific skill development, speed and agility drills, strength training, or other targeted exercises to enhance on-field performance.

Sessions typically last an hour, with flexibility to extend slightly if needed to ensure the athlete gets the most out of their time. A variety of equipment and training techniques are employed to address specific development areas, while benchmarks such as measurable progress indicators are integrated to track and optimize performance improvements.

My goal is to provide a structured yet adaptable environment where athletes can consistently progress and achieve their performance goals.

A typical training session will start with a dynamic warmup, this is for getting a read on where the athlete is at physically and mentally. The warmup will generally consist of mobility and drills preparing for the session. Most warmups revolve around actions that will get the athlete primed and as well as something the athlete enjoys.

Next will be the main focus of the session, which varies depending on the needs of the athlete. This could be specific skill development, speed, and strength training as well as other facets that the athlete requires development that will improve on the field performance.

Sessions are typically an hour long, with a few-minute window in case extra time is needed to maximize the session for the athlete. Many different types of equipment and training are used to best develop the athlete and provide benchmarks for progress.

I'm a relationship-oriented coach who puts the athlete first—always. As a lifelong football player and current athlete at Minnesota State University, I bring firsthand experience to every aspect of training and development. I've coached football at the high school level and mentored athletes from middle school through college, shaping their skills both on the field and in the weight room. My experience spans high school and private training environments, where I've honed my ability to connect with athletes and tailor programs to their needs. I’m not your traditional coach—my focus is on building trust, maximizing potential, and ensuring each athlete becomes better than they were yesterday. For me, that commitment is non-negotiable.