Book Private Football Lessons with Coach Lenny

I’m a first-generation college graduate with a BA in Sports Management and a background as a college athlete. My career began with a strong commitment to community, working extensively with youth sports. From there, I transitioned to high school football coaching, where I honed my skills and passion for developing young athletes. After a few years in coaching, I joined the Chicago Bears as the Youth & High School Football Coordinator, a role I proudly hold today. Alongside my work with the Bears, I’m also a private quarterback trainer, dedicated to helping athletes reach their full potential.

I can help athletes improve their game by creating a tailored training plan that focuses on their specific strengths and areas for growth. We’ll start by setting clear goals, then work on essential skills like mechanics, footwork, decision-making, and game IQ to build a solid foundation. I incorporate drills that simulate game situations, so they’re ready for real-game challenges.

In addition to physical training, I focus on the mental side of performance—helping athletes build confidence, resilience, and the ability to stay focused under pressure. I also provide honest, constructive feedback so they understand their progress and what’s needed to keep advancing. With consistent support and a structured approach, I’m committed to helping each athlete elevate their game to the next level.

In a typical training session, we’ll follow a structured plan to maximize development and build consistency.

1. Warmups/Stretches: We’ll start with a dynamic warmup and stretching to prepare the body, activate muscles, and reduce the risk of injury.

2. Strength Period: Next, we focus on strength-building exercises tailored to the athlete’s needs. These can include core, upper body, and lower body drills designed to build the power, stability, and balance needed in-game.

3. Individuals Period (Indy): This part of the session hones specific skills, such as footwork, mechanics, and position-specific techniques. Here, I give detailed, focused coaching to refine each athlete’s skill set.

4. Main Focus of the Day: We then move to the day’s key objective. For quarterbacks, this might mean working on accuracy, timing with receivers, reading defenses, or handling game scenarios. This section is designed to build strengths and address areas of improvement in real-game contexts.

5. Conditioning & Cool-Down Stretches: To finish, we do a conditioning workout to boost endurance, followed by a cool-down stretch to aid recovery, reduce muscle soreness, and maintain flexibility.

This structured approach ensures that each training session is productive, purposeful, and tailored to help athletes progress steadily toward their goals.

My favorite coach, Elton Harris, now an Illinois Coaches Hall of Fame inductee for High School Football, was a huge influence on my development. Coach Harris always pushed me to be the best version of myself and gave me honest feedback about my progress. His dedication to my growth and straightforward approach were qualities I deeply valued and continue to carry forward in my own coaching.

As a private trainer, I’m dedicated to helping athletes unlock their full potential with a personalized, goal-driven approach. My experience as a former college athlete, coach, and current Youth & High School Football Coordinator for the Chicago Bears gives me a deep understanding of both the physical and mental aspects of training. I focus on clear communication, using terminology that athletes can relate to, and emphasize fundamentals, mental resilience, and skill development. Athletes and parents can trust that I’m committed to their growth and success, creating a positive environment that fosters confidence, discipline, and improvement both on and off the field.