Book Lessons with Coach Joshua

I started strapping on a helmet at 4 years old, and football has been the driving force of my life ever since! My journey took me all the way to NCAA collegiate football, where I served as a 4-year starter and Team Captain. Because of my military academy background, elite discipline, accountability, and a high-standard work ethic are built into everything I do. But I pair that intensity with high energy, relentless optimism, and a belief that every athlete has an untapped gear. Currently, I serve as the Linebackers Coach at Doral Academy, and I am completing my Master’s in Exercise Science at Liberty University (graduating August 2026) alongside my NESTA Personal Trainer certification. I don't just train players; I build confident, disciplined, high-performing leaders who love the grind!

Whether you are looking to dominate on defense, explosive-cut past defenders, or build elite game-day stamina, I have the exact blueprint to get you there. I bridge the gap between "old school" grit and "new school" sports science. Here is how we will elevate your game:

Positional Mastery: Direct translation of high-level mechanics [e.g. defensive and linebacker mechanics (tackling angles, block shedding, run-fits, and coverage drops)].

Scientifically-Backed Conditioning: Using my Exercise Science Master's background, I build customized speed, agility, and explosive power programs that actually translate to the gridiron while keeping you injury-free.

The Mental Edge: I will teach you how to watch film like a pro, read offensive schemes instantly, and carry yourself with the unshakable confidence of a team captain.

Our sessions are fast-paced, high-intensity, and positive! I bring a military level of structure and organization, meaning not a single second of our hour is wasted. Here is what we attack:

Minute 00-10 | Dynamic Activation & Injury Prevention: A scientifically structured warm-up targeting joint mobility, core stability, and nervous system firing.

Minute 10-25 | Elite Footwork & Speed Mechanics: Gridiron-specific agility drills focusing on acceleration, deceleration, and rapid change-of-direction.

Minute 25-45 | Position-Specific Skill Work: High-energy, high-rep drills simulating real game scenarios (tackling posture, coverage footwork, hands-on combat).

Minute 45-55 | Football Conditioning & Competition: Finishing with competitive, high-energy conditioning that tests your mental toughness and physical limits.

Minute 55-60 | Cool-Down & Leadership Debrief: We stretch, review the day's wins, and discuss a weekly leadership or discipline challenge to apply off the field.

I have spent my entire life on the football field, progressing from youth leagues to elite collegiate play, and now to coaching at the high school level.

Coaching: Linebackers Coach, Doral Academy (Fall 2025 - Present)

Collegiate Football: 4-Year Starter & Team Captain at USMMA (NCAA Div. III, 2018-2022)

National Honors:

William V. Campbell Trophy Finalist (Top scholar-athlete in college football)

Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup Winner (National male collegiate recipient for character, service, and athletic success)

Credentials:

NESTA Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

M.S. in Exercise Science, Liberty University (Expected August 2026)

The best coach I ever had was the one who absolutely refused to let me settle for average. While they certainly taught me the X's and O's of the game, their true impact came from pushing me physically and mentally far beyond what I thought were my limits.

Building the Person, Not Just the Player

They didn't just want me to be a great linebacker; they demanded that I become the best possible version of myself as a man, a leader, and a teammate. When my body wanted to quit during late-game conditioning, they challenged my mental toughness. When I made a mistake, they held me accountable with tough love, high expectations, and an unwavering belief in my potential.

The Foundation for My Leadership

That coach instilled the exact grit, discipline, and optimism that I eventually carried with me into the military academy, through my time as an NCAA Team Captain, and into my life today. They taught me that the standards you set on the practice field are the exact same standards you will live by in the real world.

Paying It Forward

Now, as a coach and a soon-to-be Exercise Science professional, my ultimate goal is to be that exact same mentor for the next generation. I strive to push my athletes relentlessly to reach their absolute peak physical and mental potential, while constantly building them up with positive energy and unbreakable support.

I believe that football is the ultimate tool for building character. As a coach, I bring the exact same discipline and high standards that I lived by in the military, but I deliver it with infectious optimism and encouragement. Parents, you can trust that your athlete will be treated with respect, held to a high standard of accountability, and pushed to grow as a leader off the field just as much as they do on it. Athletes, you can expect me to bring 100% energy to every single session—I will never ask you to give effort that I am not matching. We are going to work incredibly hard, we are going to do it the right way, and we are going to have a blast doing it!