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I've implemented and operated a catching program that has proven to be successful, having worked with NFL All-Pro, Pro Bowl, and Defensive Rookie Of the Year candidates . Once the work is put in, the results will follow. Every member who has been in my program has increased their hand-eye coordination, as well as overall catching ability, radius, and form. Breaking down the catch step-by-step is the key to polishing the fundamentals. I tailor my program to best fit the athlete, identifying areas that need improvement and then implementing drills to enhance those skills. I first worked with receivers, running backs, and tight ends, but have evolved to working with DB's by altering drills to fit the opposite side of the ball.
Winston Salem, NC
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About Me:
2021 Diontae Johnson: 106 Rec, 1116 yards, 8 TDs (Pro Bowl)
- Led the NFL w/ 16 drops in 2020 |
2021 Najee Harris: 74 Rec, 467 yards, 3 TD (Pro-Bowl)
- 2nd on Team in Rec |
2022 Minkah Fitzpatrick: 6 INTs T-1 in NFL, 1 INT TD (All-Pro & Pro-Bowl)
- Had 2 INTs in 2021 |
2023 Joey Porter Jr.: 1 INT (1 INT in college career), 10 PD, DROY Finalist |
2023 Jaylen Warren: 61 Rec, 370 yards
- 2nd on Team in Rec, 28 Rec in 2022 |
2023 George Pickens: 63 Rec, 1140 yds, 5 TDs |
2023 Calvin Austin: 17 Rec, 180 yds, 1 TD |
2023 Connor Heyward: 23 Rec, 167 yds
How I can help you improve your game:
Training is altered and tailored to best fit the athletes needs by identifying areas that need improvement. Different drills will then be implemented to help increase those skills. I've helped athletes improve their game by breaking the catching process down to see where they are having issues. The constant repetition of catching different objects in a variety of drills has proven to prepare athletes for almost any scenario they may find themselves in on the field. I can promise results because I've seen the results of this program, but the work and mindset must be applied.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
The list below is a standard session that includes the usage of both tennis balls and footballs. The tennis ball exercises help "warm-up" your hand-eye coordination by focusing on a small target, and once completed, the athlete will then move on to catching the football. This allows me to see how they are using their eyes when catching, which then gives me the capability of implementing a drill to assist the athlete in improving necessary skills. This is what an athlete should expect a typical training session to look like:
Stretch
Tennis Ball Warm-Up
Close Range Catching Warm-Up (w/ Football)
Mid Range Stationary Catching (Slants, Ins, Outs, Drags, etc..)
Over-the-Shoulder Stationary Catching (Fade, Post, Corners)
Sideline Catches
Routes on Air
Low Ball
Fast Ball
Seated Catching
Career summary and accomplishments:
In December 2020, I began helping a WR who had been struggling with drops. We started putting work in after practice and before games with a few fundamental drills focusing on hand-eye coordination. That transitioned into the implementation of a pre-practice routine as well. That player was selected to the Pro-Bowl for the 2021-2022 season, his first full season under my training regime. Another player, who is keen on details, wanted to enhance his skills after his INT numbers dropped down to 2 in the 2021-2022 season. We began to work during the 2022-2023 season and he finished the season Tied for 1st in the NFL for INTs with 6. The program grew one by one with the additions of RBs, DBs, and other WRs until June 2024. I've now decided to put forth all my focus and effort into coaching.
Best coach I ever had:
There have been many outstanding coaches I've been around during my experiences, but it's difficult to choose just one because I've picked up a variety things from many of them. The easy go-to choice would be Coach Tomlin because he encompasses everything that a great coach has. He's a great motivator, a leader of men, and adaptable to the circumstances. However, I've learned that you have to be your own best coach to become most successful. You have to be able to motivate yourself to put in the work to get the results your striving to get. Nobody can force the greatness out of an athlete because that comes from within. As cliche as it may be, at the end of the day, only you can help yourself by putting forth the attitude and want to reach that next new level. Coaches can point you in the right direction, give you the information, and create the drills, but only you can put all the tools together. I've learned from the great coaches I've been surrounded around that the work doesn't stop, you have to have the first one in and last one out mentality. I credit NFL WR Coach Ike Hilliard, NFL WR Coach Frisman Jackson, and D1 WR Coach Tyron Carrier for instilling this work ethic attitude in me. The best coaches are the ones that prepare you, believe in you, and push you to strive for greatness.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I've had the opportunity to experience the game at the highest levels, and have seen the work it takes to become a great football player. I've been surrounded by top tier athletes from my time in the NFL and at West Virginia University.
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