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Position-Specific Training Built for Game Day Results
I offer personalized, position-specific football training for linemen, RBs, TEs, and LBs. With 15+ years of playing and coaching experience, I focus on fundamentals, game-day preparation, and building confident, disciplined athletes. As a high school teacher, I communicate clearly and tailor every session—no cookie-cutter workouts.
Trains in Somerset, Middleboro, Providence & virtually
Works with all age groups
Football, Strength and speed
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Get to know Coach Nicholas
About Me:
I bring over 15 years of experience as a player and Division 1 high school football coach, specializing in linemen, running backs, tight ends, and linebackers. My training is highly detailed and individualized—no cookie-cutter workouts.
As a high school teacher, I know how to communicate, break down technique, and develop athletes based on their unique needs. My sessions focus on fundamentals, game-day preparation, strength, and building confidence.
Having gone through the recruiting process and worked with recruited athletes, I also help players understand what coaches are looking for and how to stand out.
I believe in developing the complete athlete—on the field and as a person—through discipline, leadership, and confidence.
How I can help you improve your game:
I help athletes improve through detailed, position-specific training focused on fundamentals, technique, and game-day execution. Each session is tailored to the individual, building strength, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the game.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Each session begins with a dynamic warm-up and movement prep, followed by position-specific fundamentals and technique work. We then move into game-speed drills focused on footwork, leverage, and decision-making. Sessions finish with strength/conditioning work and a brief review to reinforce key points.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I bring over 15 years of experience as a player and Division I college and high school football coach, specializing in developing linemen, running backs, tight ends, and linebackers.
As a player, I was recognized as a Massachusetts All-State selection, a Blue Chip Invitational Top 250 player in New England, and an Otto Graham Award nominee for the best player in Massachusetts. In college, I played Division I football for Charleston Southern University and the University of South Alabama.
My experience both on the field and as a coach allows me to train athletes with a deep understanding of fundamentals, game preparation, and what it takes to succeed at the next level. I combine this with my background as a high school teacher to deliver structured, individualized training that builds confident, disciplined athletes.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had was Coach Chuck Kelly at Charleston Southern. He was a tough, hard-nosed coach who demanded the best from his players every day. More importantly, he was a man of great integrity who shaped not just the player, but the person. His influence taught me discipline, accountability, and the standard I now bring to my own athletes.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Athletes and parents should know that I take a detailed, individualized approach to every session. There are no cookie-cutter workouts—each athlete is trained based on their position, skill level, and goals.
As both a coach and a teacher, I focus on clear communication, proper technique, and building confidence. I hold athletes to a high standard while creating a positive, structured environment where they can grow.
I also emphasize character, discipline, and leadership, helping athletes improve not just on the field, but as young men. My goal is to prepare athletes for game-day success and help them understand what coaches are truly looking for.
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