Football coach · Grand Rapids, MICoach Nicholas
Private Football CoachCoach Nicholas
Trains in Grand Rapids, Allendale & virtually
Works with all age groups
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
Pricing
Get to know Nicholas
The only thing worse than losing is untapped potential. I won't let that happen.
I'm a multi-sport athlete, dad-coach including one with special needs, and a data scientist with a PhD in Exercise Science with a focus in Long Term Athlete Development. I have the technological skills, physical know-how, and motivational coaching to get you to your goals. Whether it be speed, power, strength, agility, or endurance, I guarantee results!
How I can help you improve
The most important objective is to get you moving the right way. You don't need to waste your precious time on data and analysis. In the background I will be evaluating your ability to move and design a program to address areas for growth and maximize your potential.
A typical training session
A typical training session is 60 minutes. Evaluation days and training days look a bit different.
An Evaluation Session: includes a brief introduction to the expectations of the assessment, a RAMP warmup, the assessment, cool-down, then immediate debrief of the results.
A Training Session: includes a brief description of the day's objectives, a RAMP warmup that is specific to the days activities, obstacle course work to focus on fun and challenging foundational athletic movement, metabolic or skill session (sprints/lifts vs ball skills), a cool down game, debrief.
Career & accomplishments
Associate Professor: Exercise Science at GVSU (2018-present)
Exercise Science: Bachelors (2007) Masters (2010), and Doctorate (2018).
Best coach I ever had
My father. He helped me to understand that being an athlete is foundational in playing any sport. Being an athlete was the specialty and building sport-specific skills off of that created a life of maintaining fitness and performance. He also emphasized that we PLAY sports and play should be fun!
What athletes & parents should know
I always start with trust. In order to push my athletes, they need to trust me and I need to trust them. I also understand this is a product driven investment. I will use objective data collection to showcase your progress and my ability to produce.
Training locations
25% off your 1st lesson
$56
$42
Then $180/mo for 4 lessons, starting 48 hours after your 1st lesson. Cancel anytime.
Good Fit Guarantee
How it works
Find a Coach
Browse our roster of vetted private coaches to find the right fit for you.
Book Lessons
Book and schedule your lessons through our platform.
Start Training
Meet your coach in-person or virtually, and start chasing down your goals!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact a coach?
If you’re looking to message a coach for the first time, go to their profile and click “Send a Message”. A type box will show, where you can enter and send your message. To follow up with a coach you've already contacted, log into your account and find the 'Inbox' tab. You'll see your message history and be able to send another note.
How do I book lessons?
Once you find a coach that fits your needs, go to their profile, select the package you'd like to purchase, and click 'Book Lessons'. Here, you can reserve your desired number of lessons along with the number of athletes who will be training. After sessions are booked, coordinate the dates/times for each session on your calendar - using the calendar is important since this is how your coach will get paid.
Can I pay my coach via Venmo or cash?
Paying AU coaches via cash, Venmo, or any 3rd party is strictly prohibited. AU coaches know this, but their partnership with us is to split all bookings 80/20 - so coaches keep 80%. We use our 20% to help them find clients & manage their business. Without the split, we wouldn't be able to help our coaches & community thrive!
What if I don't feel comfortable paying online?
We integrate with Stripe - the largest & most secure payment processor in the US - to facilitate bookings. Paying online is required, and it simplifies the process for our coaches since it helps track their schedule & earnings in one place. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our support team.
Where will the coach hold their lessons?
Each coach typically has at least one preferred training location. You can see the location(s) by going to your coach's profile and finding the 'Training Locations' section. If a coach doesn't have locations listed here, you can message the coach to see where they train. Some coaches are willing to travel to clients for lessons, or even meet halfway.
When is the coach available to train?
Each coach sets their own schedule for training. You can see a coach's general availability by going to their profile and finding the 'Availability' section - it will list the days and times. If a coach doesn't post their availability, or if your preferred coach doesn't have your desired times available but you want to double check, message them to see if they can work with your schedule.
How do rescheduling, cancellations, and lesson credits work?
Good Fit Guarantee — If your first lesson isn't the right fit, we'll move your lesson credit to a new coach. No hassle.
Easy rescheduling — Cancel or reschedule up to 4 hours before a lesson, no questions asked.
Coach no-shows — You'll be fully credited and we'll help you find a replacement.
Flexible credits — Unused lessons last 12 months and can be used with any coach on the platform.
Questions? Our team is here to help. View our policies.
Do coaches work with both kids & adults?
Our coaches are open to helping athletes of any age and skill level. Please message your desired coach to ensure their skillset fits your needs.
Why should I trust AU and their coaches over other platforms?
AU was created by former college and pro athletes. We understand the benefits of training with a private coach. It develops discipline, boosts confidence, and provides an undeniable advantage - whether you are just learning the game or looking to earn a college scholarship. All AU coaches are required to pass a thorough onboarding process + background check, so you can trust you're training with the best.
At the end of the day, our mission is to provide athletes with better opportunities to succeed through coaching. You won't find a platform, and group of dedicated specialists, more excited to help you achieve your athletic goals!