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Football coach · Pontotoc, MSCoach Renethia

Private Football CoachCoach Renethia

Football
Strength & Speed
Track & Field
Football
Strength & Speed
Track & Field

Trains in Pontotoc, Bruce, Olive Branch & virtually

Works with all age groups

Available: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat

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$113 each
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Get to know Renethia

Train with me for championship level speed, next-level mechanics.

Hi, I’m Renethia. I am a football, track and field, and performance coach with over 20 years of experience in developing athletes at the high school, youth, and elite military levels. My coaching philosophy focuses on nurturing the whole individual, not just training better athletes. I hold a Master’s degree in Coaching and Sports Performance and have worked in an elite training facility for MARSOC, as well as serving as a varsity high school coach for many years. I employ a highly structured, science-backed approach to private training. I prioritize mastering foundational movement mechanics and skill progression before introducing high-intensity workloads, ensuring safety and measurable progress. Whether we are breaking down film, enhancing running back drills, or improving speed and agility, my goal is to create a high-energy, accountability-driven environment. I aim not only to help your child achieve new performance benchmarks but also to instill the discipline, resilience, and confidence they need to succeed long after they leave the field.

About me

I am a dedicated football, track and field, and human performance coach with 20+ years of experience developing athletes, from motivated youth (ages 8–18) to high school varsity standouts and college prospects.

My coaching philosophy centers on nurturing the whole individual, building not just stronger, faster athletes, but disciplined, resilient leaders. With a master’s degree in Coaching and Sports Performance and hands-on experience training elite tactical personnel at a MARSOC Human Performance Center, I combine traditional gridiron grit with modern sports science to help athletes transition seamlessly from one competitive level to the next.

When you train with me, it is more than another workout; it is a structured, science-driven process designed to help you tap into your full athletic potential. With over 20 years of experience coaching high school athletes and elite tactical personnel, I specialize in bridging raw talent with high-level execution.

Here is how we elevate your performance together:

We start by nailing down your foundational movement patterns, incorporating principles from elite sports science. For running backs and football players specifically, this means mastering hip kinematics, explosive footwork, and deceleration mechanics. The goal is to get you changing direction faster and safer than the defense can keep up with.

However, exceptional players are not just physically gifted; they think on their feet. You will learn to read defensive fronts, pick up on coverage cues, and grasp spatial dynamics, which will make your decision-making on the field automatic and lightning-fast.

We leave nothing to chance, so we measure your progress. By tracking key benchmarks, like your 40-yard dash times, agility shuttle results, and vertical power, you will have solid data to show how far you have come. We will adjust training constraints as needed to ensure you are always pushing your limits, so your skills translate effectively to real-game situations.

Making the leap from youth to varsity or from varsity to college requires serious mental toughness. I view every athlete as a whole person and focus on instilling accountability, discipline, and confidence into every drill. This way, you will be fully prepared to tackle the pressures of high-stakes recruitment and competition head-on.

As a coach for two different disciplines, I can demonstrate how I would approach training. To integrate football and track and field training, I will create a comprehensive program that highlights the strengths of both sports while ensuring athletes develop speed, agility, and overall athleticism. Below is a structured breakdown of a training session designed to maximize the benefits from both disciplines:

Integrated Football and Track Training Session (60 minutes)

00:00–00:10 | Dynamic Warm-Up & Elastic Activation

Start with a dynamic warm-up that includes jogging, high knees, butt kicks, and dynamic stretches. This raises core body temperature and improves joint mobility, which is crucial for both football and track. Add drills that build muscle-tendon stiffness to prepare for the explosive movements required in both sports.

00:10–00:30 | Technical Mechanics & Spatial Constraints

Split the time into two segments. In the first half, focus on track-specific drills that hone running mechanics, such as starting blocks and acceleration techniques. During the second half, shift to football-specific skills, emphasizing footwork and movement mechanics for skill positions (like cuts, breaks, and direction changes).

00:30–00:50 | High-Velocity Skill Application

Transition into drills that combine elements of both sports. Utilize relay races to enhance speed endurance while incorporating reactionary drills like agility ladders or cone exercises that mimic football scenarios. This phase should focus on applying the mechanics learned in a high-speed context, emphasizing reaction time under pressure.

00:50–01:00 | Tactical De-load, Character Building & Metric Review

Conclude the session with a cooldown to gradually lower heart rates through jogging or walking, followed by static stretching. Use this time to review performance metrics from speed tests or drills. Discuss attributes like teamwork and mental resilience, which are valuable in both football and track, encouraging athletes to reflect on personal accountability and leadership.

This structured approach creates a well-rounded session that merges the explosive power and agility needed in football with the speed and endurance critical for track and field, ensuring athletes develop holistically.

I am a Football, Track and Field, and Human Performance Coach with over 20 years of elite-level experience in sports administration, athletic development, and advanced sports science. I have been recognized as both High School Football Coach of the Year and Track & Field Coach of the Year, reflecting my ability to develop championship-level speed, explosive power, and tactical execution. As a Certified Life Coach with a master’s degree in Coaching and Sports Performance and a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, I am well-equipped to blend traditional football grit with modern sports science, helping youth, varsity, and college athletes reach their highest potential.

"I have had the opportunity to witness firsthand the remarkable influence that an excellent coach can have. The best coaches I ever had were my high school track and field mentors. They unlocked my potential and provided me with a blueprint for what championship-level coaching looks like. It is no coincidence that I later earned Coach of the Year honors in both football and track and field. I took the lessons of grit, mechanical precision, and belief they instilled in me and transformed them into a system that has helped over 500 youth, varsity, and college-bound athletes maximize their performance."

First and foremost, I am a proud mother of seven children. Raising a large family while balancing a 20+ year coaching career has given me a unique, deeply personal perspective on youth development. I do not see your child as a player on a roster or a set of performance metrics; I understand the investment, care, and guidance it takes to nurture a well-rounded individual.

When you trust me with your athlete's training, here is what you can expect from my program:

I Coach the Whole Athlete, Mentally and Physically: True athletic excellence is never solely physical. With my formal certification in Life Coaching and a Master's in Sports Performance, I focus on developing both the mind and body. We train to enhance explosive game speed and refine mechanics, but we also place equal importance on mental toughness, emotional resilience, self-belief, and personal accountability.

Proven Next-Level Transitions: I know what it takes to bridge the gap between being a high school standout and becoming a college athlete. Throughout my career, I have helped numerous varsity athletes' transition smoothly into competitive college programs. I understand the physical standards, the mental pressures, and the recruiting landscape, and I prepare my athletes to excel as soon as they step onto a college campus.

A Lifelong Student of the Game: Despite receiving multiple Coach of the Year honors, holding a Master's degree, and having over 20 years of coaching experience, I am still committed to learning every day. Sports science evolves, training constraints change, and youth dynamics shift. I am dedicated to never stagnating, ensuring that I bring the latest, safest, and most effective developmental strategies directly to your child.

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