I provide defensive back training that combines technique, footwork, and coverage skills with mental performance strategies to build confidence, improve focus, and help athletes perform at a higher level under pressure in real game situations.
Trains in Plano
Available: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat
Works with all age groups
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General things about me are
- I'm new to Texas! I came from Indiana with my girlfriend and 2 cats.
- Laid back and enjoy laughing and connecting with athletes. (Laid back? Yes. Wasting training time? No. I have expectations when training.)
- I played multiple sports throughout my life; bowling, track & field, football, basketball, and there are more I like to do for fun.
My short-term goals are
- Become CSCS Certified (Collegiate Strength & Conditioning specialist)
- Obtain my master's in Sport & Performance Psychology
- Build a network in the DFW area
I can help improve your game due to my personal experiences from my time playing, coaching, and what I've learned in the classroom. I have over a decade of experience playing Defensive back (being 5'6 130 lbs. required me to have extreme confidence in coverage and tackling). Coaching at 2 different schools allowed me to work with students from different backgrounds from myself. This results in me being able to build connections even though we have different experiences. My educational background (Bachelor's in Psych. & nearly completed Master's in S&P Psych) allows me to understand that not all athletes are the same and require different forms of learning. I can also assist in building a strong mental game, which can result in higher in-game performance.
Coach Battle was my cornerbacks coach for my freshman and sophomore years at Benedictine. He always made me feel related to and seen. Coach Battle did these 3 things: Kept it "real" with me, didn't sugarcoat anything, didn't lie, etc. He would keep your confidence up while providing constructive criticism. He made the sport fun. I've had experiences where coaches sucked the fun out of the sport, while Battle was my coach, I looked forward to position meetings, workouts, and practices. I want to provide the same experience for athletes who allow me to work with them.
Monday
11:00 pm - 12:30 am
Tuesday
11:00 pm - 12:30 am
Wednesday
Unavailable
Thursday
Unavailable
Friday
Unavailable
Saturday
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
11:00 pm - 1:00 am
Sunday
Unavailable
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