Book Private Football Lessons with Coach Spencer
Former D1 athlete coaching football & lacrosse:IQ, fundamentals, next-level prep
Former D1 athlete coaching football & lacrosse:IQ, fundamentals, next-level prep
I coach football and lacrosse athletes who want to level up and play at the next level. My training builds a complete athlete: fundamentals, speed/agility mechanics, game IQ, and confidence. I teach in a simple, efficient way that athletes actually understand, backed by D1 experience at Yale.
Vienna, VA
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
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Weekly Availability
Monday
7:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Tuesday
7:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Wednesday
7:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Thursday
7:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Friday
7:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Saturday
1:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 1:00 AM
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Get to know Coach Spencer
About Me:
I’m Spencer, born and raised in Reston, VA, and I train athletes across the DMV (primarily Northern VA). I competed in football and lacrosse at the Division 1 level at Yale and understand what it takes to improve, stand out, and prepare for the next level. I coach because I genuinely enjoy helping athletes build confidence, learn the game, and use their strengths to play faster and smarter.
How I can help you improve your game:
I help athletes improve by focusing on fundamentals/technique, speed and agility mechanics, and game IQ/decision-making. Most athletes I work with struggle with inefficient movement mechanics, low confidence, and a lack of understanding of how to manipulate the game in their favor. In the first 1–2 weeks, we clean up the basics: footwork, body positioning, and core mechanics, so everything else improves faster. By sessions 4–6, athletes move more fluidly, waste less motion, and play with more confidence and clarity.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Most sessions are 60 minutes (can accommodate 75 or 90 minutes) and run as a hybrid of skill work + athletic development. We start with a dynamic warm-up, activation, and footwork work (ladder and movement prep). Then we shift into focused skill reps and position-specific coaching, with constant feedback and simple teaching cues. We finish with a high-tempo drill (5–10 quality reps) to train execution under fatigue. I also give optional homework—short videos to study and simple at-home drills to lock in the basics.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I played football and lacrosse at the Division 1 level at Yale and trained for an NFL Pro Day. In football, I played RB/WR, and in lacrosse, I played LSM/midfield/defense. Highlights include 3 Ivy League football championships, All-Met and All-State honors in football and lacrosse, two-sport 4-year varsity starter, Ivy League Rookie of the Week, and the New England Football Writers’ Gold Helmet Award. I have 3 years of private training experience and have coached ages 6–18 through camps, clinics, clubs, and school programs (including South Lakes HS and Redwings Lacrosse Club).
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had was my high school football coach (Trey Taylor). He was consistent, supportive, and honest—he told you the truth while still believing in you. I’ve carried that into my own coaching by being athlete-first: high standards, clear teaching, and real encouragement.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
My non-negotiables are coachability, attitude, and effort. I communicate clearly with athletes and parents through text updates, and I can provide written progress notes if needed. I prioritize safe training and long-term development—many injuries come from poor mechanics and wasted movement, so we focus on learning how to move and train like an athlete. My promise is simple: if you show up coachable and consistent, you’ll see measurable improvement in fundamentals, confidence, and how you understand and play the game.
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