Book Private Football Lessons with Coach Mitchell

I’m Mitchell Grimes, a former collegiate and professional football player with over 15 years of experience on the field and several years of experience coaching and developing athletes of all levels. I was a four-year college starter, a three-time All-Conference selection, 1 time All-American, and went on to play five years professionally in the Arena Football League.

But my story started long before all that. In high school, I was mistreated — as a player and as a kid. I didn’t always have the confidence or support I needed, and that experience stayed with me. Instead of letting it define me, I let it drive me. I made a promise to myself to rise above it, to outwork every doubt, and to prove myself right. And I did.

That’s why I coach the way I do today. My mission is to pour into my athletes the belief, encouragement, and guidance I once needed. I’m here to build confidence, teach life through football, and help each athlete realize that their value isn’t defined by anyone else — it’s defined by the work they put in and the person they choose to become.

Faith, focus, and fundamentals are what drive me. My passion is helping athletes unlock their full potential — not just in performance, but in mindset, confidence, and leadership. I believe in developing complete athletes who are disciplined, coachable, and driven both on and off the field. Success in sports and in life comes down to preparation, consistency, and character — and that’s exactly what I teach every athlete I train.

Let’s build something great together — one rep, one lesson, one day at a time.

My goal is to meet you where you are and help you take the next step forward — as an athlete and as a man. Whether you’re looking to improve your technique, strength, mental toughness, or football IQ, I’ll create a plan that fits your position and your goals.

I focus on proper mechanics, film study, and developing game-speed habits that translate to real performance. But beyond that, I care about helping you grow in discipline, leadership, and confidence — the same traits that shape you on the field and prepare you for life off it.

You’ll not only get better physically, you’ll learn how to think, move, and carry yourself like an elite player and an even better man. Every session is designed to push you, encourage you, and prepare you for the moments that matter most — under the lights and in life.

Each session starts with dynamic warm-ups and movement prep to get your body ready to perform. From there, we’ll dive into position-specific drills focused on technique, footwork, and explosiveness. Depending on your position and goals, we’ll incorporate strength, agility, and game-situation reps to simulate real competition.

I coach with high energy and clear feedback — expect to be challenged, corrected, and encouraged throughout. We’ll wrap each session with a quick breakdown of what you did well, what to focus on next, and how to apply those lessons outside of training.

Every session ends with a finisher — something that pushes your limits, tests your mental toughness, and reminds you why you started. It’s more than conditioning; it’s about proving to yourself that you can dig deeper, fight harder, and finish stronger — because that’s what great athletes and great men do.

Coach Rucker was the best coach I ever had! He wasn’t just great at drawing up plays — he taught me how to lead, how to respond to adversity, and how to believe in myself when things got tough. He cared about the man I was becoming just as much as the player I was on the field. That’s the kind of coach I strive to be every single day — one who teaches, mentors, and helps athletes build character, confidence, and resilience.

When you train with me, it’s bigger than football. My mission is to develop complete athletes — physically, mentally, and spiritually. I push every player to give their best, but I also teach them why the work matters. I believe in discipline, accountability, and heart — because those traits not only win games, they shape great men and leaders for life.

Parents can trust that I’ll invest in your athlete with purpose. I bring the same energy, care, and attention to every session as I did when I was chasing my own dreams. My goal is simple: help your athlete become stronger, smarter, and more confident — in the game and in life.