Derrek Child

Shantay (CoachUp client)

This was my sons first session with Coach Derek. I can already tell that he is going to be a great coach and trainer for my son. I would highly recommend Coach Derek due to his diligence and compassion for coaching his athletes.

Keola (CoachUp client)

Completed our first session with Coach Derrek. He was prepared, welcoming and motivating. He is a great communicator and passionate about fundamentals and continued work to get better and improve. My son enjoyed Coach Derrek. He said he liked how Coach Derrek payed attention and corrected him when needed so he could improve. Looking forward to more time with him.

Peter (CoachUp client)

Great first session with Coach Derrek, he was patient.. My son enjoyed it and is signed up for extra sessions.

Keola (Testimonial)

Completed our first session with Coach Derrek. He was prepared, welcoming and motivating. He is a great communicator and passionate about fundamentals and continued work to get better and improve. My son enjoyed Coach Derrek. He said he liked how Coach Derrek payed attention and corrected him when needed so he could improve. Looking forward to more time with him.

Bobby K. (North Wake Saints Director) (Testimonial)

Great instruction and consistent movement with development. Coach Child is passionate about teaching his athletes correct technique and skills to elevate their game.

Gina H (Testimonial)

Coach Derrek, is an amazing trainer. He is very thorough, well organized, takes his time to really teach proper techniques. You can tell he is passionate about training and very knowledgeable. I have seen tremendous growth in my son since he started following his training program. My son plays football. Derrek was able to assess him and see that his tendons in his leg, were too tight. This was preventing him from getting into his low football stance. He taught him ways to loosen them. The amount of progress, I have witnessed on a weekly basis has been incredible. My son is getting in not only the best shape of his life, but also ready for this next season! I would give 10 stars, if they were available!! The only regret, is I wish we started his program sooner!! If anyone is looking for a 1:1 training experience, with real gains look no further than Elite Sports Academy with Coach Derrek Child!

Justin T. (Testimonial)

My son is preparing to play his first year of tackle football and we have started working with Derrek one on one. Derrek is great at what he does. The sessions are very structured and he goes into great detail explaining how each drill applies to in game situations. He is teaching my son how to have proper techniques and the importance of how doing small things correctly makes all the difference in a game. He even sent us home with a sheet of drills to do at home on our own. If you are looking for training I highly recommend Derrek!

April L. (Testimonial)

We have been thrilled with ours sons development working with Coach Childs. Coach Childs has been dedicated and committed to our childs progression. Previously a hockey player, football was a new skillset. Coach Childs developed a personalized plan with a week by week development plan. Results and improvements are visible! Our son looks forward to his weekly lesson and is learning a great deal. Highly recommend!

Ryan Peterson/Parent (Testimonial)

I recruited Coach Child to help coach my sons high school team. He knows football, knows how to teach football, and knows how to win. He respects every player on the team, and knows how to help each of them reach their full potential.

Mike Strauss/Head Coach (Testimonial)

Coach Child is an amazing coach and played a big part in us winning the championship. He was able to bring the best out of each player, and his ability to coach up players and make adjustments in real time each gamein was incredible. We couldn't have won it without him.

Loydece Flake/Mother (Testimonial)

Coach Child was a very knowledgeable and passionate line coach for our son. It was our sons first year playing and Coach Child’s passion has stayed with our son for the last 5 years. He is now preparing for his senior year and coach still checks in to see how he is doing. On the field he brought the intensity needed to teach his linemen to be disciplined and to complete their assignments with perfection. He taught all of them to compete at a high level and helped them exceed expectations with a victory in the league championship game. We love Coach Child, great coach and friend!