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University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill (NC)
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15 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Derrick J.
Football
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Experienced college football coach and former DI major BCS football athlete with attention to detail for developing winning habits! View all coaching experience
Training Locations
- Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC
- Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Ave, Knightdale, NC
- Moore Square, Raleigh, NC
Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles
Packages
In-Person Training
for up to 2 athletes
1 session package with Coach Derrick. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$55 1 session + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for up to 2 athletes
3 session package with Coach Derrick. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$150 3 sessions ($50/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for up to 2 athletes
5 session package with Coach Derrick. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$245 5 sessions ($49/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for up to 2 athletes
10 session package with Coach Derrick. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$470 10 sessions ($47/ea) + applicable fees
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Linebacker, Running Back, Wide Receiver, Defensive Back
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Tackling, Route Running, Pass Defense, Jamming, Hand Placement, Footwork, Cutting, Catching
Credentials
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University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill (NC)
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15 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Linebacker, Running Back, Wide Receiver, Defensive Back
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Tackling, Route Running, Pass Defense, Jamming, Hand Placement, Footwork, Cutting, Catching
More About Coach Derrick
An experienced football coach at the college and high school level. I spent 11 seasons as a college coach and 4 at the high school level, developing several all-conference players and All Americans. I coached/developed several major college players at nationally ranked St. Johns High school in Washington DC. As a coach at Towson University, I was fortunate to develop a few NFL prospects during my time at the division 1 level. I bolstered one of the top secondary's at the college and high school levels competing in the Division I FCS national title game, a high school national title and a high school state championship. Through my time working at camps as a coach and professional coaching I've worked with ages 8 to 22. During my time playing professional indoor football I trained athletes from all sports and adults at a fitness center in Fuquay Varina, NC.
A multi sport athlete, during my prep years and I was a Junior Olympic champion in Track and Field. I competed in AAU basketball and played baseball as well as soccer. In high school I was an All American in football and state champion in track. I played football for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I competed one season in track and field for the Tar heels. I spent rookie camp with the former Washington Redskins and then played one season professionally for the Raleigh Rebels in the indoor football league before starting my college coaching career.
My plans are general as well as position specific. The primary focus for training is flexibility and core strength, this is a foundation to strength and speed. Next, we will concentrate on speed, agility and strength. Phase two - speed, agility, and strength comes with working position maintenance like body control, hand eye coordination, and position maintenance (foot placement, hand speed, eye disciplines, etc). Last, but intertwined throughout training is mental conditioning, breathing techniques, and imagery.
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Client Reviews
Benny (CoachUp client)
First session with Coach Derrick was great! He met my son at his level and started working with him right away all while explaining why and how. I look forward to future sessions.
Alexis (CoachUp client)
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Bernard (CoachUp client)
Coach Derrick is very knowledgeable and I love how he breaks down the concepts of every workout. My son looks forward to his next session!
Jessica (CoachUp client)
My son really enjoys training with Derrick. He has a wealth of knowledge about the game and my son has learned so much!
Latasha (CoachUp client)
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Jacob (CoachUp client)
Coach Derrick is am amazing coach, I am a college student who is training to walk on for my school and he was able to provide me with great drills to help me improve my skill.
Jessica (CoachUp client)
Coach Derrick helped my son so much. We will definitely be looking into booking more sessions with him during off season.
Olajuwon (CoachUp client)
Gave great instructions and followed up with ways to keep improving each drill
Markedias (CoachUp client)
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Karla (CoachUp client)
My 16yo son has a great 1st session with DJ. DJ listened to what my son was interested in accomplishing and focused on all aspects of the little and game changing tactics to help him move towards the next level! More sessions to come for sure!!
Jeff (CoachUp client)
Coach Derrick did great with my son for his first session pays attention to detail and works on strength’s he can’t wait for the next session.
Jermaine (CoachUp client)
Coach DJ is an excellent coach. What I like about him is that he talks to my son and really breaks it down for him. He will also show him by demonstrating it. He pushes my son to be the best possible athlete he can be. The different drills that he works with him on has impacted his performance on the practice fields of his High School Football team. We have probably had about 12 sessions and will continue to work with him until my son Football career is over. Coach DJ is our guy. He gets 5 stars from us!!!!
Andrew (CoachUp client)
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Annah (CoachUp client)
We were extremely pleased with Coach Derrick! He was very patient and explained things thoroughly. We look forward to many more sessions with him. HIGHLY RECOMMEND reaching out to him.
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