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Life University (GA)
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Derrick S.
Drigo Sports
SILVER
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I've been training speed for over 20 years. View all coaching experience
Upcoming Events
Training Locations
Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles
Packages
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
"This specialized 4-week small group training program is designed exclusively for girls flag football players aged 10-14 who are serious about improving their speed, quickness, and agility on the field. Meeting twice a wee... See More
Session Length: 1 hour
$650 8 sessions ($81/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
Program Overview: "This specialized individual training program is designed exclusively for girls flag football players aged 10-14 who are serious about improving their speed, quickness, and agility on the field. Through ... See More
Session Length: 1 hour
$75 1 session + applicable fees
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Kids, Teenagers
Credentials
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Life University (GA)
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Kids, Teenagers
More About Coach Derrick
Owner of The Speed Academy. I started the Speed Academy as an homage to the NFL's fastest man whom we have had a hand in his development. The Speed Academy is a team of speed and agility trainers that use the Catapult system to monitor and store athlete's progression throughout the workout workout cycle. NASM Certified. Age groups preferred 7-15 year old.
Life University: Sprints & Long Jump - January 1998-1999
Life University Basketball 1998-2000
2x National Champion
- Student Athlete Advisory Committee Track & Field Team Representative
High School
- 1995 Long Jump State Runner Up
- 1995 State Champion Intermediate Hurdles
- 1995 100m State Runner Up
Types of speed training
Multidirectional
Acceleration
Max speed
Session begins with a 15 min. active warm up. 30 minutes of Speed and Agility training. As the athlete advances and gains a clear understanding of the basics I will implement Pylometric training. I end the session with core training and stretching.
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Client Reviews
Lynn (CoachUp client)
I am impressed how Derrick teaches. How much attention he really pays to his student. I recommend him highly and will be using him in the future.
Doug (CoachUp client)
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Monica (CoachUp client)
My sons enjoyed training with Coach Derrick. We look forward to more sessions with him.
Kelsey (CoachUp client)
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Kyle (CoachUp client)
Takes the time to teach any requests and/or position skills. Very happy with my child’s progress and he has become a great addition to his training.
Mike (CoachUp client)
Great 1st lesson w Derrick. Was super hands on with my 6th grader.
Landa (CoachUp client)
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Angela (CoachUp client)
My son really enjoyed Coach Derrick and found him helpful. My husband attended the first session and thought the techniques he used were very good.
Christopher (CoachUp client)
This guy is the real deal, he puts these kids first & enjoys training them, It’s been a pleasure to get to know him & I would highly recommend him for your training needs, he’s very versatile.
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