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James N., Vernon Hills, IL Football Coach

James N.

Football

SILVER
14 reviews

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Through 20 years of experience in the game of football and 8+ years of combined coaching experience, Coach Jamie has the expertise to take your young athlete to the next level. View all coaching experience

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Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills, IL

Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles

  • Loras College (IA)

  • 7 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Punter, Kicker, Wide Receiver, Tight End, Running Back, Quarterback, Offensive Line, Linebacker, Defensive Line, Defensive Back

  • Special Teams, Punting, Kicking, Throwing, Tackling, Route Running, Pass Defense, Jamming, Hand Placement, Footwork, Cutting, Catching, Blocking

Credentials

  • Loras College (IA)

  • 7 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Punter, Kicker, Wide Receiver, Tight End, Running Back, Quarterback, Offensive Line, Linebacker, Defensive Line, Defensive Back

  • Special Teams, Punting, Kicking, Throwing, Tackling, Route Running, Pass Defense, Jamming, Hand Placement, Footwork, Cutting, Catching, Blocking

More About Coach James

Hello, My Name is Jamie Nelson. I have had 3 years of coaching Tight Ends, Offensive Linemen ,and Defensive Linemen at the High School Level. 4 years of coaching 8-10 year old's in Baseball. 1 year of Personal Football Training. 1 year of Strength and Conditioning Training. 1 year of Vertical Jump Training.
During my time as a collegiate athlete, I spent my summers coaching baseball for 8-10 year olds. (2 years in the Al Morrison Baseball League in Dixon Illinois, 1 with State Championship winning EMB( Eric Munson Baseball) in Dubuque Iowa.
Right After College I was the Tight Ends and Defensive line coach at Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling IL from 2019-2021. (State Champions in 2019.)
I currently Own my own Training Company called "Evolve Sports Performance" where we train young athletes ages 8+ to take their games to the next level.
I also am currently at Hi-Five Sports where I train/Introduce all sports to kids. I also do individual and group training sessions for football @ Hi-Five Sports.

I played 4 years of football at Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling IL.
Played Tight End for the 2A State Championship winning team in 2013.
Selected as the Playoff Captain in 2014.
One of my biggest accomplishments is being selected as "The Chain Holder" for the Playoffs in 2014. (The Chain Holder is someone who is chosen by the coaching staff to hold a chain during the playoffs as he represents someone who brings the team together as one.
2nd Team All Conference Tight End in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference in 2014.
State Qualifier in Track in 2015.
Went on to play 4 years of Collegiate football at Loras College in Dubuque Iowa as a Tight End.
2x IHSA 2A Football State Champion. (2013-Player, 2019-Coach)

My workouts consistently start off with stretching and footwork as it is the most crucial part of the workout. (Dynamic Stretching, Bands, ladders, abdominal work, etc.)
My workouts vary from the Type of Workout to the athlete themselves. During the first session, athletes will go through vigorous physical drills and tests where they will be assessed. Through Assessment of athletic ability and position they intend on playing , we will create a specified workout tailored to the athletes strengths and weaknesses to take their game to the next level!

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Great coach, very professional and my son has loved doing sessions with James.

Jamie is an exceptional hands on coach that truly has a knack to motivate kids and teenagers. His positivity and relatability enables students to develop the mindset needed to become great athletes.

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Coach Jamie was a pleasure to work with. Very detailed, knowledgeable and works well with kids. My 10 year old had a blast and left craving more. Highly recommended. Thanks!

Great coach wish I had money to afford him, but definitely worth every penny

Truly amazing , prob the best I seen ! Truly engaged with the kids and super knowledgeable

He’s great, in the stance he taught me I move faster already and im learning how to create much more power. W coach

Coach James is truly an expert in coaching. He has a lot of knowledge about the game, and a very enthusiastic approach to coaching. He immediately engaged my son in the process by reviewing his philosophy and asking for my son's input to make him feel part of the process. He was quick to give feedback, and made a plan based upon my son's goals, strengths and weaknesses.

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Coach Jamie is amazing! He is knowledgeable, committed, positive, and genuinely cares about our athlete. We have seen immediate results- both in skill level but, even more importantly, confidence level. We are very lucky to be working with Jamie- one of the best decisions we have made!

Coach James was excellent! I am very happy with the progress my son made in just one session!!

Extremely knowledgeable and a great motivator. Shapes his coaching to the individual athlete, not vice-versa.

My son loves working with Coach Jamie. The sessions are just the right mix of hard work, discipline and fun. And they incorporate both one on one time and interaction with other players/positions. My son always looks forward to his sessions with Jamie and I would highly recommend Jamie as a coach to anyone.

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