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Norwich University (VT)
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2 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Jay G.
Command Athlete Performance
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I coach football players on improving speed, agility, and position-related skills to gain a competitive edge at the youth and high school levels. View all coaching experience
Training Locations
Packages
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
1-on-1 session with Coach Jay. 60 minute session length.
Session Length: 1 hour
$70 1 session + applicable fees
Recommended
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
4 session package with Coach Jay. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$260 4 sessions ($65/ea) + applicable fees
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Kids, Teenagers
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Tight End, Linebacker, Wide Receiver, Running Back, Defensive Back
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Jamming, Tackling, Route Running, Pass Defense, Footwork, Cutting, Catching, Blocking
Credentials
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Norwich University (VT)
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2 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Kids, Teenagers
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Tight End, Linebacker, Wide Receiver, Running Back, Defensive Back
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Jamming, Tackling, Route Running, Pass Defense, Footwork, Cutting, Catching, Blocking
More About Coach Jay
I'm a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Veteran and a current youth football coach committed to helping athletes excel both on and off the field. With over 25 years of experience in military leadership and athletic performance coaching, I bring a unique blend education, training, and expertise to my coaching approach.
My coaching experience spans multiple seasons at the youth tackle and flag levels, along with one season at the freshman level. Academically, I have a Bachelor’s in Psychology from American Military University and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Norwich University. Beyond football, I work as an Executive Leadership Coach, helping professionals build self-awareness, resilience, and improve mental performance. Whether on the field or in life, my goal is to help athletes maximize their potential through expert coaching, structured training, and a winning mindset.
Qualifications & Certifications:
✅ USA Football Certified Coach
✅ NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
✅ NASM Speed, Agility, and Quickness (SAQ) Coach
✅ NASM Youth Exercise Specialist
✅ NASM Behavior Change Specialist
✅ Mental Performance Mastery Certification
✅ USA Football Speed Coach Certification
As a young athlete, I developed a solid foundation of relentless physical preparation, drive, and discipline from outstanding coaches who also served as influential lifelong mentors. This foundation prepared me for a decorated career as a US Army Special Forces Veteran with five tours in Afghanistan. I bring an extensive athletic background with eight years of experience in football spanning youth and high school levels. I achieved all-league honors as a defensive back during my senior year in southern California, where I also competed in track and field. Beyond traditional sports, I've completed the JFK 50 Mile Ultramarathon, numerous marathons and half-marathons, road races, and extensive endurance events while in the military.
As a football coach, I specialize in developing running backs, wide receivers, and defensive backs. My approach focuses on the client's goals, physical/skill assessment, plan development, and mastery of the fundamentals with consistent re-assessment and repetitions to build skill mastery. For football players, athletes will work through dynamic warm-ups, speed and agility drills, and position-specific drills to improve their on-field skills. The approach may vary slightly depending on the athlete's goals and skill level.
In addition, consistency, dedication, and athletes' expectations are key factors in athletic skill development. Realistically, it takes a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks to see initial changes or improvements, while long-term changes may take 8 to 12 weeks. Given this, I recommend committing to multiple sessions to monitor progress effectively and to achieve your goals.
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Client Reviews
Chris (CoachUp client)
Our first session with Coach Jay was impressive. Unlike many other coaches who might rush immediately into skill training, Coach Jay began the session by asking my grandson about his goals (short and long-term), his experience on HS JV and varsity teams and then spent the bulk of the session assessing his skill and ability levels. This approach will ensure the areas my grandson needs to focus on are those that Coach Jay will emphasize. We're looking forward to future sessions and the calm and insightful training Coach Jay will offer.
Jeff (CoachUp client)
My son has learned a lot of fundamentals from Coach Jay in his first two sessions.
Clinton (CoachUp client)
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Leslie (CoachUp client)
Jay is a fantastic football coach who brings a lot of knowledge on football technique, training, and general fitness. He helped my 9 year old hone his skills in multiple areas on the football field. I would 100% recommend coach Jay to anyone looking for this type of help/training. Thanks coach Jay!
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