Jay G.

I'm a retired US Army Special Forces Veteran with extensive multi-sport athletic and coaching experience. My unique background combines over 20 years of military experience, sport-specific training, and performance coaching, enabling me to train athletes effectively for peak performance on and off the field. My qualifications include NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Speed, Agility, and Quickness (SAQ) coach, Youth Exercise Specialist, Mental Performance Mastery certification, and USA Football Speed Coach. I currently coach youth flag football and previously served as a Freshman Football Assistant Coach. Academically, I've earned a BA in Psychology from American Military University and Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Norwich University in 2024.

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 a diversified 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, martial arts, 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 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.