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SUNY College--Cortland (NY)
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13 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Mario P.
Who Want It Sports Llc
Football
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Football development and strength & conditioning Coach with 15 five-star reviews ISSA certification and USA, football tackle and flag credentials. View all coaching experience
Training Locations
My training location only
Packages
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
1 one hour session includes dynamic stretching,strength training, speed/agility training , position training. Does not include indoor pricing
Session Length: 1 hour
$85 1 session + applicable fees
Recommended
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
5 sessions 60 minute session includes dynamic stretching,strength training, speed/agility training , position training. Does not include indoor pricing
Session Length: 1 hour
$400 5 sessions ($80/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
10 session package with Coach Mario. 60 minute session length. Does not include indoor pricing
Session Length: 1 hour
$750 10 sessions ($75/ea) + applicable fees
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Quarterback, Wide Receiver, Tight End, Running Back, Offensive Line, Linebacker, Defensive Line, Defensive Back
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Special Teams, Throwing, Hand Placement, Route Running, Cutting, Catching, Tackling, Pass Defense, Jamming, Footwork, Blocking
Credentials
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SUNY College--Cortland (NY)
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13 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Quarterback, Wide Receiver, Tight End, Running Back, Offensive Line, Linebacker, Defensive Line, Defensive Back
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Special Teams, Throwing, Hand Placement, Route Running, Cutting, Catching, Tackling, Pass Defense, Jamming, Footwork, Blocking
More About Coach Mario
I’m Coach Mario, founder of Who Want It Sports LLC. My youth football coaching background dates back to 2008, with experience serving as a Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, and Defensive Coordinator in organized tackle and flag football programs across Long Island.
I’ve coached with Brentwood Youth Athletics, HBTLFFL Flag Football, and Islip Youth Football, working with young athletes across offensive and defensive positions.
Since 2019, I’ve also provided private football training through CoachUp, earning 15 five-star client reviews.
I’m an ISSA-certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with USA Football tackle and flag football certifications.
My coaching approach focuses on individual development, proper technique, position-specific fundamentals, speed, agility, strength, and conditioning.
My goal is to help athletes develop confidence, improve their football knowledge, and reach their potential through structured, personalized training.
Brentwood Youth Athletics — Tackle Football (Ages 5–11)
Served as Defensive Coordinator, coaching defensive linemen, linebackers, and defensive backs. Focused on defensive fundamentals, positioning, tackling technique, footwork, and understanding defensive responsibilities.
HBTLFFL — Flag Football (Ages 11–12)
Served as Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator, working with quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, linebackers, and defensive backs. Emphasized offensive execution, route running, ball handling, defensive coverage, and overall football IQ.
Islip Youth Football — Tackle Football (Ages 7–12)
Served as Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator, with experience coaching offensive linemen, defensive linemen, linebackers, defensive backs, running backs, quarterbacks, and wide receivers.
Education and Certifications
* ISSA Strength & Conditioning certification
* USA Football Tackle Football certification
* USA Football Flag Football certification
* SUNY Cortland — Theory and Technique of Coaching Football
* SUNY Cortland — Health Science Applied to Coaching
* SUNY Cortland — Philosophy, Principles, and Organization of Athletics in Education
* Alison — Physical Education: Fitness Training Principles and Methods
* Alison — Health & Fitness Masterclass
My training approach combines football fundamentals with speed, agility, strength, conditioning, and individualized skill development. I work to help every athlete improve their performance while developing discipline, confidence, and a strong work ethic.
My football background includes both tackle and competitive flag football.
After missing my sophomore and junior seasons, I returned to football during my senior year at Islip High School and earned All-League honors as a Defensive End.
I also competed in flag football for multiple years, developing additional experience in defensive technique, positioning, speed, and game strategy.
In 2015, I was part of a championship-winning team in the Long Island Legends Flag Football Summer League, playing Defensive End.
My playing experience has helped shape my coaching philosophy: athletes develop through preparation, consistent effort, proper fundamentals, and a willingness to improve.
I bring those principles into every training session, helping young athletes build confidence and understand the work required to progress in football.
What to Expect During a 60-Minute Private Training Session
Every training session is customized to the athlete’s age, experience, position, physical ability, and individual goals.
1. Dynamic Warm-Up and Movement Preparation
We begin with age-appropriate mobility exercises, dynamic stretching, movement drills, and proper warm-up techniques to prepare the athlete for training.
2. Speed, Agility, and Footwork Development
Athletes work on acceleration, change of direction, coordination, balance, reaction time, and football-specific movement patterns using appropriate drills and equipment.
3. Position-Specific Football Training
Depending on the athlete’s position and goals, training may include:
* Quarterback footwork, mechanics, and throwing fundamentals
* Wide receiver route running, catching, and releases
* Running back footwork, ball security, and vision
* Offensive and defensive line fundamentals
* Linebacker positioning, pursuit angles, and defensive reads
* Defensive back footwork, coverage, and reaction skills
* Safe, age-appropriate tackling and blocking fundamentals
4. Strength and Conditioning
Athletes may perform appropriate strength, power, stability, and conditioning exercises using medicine balls, resistance equipment, bodyweight movements, and other training tools.
5. Athlete Evaluation and Feedback
Throughout the session, I evaluate technique, effort, and execution, provide corrections, and identify areas for continued improvement.
My Coaching Philosophy
My goal is not simply to put athletes through a workout. It is to teach them how to move better, understand their position, improve their football fundamentals, and build the confidence needed to perform.
Whether an athlete is preparing for their first season or working to improve at a competitive level, every session is designed around purposeful development.
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Client Reviews
Kourtney (CoachUp client)
Coach Mario is awesome! My son loved him responded so positively to him and took every lesson he taught him and has been applying it at home as well and looks forward to every session moving foward. 10/10 recommend you will NOT be disappointed.
Teddy (CoachUp client)
Coach Mario ran a flag football game for my 13 year old son. He was great with kids and they had a blast. I’d highly recommend.
Nicholas (CoachUp client)
Hands on trainer, cares about the craft and seeing his clients progress. Highly recommend!
Patrese (CoachUp client)
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Angela (CoachUp client)
Coach Mario is a great coach! He knew exactly how to motivate and talk to my son! Truly the best!
Sandra (CoachUp client)
Coach Mario was great! My son like him a lot. He was easy to talk to and discuss all the training. My son needed to get back into shape. Coach Mario definately helped him get there. He gave him lots of drills that pertained to his position to get him ready for the upcoming football season.🏈
Donovan (CoachUp client)
Definitely helped my skills a lot
Lance (CoachUp client)
The first session was amazing and we can’t wait till the next session.
Abra (CoachUp client)
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Jaime (CoachUp client)
My son had his first lesson with Mario and I am very happy. My son felt comfortable and welcomed. My son is not exactly a football player but wants to learn. Mario was patient with him and took time to go over basic skills. It was also a great work out for him. My son can’t wait for his next lesson, and he doesn’t get excited about much.
Brody (CoachUp client)
Coach Mario has been an excellent trainer for my son. He is well prepared for the sessions, gives great feedback, and knows how to push and get the most effort from the athletes in a constructive and positive manner.
Steven (CoachUp client)
Coach Mario was great. He recognized how to push my son based on his level and adjusted throughout the session. Was a good wake up call for my son to get back in shape and ready for the season.
Victoria (CoachUp client)
Our first session with Coach Mario went very well. It was money well spent! My son and I felt his coaching technique was very relevant to an in game experience. I've taken my son to many programs including speed training and this is the first time I've seen a coach work on so much within a hour. We will certainly request another session and recommend him.
Dennis (CoachUp client)
After one session it was apparent Coach Mario knows what he is doing. We’ve been through a lot of coaches and after the session was over I knew we found our coach for our son. It wasnt just the training, but the questions he asked and the explaining he did. He also asked for video from the training session I took and video of our son from before we came to him. Which means he took the time to do more than was required to make sure we get the most.
Olive (CoachUp client)
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Andrew (CoachUp client)
Mario has such great intention to detail.. I am very impressed on the smallest details he notices... from foot placement to hand placement under center.. My son loves it.. He is very interested in making him better by looking into videos of game film.. he goes way above and beyond than 1 hour session! I am looking forward to staying with Mario throughout the football season!!
Joe Vitale/ Islip Youth Football Coach (Testimonial)
Coaching with Mario has been a pleasure and a learning experience. Mario is very knowledgeable and understands all aspects of playing and coaching the game. He has a ton of experience and a multitude of exercises that will improve your game.
Blake Crespo/ Brentwood High Football Coach/Parisi Speed School Trainer (Testimonial)
Coach Mario has been coaching with me for a long time. He puts his heart and passion into getting youth athletes to their full potential. A great leader with so much dedication to his craft!
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