Michael H.

I’m Coach Michael Hill, a Massachusetts high school history teacher and football coach with over 15 years of coaching experience. I have served as a head coach at Lexington High School (MIAA Division I), Cambridge Matignon School, and Georgetown High School, and currently coach running backs at St. Mary’s High School in Lynn.

Throughout my career, I’ve helped build successful programs by emphasizing fundamentals, accountability, and player development. Every program I’ve led has reached the playoffs or competed for a league championship by its second season, and I’ve coached numerous athletes who have gone on to play college football.

As a former college football player at Nichols College, I understand what it takes to compete and improve. My coaching philosophy is centered on teaching proper technique, football IQ, confidence, and discipline while helping athletes reach their individual goals.

I work with players of all ages and experience levels, offering position-specific instruction, speed and agility training, offensive and defensive skill development, football fundamentals, and game preparation. Whether you’re just starting out, preparing for varsity football, or working toward playing at the collegiate level, my goal is to help you become a better football player and a more confident competitor.

I look forward to helping you take the next step in your development

* Former NCAA football student-athlete at Nichols College.
* Over 15 years of football coaching experience in Massachusetts.
* Former Head Football Coach at Lexington High School (MIAA Division I).
* Former Head Football Coach at Cambridge Matignon School and Georgetown High School.
* Current Running Backs Coach at St. Mary’s High School (Lynn, MA).
* Every varsity program led reached the playoffs or competed for a league championship by year two.
* Helped rebuild the Matignon football program into a playoff team.
* Increased St. Mary’s rushing production from 5.5 to nearly 8.0 yards per carry over two seasons.
* Coached numerous student-athletes who have continued to play college football.
* CPR Certified and member of the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association (MHSFCA).

Every session is designed around the individual athlete’s goals, age, and experience level, but the foundation is always the same: master the fundamentals first.

A typical session begins with a dynamic warm-up focused on movement, mobility, and footwork. From there, we move into position-specific drills that emphasize proper technique and game-speed execution.

Running Backs focus on stance, first-step explosiveness, footwork, vision, ball security, cutting techniques, pass protection, route running, and finishing runs through contact.

Quarterbacks work on footwork, drop mechanics, throwing fundamentals, pocket movement, accuracy, ball handling, play-action mechanics, and decision-making.

Fullbacks develop blocking technique, lead blocking, pass protection, ball carrying, route running, and the versatility required to contribute in multiple aspects of the offense.

Throughout every workout, I provide constant feedback and make corrections after each drill so athletes understand not only what to improve, but why it matters. My goal is to build confident, fundamentally sound football players who can transfer what they learn directly to game situations.

Sessions conclude with competitive, game-like drills that reinforce the skills practiced throughout the workout. Before the athlete leaves, we review key takeaways and discuss drills they can continue working on between sessions so improvement continues long after the workout ends.