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8 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Michael Talafus
Football
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I train Offensive, Defensive Lineman, and TEs. D1 athlete that has college playing experience at all OL positions. Work well with young athletes striving to improve their skills! View all coaching experience
Training Locations
Packages
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
1 session package with Coach Michael. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$55 1 session + applicable fees
Recommended
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
3 session package with Coach Michael. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$165 3 sessions ($55/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
5 session package with Coach Michael. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$265 5 sessions ($53/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
10 session package with Coach Michael. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$530 10 sessions ($53/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for up to 2 athletes
Group training 2 people
Session Length: 1 hour
$85 1 session + applicable fees
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Tight End, Offensive Line, Defensive Line
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Hand Placement, Footwork, Blocking
Credentials
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8 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Tight End, Offensive Line, Defensive Line
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Hand Placement, Footwork, Blocking
More About Coach Michael
Coached High School All-League Centers (2x), All-League Tackles (2x), and All-League Guard. Have coached grades 4th-12th for OL, DL, and TEs. Have trained with college and professional offensive, defensive lineman, and tight ends. Work well with incoming and current high school athletes looking to improve their football skills and IQ.
COLLEGE
San Jose State Football
Played Center, Guard, and Tackle in Mountain West Games (Saw most action at Center)
2015 Cure Bowl Champions
Mountain West Scholar-Athlete 2013 and 2015
Coached in college by 3 current NFL Offensive Line coaches (Lions, Titians, Packers)
HIGH SCHOOL
Trabuco Hills High School
South Coast All League Tackle 2011
2009 CIF Finals
Coached in High School by: Jason Negro (HC: Bosco), Chad Johnson (HC: Mission), Vinny Lopez (HC: Pacifica), Dan O'Shea (HC:CDM), Jim Adams (OL: Bosco)
I have been coached by a lot of amazing coaches through my football career, and want to take that knowledge to help young athletes become the best they can be on and off the field. I believe that an athlete's size in high school football does not define them as a player. If you have relentless effort, football IQ, and great technique than you will create havoc on the field. Work well with young athletes looking to improve their football skills and IQ. Specialize in OL, DE, and TE. Will train other positions too! Sessions are NO full contact. No helmet required. Only mouthpiece and cleats preferred.
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Client Reviews
Elizabeth (CoachUp client)
Coach Michael has been awesome working with our son. He spent the time to understand his strengths, weaknesses and goals to structure his training appropriately. In just a few sessions our son has shown monumental improvement.
Kate (CoachUp client)
Took time to work on agility, passes and the boys really liked him! Asked if they can have more sessions!!
Tanya (CoachUp client)
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Lou (CoachUp client)
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Dave (CoachUp client)
Coach Michael has been such a blessing for our son. It’s my son’s first year playing center and he really needed some help. Coach Michael has already taught him so much and he has improved tremendously in only a couple of weeks. Coach Michael has the perfect temperament for both my son (who is 12) and my wife and I. Really a good experience.
Jerico (CoachUp client)
This is my first year of playing football for my son. He wanted to play defensive line for his school. Michael was able to explain to him the nuances of the game. He worked on hand placement, strike, proper stance and game tactics. My son said that he gained a lot of knowledge in just one session. We brought multiple sessions with Mike and we are looking forward to a big jump in his skill level.
Robert (CoachUp client)
Very attentive with my 9 year old and is teaching him a lot about football. He is also very punctual. I would definitely recommend him for next level training.
Alan (CoachUp client)
Coach Michael knows football, gets kids and was kind to my son. Highly recommend!
Melanie (CoachUp client)
Great session!
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