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Michael Talafus, Mission Viejo, CA Football Coach

Michael Talafus

Football

SILVER
13 reviews

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

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Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. Lake Forest Sports Park and Recreation Center, 28000 Rancho Parkway, Lake Forest, CA
  2. Great Park Entrance Gate, Irvine, CA
  3. Vista Hermosa Sports Park, 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA

Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles

  • 8 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Tight End, Offensive Line, Defensive Line

  • Hand Placement, Footwork, Blocking

Credentials

  • 8 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Tight End, Offensive Line, Defensive Line

  • 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

Super knowledgeable and great at teaching

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Really knows his O and D line drills and technique, and is really great with the kids. We’ll be with him for quite a while I think! Thanks, Coach.

Coach Michael was great! My son can’t wait for his next session with him.

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.

Took time to work on agility, passes and the boys really liked him! Asked if they can have more sessions!!

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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.

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.

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.

Coach Michael knows football, gets kids and was kind to my son. Highly recommend!

Great session!

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