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Western Carolina University (NC)
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Michale S.
Rise N Grind Training
Football
SILVER
Former NFL/ Arena Football Player but most importantly a professional coach with the knowledge, passion, and years of experience to help you become a better athlete and player. View all coaching experience
This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time.
Training Locations
Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Tight End, Running Back, Offensive Line, Linebacker, Defensive Line
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Special Teams, Tackling, Route Running, Pass Defense, Hand Placement, Footwork, Cutting, Catching, Blocking
Credentials
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Western Carolina University (NC)
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Tight End, Running Back, Offensive Line, Linebacker, Defensive Line
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Special Teams, Tackling, Route Running, Pass Defense, Hand Placement, Footwork, Cutting, Catching, Blocking
More About Coach Michale
I have coached for Coach Derek, Inc for the last ten years and have worked with children of different ages raging from 2 - 18 years of age. My sessions include coaching: soccer, baseball, basketball and football, however, I specialize in teaching football. I have also coached football and Track and Field at the High School level, I have coached the Defensive line and special team at Bishop Montgomery High School for the past 4 years. This year (2016), I was the assistant coach for the Defensive line in the West Torrance Lions Club All Star Football Game. I’m also currently the RBs coach for Pomona Pitzer College !!!
In High School I was named first team all area and all region. During my senior year, as a running back, I rushed for 2500 yards with 32 touch downs. I then attended Western Carolina University (WCU) where I was named a two time All - American and All - Conference selection and where I currently hold six school records. In addition, I was a 2 – time 1st team all So-Con and was named 2003 “top defender” in the So – Con. In 2002, I ranked #3 Defense of End in the nation behind Robert Mathis and Jared Allen. While still at WCU I was featured in BFS magazine for successfully power cleaning 435 pounds. I also have 11 years of professional football career as a Defense of End. In 2004, I was signed by the Buffalo Bills. I played for several Arena Football League (AFL) teams including the: LA Avengers, Columbus Destroyers, New Orleans Voodoo, and LA Kiss. In the United Football League (UFL) I played for NY Sentinals and Hartford Colonials. My accomplishment in these two leagues are as follows: 2004 – 1st team AFL All Rookie team, 2008 – 2nd team All AFL Defense team, and 2010 1st team All UFL Defense team.
I customize session based on my clients's needs, however, a 1 hour session would generally consist of:
5-10 mins stretch/warm up
10 - 15 mins speed/agility/explosion
20-30 mins position work
5 - 10 mins cool down/ stretch
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Client Reviews
Ryan (CoachUp client)
Scheduling was a breeze. Coach was able to work around my busy work schedule. Taught my son a few things that he was able to use immediately at the high school level. Ryan had fun and is looking forward to working with coach Mike every week. Thanks Coach for helping him stay motivated!
Emad (Testimonial)
My son Nathan signed up for a couple of 6 week classes with Coach Mike at Polliwog Park on Saturdays. My son is a shy 4 year old and we wanted him to get active and get out of his shell, plus the park was down the street from us. I can tell you, from the beginning, Coach Mike was awesome and immediately brought Nathan out to the point that he was loving it and looking forward to it. We loved the class and Coach Mike so much, we actually brought more people to the class - multiple parents and their children as well, to the point that the majority of the 2nd class we attended were our referrals!
Kristen Poulos (Testimonial)
This was our first session with the Coach Derek program. We were lucky enough to have Coach Mike teaching our son the multi sport class. Preston loved it. He just turned two but really enjoyed the class. Coach Mike is AWESOME with the kids (and parents, lol). He is so great and you are lucky to have him on your team! thank you so much! - The Poulos Family -
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