Shawn C.

I have experience coaching and training athletes from the youth through collegiate level, including defensive line coaching at St. Peter’s Prep and Montclair High School. Through SC Performance Systems, I train athletes in football skills, speed and agility, strength and conditioning, and overall athletic development. I typically work with athletes ranging from elementary school through college and am First Aid/CPR/AED certified, with additional training in concussion and heat illness prevention.

I competed at the NCAA Division I level as a defensive end at Rutgers University and Appalachian State University, competing in both the Big Ten and Sun Belt conferences. I earned All-Conference honors during my collegiate career and was selected as a team captain at Appalachian State. My playing experience gave me firsthand knowledge of high-level football preparation, position technique, strength and conditioning, and leadership.

A typical session begins with a dynamic warm-up focused on mobility, coordination, and movement preparation. From there, I work on speed, agility, footwork, change of direction, and position-specific skills based on the athlete’s needs. For football athletes, sessions can include stance and starts, reaction drills, pass-rush or route techniques, defensive movement, and ball skills. I focus on proper technique, game-like movements, and building confidence while adjusting each workout to the athlete’s age, position, and goals.