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  1. Football
  3. North Carolina
  5. Greensboro

Learn Football with Lionel

💰$63 weekly lessons

Lionel brings a wealth of experience as both a former professional football player and a seasoned coach across multiple sports. A standout Defensive Back at Northern Illinois University, he served as Team Co-Captain, earned All-MAC honors, and was awarded MVP at the 2004 Silicon Valley Classic Bowl. Following college, he played as a free agent for the Cleveland Browns and with the Montreal Alouettes. Transitioning to coaching, Lionel spent several years guiding youth athletes as a basketball, track, and junior peewee football coach, and served as a coach for the Georgia Gridiron Classic from 2014-2017. He is passionate about instilling discipline, teamwork, and resilience in young athletes.

Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Locations

These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:
35 locations available
Greensboro Day School (tennis court)

5401 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455

314.8 miles away
Outdoors
Lake Jeanette Tennis Club - Lakeside (tennis court)

5040 Bass Chapel Road, Greensboro, NC 27455

315.3 miles away
Outdoors
American Hebrew Academy (tennis court)

4334 Hobbs Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410

316.2 miles away
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New Garden Friends School (tennis court)

1128 New Garden Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410

316.3 miles away
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Pinetop Sport Club (tennis court)

3723 Pinetop Road, Greensboro, NC 27410

316.3 miles away
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Spencer Love Tennis Center (tennis court)

3802 Jaycee Park Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455

316.6 miles away
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Guilford College (tennis court)

5800 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410

316.7 miles away
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Western Guilford High School (tennis court)

409 Friendway Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410

316.7 miles away
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Lawndale Swim & Tennis Club (tennis court)

2919 Keats Place, Greensboro, NC 27455

317.4 miles away
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Green Valley Park Club (tennis court)

2815 Rutherford Drive, Greensboro, NC 27408

317.9 miles away
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Hamilton Lakes Swim & Tennis Club (tennis court)

800 Montpelier Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410

318 miles away
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Sherwood Swim & Racquet Club (tennis court)

100 Alma Pinnix Dr, Greensboro, NC 27405

318.6 miles away
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Starmount Forest Country Club (tennis court)

1 Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410

318.6 miles away
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Page High School (tennis court)

201 Alma Pinnix Dr, Greensboro, NC 27405

318.7 miles away
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Greensboro Country Club (tennis court)

410 Sunset Drive, Greensboro, NC 27408

319.1 miles away
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Piedmont Indoor Tennis Club (tennis court)

21 Oak Branch Dr B, Greensboro, NC 27407

319.4 miles away
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Grimsley High School (tennis court)

801 Westover Ter, Greensboro, NC 27408

319.4 miles away
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Daniel Park (tennis court)

410 Mimosa Drive, Greensboro, NC 27403

319.5 miles away
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Latham Park Tennis Center (tennis court)

905 Cridland Rd, Greensboro, NC 27401

319.7 miles away
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro (tennis court)

1408 Walker Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27403

320.2 miles away
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Adams Farm Swim & Tennis Club (tennis court)

1903 Adams Farm Parkway, Greensboro, NC 27407

320.3 miles away
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Memorial Stadium Tennis Center (tennis court)

1004 Dewey St, Greensboro, NC 27401

320.7 miles away
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North Carolina A&T State University (tennis court)

1601 East Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401

321 miles away
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Bennett College (tennis court)

900 East Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27406

321.2 miles away
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Ben L Smith High School (tennis court)

2407 S Holden Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407

321.3 miles away
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Sedgefield Country Club - Donald Ross (tennis court)

3201 Forsyth Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407

321.3 miles away
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Oka T Hester Park Tennis Center (tennis court)

800 Ailanthus St, Greensboro, NC 27407

321.8 miles away
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Dudley High School (tennis court)

1200 Lincoln Street, Greensboro, NC 27401

322.2 miles away
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Grandover Swim & Racquet Club (tennis court)

4501 Pemberton Road, Greensboro, NC 27407

322.2 miles away
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James B. Dudley High School

1200 Lincoln St, Greensboro, NC 27401, United States

322.2 miles away
Outdoors
Grandover Resort (tennis court)

1000 Club Road, Greensboro, NC 27407

322.8 miles away
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Simkins Indoor Tennis Center (tennis court)

1500 Dans Rd, Greensboro, NC 27401

322.9 miles away
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Woodlea Acres Park (tennis court)

301 Largo Street, Greensboro, NC 27406

323.6 miles away
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Forest Oaks Country Club (tennis court)

4600 Forest Oaks Drive, Forest Oaks, NC 27406

327.9 miles away
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Southeast Guilford High School (tennis court)

4530 SE School Rd, Forest Oaks, NC 27406

329.3 miles away
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Availability

These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.
sundays
7 AM - 8 PM
mondays
7 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
7 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
7 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
7 AM - 8 PM
fridays
7 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
7 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lesson1. Warm-Up (10 mins): Dynamic stretches, jogging, and high knees. 2. Stance & Starts (20 mins): Proper three-point stance and explosive starts. 3. Ball Handling (15 mins): Basic handoffs and holding the football securely. 4. Cool Down (10 mins): Stretching and a brief overview of football rules and positions.
Lesson 11+1. Warm-Up (10 mins): Jogging, high knees, and stretching. 2. Strength Training (20 mins): Bodyweight exercises (push-ups, planks, squats). 3. Conditioning (20 mins): Sprints, shuttle runs, and endurance drills. 4. Cool Down (10 mins): Final reflections and areas for improvement.
Lesson 4-101. Warm-Up (10 mins): Dynamic stretches and short sprints. 2. Blocking Techniques (20 mins): Learn proper hand placement and foot positioning. 3. 1v1 Blocking (20 mins): Practice blocking a defender in controlled drills. 4. Cool Down (10 mins): Discuss safety and proper form. 5. 10 mins): Agility drills with a football. 6. Handoff Drills (20 mins): Practice proper exchanges between quarterback and running back. 7. Running Lanes (20 mins): Navigate through cones simulating defensive gaps. 8. Cool Down (10 mins): Review concepts of vision and patience. 9. (10 mins): Agility ladder and quick reaction drills. 10. Tackling Form (20 mins): Teach safe tackling: head up, wrap arms, and drive through. 11. Tackling Drills (20 mins): Use tackling dummies to practice form and strength. 12. Cool Down (10 mins): Focus on recovery and injury prevention.
Lesson 2-31. Warm-Up (10 mins): Agility ladder drills. 2. Cone Drills (20 mins): Figure-8 and zig-zag runs to improve footwork. 3. Quickness Drills (15 mins): Reaction sprints and shuttle runs. 4. Cool Down (10 mins): Light jogging and stretches. 5. 10 min Tossing the ball to a partner while jogging. 6. Throwing Mechanics (20 mins): Focus on grip, stance, and release for quarterbacks. 7. Catching Drills (20 mins): Overhand and sideline catches, emphasizing proper hand placement. 8. Cool Down (10 mins): Recap and stretches.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonAdvanced Agility and Explosiveness
Lesson 11+Vision and Ball Security Review
Lesson 4-10Running and Catching Technique and Power
Lesson 2-3Mechanics and Timing
Youth players
Working with kidsFor young kids, focusing on fundamental skills, teamwork, and enjoyment. The drills are age-appropriate, emphasizing safety and the basics of the game.
Working with teenagersFor young teens focusing on developing foundational skills, game understanding, and physical fitness. The sessions balance technical instruction, athletic conditioning, and teamwork to keep players engaged while building confidence.
What you need to bringYourself, cleats, gloves and the willingness to be Great!
What I can bringMyself, football, basic needs including, cones, dummy bags, etc!

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