Beginner training plan
Your first lessonSession 1: Stance, Starts & Footwork
• Warm-up (10 min): Dynamic stretches, ladder drills, cone agility
• Stance & Alignment (15 min): Teach/review WR, DB, RB, QB stances; emphasize balance, posture, explosiveness
• Start Mechanics (15 min): First-step quickness, 3-step burst off line (WR/DB), QB drop steps, RB jump cuts
• Footwork Drills (15 min): Ladder, cone T-drill, W-drill, mirror drill (DB/WR matchup)
• Cool Down & Review (5 min): Key coaching points, answer questions
Lesson 11+Session 4: Release Techniques & Press Coverage
• Warm-up (10 min): Dynamic stretches, band resistance work for hips/shoulders
• WR Release Drills (15 min): Single move, double move, foot fire vs cones and dummy defender
• DB Press Coverage Techniques (15 min): Hand placement, mirror step, kick-slide footwork
• 1v1 Release vs Press (15 min): WR/DB faceoff with coaching after reps
• Cool Down & Review (5 min): Emphasize hand fighting, pad level
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Session 5: Change of Direction & Reaction
• Warm-up (10 min): Ladder drills, lateral bounds, shuffle cuts
• COD Drills (15 min): Pro-agility shuttle, cone box drill, W-drill at full speed
• Reaction Drills (15 min): Tennis ball drops, coach-point directional cuts, flash card read
• Game Simulation (15 min): WR/DB mirror drill into live 1v1 route based on signal call
• Cool Down & Review (5 min): Reinforce body control, low hips in transitions
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Session 6: Advanced Route Concepts & Route Tree
• Warm-up (10 min): Dynamic stretches, jog route tree at 50%
• Route Install (20 min): Teach comeback, post, corner, dig; break down steps, stems, and cuts
• Route Combos (15 min): Work pairs (e.g., slant + wheel, post + corner) for timing and spacing
• 1v1/2v2 Routes (10 min): Live reps with DBs; QB builds timing with receivers
• Cool Down & Review (5 min): Emphasize route depth, leverage reading
Lesson 4-10Session 3: Game Situations & Competition
• Warm-up (10 min): Dynamic stretches, light positional drills
• 1v1s (20 min): WR vs DB matchups on basic routes, coaching after each rep
• QB-WR Timing (15 min): Focus on route depth, release timing, catch points
• RB Reads (10 min): Ball handoffs, cutback lanes, 2-hole/4-hole decisions
• Competition Period (10 min): Short-field red zone challenges or 7v7 skeleton (if group size allows)
• Wrap-up (5 min): Celebrate wins, reinforce fundamentals, assign individual improvement points
Lesson 2-3Session 2: Ball Skills & Route Fundamentals
• Warm-up (10 min): Dynamic stretches, tennis ball reaction drills
• Ball Security (10 min): 4 points of contact, strip drills (RB focus)
• Catching Technique (20 min): Hand positioning, high/low ball drills, distraction catching, sideline catches
• Route Running (20 min): 3-step slant, 5-yard out, curl, go routes; focus on breaks, hips, head fakes
• Cool Down & Review (5 min): Discuss progress, set goals for next session
Youth players
Working with kidsBall Skills & Route Fundamentals
• Warm-up (10 min): Dynamic stretches, tennis ball reaction drills
• Ball Security (10 min): 4 points of contact, strip drills (RB focus)
• Catching Technique (20 min): Hand positioning, high/low ball drills, distraction catching, sideline catches
• Route Running (20 min): 3-step slant, 5-yard out, curl, go routes; focus on breaks, hips, head fakes
• Cool Down & Review (5 min): Discuss progress, set goals for next session
Working with teenagersSession 7: Coverage Recognition & Adjustments
• Warm-up (10 min): Chalk talk quick review + dynamic stretch
• Coverage ID Walkthrough (15 min): Show Cover 1, 2, 3, 4; identify DB alignment, safety depth cues
• WR Adjustments (15 min): Reading leverage, settling vs zone, option routes
• DB Adjustments (15 min): Passing off routes, depth cushion, vision drills
• 7v7 Skeleton (10 min): Run against called coverage with pre-snap reads emphasized
• Cool Down & Review (5 min): Key takeaway: reading defenders
What you need to bringWater, tennis’s and or cleats, Great Attitude!
What I can bringFootball, pads. Skills ladder, cones
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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