Coaching & Philosophy

My philosophy is to build complete defensive backs who are technically sound, mentally sharp, and physically prepared. I believe in progression, application, and repetition, starting with fundamentals, layering in game-transferable drills, and exposing athletes to situations and movements that build their confidence. It’s about teaching them not just how to cover, but how to think, prepare, and perform like pros.

In my eyes, a great DB is consistent and disciplined. This is what separates them from an average one. Average players rely on natural ability alone, but great ones blend technique, football IQ, and grit. They trust their training, understand situations, and make plays because they’re prepared—not just because they’re big, fast, or strong.

At DB Prototype, we take a professional development approach to develop players’ IQ, footwork, technique, and mindset. For IQ, we teach coverages, reads, and situational football. For footwork, athletes master efficient, position-specific movements through repetition, ensuring their steps translate directly into game situations. For technique, from press to off-man to zone, alignment and assignment, we break down the details with pro-level coaching points that build consistency. Finally, for mindset, we develop confidence, resilience, and preparation habits. Every part of DB Prototype is designed to be progressive, game-transferable, and scalable—meeting athletes where they are and taking them to the next level.

The most important skill I want every DB to master is control under pressure. That means keeping your feet clean, your eyes disciplined, and your confidence steady, no matter the situation. If a DB can stay poised and trust his technique while reacting at full speed, he can compete at any level. And just as important, he needs a short memory—learning from every rep, but never letting the last play control the next one.

Program Identity

What makes DB Prototype unique is how we combine film study, drills, and on-field application. At DB Prototype, film teaches athletes what to see, drills teach them how to move, and on-field work forces them to apply it under pressure. By connecting all three, we make sure what they learn sticks and shows up on game day.

Training Details

The key training pillars for DB Prototype are built on what we call The Four Pillars of DB Prototype:

1. Mental: IQ, composure, communication
2. Physical: Speed, agility, explosiveness
3. Technical: Footwork, technique, leverage
4. Tactical: Awareness, coverage, anticipation

In our development process, we emphasize drills and skills such as Footwork & Transitions, Press/Off Technique, Change of Direction, Ball Skills, and Conditioning Under Stress. DB Prototype is designed to give an understanding of each individual position—corner, nickel, and safety—as well as an understanding of how the entire unit works together collectively.

A typical training session starts with activation, followed by prep drills, individual footwork, and a focused teach-and-technique segment. Athletes then move into a peer competition period before finishing with a rotating focus block—ball drills, takeaway circuits, special teams work, or open-field tackling technique.