Linebacker Training

LineBackerTraining

Our Linebacker at Elite Speed of all ages (Youth-Professional) offers high level instruction to give them a cutting edge over their opponent come next football season. Athletes will be guided in the right direction in order to become a superior defensive threat. Our training is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of the specific movement patterns of the position and illustrate a clear understanding and education of how and why.

what toExpect

During our Linebacker training sessions athletes can expect to be challenged mentally and physically through intensive techniques and teaching. We pride ourselves on attention to detail and focusing on the small nuances of mind and body. We ensure that athletes understand specific movements and how they directly correlate to in game situations.

Elite SpeedLinebacker Training

● Proper footwork, specifically the first step
● Attack the LOS to your fill, work downhill
● Inside leverage on the ball always staying inside out
● Play from sideline to sideline
● Come to balance -- regain shuffle and strafe
● Key Recognition
● Pursuit Angles
● Man Coverage Technique
● Proper Drop Technique
● Blitz / Pass Rush

Elite Speed Linebacker Coach

Coach Tucker is an East St. Louis native who attended Belleville West High School (2009-2013), becoming a standout football and track & field athlete. Although Tucker was an All-Conference athlete in both sports, the majority of his accolades came from football, where he earned honors as an All-State, All-Metro, and Metro-East Player of the Year as a linebacker. Tucker went on to play football at the Division 1 level with North Dakota State University Bison. He was an all-conference football player and was a part of four national championships, as well as a 55-5 record during his four years there. He was also given professional opportunities with the NFL, CFL, and YourCall Football.