Wide Receiver Training

Wide Receiver Training at Elite Speed

Our Wide Receiver Training at Elite Speed, available for all ages (Youth to Professional), offers high-level instruction to give participants a cutting edge over their opponents come next football season. Athletes will be guided in the right direction in order to become a superior offensive 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 To Expect

During our Wide Receiver training sessions, athletes can expect to be challenged both mentally and physically through a combination of advanced techniques and detailed instruction. We pride ourselves on our unwavering attention to detail, emphasizing the small yet critical nuances that separate good players from great ones. Each session is designed to sharpen both the body and the mind, helping athletes develop precision, discipline, and confidence in their craft. Our coaching ensures that every movement is fully understood and directly connected to real in-game scenarios, allowing athletes to perform with greater efficiency, awareness, and impact on the field.

2025 Wide Receiver Training Schedule is as follows:

Monday | 7 PM – 8 PM

Wednesday | 7 PM – 8 PM

Starting the week of January 06, 2025.

Skill Development

Releases
Stems
Route Running
Breaks (Stick it, Square cut, Speed cut)
Acceleration out the breaks
Change of direction
Catching (High point,
Low ball, Over the shoulder, Back shoulder)
Tracking
1 on 1s against Defensive Backs

Wide Receiver Coach

Coach James earned his B.S. in Exercise Science from the University of McKendree, eventually taking on the role of Lead Trainer and Head of Business Operations for Nxt Level Performance Institute over the next three years. Following his role at Nxt Level, Coach James founded Elite Speed while also becoming the Wide Receivers coach for the Edwardsville High School Varsity Football Team.

As CEO and Founder of Elite Speed, Coach James is passionate about all athletes and their success. Coach James’ love for athletics and youth inspired him to give back to the community and build something bigger than himself. Through Coach James’ years of experience, he hopes to do what athletics did for him— aspire, achieve, and advance. The most important factor Coach James wants to instill in his athletes is the perseverance to achieve their fullest potential in all aspects of life.