Private Football Training & Coaches in Waltham, MA

Gridiron strategist with 25 years of experience fostering athletic potential. Passionate about cultivating well-rounded athletes through dedicated coaching and a love for the game. Let's build your future success, one play at a time. I’m a high-level defensive back former play with Waltham high school at high level in the 1980s during my time playing I was more of a utility person on offense from tight end split end quarterback, running back whereverI was needed. Hey coach and teach American football to prepare players for upcoming season the following season and to not be satisfied with where they are and to move up and play at a higher level.

Current college football coach and former Division 1 Offensive Lineman with a lifelong passion for the gridiron, I offer expert football coaching tailored to individual growth with the Offensive Line and Defensive Line positions. My approach blends skill development with strategic thinking, fostering confident and capable players on and off the field.

Currently, I am the Chief Operator of Grit Athletics Performance Strength and Co-Operator of SAYA (student athlete youth academy), both based in the Merrimack Valley of Massachusetts. I am also the Defensive Coordinator at Lawrence HS (Lawrence, MA). I train mainly in Methuen and am also able to come to You! My goal is to help You, as an athlete or your team fill in the "g.a.p.s." in your (their) game. It is my belief that most football players can elevate their game with a shift to more skill work, pertinent to their position(s), and going through the process of becoming a true student of the game; players tend to execute "faster" and more consistently when they understand the details of the game, while also mastering the basics and fundamentals. My football coaching and training experience has spanned the NFL, semi-pro, college, high school, and middle school levels. In the professional arena, I have been a strength and conditioning coach for the Washington Redskins. I have been a strength, speed, and conditioning coach at Georgetown University; my teams have included Football, Men’s Lacrosse, Baseball, Women’s Soccer, Softball, Crew, Men’s and Women’s Track, Swimming and Diving, and Men’s Soccer. At the high school level, I have assumed roles as a Head Football Coach, Offensive Coordinator, Defensive Coordinator, Special Teams Coordinator, and a positional coach (Quarterbacks, Running Backs, Wide Receivers, Defensive Backs, and Linebackers); off the gridiron, I have been a physical education teacher, strength and conditioning coach and student adviser. I also have trained and coached at the middle school level: football, basketball, and physical education. I am certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Performance Enhancement Specialist and the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Typical age groups include collegiate, high school, and middle school athletes. What makes me different? I have a effective and proven process to meet athletes where they are at and execute a game plan to elevate their ability, while building their growth, character, and football IQ! My role is to serve each athlete and assist their respective journeys. Thank You!

"“My son has attended many camps during his high school football career and many don’t even compare to the 3 sessions he had with my son….the only complaint I have is that I didn’t find Coach Dawon sooner!!”