7 Football coaches & instructors for lessons in Columbus, OH

Gridiron strategist for 8 years, driven to elevate athletes through tactical expertise and a love for the game. My passion lies in fostering a fun, yet disciplined environment where players can thrive. Let's build a winning team together.

With 15 years dedicated to shaping aspiring athletes, I offer expertise in football fundamentals and advanced strategies. My passion lies in fostering both skill development and a love for the game. Join me to elevate your performance.

For over 15 years, I've cultivated a passion for football, teaching invaluable skills. My commitment lies in fostering growth and understanding, ensuring a positive and enriching learning environment. I am eager to empower you on your football journey.

"I love working with Coach Kareem. He helps me work on all my weaknesses and I have improved a lot.

I'm a seasoned football coach with 15 years of experience guiding athletes to reach their full potential. I'm passionate about fostering a love for the game while instilling discipline, teamwork, and strategic thinking. Let's work together to elevate your game.

"I have been training with Marquell for several years and he is amazing. He is patient, kind, knowledgeable, and extremely understanding. He listens to his clients. He builds workouts based off his clients’ goals, health, and limitations. He offers both in-person and virtual sessions. The virtual sessions have been great for me since I often workout in between meetings.

Football has been a huge part of my life— I am a Columbus native and was a three-year starter at West Virginia State University, where I served as team captain and earned WV State Scholar-Athlete of the Year award in 2019. After my playing career, I transitioned into coaching, working as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for seven NCAA athletic teams at WV State. I also served as a defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator for Dayton, Ohio. Whether you’re looking to improve your technique, strength, or football IQ, I’m here to help you take your game to the next level. I hold a Masters degree in Educational Leadership and a teaching license in the state of Ohio. Let’s get to work!

I’m a dedicated coach, mentor and community advocate specialized in football scouting and recruiting with over 5 years of experience supporting NCAA Division I programs, including Coastal Carolina, Georgia Tech, and Northwestern. My journey in college athletics has centered around talent identification, relationship building, and executing recruiting strategies that help student-athletes thrive on and off the field. Throughout my career, I’ve worked directly with coaches and staff to evaluate high school, junior college, and transfer portal prospects, maintain national recruiting databases, coordinate visits and camps, and manage communication strategies that keep our programs competitive. I’m proud to have contributed to Coastal Carolina’s #1 ranked Sun Belt Conference recruiting classes in 2023 and 2024, Signing junior college transfer Clev Lubin who became a 1st-team All-Sun Belt selection , signing 10 of the top 20 high-school recruits in program history, and to having 5 former interns working in college football or NFL. What drives me most is the chance to positively impact young people and their families—helping athletes navigate the recruiting process, reach their goals, and find the right fit both academically and athletically. Whether behind the scenes coordinating events and travel, building relationships, or breaking down game film to identify emerging talent, I approach each role with dedication, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence. Outside of football, I hold a B.S. in Sport Administration from the University of Cincinnati, a minor in Business Administration, and earned a Football GM & Scouting certification mentored by NFL executives. I’m also a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. I have a strong passion for developing student-athletes, mentoring young people, and uplifting the community. If you are interested in developing your football skills, contact me and we can elevate your game together!

I'm now in my second year as a football coach for a local school and have been loving it. Something I often see is kiddos lack basic fundamentals and knowledge of football. I like to see what you know and go from there.