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Jabo Smith

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Football lessons with

Jabo Smith

From$35.43 per lesson
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5.0•5 reviews
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About your football coach

I am a detail-driven football coach committed to helping student-athletes build strong fundamentals, discipline, and confidence on and off the field. I’ve coached at every level from youth football to Division I men’s football and levels in between. I also have experience coaching women’s flag football and training track sprinters in speed development. My coaching philosophy is centered on “Attack the Process” which is doing what’s required on a day-to-day basis to achieve the goals we set. I focus on long-term development, not shortcuts, creating a structured and positive environment where athletes are challenged, supported, and held to a high standard. Parents can expect clear communication, intentional training, and a coach who genuinely cares about their child’s growth. Book a session and let’s Attack the Process together.

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 5 lessons

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Charlestowne Athletic Park

Free
430.3 miles away

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Near Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Orianna Brooks
I’ve taken many lessons and learned from Coach Jabo being my women’s flag coach. He uses life lessons in his style of coaching and I like the messages. He’s like the cool but strict uncle. I recommend 10 out of 10!
Jocelyn Nunez
I’ve taken over 20 sessions with Coach Jabo and he really knows what he’s doing. You will be challenged, but you will get results.
Erika Johnson
Coach Jabo taught me a lot - most importantly it’s not what you’re capable of it’s what you’re willing to do to be great!
Tyquan Thornton - Kansas City Chiefs
Took over 100 lessons with Coach being my coach from little league to high school now in the NFL tap in with Coach Jabo!
Nate
Coach Jabo nice with it know what he doing really get you right.
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonThis session is all about introductions, expectations, and laying the foundation. I take time to get to know the athlete position, experience level, goals, and mindset. Build a plan to attack the process required to achieve the set goals. We focus on core football fundamentals: - Proper stance & body position - Position specific hand placement - Footwork and movement patterns - Coordination, and balance - Competitive mentality and effort standard We’ll start with controlled drills then progress to football-specific reps. I’ll be very vocal during this session and explaining what we’re doing, why it matters, and why it is important early on and how translates directly to the field. This session sets the tone for everything that follows.
Lesson 11+Athletes are expected to move fast, compete hard, and execute under fatigue, just like on game day. Training includes: - Advanced ball skills - Reaction and decision-making drills - Conditioning through football movements - Competitive games and point systems - Strategy, awareness, and situational reps These sessions are higher intensity environments parents may be asked to lend a hand with a few mental challenges.
Lesson 4-10As athletes progress, training becomes more detailed and position-aware. Athletes will learn the essential fundamentals and core skills required to succeed at their position. Examples: - Defensive Backs: Press/Off man, Transitions, Eyes - Wide Receivers: Stance, Footwork, Releases, Stems - Linebackers: Step, scrape, read progression - Running Backs: Handoffs, Cuts, Ball security These sessions build the technical foundation for every athletes fundamental need before advancing.
Lesson 2-3Athletes build off 1st lesson and will be physically and mentally challenged through workouts designed to develop toughness, discipline, and confidence. During this phase more footballs are involved, more reps are demanded, and athletes begin applying fundamentals at game speed. They will also begin learning concepts, terminology, and situational football, allowing them to connect the grind on the field with the understanding required in the classroom and chalk talk. We always finish with a competitive drill or game to reinforce learning.
Youth players
Working with kidsWith younger athletes, the priority is fun, confidence, and learning the game the right way. Sessions are engaging and structured with: - Football specific Game like drills and challenges - Simple, clear coaching - Movement, coordination, and effort I adjust coaching based on the child’s focus level and interests. If they love football, we lean into technique, footwork, and basic strategy. If they’re newer, we focus on movement, confidence, and enjoyment while still building habits that translate to football.
Working with teenagersTeen athletes are coached with higher expectations. The mindset is: Let’s work. Let’s compete. Let’s get better. I push high school and college-age athletes hard while keeping sessions positive and competitive. Effort, discipline, and accountability are emphasized, because improvement requires consistency and challenge.
What you need to bring- An age-appropriate football - Cleats - Water - A positive mentality - The willingness to learn, work and improve
What I can bring- Agility ladders - Regulation high school/college football - Tennis balls (hand-eye coordination & reaction) - Cones and quick-feet equipment - Structure, accountability, humility, and knowledge

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