Football lessons with
Terrell Matthews
From$21.26 per lesson
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Football lessons with
Terrell Matthews
From$21.26 per lesson
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Coach Rating
4.6•5 reviews
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About your football coach
With over 17 years of football experience, I'm dedicated to fostering player growth, skill development, and a deep understanding of the game. My passion lies in creating a supportive and challenging environment where athletes can reach their full potential.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Visalia, California
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Years Playing: 17 years
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Given: 5 lessons
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Accomplishments
➕2x state champion as high school player
Reputation
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Average rating
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Beau
Playing for Coach Terrell has been one of the best experiences of my football career. He’s not just a coach — he’s a mentor who truly cares about his players on and off the field. Coach Terrell pushes us to give our all every day, but he also makes sure we understand the “why” behind everything we do. He teaches discipline, accountability, and teamwork in a way that sticks with you far beyond football.
What I respect most about Coach Terrell is his energy and dedication. He shows up every day ready to work, no matter what, and that motivates the whole team to match his intensity. He’s tough when he needs to be, but he always has our backs and wants to see us succeed as athletes and as people.
Coach Terrell has helped me grow not just as a player, but as a leader. He taught us that football is about more than wins — it’s about character, effort, and brotherhood. Any player who gets the chance to play for him is lucky, because he brings out the best in you.
Josie
Coach Terrell is one of the best coaches I’ve ever had. He always believes in us, even when things get tough, and he pushes us to do our best every single practice and game. Coach makes football fun but also teaches us how to be disciplined and work hard for what we want.
What I like most about Coach Terrell is that he treats us like family. He doesn’t just care about winning — he cares about helping us get better as players and as people. If we mess up, he doesn’t yell to put us down; he teaches us how to fix it and try again.
Coach Terrell always tells us to “play with heart,” and that’s what he does too. He leads by example and shows us what it means to never give up. I’ve learned so much from him — not just about football, but about teamwork, respect, and confidence.
I’m proud to play for Coach Terrell. He makes us all feel like we can be great.
Raymund
Coach Terrell turned my QB play and defensive play around he can adjust how he works with a player based on what he knows they need. He doesn’t make you do a drill he knows you can’t do he pushes you to be your best in aspect. He don’t just teach and coach football he teaches you life that’s why I love having him as a coach because he understands what it’s like and he relates to his players.
Joseph
Playing for Coach Terrell has been one of the best experiences of my football career. He’s not just a coach who cares about winning — he truly cares about his players, both on and off the field. Coach T pushes us to be our best every single day and makes sure we understand that effort, discipline, and teamwork matter more than anything else.
What I respect most about Coach Terrell is how he leads by example. He brings energy, focus, and passion to every practice. Even when things get tough, he knows how to motivate us and keep us locked in. He teaches us not just how to play football, but how to handle adversity, stay humble, and keep grinding.
Coach Terrell has helped me become a better player and a better person. He sees potential in every one of us and never gives up on his team. He’s more than a coach — he’s a mentor, a leader, and someone we all look up to.
I’m proud to have played under Coach Terrell and grateful for everything he’s taught me about football and life.
Esau
Coach Terrell is understanding and funny he’s not afraid to step out on the field and help you with hands on learning he knows that some kids learn different so he always ask how do you learn best and adjust to what you need from him. He also won’t let you forget he won two state championships as a freshman and sophomore but he does it as a joke to put a smile on our faces.
Beginner training plan
Your first lesson1. Warm-Up & Stretch (10 minutes)
Purpose: Prepare players physically and mentally for practice.
Activities:
• Light jog around the field (2 laps)
• Dynamic stretches: high knees, butt kicks, lunges, arm circles, side shuffles
• Quick team huddle: “Word of the day” (e.g., Effort, Respect, Focus)
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2. Individual Skills (25 minutes)
A. Stance & Start (5 minutes)
• Teach proper football stance (feet shoulder-width apart, knees bent, balanced).
• Practice 3-point and 2-point stances.
• Emphasize quick, explosive starts on the coach’s whistle.
B. Ball Handling (10 minutes)
• Drills:
• Hand-off exchange (QB to RB)
• Ball security (run through cones while holding football tight to chest)
• “Fumble recovery” fun drill
C. Passing & Catching (10 minutes)
• Proper grip and throwing motion
• Catching with “diamond” hands, eyes on the ball
• Partner passing drills, focusing on short, accurate throws
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3. Group Drills (25 minutes)
A. Agility & Movement (10 minutes)
• Cone drills (zig-zag, ladder steps, quick feet)
• Emphasize balance, body control, and staying low
B. Blocking Basics (10 minutes)
• Teach safe, proper blocking stance and hand placement (no holding!)
• Practice “drive block” against pads or sleds
C. Flag or Contact Intro (5 minutes)
• Depending on level:
• Flag: Practice pulling flags cleanly.
• Tackle: Teach form tackling with pads, focusing on safety: “See what you hit,” “Head up, wrap up.”
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4. Team Concept & Mini-Game (20 minutes)
Goal: Apply learned skills in a game-like situation.
• Split players into two small teams.
• Run a few simple plays (sweeps, short passes, QB sneaks).
• Rotate positions so everyone learns offense and defense.
• End with a 10-minute scrimmage.
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5. Cool Down & Team Talk (10 minutes)
• Light jog and stretches.
• Coach’s feedback: Highlight effort and improvement.
• Quick team reflection:
• “What did you learn today?”
• “How did you show teamwork?”
• End with team chant
Lesson 11+Game strategy, leadership, position mastery, competition, and confidence.
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Lesson 11 – Advanced Offensive Concepts
Objective: Teach combination plays, audibles, and offensive rhythm.
Lesson 4-10Skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and game IQ.
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Lesson 4 – Running Game & Footwork
Objective: Improve ball carrying, footwork, and offensive timing.
Lesson 2-3Teach players football fundamentals, teamwork, and confidence through progressive skill-building lessons.
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Lesson 1 – Football Fundamentals & Teamwork
Focus: Stance, ball handling, passing, catching, and basic teamwork.
What you need to bringCleats, gloves, water
What I can bringCones, weights
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If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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