…success both on and off the field requires mental and emotional resilience, discipline, and teamwork. These same qualities are essential in our daily lives whether that be in the classroom, in a board room, or our in our local communities. That's why I am excited to bring my experience in coaching and training to athletes.

By emphasizing the connection between sports, confidence, community service, and teamwork, I help young athletes develop the mental and emotional skills necessary to excel in their work and daily lives. Through an inside-out approach to coaching, (or coaching the whole child) I help them tap into their inner strength and motivation, so they can be effective leaders and problem solvers in their communities. For 10+ years I have coached at multiple schools, sports clubs in the Chicagoland area, as well as partnered with organizations such as Chicago Park districts and Boys and Girls Clubs to develop efficient sports programming that carry these same values.

Additionally, I am school teacher, former collegiate football, basketball, & track athlete and hold an ISSA Strength and Conditioning Certification.

I look forward to sharing everything I know to help our next generation of athletes.

- Darren