Our offseason training is focused on player development as whole athletes combined with expert position coaching focused on fundamentals and fun.  Our scheduling will allow athletes to fully participate in their winter sport. 

This is for tackle football players, flag football players, AND for any Northbrook youth interested in developing the fundamentals of football in a safe, fun environment under the watchful tutelage of very accomplished football players!   

We will offer three distinct sessions this winter:

1.  Jr Spartan Elite - 6th - 8th graders -  Ten football clinics with special focus on QB & WR skills development + 1 hr weekly TCBoost speed & agility sessions.

2.  Jr Spartan Accelerator -  4th-5th graders - Up to five football clinics with special focus on QB & WR skills development + 10-pack TCBoost speed & agility sessions (limited availability).

3.  Jr Spartan Incubator -  3rd graders - Up to five football clinics with special focus on QB & WR skills development.

All training will be at GBN Fieldhouse and is non-padded, non-contact.  GBN Jr Spartan coaches will design and oversee the sessions and we are partnering with professional position coaches and the Northwestern Wildcat football program to provide the absolute best coaching available in the Chicagoland area.

Wide Receiver Coach 

Juwan Brescacin played eight seasons in the Canadian Football League as a Wide Receiver, for the Calgary Stampeders, Toronto Argonauts and the Saskatchewan Roughriders.  He has played in three Grey Cup games  and was a member of the 106th Grey Cup championship team.  He played college football for the Northern Illinois Huskies.  Here is an amazing clip of what he brings to the table, along with his college highlight reel!   

Quarterback Coach

Antonio Pipkin is a Quarterback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. Pipkin has also been a member of the Arizona Cardinals, the Montreal Alouettes, the Edmonton Football Team, Toronto Argonauts, BC Lions, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.  He played college football at Tiffin and is the founder of Push Football Academy.  Here are some highlights from his career.

Speed and Agility Coaches

TCBOOST has a proven track record of helping athletes reach the highest level of speed & performance. Past and current clients include Olympians, NFL/MLB/NBA players, over 170 NFL Draft Prep clients, thousands of collegiate athletes, and state champions in multiple high school sports.  Their experienced team of coaches and time-tested approach to speed development will have you moving better and faster to gain your championship edge.

Northwestern Wildcat players

In partnership with TrueNU, we will have ten Northwestern Wildcat players helping to coach our athletes each week.  TrueNU is a unique platform that enables community-minded NU student-athletes to do well while doing good through NIL partnerships.    

Jr Spartan Head Coaches

• Varsity - Ted Gaty
• Lightweight - Marcus Brocato
• Middleweight - Bob Anderson
• Featherweight - Patrick Anderson

... along with the remainder of the Jr Spartan coaching staff and select special appearances by the GBN Varsity staff.

Our most intensive off-season program designed for older players looking for top-notch training that doesn't interfere with in-season sports.  

• Targeted for current 6th - 8th graders who want to excel at football and grow as athletes
• Weekly football skills clinics - Sunday's 530p-730p* - coached by CFL professional players for QB & WR skills development with Northwestern Wildcat football players alongside to accelerate player development even more. 
• 1 hr weekly TCBoost speed and agility training (Sat afternoons @230p or Monday evenings @800p)
• Optional discounted TCBoost 10 pass for additional speed and agility work ($450 value for $350 - purchase directly from TCBoost)
• All players will be coached on blocking, tackling, and offensive skills development.

January 7th - March 17th (10 sessions - we will take Super Bowl Sunday off!) + April 7th (make-up session)

* Note that on March 3rd and 10th, we go from 630-830p.

Fee

• $400
• Individual clinics - $45 per 
• TCBoost only - $250 

An off-season program designed for younger players looking to accelerate their football skills development and improve athletically while balancing their winter sport.  

• Targeted for current 4th-5th graders who want to improve at football and improve as athletes.
• Five football skills clinics (see dates below) - Sunday's 530p-730p - coached by CFL professional players for QB & WR skills development with Northwestern Wildcat football players alongside to accelerate player development even more. 
• TCBoost 10 pass for expert speed and agility work ($450 value).
• Expert position coaches for QB & WR skills development.  
• All players will be coached on blocking, tackling, and offensive skills development.

January 28th, February 4th, February 25th, March 3rd, March 17th + April 7th (bonus session)

Fee

• $275
• Individual clinics - $45 (starting January 15th)

An off-season program designed for younger players looking for an introduction to football .  

• Targeted for current 3rd graders who want an introduction to football.
• Football skills clinics - selected Sunday's 530p-730p or 630p-830p - coached by expert position coaches for QB & WR skills development with Northwestern Wildcat football players alongside to accelerate player development even more. 
• All players will be coached on blocking, tackling, and offensive skills development.
• Note that if we do not meet our weekly minimums, clinics will be canceled for that week.

January 28th, February 4th, February 25th, March 3rd, March 17th + April 7th (bonus session)

$45 per clinic