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8 WEEK ONLINE COURSE

Advanced Football Information & Analytics Certificate Program

May 5 - Jul 16, 2026

DURATION

8 Weeks

1 hr/week

FORMAT

Online

TUITION

$299/Semester

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guest speakers, and learner benefits.

Early Registration Ends Monday April 21, 2026. 

Level up your football IQ

The world's first football IQ certificate program for aspiring high school & college athletes

Learn to decode complex defensive and offensive structures, blending basic football (Level 100) with the professional-grade film analysis and situational processing used by the world’s leading collegiate and NFL programs.

Separate yourself from other student-athletes with advanced football intelligence 

The barriers to entry in football are low, but the barriers to elite success are high. Learn to approach the game through an institutional lens that will differentiate you as both a scholar-athlete and a tactical asset to any high-level program.

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Learn from professional and collegiate coaches

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Upon completion, athletes receive a digital certificate—a verified scouting asset proving schematic readiness to collegiate coaches.

You’ll learn directly from a veteran faculty of coaches, including elite-level practitioners and coordinators with experience at some of the world’s most prestigious collegiate and professional football programs.

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A unique collab of coaches 

Our staff has a tremendous amount of reach and achievements, checkout the places we've helped our athletes grow to!

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"Learning from Coach Mike Catania-McDonough, then later working with him on his staff has been a life changing decision. He's helped me become who I am."

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- Alex Valles, Pro Scout, Arizona Cardinals

Football Teams Lined

Applicant Profile

The Football School allows student-athletes to remain enrolled in their current school, while receiving advanced instruction and coaching from our staff. 

Aspiring High School Athletes Student-athletes preparing to enter high school football who

Curriculum

Over the course of the full academic year, athletes progress through eight core modules designed to develop complete football intelligence, positional mastery, and recruiting readiness.

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MODULE 1

Foundations of Positional Play

Athletes learn:

- stance

- alignment

- assignment​

terminology—developing a clear understanding of your

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MODULE 2

Defensive & Offensive Recognition

See the field clearly.
Athletes are introduced to fronts, coverages, and

positional indicators—learning how to harness

your instincts.

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MODULE 3

Pressure & Blitz Identification

Understand the game’s chaos.
Athletes learn how defenses create pressure and

how to recognize and respond to it with confidence.

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MODULE 4

Technique & Movement Fundamentals

Refine how you move.
Focus on footwork, leverage, body control, and position-specific mechanics that translate directly to on-field performance.

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MODULE 5

Core Concepts & Execution

Apply fundamentals to real football.
Athletes learn base offensive and defensive concepts

and how their position operates within each system.

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MODULE 6

Advanced Concepts & Space Play

Play faster in space.
Introduction to movement-based concepts,

second-level play, and executing against more

complex defensive structures.

 

 

 

 

 

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MODULE 7

Game Situations & Decision-Making

Think under pressure.
Athletes are trained to handle real-game

scenarios—3rd down, red zone, pressure

situations—developing fast, confident decision-making.

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MODULE 8

Football IQ, Leadership & Mastery

Command the game.
Athletes develop advanced recognition, communication,

and leadership skills—culminating in full-field understanding

and control.

Meet the Staff

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Casey DeAndrade

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Co-Founder & Defensive Backs 

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Mike
Catania-Mcdonough

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Co-Founder & Offensive Line/TE

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Corey
Burns

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Defensive Line

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Jordan
Byrd

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Running Backs

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Trevor 
Knight

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Quarterbacks

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Sam
Brecker

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Wide Receivers

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Lance
Blass

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Linebackers

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Tucker
Impemba

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Chief Operating Officer 

Empower
Development

We treat each student-athlete with care.

When we review your profile, we aren’t just looking at your GPA—we’re looking for the drive behind it. We value academic excellence, but we also look for the leadership shown on the field, the discipline practiced in the weight room, and the character displayed under pressure. 

What We Expect

  • The Grind: How you handle challenges when the clock is running down.

  • The Huddle: Your ability to collaborate, lead, and lift up those around you.

  • The Playbook: Your intellectual curiosity and how you tackle complex problems in the classroom.

  • The Legacy: The unique life experiences and background you bring to our campus community.

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