Coach J L Spells 1-805-674-5424 or jlsboy@hotmail.com
Speed Development of Paso Robles
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John was given an official offer to play football for Cornell University yesterday.
He was invited to attend their one day clinic for seniors that are prospective recruits which was held yesterday. There were 200 participants from around the country. Cornell and the other 7 ivy league schools have 30 spots each to offer for football each year.
John came out and while everyone else was standing around waiting for their turn to do the 40, the standing broad jump, and the NFL shuffle tests, he ran a lap around the track and went into his whole warm up routine. He wants me to tell you he did his A skips and B skips. When he was ready he got in line (still cycling, stretching etc) and then ran a great 40. We still haven't heard the actual time but we know it was really good because after that they were watching him closely. He didn't have the fastest 40. He did really well on the shuffle and the jump too. Then they had intense drills that were closely monitored and he did really well on all of those.
After all that the kids were split up by position and there were a lot of tall, big, fast, wide receivers but John felt confident and made amazing catches. I think he only dropped one ball out of about 10. Several times he had to run out very far and dive and roll for ball that he still caught. he was able to run down everything!
After that there was lunch and coaches were telling John he did really well and introducing themselves, then there were talks about the program and the school, and a tour. During the tour John was pulled aside by a coach and told to go back to the football office because the head coach wanted to talk to us (I went with him). The coach selected 10 people from the 200 that attended to offer a spot to that day and John was one of them!
John wants to thank you because you were the first person to tell him he could play football in college and you taught him all his running.
Tania
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My daughter started training with Coach Spells this year, and in a very short time has gone from a fast runner to a true sprinter. She has become aware of and Knowledgeable about her running form and training needs. With the guidance of coach Spells she is becoming a skilled athlete in Track & Field. In addition to training, Coach Spells is helping her to form goals and plans for her future and to believe in herself and her abilities. It's a great program run by a coach who truly loves what he is doing.
E. Anderson
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I cannot begin to say what an awesome program Paso Robles Speed Development is for the student athlete. Coach Spells knows what he is talking about. My son came to the program as a HS junior in the spring. I wish we had found them sooner. He was able to knock .3 off his 40 speed right away. Who knows what he could have done given more time with this amazing program. Not only would it have helped with his speed but he would have had the support and guidance of one of the few sports programs that care about each athlete and increasing their potential as an athlete, student and human being. Our family highly recommends Paso Robles Speed development. They are in a league of their own and there is no equal out there.
The Brown Family
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For over three years Brittni and Brynn have benefited from attending your Speed Development Program. Your high standards and involvement have been an asset to their training. You have challenged them to not only raise their bar in athletics...but as well in academics. Your commitment to excellence and high standards have helped to mold them. You have challenged them to focus and set clear goals through athletics and most importantly life. Your knowledge and compassion for speed and agility is an art. We are blessed to be a part of your program and the girls continue to soak up your teachings and love for Speed Development.
S. Frace
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Coach Spells and the Speed Development program were very helpful, especially in 2 specific ways, toward my ultimately receiving an offer to play football for Cornell University:
1. Coach Spells taught me the exact techniques to run my fastest. I started with him around 8th grade and have gotten faster every year. I have practiced his drills ever since and used them at the Cornell clinic.
2. Coach Spells is the 1st person to tell me that I could play college football, and at a division 1 level and showed me how proceed.
I decided I wanted an Ivy league education and football program. Grades in challenging courses, speed and catching, along with size, put me in position for this kind of school. I was recruited by most of the Ivy and Patriot league schools and went with Cornell which I'm really excited about.
Thanks!
John Alexander
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"The improvement that we saw in our son's performance was unbelievable. We are so happy with this program and would highly recommend it to any athlete wanting to improve their speed. It has taught Devon discipline, teamwork, and endurance. Thank you, John, for taking Devon under your wing. You're a tough coach, but it definitely paid off."
Dave and Debbie
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My two kids love your Speed Development Program. They feel very happy every day they go training. Undoubtedly, they have improve their CAT: Coordination, Agility and Technique to run faster. Your program is giving the foundation for their 3 D's: DETERMINATION, DISCIPLINE and DESIRE to be the best."
Ricardo & Yessica Perez
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James has been participating for about a year in the Speed Developmentprogram. I have seen how he has been able to use these techniques in
football and track. He seems to have confidence in his activities becausehe has learned through speed development how to balance his body for optimum performance. I have appreciated the time, wealth of knowledge,and expertise Coach Spells has taught James. I remember listening to an
NFL football player on T.V. last year say during an interview he was going to retire and go back into the schools and teach kids agility techniques because he had seen this was lacking. I am glad Coach Spells has made this commitment and investment here in San Luis Obispo County. The program he offers is known nationwide and anyone that participates in itdoes improve. Thank you.
Mrs. Barrios
