Starts Up Front Football Academy
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www.startsupfront.com
Enoch Smith Sr. grew up in the inner city of Chicago. He played Park District football for the Ogden Park Vikings in the late 80’s. He went on to start his high school career at Bolingbrook High School. He later moved back to Chicago to attend Wendell Phillips HS. Enoch understands that the sport is a vehicle to help student-athletes to live out their dreams. He was recruited to play linebacker at the University of Illinois. He became a father at an early age, that’s when he decided to hang up the cleats to focus on fatherhood. After three years of working he decided to give football another chance. At the age of 22 Enoch decided to give school another chance with a wife and three children – Simone, Enoch Jr., and Trevon. In 1998 he walked on to Highland KS football team. At first it was a huge struggle. He started out as a linebacker and later moved to Defensive End. Enoch Sr. graduate from Highland Community College in 1 1⁄2 year with an Associate of Science Degree in Engineering. He graduated with honors as an Academic All-American. He was recognized by the NJCAA as an All-American. He led Highland Community College in sacks. He received an award from Highland CC as an All-Conference. He was Homecoming King as well.
Enoch Sr. finished his college career at Southwest Missouri State known today as Missouri State University. At Missouri State University Enoch Sr. led his team in sacks during his senior year. He was awarded by his coaches as an All-Conference captain. The Gateway Football Conference recognized him as a 1stTeam All-Conference Defensive End. He also became a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Enoch Sr. was called by the New Orleans Saints. Things didn’t work out so he played Arena Football. In 2004 he helped to lead the Peoria Pirates to the Arena Cup. He was recognized by the Peoria Pirates as the Iron Man of the Year
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDENaperville Patriots
Offensive and Defensive Line Coach 7/2015-Present
Coaching Duties
Taught the fundamentals of offensive and defensive line
Implemented the weekly game plan
Taught the linemen how to utilize their hands to gain an advantage on their opponents.
Resulting to the Patriots winning the 2015 National Championship.
EFT, Highland Park, IL
Defensive Line Coach 7/2013-3/2016
Coaching Duties:
Worked with college graduate defensive linemen to prepare for NFL combine.
Worked with college and high school players teaching the fundamentals of defensive line during summer football camp.
Taught the fundamentals of defensive line during showcases, combines and big man camps.
Filled in as the Offensive Line Coach merging both groups when the Offensive Line Coach was absent.
Coached the following players: Enoch Smith Jr. Michigan State, Wesley Annan Stanford, Naquan Jones Michigan State, Daniel Joseph Penn State and Vontell Williams UTSA amongst others.
Collins Academy HS, Chicago, IL
Head Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator 7/2007-7-2013
Coaching Duties:
Supervised the football program for grades 9-12 grade.
2010 lead the team to its first IHSA State Playoff game in school history.
Served as the Defensive Coordinator from 7/2007-7/2009
Plainfield Prowlers
Head Football Coach 2010
Supervised the Varsity youth football program.
Provided all coaches with weekly game plan.
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Professional Organizations:
2006 signed by the Peoria Pirates of the Indoor Football League
2005 signed by the Las Vegas Gladiator of the Arena Football League
2004 signed by the Peoria Pirates of the Arena Football League
2002 signed by the Tulsa Talons of the Arena Football League.
2002 called by the New Orleans Saints to work out to join the National Football League.
Certifications:
Illinois Type 39 certificate
ASEP certification
Illinois Athletic Director Association lifetime member
Awards:
Ironman of the Year for the 2004 Peoria Pirates
2001, 1st Team All-Conference selection Gateway football conference
2001 Missouri State Defensive Lineman of the Year
1999 NJCAA Defensive Line Award
1999 Highland CC Defensive Lineman of the Year
1998 Highland CC Defensive Lineman of the Year
1995 All City and All Conference recognition in Chicago Public School
1995 All Star game participant for the Chicago Public League
Camp OL/DL Coaching Experience:
Chicago Showcase 3/2016
Edgy Tim MLK Showcase sponsored by EFT 1/2016
Edgy Tim Senior Showcase sponsored by EFT 12/2015
Sound Mind Sound Body 7/2015
Adidas Chicago Showcase sponsored by EFT 3/2015
EFT Football Invitational Camp 12/2014
EFT Development early morning camp 2014
Junior Ranks 2013 Camp
Making an impact on the lives of my clients and seeing their investment pay off.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Each training session consist of 1 hour of hardcore training.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Participants work on speed and agility as well as positional training every night to maximize their recruiting opportunities. The curriculum for each session focuses on pass and run blocking and defended against both pass and run blocking.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Yes each price is listed on the website.