Verse Athletics Offseason Development Program

Session Description

Verse Athletics Offseason Development Program Grades 9–12 | Receivers · Running Backs · Defensive Backs · Linebackers The Verse Athletics Offseason Development Program is a 12-week training program for high school receivers, running backs, defensive backs, and linebackers who want to sharpen the details that show up on Friday nights. Coached by former OUA athletes and Verse Athletics staff, it’s built around our You Verse You approach: real, measurable improvement week over week, driven by hard work and discipline. Athletes start with an evaluation and personal goals, then work from the basics to advanced position work. That covers releases, stems, catching, leverage, zone coverage, conversions, and elite ball tracking. Homework drills and film keep progress going between sessions, and the program wraps with a full compete session to show how far athletes have come. What Every Session Looks Like Warm Up (5 min): Get loose and game-ready Teach Time (10 min): Coaches break down the technique of the day Position Drills (20 min): Focused reps in offence (WR/RB) and defence (DB/LB) groups Live 1v1s (20 min): Put the technique to work against a real opponent Close Up (5 min): Recap, plus homework drills and film Program Breakdown Weeks 1–4: Foundations Week 1 is Diagnostic Day: Coaches evaluate every athlete and set individual goals WRs/RBs: Waggles, stems, release types, and catching technique DBs/LBs: Footwork, T-step breaks, eye discipline, kick-steps, weaves, zone drops, and press technique Physical Day: Open-field tackling form, taught with no live contact Weeks 5–7: Movement & Advanced Technique WRs/RBs: Footwork, sticks, and breakdowns to create separation DBs/LBs: Clock drills, crossover breaks, mirror drills, and reading the QB’s drop Weeks 8–9: Concepts & Conversions Reaction and conversion drills, plus 2v2 reps working running concepts and coverage Weeks 10–11: Elite Ball Skills Curve catching, back-shoulder throws, and live go-ball reps to win (or defend) the big play Week 12: Compete Week Nearly 50 minutes of live reps to put everything to the test. 📅 Dates: Fridays, January 8 – April 2, 2027 (no session March 26) 🕓 Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM 📍 Location: RDAPC Indoor Field, Guelph, ON 🎓 Who: Grades 9–12 WRs, RBs, DBs, and LBs 💰 Price: $240 for the full 12-week program 👥 Spots: Limited, register early!