Former NFL athlete teaches more than athletic training
Written by : Tyler T . Gibson Publisher
Trent Voss is the new strength coach for North Port High School , but his expertise in athletic training is not the only thing that captivates area teens .
For some , it ’ s his background playing for a major Division I school and his time spent playing for the NFL .
The 6-foot-2 athlete played linebacker for the University of Toledo in Ohio . After becoming a captain and a lead tackler for a Division I program , Voss was signed by the San Francisco 49ers and , later on , the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
After moving on from professional play , he decided to focus his talents and skills giving back to the North Port community . Voss , who now lives locally , has been working at the high school for five months .
Tyler Kirby , NPHS freshman quarterback , has been working with Voss for the last month and a half learning footwork , technique and biomechanics .
“ I love working with coach Trent ,” Kirby said . “ He has a massive amount of patience , and he always explains things in a way I can understand without dropping intensity .”
According to Voss , he is working to help young men develop their character .
“ I just love sports , and I love the lessons it teaches people ,” Voss said . “ I try and work with athletes from all sports , working on anything from speed & strength , agility , flexibility , sharpness and mental confidence so they can do whatever it is they want to accomplish .”
Besides working with the football team , Voss trains multiple students in other sports on his own time . The former linebacker admits to being a strong believer in athletics , and credits it as a huge foundation for young men going through tough times in their lives .
“ Their minds are still sponges and they ’ re still learning habits , if I can teach discipline , mental toughness and self-confidence , then that is what I am striving for ,” Voss said .
For athletes looking to train with Voss , visit www . facebook . com / vossathletictraining or call ( 616 ) 829-9677 .
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1 . Tyler Kirby , Andrew Bozma 2 . Tyler Kirby , Trent Voss 3 . Sean Silverberg
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