2026 PALMS GROVE FOOTBALL PERFORMANCE MENTORSHIP BY COACH PALMS
WHERE ATHLETES GIVE THEMSELVES THEIR BEST CHANCE AT LIVING A LONG, HEALTHY, AND FRUITFUL LIFE IN FOOTBALL.
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COACH PALMS IS TAKING ON ONLY 10 ATHLETES TO MENTOR IN 2026
WHY MENTORSHIP WORKS
Because Athletes Don’t Grow in Isolation — They Grow With Guidance.
Here’s what decades of sport-science and coaching research tells us:
✔ Time management is a major performance barrier — over 80% of college athletes report that balancing school, sport, and life is their biggest challenge, meaning mentorship and structured planning are competitive advantages long before college.
✔ Athletes improve faster when they receive coach feedback — motivation, confidence, and skill mastery all rise when someone is guiding you.
✔ Structured training produces measurable results — studies show 3–6% gains in speed and agility under guided programming.
✔ Quality coaching makes a real difference — research reports trained coaches improve athlete performance in over 75% of cases.
✔ Deliberate, planned practice beats random workouts — progress is tied to intentional progression—not guessing in the gym.
✔ Athletes with both physical ability AND game IQ get more opportunities — the ones who think fast play more, lead more, and win more.
✔ Smart programming improves performance AND reduces injury risk — a trusted system builds durable athletes, not beat-up ones.
✔ Individualized training outperforms generic workouts — your body and your goals require more than one-size-fits-all plans.
✔ Accountability increases commitment — weekly check-ins and feedback dramatically improve consistency and follow-through.
✔ Holistic training (mind + body + IQ) produces more success — athletes who grow mentally and physically outperform talent-only athletes.
✔ Coach-led development is safer and more effective for younger athletes — mentorship accelerates growth, builds resilience, and protects long-term health.
THIS IS WHY OUR MENTORSHIP EXISTS
Because athletes don’t just need more workouts — They need coaching, accountability, structure, and a mindset that sustains growth.
Our mentorship provides:
✔ Athlete S.W.O.T. & Needs Analysis done together on first Zoom meeting
✔ 1 Performance Zoom every two weeks including time management review, Q&A, and Film Study
✔ Weekly text support, check-ins, and football performance recommendations
✔ A custom Time Management system (season → month → week → day) delivered as a google calendar
✔ Customized Personalized training through a user-friendly app based on needs of athlete
✔ Football Performance Tip Sheets + Leadership Tools
This isn’t just programming —
it’s development.
It’s coaching that changes lives, confidence, careers, and performance.
THIS MENTORSHIP IS BUILT FOR
✔ Athletes who refuse to settle for mediocrity
— the ones who want to rise, compete, and become dependable difference-makers.
✔ Parents who want someone mentoring their child with truth, discipline, belief, and guidance
—not watered-down hype or empty motivation.
✔ Players who crave accountability, correction, challenge, and clarity
— athletes who want someone who holds the standard, not lowers it.
✔ Football athletes who want to get stronger, faster, smarter, and more confident
— not just “work out,” but develop as performers and leaders.
✔ Athletes who want to think like game-changers — not just act like them
— athletes ready to grow IQ, maturity, emotional control, and leadership.
✔ Players who want longevity — not just hype or flashes of potential
— young men and women who want to build a healthy, durable, fruitful career in sport and in life.
✔ Parents who know their child needs structure, challenge, and someone beyond mom/dad calling them higher
— and want a mentor they can trust.
✔ Faith-minded families who value character, discipline, humility, and purpose alongside performance.
This is for athletes who want to grow in body, mind, confidence, and calling —
not just show up and sweat.
THIS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IS NOT FOR YOU IF…
✘ You want results without doing the work
✘ You’re looking for quick fixes, hacks, or comfort
✘ You won’t communicate, reflect, or follow guidance
✘ You don’t value discipline, schedule, or accountability
✘ You only want workouts — not coaching, leadership, or growth
✘ You make excuses more than adjustments
✘ You aren’t willing to be corrected
I coach athletes, not tourists. If you want comfort, this mentorship is not for you.
BUT THIS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IS FOR YOU IF…
✓ You want to get stronger, faster, smarter, and more confident
✓ You value accountability and direction
✓ You want someone speaking truth and challenge into your life
✓ You want to learn how to think, train, lead, and perform like a high-level athlete
✓ You want a proven process — not trial and error
✓ You want a coach who actually cares about your growth
If that sounds like you — you belong here.
COACH GRANT DEPALMA (PALMS)
FOUNDER | DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL PERFORMANCE | LB SKILL COACH | MENTOR
MOMENTS IN SPORT
Bio
Grant DePalma, aka Coach Palms, is a former Division I linebacker, team captain, and professional football player with over 17 years competing in the game of football and 7+ years of performance coaching experience. He has trained athletes at every level — from NFL veterans and D1 athletes to high-potential high schoolers and hungry youth players — guiding them through each phase of the elite athletic journey.
His coaching blends science-backed performance systems, football IQ and on-field skill work, and whole-athlete development — with a heart for the greatest good of each athlete he coaches. “We don’t just train to look good — we train to play long at an elite level and lead well.”
Credentials
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Former NCAA Division I Athlete
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Bahamas Bowl Defensive MVP
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300+ Career Tackles (College)
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Burlsworth Trophy Nominee
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D3 MVP → Walk-On → D1 Captain → Full Scholarship
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Multiple Leadership & Character Awards
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Professional Football Linebacker (1 year - Europe)
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Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
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NFL Off-Season Training Coach
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Trained 5th-Round Pick, Corey Davis
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B.S. in Construction Engineering
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7+ Years Coaching
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Youth, High School, College & Pro Athletes
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Specializes in:
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Athletic Performance Development
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Football Skill & IQ Development
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Off the Field
When he's not on the turf or in the weight room, Coach Palms leads discipleship groups, helps manage a pooled investment fund, and spends time with his extended family in the Niles/Park Ridge area. Deeply rooted in his faith and hometown community, he’s committed to building a life — and legacy — of impact, excellence, and purpose.
