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OPS FOOTBALL ACADEMY

TRAINING
YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL
7v7 program
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TRAINING

Elementary Training

  • Grades 3-5
  • Laying the foundation for future football players by teaching the fundamentals
  • Strong focus on movement and quickness
  • Fun and competitive environment

Middle School

  • Grades 6-8
  • Strong attention to refining the skills and strengths of our athletes
  • Goal-oriented focus speed, change of direction and football acumen
  • Prepare athletes for high school competition

High school /college

  • Grades 9-12 + College athletes
  • Advanced concepts and training pushes athletes to get better as both individuals and within the collective 

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Looking to improve your skills in the trenches? OPS Trench Work is the answer. 
 
Our coaches will not only address general principles off offensive and defensive line, but also zero in on the particulars that make the difference – including quick first step, hand placement and the ability to win individual battles with an opposing lineman. 
 
When it comes to making plays on both sides of the field, the attention often goes to the skill positions. But the key is up front. 
 
This is Trench Work.

SCHEDULE

Youth Football leagues

“The Yard”

Working in conjunction with The Plex, OPS Football will now be the managing body of all youth leagues beginning this fall. The Plex – at both the north and south locations will continue to be the venue for youth football programming.

“They Yard” is a six-week program for kids ages 5-10 to learn the basics of the game and have fun in a relaxed atmosphere. Sessions will be held at The Plex North. MORE INFO

When: Next Session coming this spring! 

 

Youth football leagues

Coming in November, OPS Football Academy will begin our Youth 7v7 Leagues for ages 5-14. Partnering with The Plex, our youth leagues will prioritize skill development, the principles of the game of football and fairness in terms of team balance and playing time. More Info!

Age groups: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 (age on Nov. 1, 2022)

Cost: $165 for each eight-week session

Location: Practices and games will be on Saturdays at The Plex North

Winter I Session

STANDINGS

Winter II Key Dates

Evaluation Day: Saturday, January 28th

Week 1: Saturday, Feb. 4

Week 8: Saturday, March 25

Ages 5-6
Ages 7-8
Ages 9-10
Ages 11-12
Ages 13-14

individual training

Looking to break down your mechanics at quarterback or your hand placement as a lineman? OPS Football Academy offers position-specific workouts for individuals. Refine your game with personal attention from our coaches! 

Private lessons available for QB’s, DBs, DLs, LBs, and WRs. To schedule a private lesson please EMAIL US or call (260) 479-3497.

Camps and clinics

SUNDAY WINTER ACADEMY

The OPS Sunday Winter Academy will return this winter and will run January 8th – February 12th.  

Elementary/middle school session: 3:00 – 4:15 pm 

High school session: 4:30 – 5:45 pm
 
On the FINAL Sunday, Elementary/Middle will go 11 a.m. to noon. HS will go noon to 1 p.m.
 

$150 for the 6 week academy

Elementary/Middle School
High School

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  1. Download the app by searching “Optimum Performance Sports” 
  2. Register a new account or login with your credentials
  3. Click PROGRAMS and filter category by “Football Training”

7v7 teams and training

When Friday night lights are over for the year, OPS 7v7 keeps you competing on the field.

A six-month program that runs from December thru May, OPS is one of the premier 7v7 teams in the Midwest. 

Now entering its third season, OPS has blown up in its short existence – capturing over 15 event wins in 2022 and being crowned Pylon National Champions at the 12u level, as well as Pylon National Runners-Up in 10u. 

Teams in multiple age divisions compete in tournaments throughout the region while also receiving training, guidance and the opportunity for community outreach. 

OPS 7v7 is a family and takes its role within a child’s life seriously. Our goal is to help athletes maximize their potential and present opportunities that enhance their ability to play football at the next level, as well as become outstanding members of their community and grow as individuals    

Athletes selected to a 7v7 team will receive:

  • Team practices on Sundays
  • OPS Football Academy training throughout the week
  • Uniforms and gear
  • Participation in regional competitions
  • Community outreach opportunities
  • Mandatory participation in leadership and mentorship training

PLAYER PROFILES

Want to take a deeper look at our athletes? Quickly access their academic information, athletic background, measurements, film and statistics.

OPS FOOTBALL PLAYER PROFILES

meet the coaches

Football Trainers

Charles Dowdell

OPS Football Academy Director

Coach Dowdell oversees all training with OPS Football, but specializes in work with quarterbacks. He played QB for Northrop High School and Indiana State University. He followed up his collegiate career with some time in several professional indoor football leagues before finding his way back home to Fort Wayne and OPS.

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Brandon Davis

Wide Receivers/Tight Ends

Coach Davis is a graduate of Bishop Luers High School and went on to compete at the collegiate level at both Findlay University and Trine University. Davis has been a position coach for several programs in the Fort Wayne area and handles our WR/TE training at OPS as well as serving as a 7v7 coach.

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Kendrick Mullen

Linebackers/Defensive Backs

Coach Mullen attended Bishop Luers High School and shined for the Knights on the field before graduating in 2013. He then headed to Muncie, where he played defensive back for Ball State University. Mullen serves as the defensive coordinator at North Side High School. He serves the same role with OPS 7v7 programs and trains linebackers and defensive backs.

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CJ McCarter

Offensive-Defensive Line/Linebackers

Coach McCarter graduated from Bishop Luers High School in 2015, where he was named AP All-State his senior year. He moved on to play college ball at both Indiana State University and Marian University. McCarter now leads our line and linebacker training at OPS and is also part of our OPS 7v7 coaching staff.

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Kenny Mullen

Defensive Backs

Coach Kenny Mullen helped Bishop Luers High School to three state championships in 2007, 2009 and 2010 before graduating in 2011. He then headed to Bloomington and appeared in all 12 games for the Indiana Hoosiers as a freshman. Over the course of his collegiate career, Mullen appeared in 38 games for the Hoosiers at defensive back and on special teams. He trains defensive backs at OPS and coaches defense with OPS 7v7.

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Wes Painter

Offensive-Defensive Line/Linebackers

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CONTACT

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FITNESS CLUB MEMBERSHIPS

Individual

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  • 24 hour access
  • Group Fitness Classes
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FAMILY

Two adults + their dependents under the age of 21
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Premium ClasseS

Cycle

A first of its kind in Indiana, OPS is proud to feature a 42-bike cycle room featuring Stages Studio bikes and programming. Escape the grind of everyday life with this high energy, party on a bike workout!

Adult Performance Training

Break out of your old mold and experience life changing results with Level Up! Adult Training. Learn from our certified performance coaches and discover a new community of motivated peers, as you uncover your inner athlete.

Additional fees apply. 

Barre Burn

What to Expect

Barre combines ballet inspired moves with elements of Pilates, yoga and strength training. This class will focus on high reps of small range of movements working those intricate muscle groups for a total body burn. This class is unheated!

Cardio
Flexibility
Strength

Equipment Used

Ballet Bar, light hand weights, mat, gliding discs

class length

60 mins

This class is included in your membership.

Class Schedule

OPS Chiropractic care and therapy

Dr. Goins and Dr. Russell’s goal is to get to the root cause of your pain or movement impairment.  Using a combination of muscle testing, functional and orthopedic testing, and gait analysis, they work to more clearly identify what is driving the dysfunction.  Then a personalized game plan is put together, including at-home exercises aimed at isolating and building up the proper areas.  Whether it’s getting out of pain or boosting performance, they can give you the tools to get you there.

Call (260) 479-2752 to schedule an appointment. 

Offices are located in the new OPS Fitness Club located off of Dupont Rd. 

Meet the Team

Chiropractors

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Dr. Jason Russell, DC

Executive Director, Chiropractor

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Dr. Nick Goins, DC

Director of Health and Wellness, Chiropracter

Dr. Jason Russell, DC

Executive Director, Chiropractor

Dr. Jason Russell is the founder and director of Optimum Performance Sports (OPS). He received his B.S. in Kinesiology from Indiana University and his Doctorate degree from National University of Health Sciences. Dr. Russell has a concentration in the fields of biomechanics, gait analysis, gait therapy, and complicated movement disorders, and he has 10 years of experience with resistance and aerobic exercise adaptations and speed development. Dr. Russell lectures regularly on the treatment and prevention of athletic injuries and on speed development in athletes. His clinical interests are conservative musculoskeletal medicine with particular emphasis on running injuries, foot and hip pain, and overuse injuries.

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Dr. Nick Goins, DC

Director of Health and Wellness, Chiropracter

Dr. Goins has his Doctorate of Chiropractic Medicine Degree and his B.S. in Human Biology from National University of Health Sciences, and his B.A. in Biology and Molecular Biology from Coe College. He has taken courses in Primal Reflex Release Technique, Advanced Orthopedics and Gait Analysis, Global Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention, Be Activated, and coursework from Postural Restoration Institute. He also earned his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification. He utilizes aspects from all of these techniques and works them into his own framework when working and evaluating patients. He regularly lectures on injury prevention and athlete development. When not at work, you can find Dr. Goins spending time with his, Jamie, and 2 children. He also enjoys reading, watching movies, exercising to try and prevent dad bod, and searching financial literature to find the next big stock about to make a run.

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