# Mason Russell > Mason Russell is a Football coach in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Source: https://sites.coach/mason-russell. Every page on this site has a Markdown version at its URL plus `/index.md`, or send `Accept: text/markdown`. ## About - Headline: Football with Mason Russell - Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults - Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts - Years of experience: 8 - Lessons taught: 5+ - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings With eight years of playing experience and hands on experience coaching defensive line at the high school level I bring a strong foundation in defensive line fundamentals and player development. I have helped develop players’ understanding of block recognition, pass rush techniques, leverage, and the fundamentals needed to succeed at the position. My coaching philosophy is centered on developing players into technicians of their craft, emphasizing technique comes first before anything else. ## Packages and prices - **60-minute private lesson**: 1 prepaid 60-minute lesson for $25.00 ($25.00 per lesson). One hour of one-on-one football built around your goals. - **Technique, Pass rush, Block recognition**: 1 prepaid 60-minute lesson for $25.00 ($25.00 per lesson). Teaching the fundamentals of defensive line stance start, hand placement, block recognition, 3rd down pass rush moves. - **Technique, Pass rush, Block recognition**: 1 prepaid 90-minute lesson for $30.00 ($30.00 per lesson). Teaching the fundamentals of defensive line stance start, hand placement, block recognition, 3rd down pass rush moves. - **Technique, Pass rush, Block recognition**: 1 prepaid 120-minute lesson for $35.00 ($35.00 per lesson). Teaching the fundamentals of defensive line stance start, hand placement, block recognition, 3rd down pass rush moves. ## Where lessons happen - Blackman High School, Murfreesboro, Tennessee ## Weekly hours - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM ## Cancellation policy - Cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before a lesson. The coach charges no fee for a late cancellation or a no-show. ## Reviews > Really helped me improve my defensive line technique and understand the little details of the position. He explains everything in a way that makes it easier to learn and apply on the field. > From Jaksen, 5 out of 5 > He taught me the importance of leverage, hand placement, and footwork. I learned that playing defensive line is about more than just being strong; it's about using the right technique. > From Jordan, 5 out of 5 > He genuinely cares about helping players improve. He pushes you to master the fundamentals and teaches you things you can use to become a better d lineman > From Caleb, 5 out of 5 > He takes the time to explain why we do things instead of just telling us what to do. That helped me understand the game better and become more confident > From Bj, 5 out of 5 > Coach Russell taught me a arsenal of different pass rushing moves that no other coach taught me > From Ethan, 5 out of 5 ## Frequently asked questions ### Where do lessons take place? Lessons will take place at either Blackman high school or my house ### Can I take a lesson with a friend or family member? Yes ### What happens during the first lesson? During the first lesson I will go over the fundamentals and what you know about defensive line already if you are further along I will go more into pass rush it truly just depends on what you know and how much you know ### What should I bring to my first lesson? Cleats and water ### Can I start as a complete beginner? Yes, I teach beginner football players. My coaching focuses on defensive-line fundamentals, including block recognition, pass-rush technique, and leverage, with technique as the priority; these lessons are especially relevant if you want to learn defensive-line play. ### What ages do you teach? I teach all age groups ### What should you expect? The coach who teaches the proper fundamentals of defensive line play, focusing on the small details that separate good players from great ones. My goal is to develop every player’s technique, football IQ, and ability to recognize and react to different situations, helping them become more complete, disciplined, and effective defensive linemen. ## Pages on this site - [Home](https://sites.coach/mason-russell/index.md) - [All services](https://sites.coach/mason-russell/services/index.md) - [Football Training Sessions](https://sites.coach/mason-russell/training/index.md) - [Private Training Sessions](https://sites.coach/mason-russell/private-training/index.md) - [Group Training Sessions](https://sites.coach/mason-russell/group-training/index.md) - [Kids Training Sessions](https://sites.coach/mason-russell/kids-training/index.md) - [Agent instructions](https://sites.coach/mason-russell/llms.txt) ## Book through the API Mason Russell sells Football lessons on this site. It is one coach on TeachMe.To, listing id `6f718982-11cc-4f1b-9384-81111501de57`. An agent reads this coach, quotes what this site sells, and books it through the TeachMe.To agent API. - [Agent instructions, generated from the live API](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/llms.txt): Read this before calling anything. Sessions need no registration. - [This coach](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/6f718982-11cc-4f1b-9384-81111501de57): The coach read. `site.packages` are the packages sold here, priced as this site prices them, and `site.cancellationPolicy` is this site's policy. - [Open times](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/6f718982-11cc-4f1b-9384-81111501de57/slots): Pass `sitePackageId` and `locationId` with `from` and `to`. - Quotes and bookings: pass `sitePackageId` and `lessons` to `POST /quotes`, then `POST /bookings` with the quote. The booking returns `paymentUrl`; the student pays there, and the booking is readable while they do. Send `policyAccepted: true` after showing the student the policy when `site.cancellationPolicy.agreementRequired` is true. - [OpenAPI 3.1](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/openapi.json): The machine contract. The `sitePackageId` and `locationId` values for this site are in [llms.txt](https://sites.coach/mason-russell/llms.txt).