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AIR STRIKE PASSING ACADEMY

Unlock your quarterback potential.

Our passing academy provides a holistic training approach to teach the core fundamentals of the passing game, customizing our training to each quarterback’s unique skill set to maximize their efficiency.

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AIR STRIKE PASSING ACADEMY

Unlock your quarterback potential.

Our passing academy provides a holistic training approach to teach the core fundamentals of the passing game, customizing our training to each quarterback’s unique skill set to maximize their efficiency.

Get started

Elevate your performance with Air Strike

At Air Strike Passing Academy, we excel in quarterback coaching, recognizing it as a game of emotion, adaptation, and precision. Our tailored, holistic approach addresses each player's unique mental and physical needs at every stage of their development. By delivering effective and strategic guidance in the passing game, we enable quarterbacks to maximize their potential and elevate their performance within their skill set.

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MEET OUR HEAD COACH

Chris Leak

Our founder and lead coach, Chris Leak, first gained national attention as a high school quarterback at Independence High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. He led his team to three consecutive state championships and a remarkable 46-0 record as a starter.

By the time he graduated in 2003, he had set national records for attempts, completions, career passing yards (15,593) and touchdown passes (185), making him one of the most highly sought-after recruits in the country. Leak was awarded a football scholarship as an 8th grader from Wake Forest University and received over 50 offers from various schools across the country, prior to committing to the University of Florida his senior year (2003). He is considered by some to be the greatest high school quarterback of all time. 

Leak continued his success at the University of Florida, where he started as a true freshman in 2003. Over his four-year career with the Gators, he became the school's all-time leader in passing yards (11,213) and finished second in career touchdown passes (88). His most significant accomplishment came in the 2006 season when he led Florida to a national championship victory in the BCS National Championship Game, earning MVP honors for his performance against Ohio State. His leadership and poise were instrumental in guiding the Gators to their first national title in a decade.

He founded the Chris Leak Championship Football Academy in 2009 and rebranded it to Air Strike Passing Academy in 2017, narrowing the training to quarterback passing fundamentals for youth, middle and high school players. He expanded his offerings to provide full offensive support and allow his quarterbacks better offensive systems to play in to maximize their potential. His detailed and organized coaching methods, including on-field drills, film study, and classroom sessions, prepare students to compete at top levels. 
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7 key qualities for quarterback success

Functional Intelligence

A quarterback’s ability to organize and isolate tasks and instantly process info in highly stressful situations.

Ability to Learn

The capability to develop and adhere to the proper mechanics for playing quarterback.

Willingness to Improve

Trusting the process and maintaining compatibility with the coaching staff and teammates.

Good Work Ethic

Spending adequate time understanding proper mechanics with frequent, repetitive practice.

Proper Throwing Action

Mastering the basic mechanics of the throwing action and regularly maintaining a natural throwing motion.

Emotional Stability

Handling the pressures of the game, controlling emotions to think clearly, evaluate options, and act rationally.

Leadership Abilities

Leading by example during the game is crucial for success, requiring the proper mindset, poise, and focus.

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AIR STRIKE PASSING ACADEMY

Personalized quarterback coaching for young athletes

Our expert guidance sharpens the mental and physical abilities essential for on-field success. Join us to enhance your child's game so they can achieve their maximum potential with a straightforward, effective approach to every aspect of quarterback development.

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