Nick Ferrante
12U Head Coach
Coach Nick has been involved with Focus Elite Sports and Mentoring since 2020. He has two sons that play in the organization and he serves on the board of directors, alongside his wife, Wendy. He currently coaches the 12U team and serves as Head of Football Operations for Focus. Nick also coaches two youth tackle teams for the La Plata Blue Knights organization.
His passion for football began at an early age in the tackle football circuit. He had the opportunity to play 3 years of Varsity football at Gonzaga College High School in Washington, DC. Coach Nick continued his career as a four-year starter at Hampden-Sydney College, in Farmvillle, Virginia, where he graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Biology/ Pre-Med. Professionally, Nick has found success working in a local third- generation family business.
As a former running back and wide receiver, Coach Nick’s offensive knowledge has helped develop one of the highest scoring travel flag teams in the country. Since becoming the Head Coach at the end of the 2021 season, the current 12U team has amassed a 39-5 record over the last few seasons.