Meet Coach Eli

Coach Eli Ishimwe is a premier authority in backfield performance and athlete development. Backed by 12+ years of firsthand experience in the sport, he has trained elite running backs across major Canadian football organizations, including the OSFL(Ontario Summer Football League - member), WCSSAA, CJFL, and OUA.

As an NCCP-1(National Coaching Certification Program) certified coach with 5+ years of RB coaching experience in the OSFL, he knows exactly what it takes to elevate athletes to the next level.

With an academic background in Legal Studies and a professional resume that includes crisis intervention training, support work, and youth justice, Coach Eli brings an unparalleled dedication to discipline, performance, and empathy to his coaching. He has a unique ability to mentor athletes, helping them navigate pressure on and off the field.

A firm believer that mindset leads athletic performance, Eli is also a motivational speaker and the founder of Ground Level Poetry. Through parables and spoken word, he equips athletes with the mindset needed to overcome adversity.

“My passion for coaching is reflected through my unique coaching style which involves motivation, practical knowledge, and a challenge to be more than just an athlete - a student of THEE game.”

Coach Eli has worked with athletes 8 to 19 years old, specializing in the running back position. He focuses both on technical performance and player mentality. Check out his services below.

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Ground Level Poetry is a platform where the deeper questions and thoughts are presented through spoken word poems. It builds on the aspect of thinking of life as more than just existing and trying to connect with the community from a wellness perspective.

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