I am a coach because of the kids and the passion for the game. The feeling of helping athletes further develop their persistence, determination, discipline, dedication, resiliency, work ethic, heart, leadership and the respect for others, not only in sports and competition but in Life!
Nakoa McElrath founded Route1 in 2014 and focuses on one on one student athlete training, military fitness training, mentoring, confidence building, self-esteem building, goal setting, performance counseling, film study, chalk talk and team building training.
Route 1 is dedicated to helping you be the best you can be in everything you do. Our main goal is to help mold successful student athletes in the community. Through hard work and humility mental toughness is the key to success. Coach McElrath was in the NFL in 2002 as a free agent to the Seattle Seahawks. He also played in the Canadian Football League and Arena Football League.
Aside from being a High School coach, McElrath is a proud father and veteran of the US Army. With a military philosophy, your children will complete every mission and any obstacles that stands in their way.
ONE TEAM, ONE UNIT
SOLDIER UP!