"I have had the good fortune to know many young men throughout my 39 years
of coaching football. I was the Head Football Coach at the University of
Virginia. I coached in 4 NFL Super Bowls with the Buffalo Bills. Pat
Downey remains one of my all-time favorite players."
- Don Lawrence, Veteran NFL Coach
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"There is no doubt in my mind that Gridiron Training works, and that I
would recommend it toothers. I have worked with several different trainers and have done football training workouts in the past, Pat Downey
and Gridiron Training is by far the best. I experienced far more gains
with Pat Downey than I ever have in the past. I cannot even begin to put
into words all of the gains that I received from training with Gridiron Training."
-Brian Palangi, Offensive Line, Northern Iowa
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"Pat Downey is a warm, dedicated and intelligent person. He understands
the commitment and sacrifice needed to build a championship program. Pat
has the skills to motivate his athletes and maintain a standard of
excellence. He is a teacher of the game of football and life. Pat has a
sincere interest in everyone of his athletes and their families, and most
importantly is concerned about people and their future."
- Phil Estes, Head Football Coach, Brown University
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"Pat Downey was not only an outstanding player for me, but he was also a
great leader. You will not find anyone with better character and leadership abilities
than Pat Downey. Pat has an excellent football mind, and a great
understanding of the game. I have maintained a personal relationship with
Pat over the years, and have met with him many times to discuss football
techniques and philosophies."
- Jack Bicknell Jr., Offensive Line Coach, New York Giants
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"Gridiron Training really helped me to drastically improve my strength,
speed and explosivness for football. I would strongly recommend Gridiron
Training to any athlete that desires to succeed on the football field."
-Dorsey Dobias, Defensive Line, Sewanee (University of the South)
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"After only a week or two of Gridiron Training, I can already see major
results. Gridiron Training isn't like any other training I've ever done
before, this stuff is hardcore. Gridiron Training is definitely by far the
most intense training that you will ever do in your lifetime."
- Josh Gillooly, Football Captain, Salem High School
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"Pat Downey is all about leadership. When he played for me in the NFL he was the leader of our offensive line and the whole offense. As an NFL coach, I know how rare it is to find players who are willing to be true leaders. Pat Downey is one of those guys."
- Doug Graber, Defensive Coordinator, Ball State University
"As the Head Football Coach at Ipswich High School, I strongly recommend
GRIDIRON TRAINING. In order to acquire all of the individual life skills
the great sport of football provides, you must be able to compete at your
highest level possible, otherwise mediocrity creeps in. It takes
functional strength and strong leadership. These qualities and skills must
be taught and practiced through Hard Work. GRIDIRON TRAINING is a one of a
kind organization that meets these needs like no one else."
-Ted Flaherty,Head Football Coach, Ipswich High School
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"Gridiron Training is Hardcore!! There is no other football training facility like it. The atmosphere and training is intense. Pat's training methods have had a direct and major impact on my success as a Pro Football Player."
- Martin Bibla
NFL 4th Round Draft Pick, Atlanta Falcons
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"I have enormous respect for the work ethic and leadership qualities of
Pat Downey. Chief among Pat's assets are his knowledge and ability to
motivate successfully.Pat Downey has instilled confidence and a high
degree of morale within all of the programs that he has been involved
with. I highly recommend him."
- Skip Bandini,Head Football Coach,Curry College
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Pat Downey is one of the most respected offensive line guys that I know
in the business. Pat was a heck of a player in the Pro's, and is an even
better teacher and coach of the game. Whether you are looking to get your
client ready for the NFL Draft or get your son ready for college ball,
Gridiron Training is the place to be."
- Mike Neu, NFL Scout, New Orleans Saints
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"Gridiron Training is the most hard core and competitive training for
football athletes on the entire North Shore."
- Randall Kelleher, Swampscott
High School
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"I had the opportunity to have Pat Downey as a teammate of mine in the
Pro's and as a coach. Pat was a great football player and a great football
coach as well. Pat helped my career as a player, and I know that he will
do the same for the youngsters in the game of football and the game of
life."
- Delbert Cowsette, Defensive Line, Washington Redskins
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"Gridiron Training is by far the best athletic decision that I have ever
made."
- Brendan Gallagher, QB Ipswich High School
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"My experience at Gridiron Trainin is indescribeable. The blasting music, intense workouts and the overall atmosphere at GT makes it like no other place. Pat Downey's approach to Gridiron Training is like no other that I have ever seen. I would highly recommend Gridiron Training to any athlete who has the drive and determination to become a better football player, and take their game to the next level."
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"Any football athlete would benefit greatly from Gridiron Training. Pat
Downey was the hardest working and most technically sound football player
that I have ever coached in the Pro's. Pat was a true student of the game,
who took great pride in mastering his craft. He knows all of the most
effective methods of training and preparing athletes for the game of
football at any level."
- Bob Kronenberg, NFL Scout, Atlanta Falcons
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"Pat Downey has helped me in so many ways. The workouts at Gridiron
Training are really intense. I got great results from training with Pat. I
definitely became more powerful and explosive from the training."
- Alex Crecco, Hockey Player Bishop Fenwick H.S.
"Pat, I want to congratulate you on your program's impact. You did a great job with our kids. We are looking forward to continued success with Gridiron Training."
- Andrew Morency, Head Football Coach, Hamilton-Wenham Regional H.S.
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"Pat Downey is the ultimate motivator. He has a true gift with these kids."
-Dick Malone, H.S. Football Parent
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