Quarterback Training in Tampa: An Honest Comparison

The Honest Take

Your kid deserves great coaching. So before you pick, know what you are actually choosing between.

We coach at QB Stable. We are not going to pretend we are the only good answer, because we are not. What we will do is help you make a clear call, even if that call sends you somewhere else.

We publish our prices in full, right here. Most private trainers do not, which is why nearly every other row says not published. That is normal for private training, but you should not have to guess what it costs. Verified August 2026.

The Options in Tampa Bay

QB Stable: Tampa QB training founded and run by CJ Bennett, 1-on-1 and small group, with film breakdown and a plan built off an initial evaluation for every athlete. Track record verified on site: 9+ NFL, 40+ D1, and 125+ college QBs. CJ trained Michael Penix Jr. from his freshman year of high school, and 247Sports named him among the best private quarterback trainers in the country at the QB Collective. Reach: home base in Hillsborough, training athletes in person from Pinellas, Pasco, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding areas, plus full online QB training anywhere. Best for the QB who wants a coach who knows him by name and builds around him, middle school through pro. Price, and we publish ours in full: initial evaluation $225, the front door for new in-person clients and where your plan gets built; private sessions $175 for members and $200 for non-members; Elite Summer Camp $150 one-time; online training $500 per month for Remote Complete up to $1,000 per month for Elite; and a free 15-minute discovery call to start an online training or recruiting conversation. What to check: that the plan is built for your kid, not a template, and ask to see how film review works.

QB Country Tampa: a local franchise of a national brand founded by David Morris, with the Tampa location run by Coach Malik Rosier, serving MS, HS, and college QBs. Best for families who want a recognized national curriculum and brand network across the Southeast. Price not published. What to check: whether you get the same coach every session, and how the national brand translates to local reps.

Jenkins Elite, Tampa QB Academy: a structured academy with QB Director Dante Vandeven since 2024, offering Sunday group sessions, private 60-minute sessions, a virtual football school, and a dedicated recruiting coordinator. Best for HS QBs who want a recruiting coordinator and a set weekly group schedule. Price not published. What to check: how much is group versus 1-on-1, and how hands-on the recruiting help really is.

Mastrole Quarterback Academy: Ken Mastrole, 30+ years, 3D motion principles, based in South Florida in Fort Lauderdale and Naples plus Zoom, with real NFL clients including Bagent, Minshew, and Rudock. Best for advanced or older QBs chasing an NFL-level mechanics reputation who are comfortable with travel or remote work. Price not published. What to check: it is not Tampa-local, so confirm whether you are doing in-person or Zoom, and how often.

IMG Academy in Bradenton: a national multi-sport boarding school and camp brand about 45 minutes south of Tampa, with a full-time football boarding program plus summer camps and a Quarterback Academy led in part by former NFL QB Jeff Blake, and pro-grade facilities, film, and recruiting support. Best for families ready to relocate or board a serious athlete full time, or send him to a national camp for elite facilities and exposure. Price: boarding tuition $75,400 to $99,900 for 2026-27, football camps from about $2,399 per week, both published. What to check: this is a relocation or camp decision, not weekly local development, so confirm boarding versus camp, exact dates, and the full cost including travel and housing.

Elite 11 Regionals: a national one-day showcase and evaluation, not ongoing training, on the path toward the Elite 11 Finals. Best for top HS recruits who want national exposure and a competitive evaluation. Price: $50 per regional, published. What to check: it is a showcase, not a coach, so you still need someone to develop your kid the other 51 weeks.

America's Best Quarterback via CoachUp: longtime private coach Jeff C., a former NFL QB in north Tampa, small group and 1-on-1 since 1999, listed on the CoachUp marketplace. Best for families who want a veteran local instructor and are comfortable booking through a marketplace. Price: marketplace rates, varies by coach. What to check: read recent reviews, and confirm the coach's current availability and where sessions are held.

Phillips QB Academy: Drew Phillips, training QBs since 2011, serving Tampa, Ocala, and Brevard plus virtual, with camps, boot camps, and individual training, active in 2026. Best for families in the wider region who want camps and flexible locations. Price: QB boot camp $350 published, individual training not published. What to check: how much is camp versus 1-on-1, and how often he trains in Tampa versus Ocala or Brevard.

Online-only programs such as QBTD, QB Connect, QB Strong, Winning Edge, and REPS VR: subscription or virtual curriculum, film study, mechanics video, and mental reps, with no in-person coach. Best for study-at-home QBs, tight budgets, or players with no strong local option. Price: monthly subscriptions, varies. What to check: nobody is fixing footwork in real time, so treat it as great as a supplement and thin as your only coaching.

Generic speed and agility gyms: athletic training in speed, strength, and agility that sometimes adds QB work. Best for general athleticism and offseason conditioning. Price varies. What to check: ask if a real QB coach runs the throwing work, or if it is a trainer adding it on.

How to Choose

Forget the logos for a second. Ask what your kid actually needs right now.

Does he need a coach who knows him, or a curriculum? A young QB building confidence needs someone in his corner every week. An older QB with a foundation can lean more on a system or a showcase.

In-person or online? Footwork, timing, and mechanics get fixed in person. Film study, reads, and the mental game travel fine over video. Most kids need both, weighted toward in-person while they are still growing.

1-on-1 or group? One-on-one moves the needle fastest on mechanics. Group builds competition and reads. Neither is wrong. Know which one you are paying for.

Recruiting help or development? If your kid is a junior chasing offers, a recruiting coordinator or a national showcase matters. If he is in middle school, that is not the priority yet. Build the QB first.

Can you watch a session before you buy? Any coach worth your money will let you see how they work. If they will not, that tells you something.

Pick the one that fits the kid in front of you. That is the whole job.

When QB Stable Is Not the Right Fit

We would rather tell you the truth than take a bad fit.

You want the cheapest option. We are not it. If budget is tight, an online program or a group camp gets your kid reps for less.

You need a one-day recruiting showcase this weekend. That is Elite 11 or a combine, not us. We build QBs over time, not for a single evaluation.

You are outside Tampa Bay and want in-person only. We serve Tampa and the surrounding area. If you are hours away and cannot travel, a local coach or a solid online program will serve you better week to week.

Your kid does not want to be here. We coach kids who want to work. If he is being dragged to it, save your money until he is ready. That is not a knock on him, timing is real.

You want someone to promise offers. Nobody honest can promise that. We promise coaching and proof on film. The rest he earns.

If any of those is you, we will happily point you somewhere that fits better. No hard feelings.

Comparison FAQ

Is private QB training worth it, or is a camp enough?

Camps are great for exposure and a burst of reps. They do not fix mechanics over time, because the coach sees your kid for a few hours once. Private training is where footwork, timing, and decision making actually change. Many families do both: private work to develop, a camp or showcase for exposure.

How is QB Stable different from QB Country or Jenkins Elite?

QB Country is a strong national franchise with a recognized curriculum and Southeast network. Jenkins Elite runs a structured academy with a dedicated recruiting coordinator. Both are legit. The difference with QB Stable is a local coach who builds the plan around your specific kid and breaks down his film with him. Best move: visit or ask questions at each, then pick the fit.

What does QB Stable cost?

We publish our prices, most private trainers do not. It starts with an initial evaluation at $225, the front door for every new in-person client and where your plan gets built. From there, private sessions are $175 for members and $200 for non-members, and the Elite Summer Camp is $150 one-time. Online training runs $500 per month for Remote Complete up to $1,000 per month for Elite. Not sure where to start? Book a free 15-minute discovery call for online training or recruiting questions.

My son is in middle school. Is he too young to start?

No. Middle school is a great time to build clean mechanics and habits before bad ones set in. What matters more than age is that he wants to work. We coach MS through pro.

Do you offer online training, or is it Tampa only?

Both. Tampa is our home base, and we train athletes in person from Pinellas, Pasco, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding areas. We also run full online QB training anywhere: live virtual coaching and weekly film breakdown with CJ, built around your film. Online training starts with a free 15-minute discovery call, then runs $500 per month for Remote Complete up to $1,000 per month for Elite.