DB Coach Snapshot · fbtrainer Basic Reference Build · Locked In DB Academy · Coach James Franklin
DB Training · Nashville, TN · Since 2016

Locked in.every rep.

Ball skills. Body work. Battle-ready. Position-specific DB training built by a former SEC starter who learned the position at the highest level and now trains the next generation to lock down the boundary — one route, one rep, one takeaway at a time.

Former SEC DB · 9 years training DBs at every level · 18 D1 placements · 4 NFL alumni · Nashville-based, national reach
The Résumé
HS All-State
2007
SEC Starter
3 Yrs
Career INTs
11
Coaching
9 Yrs
D1 Placements
18+
Meet Coach Franklin

Coverage is a skill.

You don't stumble into locking down a receiver at the highest level. You get there through thousands of reps of hip work, ball tracking, and situational recognition. Coach Franklin lived it. Now he teaches it.

Master Coach · Founder
James
"Franchise"
Franklin
Locked In DB Academy · Nashville, TN
"The best DBs aren't reactive — they're inevitable."

Three years starting in the SEC. Twelve career pass breakups. Two-time All-Conference. Learned the position from Hall of Fame position coaches at the highest level of college football. Now that education gets handed down to every athlete who steps on this field.

Locked In isn't a camp brand — it's a curriculum. Every session builds off the last one. Every athlete has a file, a plan, and a track. That's how you go from HS All-District to D1 starter to Sunday player.

Since 2016: 18+ D1 placements, 4 NFL alumni (2 currently on active rosters), and a growing pipeline that college coordinators call Nashville for. If you're playing DB and you're serious, we should talk.

The Locked In Method

Four pillars. every rep hits one.

Coverage is the sum of four disciplines. We train them separately, then integrate them. No session skips a pillar. That's how the fundamentals stay non-negotiable.

01 · Ball
Ball Skills

Tracking the ball in the air. Punching at the catch point. Body positioning through the receiver's frame. High-point drills. Interception mechanics. The best coverage in the world doesn't matter if you can't finish the play.

02 · Body
Body Work

Hip fluidity. Backpedal-to-transition. Break angles. Shuffle to run. Off-man press techniques. Body work is the foundation — if the base is slow, the technique never wins. Every session opens here.

03 · Eyes
Recognition

Formation reads. Split alignments. Splits + motion tells. Route-tree recognition by leverage. Film breakdown drills. Elite DBs process the play before it happens — we train the eyes as hard as the feet.

04 · Battle
Battle-Ready

Tackling in space. Run-fit responsibility. Physicality within the rules. Situational awareness (2-minute, red zone, 3rd down). The game rewards DBs who can play the last rep as hard as the first. That's mental + physical.

Training Services

Every rep. accounted for.

Six ways to train with Locked In. Each session is documented, filmed, and reviewed — nothing is ambient. Progress lives in the file.

Private 1-on-1

60-minute position-specific session. Custom plan based on your last film, current opponent, and development track. Full film of every rep goes to you within 24 hours.

$175 · 60 min · Private field
01

Semi-Private (2–3 DBs)

Same curriculum as private, small group. Ideal for HS teammates or brothers training together. Split cost, keep the quality — DB reps get the most out of 1-on-1 coverage battles anyway.

$85 · per DB · 75 min
02

Film Review Session

90-minute film breakdown of your last game or practice. Techniques flagged, corrections mapped, next-week focus set. Includes written report + clip package. Remote or in-person.

$150 · 90 min
03

Camp Series

4-week Saturday morning camp. Full curriculum: press, off, zone, run support, ball skills, tackling. Combine-style testing at end. Max 24 DBs per cohort. Filmed daily.

$395 · 4 weeks · 24 max
04

Recruiting Package

Full evaluation, HUDL edit, target-school list built to your level, direct outreach to college DB coordinators. Includes 3 private sessions + film breakdown. For rising juniors + seniors.

$1,200 · 6-month engagement
05

The Lockdown Group

Application-only. Weekly training + monthly film + private group. For the DB who's serious about playing at the next level. 12 slots total — waitlist common.

$500/mo · Application only
06
The Portfolio

Trained here. playing there.

Selected placements from the last five recruiting classes. The list keeps growing — check back after each signing day.

◆ Class of 2024
Kaden R.
D1 · Vanderbilt · CB · Signed Feb '24

"Went from unrated as a junior to 3-star sitting CB by end of senior year. Kaden owned the process — he just needed the reps."

◆ Class of 2023
Devon M.
D1 · UAB · Safety · Currently starting

"Devon's ball skills were natural but his eyes were slow. Two seasons of film work later — he's a starter as a redshirt sophomore."

◆ Pro Alumni
Marcus J.
NFL · Panthers · CB · 4 seasons

"Marcus trained with us from HS through his rookie prep. Still comes back off-season. That's the standard we're building."

Where we train

Nashville. the field.

Private field in Nashville. Sessions in-season by Sunday appointment. Off-season runs Tuesday through Saturday. Weekly Zoom film also available for out-of-town athletes.

◆ The Field · Nashville, TN
Home Base.
Private turf · Nashville, TN
Address shared after booking

Remote film review available nationwide
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Hours
Off-SeasonTue – Sat
Weekdays4p — 8p
Weekends7a — 12p
In-SeasonSun by appt
The Tiers

Three ways in. one standard.

◆ Tier 01 · Open
Single Session
Book a private or semi-private when you need it. Perfect for evaluating whether Locked In is your fit.
$175· per session
  • 1-on-1 or semi-private
  • Custom plan for that session
  • Film of every rep · 24-hour turnaround
  • Written technique notes
  • Book anytime · no commitment
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◆ Tier 03 · Apex
Lockdown Group
Application-only. 12 slots. Weekly training + monthly film + recruiting support + private group. For the DB going to the next level.
App.$500/mo · apply first
  • Weekly session + film
  • Monthly private group meetup
  • Direct recruiting outreach
  • Combine prep + testing
  • Alumni network access
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What families say

The reps show up in the games.

"My son went from getting picked on every drive to leading his team in PBUs. Coach Franklin's film sessions changed how he sees the field. Worth every dollar."

Parent · Franklin TNWeekly Track · 8 months in

"I've coached HS football for 20 years. When my DBs train with Coach Franklin, they come back sharper — not just physically, mentally. That's rare."

HS DC · Nashville areaSends 5+ DBs per season

"The Lockdown Group changed my recruiting year. Coach didn't just train me — he called coaches. Two offers came directly from that."

Devon M.D1 UAB · Lockdown Group alum
Common questions

Real answers. no fluff.

Your school coach has 20+ players to manage. Here it's just DBs — and often just you. Every rep gets filmed, coached in the moment, and reviewed. No school program can match that ratio. We're additive to, not replacing, your HS staff.

If he's playing DB seriously, no. The fundamentals we install at 15 are the fundamentals that hold at 22. Earlier means fewer bad habits to unlearn later. Semi-private is the recommended entry point for freshmen.

Same curriculum, different application. We coach position-specific technique for CB, FS, SS, and nickel. Recognition and body work are universal — the ball skills and coverage responsibilities get tuned to your alignment.

Yes — for athletes on the Weekly Track and Lockdown Group. That means HUDL edits, target-school lists calibrated to your level, and direct outreach to college DB coordinators. Book a discovery call and we'll be honest about fit.

24 hours notice = full credit toward a future session. Same-day = 50% credit unless it's a game-related injury. Weekly Track members can pause their subscription anytime.

In-person is Nashville-only. Remote film review works for athletes anywhere in the country — many of our Lockdown Group members are out-of-state and come in for camps + monthly weekends.

Ready?

Come train. lock in.

The field is booked in 60-minute blocks. Pick a time, come with your last two games' film, and let's see what you've got.