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Coach Nick Ricciardulli playing professionally overseas for the Milan Rhinos in Italy
Coach Guy Ricciardulli playing professionally overseas for the Carlstad Crusaders in Sweden.
The Ricciardulli brothers Coaching Duo, Coach Guy & Coach Nick
RAP SD's Mission
We came together to start RAP SD with a mission to pass on the knowledge and love for the game that we gained from our many years playing and coaching this amazing game! The passion we have for the game of football and the desire to help young athletes reach their highest potential and achieve their athletic goals is our #1 priority!
Coach Nick Ricciardulli offers group and individual private training for youth, high school, college and professional level running backs and offensive skill players/ball carriers.
Along with the on-field training, he offers in-person and online film/whiteboard sessions and weight lifting/strength & conditioning programs.
Coach Nick Ricciardulli is a Former NCAA DII All-American & League Offensive MVP for the Humboldt State University Lumberjacks, as well as a League MVP and Italian Super Bowl MVP the Professional Level while playing overseas for the Milan Rhinos. Coach Nick is a multiple rushing record holder at every stop.
Coach Nick also has experience coaching as an Offensive Coordinator and Run Game Coordinator at the high school varsity level and was the Head of Physical Education for K-6th grade at the Rock Academy.
Coach Nick prides himself in developing top talent in the San Diego area. Coach Nick lives by the motto “BE THE TOUGHEST GUY ON THE FIELD ”.
John Ricciardulli is a certified football player development coach with over 10 years of experience working with players at all levels, from youth leagues to college and professional teams. He founded Ricciardulli Alpha Athlete Development with the goal of providing players with the highest level of training and coaching. Our programs are designed to help players master the skills and techniques they need to succeed on the field, and to develop the mental toughness and discipline required to excel at the highest levels of the game.
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Coach Guy Ricciardulli offers small and large group training and 1 on 1 private training for athletes of all ages and skill levels from youth and high school players to advanced skills training with collegiate and professional level defensive backs, linebackers, quarterbacks and wide receivers.
Along with the on-field training, he offers in-person and online film/whiteboard sessions, strength & conditioning and weight room training, and speed and agility training for athletes of all ages and sports.
Coach Guy Ricciardulli started playing football at 6 years old in the Poway Pop Warner Organization before continuing his career at Poway High School where he earned All-CIF Defense & Team MVP honors as a senior. He went on to redshirt at the University of Arizona before earning All League and Team MVP honors at San Diego Mesa JC and signing a scholarship to transfer to DII Humboldt State University. At Humboldt, Guy was a 3x starter and earned many accolades including NCAA DII All-American & All-League, All-Region and Team MVP honors. He also was a 2x Team Captain and helped the Humboldt State University Lumberjacks win their first league championship in 2011. He continued his playing career professionally overseas, winning championships for teams in Sweden and Germany before trading in his pads for a whistle and clipboard.
Coach Guy has experience coaching as a Defensive Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Humboldt State, Defensive Backs Coach at Southwestern College, and Quarterback & Defensive Backs Coach at Poway High School.