1%er Academy, founded by former Texas Longhorn Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey, transforms young athletes into leaders both on and off the field. Our program focuses on the fundamentals of football and character development, instilling values such as Intent, Consistency, Resilience, Adaptability, Purpose, Leadership, and Discipline. Designed for youth ages 8–14, our sessions equip your athlete with the qualities that make players great and reliable. The program is designed to give them an edge and produce dependable, trustworthy ball players and young men!
Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey is a former linebacker who made the rare jump from James Madison University to the University of Texas, driven by discipline, faith, and relentless work ethic. Coming out of high school, he was ranked the 4,168th recruit in the country. Years later, he became the No. 1 linebacker in the NCAA transfer portal. The odds of that kind of rise? Less than 0.02%—a true 1-in-4,000 story.
That’s what it means to be a 1%er. It’s not about where you start—it’s about how you work, how you lead, and how you respond when no one’s watching. Coach Tuck doesn’t just teach that mentality—he embodies it. Now, he brings that same standard into every session, helping the next generation of athletes rise above the noise and build something real.
Choose To Choose, Refuse To Lose! THE 1%ER MINDSET means you take full ownership of your life. You don’t let circumstances decide for you—you make intentional decisions every day to grow, work, and win. And once you commit, quitting is off the table. That’s the 1%er mindset: being all-in, disciplined, and relentless, no matter the odds.
Every session at 1%er Academy starts with a dynamic warm-up designed to prepare the body and protect the athlete. Our warm-up routine improves mobility, activates key muscle groups, and increases blood flow—helping reduce the risk of injury while maximizing performance. It’s not just about getting loose—it’s about building healthy habits, moving with intent, and setting the tone for a high-energy, high-focus workout.
Not every athlete is born with elite speed, strength, or natural talent—and that’s okay. At 1%er Academy, we believe hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. That’s why our training focuses on the essentials: stance and start, change of direction, endurance, reaction timing, and attention to detail. We don’t train for a specific position or side of the ball. We build well-rounded football players who can contribute in all phases of the game by mastering the fundamentals that truly matter.
This is where we equip the kids with the ability to "choose to choose". Discernment takes wisdom so at the end of each session, athletes gather for a moment of education called 1%er Wisdom. This is where I introduce and instill core values. I break them down in a way that’s real and relatable. I share what each value means, why it matters, and how it helped me reach my goals—how I went from James Madison to Texas—not by chance, but by choosing to live different, think different, and move like a 1%er. These talks go beyond the game, helping young athletes build the mindset it takes to win in life.
📘 Program Overview – 1%er Academy
1%er Academy runs 1 session per week. Each session is 1 hour and limited to 20 athletes for focused, hands-on coaching.
While athletes aren’t required to attend every session, consistent participation is highly recommended to get the full value of the program, as each session builds on the last in both skill and mindset.
Each session is limited to 20 athletes. Spots are first come, first serve.
