Testimonials

SCOTT JOHNSON

Head Football Coach
Western Branch High School

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Keith Burnell's BIG GAME FOOTBALL ACADEMY has been an outstanding training opportunity for over 30 of our football players over the last 2 summers. His training methods fit various age groups and our players benefit from the vast experiences that Keith & his staff teaches during sessions. Our players have improved their speed & endurance while attending Keith's camp. I would highly recommend Keith & his training program to any athlete who is interested in getting faster, quicker & taking their game to a higher level.


KEITH WILLIS
Former NFL Player / Personal Trainer Keith Willis

 Keith has been a great friend and teammate to me since I was 17 years old. Our friendship has grown over the last ten years because of similar life experiences, but regardless of the situation, he has been a great man thru it all. I started working out with Keith in 2004. That same year I signed with my 1st NFL team, Green Bay Packers. He has honestly elevated my game, athleticism and work ethic since I left college. Even though, I'm growing older, my skills and athleticism hasn't faded. I would recommend any aspiring athlete that’s serious about taking it to the next level to get with Keith Burnell and his Big Game coaching staff.


DEVIN BROADNAX
LSR Bison’s Quarterback

KB Youth and Speed Conditioning helped me to improve my acceleration and footwork. Keith and his fellow instructors showed me the required changes in my stance and mobility in terms of how the adjustments would apply when playing football. Ensuring me of why the changes would make a difference.

 My speed, reaction time and lateral movement has picked up. I run a lot crisper and have the extra burst of speed to get away from the defense.


WILLIE PILE
Kansas City Chiefs & Dallas Cowboys
Currently Toronta Argonauts (CFL)
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Keith Burnell of Big Game Football Academy is a rising star in the speed and agility training industry. His attention to detail allowed me to lower my 40 yard dash time from the 4.53 that I ran at the NFL Combine, to the 4.48 that I ran at Virginia Tech’s Pro Day less than 3 weeks later.

Using new and innovative drills and techniques to increase my speed, explosion, endurance and overall agility, Keith has pushed my abilities to new heights. The best part about Keith Burnell’s Big Game Football Academy and its staff is that they not only explain their methods, but they also demonstrate them at full speed, which is an advantage over other facilities and “expert” trainers. To me, it’s one thing to tell an athlete to do a drill and implore that it will help them get faster. However, Keith can actually SHOW the athlete what to do, lending increased credibility to his training methods.

After being drafted by the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs and playing for the Dallas Cowboys and the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts, where I currently play, I realize that maintaining a career as a professional football athlete takes a lot of hard work, perseverance, and even little bit of luck. However, I will always include a trip to Virginia every off season to train with Keith Burnell and the Big Game Football Academy to be sure luck never plays a part of it!


DONOVAN ROSE

Assistant Head /Defensive Coordinator
Hampton University

Former Miami Dolphin

Coach Rose

I have known Keith Burnell since he graduated from Western Branch High School.  Keith was a very talented player with awesome potential and possibilities.  Upon his graduation, Keith attended Virginia Tech where he instantly became a star and earned numerous awards on the field and in the weight room. Because of his efforts, Keith became a player with integrity, great work ethics and character. 

After his colligate days, Keith earned a spot on several NFL teams such as the Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers, Oakland Raiders & New York Jets. However, Keith’s greatest asset has been his love for youth and giving back to the community. One of Keith's favorite slogans is "Help Me, Help U." This means that if kids do the right thing at home & in school, he can help them to accomplish their dreams & goals of playing in college & in the pros.

I definitely concur and agree with Keith’s philosophy. I totally endorse Big Game Football Academy and Keith’s love for helping our youth. His energy and high skill level on and off the field has helped hundreds of athletes improve their athleticism; focusing on the areas such as speed, strength, agility, explosion, and jumping ability. And as you and I know, every high school athlete must have these tools to be successful. I only wish that Big Game was there for me as a high school and colligate player.


LEW JOHNSON
Former Head Football Coach
Western Branch HS Chesapeake, VA

LEW JOHNSON

Keith Burnell is a master motivator and an outstanding personal trainer.  I have observed him working with 8 year old boys and 22 year old NFL rookies; he always inspires his clients to go further than he thought he ever could. 

As a player, nobody worked harder to become the best he could possibly be.  Now as a trainer of young athletes, Keith takes the same philosophy.  There is no one better at what he does than Keith Burnell.  I would not hesitate to recommend one of Keith's Big Game Camps or Training Sessions to a parent who wants to see his son or daughter fulfill their greatest potential as an athlete and a person.


RONALD CURRY

NFL Wide Receiver
Oakland Raiders

Ronald Curry

Training with Keith Burnell & BIGGAME VA helps me maintain my starting wide receiver & team Captain position for the Oakland Raiders. BIGGAME VA has helped me with my athletic career since 2006.  I have trained with a lot of trainers & Keith is truly one of the best I have ever trained with.  He is well organized and a true professional about his work.  That is the reason why ever off season I am with Keith Burnell & his staff getting BIGGER, FASTER & STRONGER.   I am a good football player but, with training me, I am a Better Player.  He knows how to push & motivate athletes to give there all in training, especially when you think you can not do anymore.  His dedication to his work & to me has helped me land a Multi Million dollar contract with the Oakland Raiders.  I am looking forward to working out with Keith and his staff every off-season as I prepare to help lead Raiders back to the Super Bowl.