VSP Spotlight: Princeton Center, Scott Becker

This week we are shining the VSP spotlight on Scott Becker. Scott is currently (‘2023) a sophomore center on the Princeton University football team and is the epitome of a #velocityathlete. 

Here’s why…

Scott started training with VSP as a sophomore at Iona Prep in 2019. (Image to the left) At Iona Prep, Scott had the ability to work under a masterful group of coaches led by Head Coach Joe Spagnolo. 

With aspirations to play D1 football, Scott came into VSP to gain size, strength, and increase his explosive power capacity. Paired with a strong strength base, fostered by Iona Prep Strength Coach Vincent Sullivan, our movement, speed, agility and power development would be the perfect combination for Scott to succeed on the field. And he most definitely did that…

Fast forward 2 years (‘2021) Scott’s newfound athletic ability was helping him demolish his competition. He was named First Team All-State, All-County, and All-League in 2021. In addition, he was named AAA Lineman of the year. And, he helped lead his team to NYC CHSFL AAA League and State titles in 2021.

His performance on the field, coupled with his success in the classroom, allowed him to commit to play football at Princeton University. 

In 2022, he focused on improving his skills and adapting them to the newfound environment of college football. However, in 2023, he got the opportunity to put those skills into action and started 6 games in his sophomore season for the Tigers. (Image Below)

After his season concluded, Scott returned back to VSP this winter and worked intensely on increasing his acceleration, change of direction, and balance. Increasing these 3 metrics, coupled with the strength and power he already possesses, could allow Scott to take another leap forward in being able to dominate college football next season. 

A #velocityathlete is someone who is dedicated, hard working, and passionate. Someone who takes those qualities and transforms them to exceptional work on the field and throughout their life as a whole. And clearly, Scott Becker is… a #velocityathlete. 

Written by: Jake Lebovitch – Sports Performance Coach & Liaison to Athletes