Football By Drake

Football By Drake
Who is Mike Drake?

Words are difficult to come by when describing who Mike Drake was and continues to be in the lives of the many people he touched. Mike Drake was larger than life - you felt his passion for life in your heart.

Mike grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan graduating from Western Michigan University (WMU). He followed his passion by dedicating his life toward building the character of young men through coaching college football, beginning at WMU - Football by Drake was born.

At the age of 27, Mike Drake became the youngest head college football coach in the country, debuting at Western New Mexico University. In succeeding years, Mike was named head football coach at the United States Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS), followed by coaching stints at the Naval Academy, and the University of Kentucky, before coming to Kent State University in 1998. Football by Drake was alive and well. While at Kent, Mike was the assistant head coach, offensive coordinator, and special teams coordinator, as well as an academic advisor for countless student athletes.

In March 2003, he was diagnosed with lymphoma. Mike took on this battle just as he took on life - with a dedication and commitment to his family, faith, and to all he came in contact with. Following Mike Drake's passing into Heaven in August 2005, Football by Drake lives on.

His family and friends want to honor his life by coaching youth in a manner he would be proud. If you're looking for a football camp that will help you become a better football player and have a positive life impact, Football by Drake is the camp for you!