Tag: Matt Bastardi

by Mike Pavlichko

Training at Elite QB has been a weekly, year-round ritual for Bernards signal-caller

When Bernards quarterback Connor Laverty came to Matt Bastardi to train to be a better quarterback, there wasn’t one thing that necessarily stuck out more than anything else that he wanted to improve upon.

“All of the above,” says Bastardi, founder and instructor at Elite QB Football Training Academy.

In fact, he’d come to Elite QB on the heels of one of his predecessors, Teddy Gouldin, who – in the 2020 COVID year – threw for 1,172 yards and 14 touchdowns with just one interception during an 8-1 campaign, the only loss coming in the opener, 14-9 at Hillside.

Even during what has been perhaps the most memorable season ever in Bernards’ long history, Laverty has come by every Sunday, according to Bastardi, bringing several of his receiver teammates with him to train.

Click below to hear Elite QB coach and founder Matt Bastardi talk about Bernards senior QB Connor Laverty and his training experience:

by Mike Pavlichko

Another week of honors go to Kelley, Laverty, and Hollomon: Coach Matt Bastardi’s “Elite Performers of the Week” for Week 8

As public schools head into the playoffs, we have another week of honors from Coach Matt Bastardi of Elite QB and his “Elite Performers of the Week” for Week 7. This week’s quarterback award winners are Dylan Kelley of Watchung Hills, Connor Laverty of Bernards, and Mike Hollomon of Pinrgy.

A former high school and college quarterback who has either played the position or coached it for over 40 years, Elite QB trains players at all position levels, with an emphasis on QBs.

Click below to listen to hear Matt Bastardi of Elite QB highlight his “Elite Performers of the Week” for Week 8:

by Mike Pavlichko

Honors go to Sims, Kelley, Laverty, Seamon, among those honored as Coach Matt Bastardi’s “Elite Performers of the Week” for Week 7

Heading into the final week of the regular season, we have more honors from Coach Matt Bastardi of Elite QB and his “Elite Performers of the Week” for Week 7. This week’s quarterback award winners are Matt Sims of Brearley, Dylan Kelley of Watchung Hills, Connor Laverty of Bernards, and Ryan Seamon of the Hillsborough JV.

Metuchen runningback Evan Toth also is honored as a skill position player.

A former high school and college quarterback who has either played the position or coached it for over 40 years, Elite QB trains players at all position levels, with an emphasis on QBs.

Click below to listen to hear Matt Bastardi of Elite QB highlight his “Elite Performers of the Week” for Week 7:

by Mike Pavlichko

Honors go to Hollomon, Kelley, Laverty, Seamon, Fitzsimmons as Coach Matt Bastardi’s “Elite Performers of the Week” for Week 6

Another week, and more honors for Coach Matt Bastardi of Elite QB and his “Elite Performers of the Week” for Week 6. This week’s quarterback cast include Dylan Kelley of Watchung Hills, Connor Laverty of Bernards, Ryan Seamon of the Hillsborough JV, and – outside the Big Central but still in Central Jersey – Mike Hollomon of Pingry. At the skill position, Brendan Fitzsimmons of Brearley was also recognized.

And as a team, Week 6 honors went to Manville and head coach Pat Gorbatuk

A former high school and college quarterback who has either played the position or coached it for over 40 years, Elite QB trains players at all position levels, with an emphasis on QBs.

Click below to listen to hear Matt Bastardi of Elite QB highlight his “Elite Performers of the Week” for Week 6:

by Mike Pavlichko

Sims, Fischer, Holloman, Laverty and DeCaro recognized as Coach Matt Bastardi’s “Elite Performers of the Week” for Week 5

Coach Matt Bastardi of Elite QB recognizes four excellent quarterbacks as his “Elite Performers of the Week” for Week 5. They include Matt Sims of Brearley, Scotch Plains-Fanwood’s Weston Fischer, Connor Laverty of Bernards, Jeremy DeCaro of St. Joseph-Metuchen and – outside the Big Central but still in Central Jersey – Mike Hollomon of Pingry.

The St. Thomas Aquinas football team and head coach Tarig Holman are also recognized.

A former high school and college quarterback who has either played the position or coached it for over 40 years, Elite QB trains players at all position levels, with an emphasis on QBs.

Click below to listen to hear Matt Bastardi of Elite QB highlight his “Elite Performers of the Week” for Week 5:

by Mike Pavlichko

Tropeano and Laverty recognized as Coach Matt Bastardi’s “Elite Performers of the Week” for Week 4

Elizabeth’s Vito Tropeano and Bernards’ Connor Laverty are the Elite QB “Elite Performers of the Week” for Week 4, as chosen by Matt Bastardi. The Manville football team and Pat Gorbatuk also was recognized.

A former high school and college quarterback who has either played the position or coached it for over 40 years, Elite QB trains players at all position levels, with an emphasis on QBs.

Click below to listen to hear Matt Bastardi of Elite QB highlight his “Elite Performers of the Week” for Week 4:

by Mike Pavlichko

Sims, Laverty lead Coach Matt Bastardi’s “Elite Performers of the Week” for Week 3

Brearley quarterback Matt Sims and Bernards’ signal caller Connor Laverty are among the Elite QB “Elite Performers of the Week” for Week 3, as chosen by Matt Bastardi. The Dunellen football team also was recognized.

A former high school and college quarterback who has either played the position or coached it for over 40 years, Elite QB trains players at all position levels, with an emphasis on QBs.

Click below to listen to hear Matt Bastardi of Elite QB highlight his “Elite Performers of the Week” for Week 3:

by Mike Pavlichko

Elite QB training isn’t just for NFL prospects; young signal callers train with Matt Bastardi

The following is sponsored content which makes Central Jersey Sports Radio possible. It is the second in a three-part series. Thank you for supporting our founding sponsors.

by Mike Pavlichko

Matt Bastardi founded Elite QB Football Training Academy to help youth quarterbacks in Montgomery, but he has since spread to all corners of the Garden State, whether it’s Vince Jairdullo at South Brunswick, Teddy Gouldin up at Bernards, or Steve Angeli up north at Bergen Catholic.

Matt Bastardi trained Old Bridge/IMG Academy/Rutgers QB Art Sitkowski before his move to Florida.

In the second of a three-part series, Matt talks with me about what he can do that the typical coach can’t, including how he can spend more time one-on-one with a QB, to augment and elaborate on the things they’ve been learning from their high school team.

Footwork, mechanics, and timing are among the many aspects of a signal-callers game that Matt can work with a quarterback on.

To hear Part Two of this series, click below.

To hear the first installment with Elite QB’s Matt Bastardi, click here.