About Us

Founder & Director — All-State Quarterback School

For more than 35 years, Coach Terry Copacia has devoted his life’s work to developing quarterbacks and mentoring young athletes to perform — and live — at their highest potential. As Founder and Director of the All-State Quarterback School, he has built one of the most trusted, results-driven quarterback training programs in the country. A former high school and collegiate quarterback, Coach Copacia spent 34 years coaching high school football in Michigan, mastering the details that separate good quarterbacks from great ones: footwork, throwing mechanics, progression reads, decision-making, and leadership. His experience as both a player and coach shaped a proven system designed to produce measurable results on the field. In 2020, his lifelong impact on student-athletes and the game of football was recognized with induction into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Proven Experience. Proven Results.

Coach Copacia’s training has influenced quarterbacks at every competitive level, from youth football to the NFL:

• Over 15,000 quarterbacks trained from more than 4,500 high schools nationwide
• 1,000+ quarterbacks developed through private, one-on-one instruction
• Quarterbacks under his coaching have combined for nearly 54,000 passing yards and 467 touchdowns
• 17 All-County quarterbacks coached, with 7 earning First-Team All-State honors
• 20 state playoff appearances, including six semifinals and four state championship games
• Numerous athletes advancing to play college football and the NFL, including five NFL quarterbacks

Coaching Background

• Offensive Coordinator — Utica Eisenhower High School
• Head Coach — Utica Ford High School (1995–1997)
• Offensive Coordinator — Cranbrook-Kingswood High School (Bloomfield, MI)

Throughout his career, Coach Copacia has been known as a master teacher of quarterback fundamentals. His personalized approach emphasizes efficient mechanics, rhythmic footwork, confident decision-making, and mental preparation — the core skills required to compete at the highest levels of the game.

Clinics & Leadership

Coach Copacia is a nationally respected speaker and has presented at major football coaching clinics, including:

• Glazier Clinics — Detroit • Cleveland • Grand Rapids
• Nike Clinics — Denver • Mt. Pleasant
• Michigan High School Football Coaches Clinic — Battle Creek, MI

Coaching Philosophy

“In every situation — on the field, in the classroom, and in life — we must PROVE IT over and over and over again.”

That philosophy defines the All-State Quarterback School. Quarterbacks who train with Coach Copacia are challenged to master their craft, earn their confidence, and take the next step toward their potential.