Rory Starkey
Pro football athlete coaching tryout prep and mental toughness
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Athletes |
| Also coaches | Fitness coach |
Rory Starkey coaches athletes who want to reach pro football. He has played in the NFL, CFL, UFL and European League of Football. In 2025 he played for the Rhein Fire and caught 23 passes for 226 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also returned a punt 80 yards for a score. He works with athletes on training, injury prevention, tryout prep and the business side of pro sports.
What Rory helps with
Rory helps athletes prepare for tryouts and roster battles. He also works on training, injuries and the mindset needed to last in pro sports.
- Athletic training
- Injury prevention
- Media training
- Mental toughness
- Nutrition and diet
- Sport-specific skills
- Strength and conditioning
- Tryout preparation
Who Rory works with
Rory works with athletes who want to reach the next level in pro football. That includes players facing tryouts, roster battles, injuries, setbacks and career changes.
Background and qualifications
Rory has competed at the pro level in the NFL, CFL, UFL and European League of Football. In 2026 he played in the CFL for the Ottawa Redblacks and took part in training camp. In preseason he had 4 catches for 55 yards and a rushing touchdown. In 2025 he played in the UFL for the Houston Roughnecks. He then played 5 games for the Rhein Fire in the ELF before a season-ending injury. He kept helping with game planning while he rehabbed. He also did media events and sponsor appearances for the team.
Rory Starkey pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching
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The CoachVouch take
Rory has played pro football in four leagues and can speak to tryouts, injuries and roster battles from his own experience.
Best for football players trying to break into pro leagues and get ready for tryouts.
Common questions
How much does Rory Starkey charge?
Coaching with Rory runs $90 to $150 an hour. Message Rory from this page for an exact quote.
What does Rory Starkey help with?
Rory Starkey helps with athletic training, injury prevention, media training and mental toughness.
Can Rory help with injury setbacks?
Yes. Rory played through a season-ending injury with the Rhein Fire and lists injury prevention as one of his coaching topics.
Does Rory help with media skills?
Yes. Media training is one of his listed topics, and he did media events and sponsor appearances for the Rhein Fire.
How do I contact Rory Starkey?
Send Rory a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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