What We Do
Lowcountry Quarterback Academy is South Carolina’s elite quarterback training and development company. Founded by former Charleston Southern quarterback, Danny Croghan, Lowcountry QB currently trains middle school, high school and college quarterbacks in the Charleston area. Our training sessions focus on proper footwork, mobility, and throwing mechanics. Our goal is to give our quarterbacks the tools and confidence they need to be successful at every level of the game.
Our Approach
When playing quarterback, attention to detail is crucial. Our quarterbacks build a solid foundation by learning the fundamentals first. After our quarterbacks have mastered the fundamentals, we progress onto advanced principles of the game based on the offensive systems they play in and the defensive systems they compete against.
Our mission is to make an everlasting impact on our clients. We design every session to maximize our client’s potential and realize individual goals. During our sessions, we work on the following:
Foot speed, lateral quickness and agility
Footwork in the pocket and on the run
Pocket presence and escape skills
Shoulder strength and durability
Throwing mechanics
Throwing accuracy
Regardless of age of skill level, we have what you need. Whether it be start on your middle school team, make first-team all-region, or earn a full scholarship to the college of your choice, Lowcountry Quarterback Academy will give you the tools and confidence to be successful.
Our Story
We would love for you to get to know us. Watch this video and listen to our story.
Danny Croghan - Owner
Danny Croghan is the owner of Lowcountry Quarterback Academy. He went to Bishop England High School in Charleston, SC where he played quarterback and helped lead the Battling Bishops to their first football state championship in school history. He was also awarded All-region, Offensive Player of the Year, All-state, and North-South All-Star game honors.
After high school, Danny received a full athletic scholarship to Charleston Southern University, a Division I FCS program. At Charleston Southern, Danny helped lead the team to its best record in school history (10-3), while being awarded Big South Freshman of the Week multiple times, and ultimately the Big South Conference Freshman of the Year. As a senior, Danny helped lead the team to a Big South Conference Championship title, as well as playing an integral role in Charleston Southern's first ever FCS playoff berth and win.
After graduating from Charleston Southern, Danny started his coaching career at Bishop England High School, where he volunteered for three seasons as the J.V. Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks coach, then being promoted to full-time Varsity Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks coach. Currently Danny is in charge of client outreach and programming for Lowcountry Quarterback Academy.
Cam Costa - QB Coach
Cam Costa is a quarterback coach at Lowcountry Quarterback Academy. He went to Bishop England High School where he played quarterback and helped lead the Battling Bishops to multiple winning records and playoff appearances. He was also awarded All-Region honors as a Senior.
Cam received multiple DII, DIII and NAIA scholarship offers, as well as the ability to walk-on at larger schools. However, due to a knee injury, he forwent his chance to play college football. He is currently enrolled at the University of South Carolina, majoring in Business. Upon graduation, Cam hopes to continue his football career by volunteering at the high school level.
Cam has been coaching with Lowcountry Quarterback Academy since January 2021. Cam leads Lowcountry Quarterback in the Columbia area, offering private and semi-private training, as well as specializing with our youth quarterback program - ages 7 to 9.
Nate Sneed - QB Coach
Nate Sneed is a quarterback coach at Lowcountry Quarterback Academy. Nate’s coaching experiences are plentiful at this stage of his career. Born and raised in the great state of Michigan (Go Green), Nate was a JV defensive coordinator, Varsity quarterbacks & defensive backs coach, as well as the Varsity Head Coach his final year at Glen Lake Schools in Michigan.
During his time as an assistant, Nate helped guide the Glen Lake Lakers to 2 state finals appearances in 4 years. He has also mentored multiple student athletes at the Division 1, 2 and 3 level all across the Midwest. Nate currently is the JV Head Coach at Wando High School. He specializes in coaching the quarterbacks and other skill positions for both JV & Varsity levels.
Nate is beyond thrilled to be living down in the Low Country. He is grateful for all the opportunities and lessons that coaching football has provided him. He is looking forward to mentoring and improving not only the skill set of various football players in the area, but making them better people along the way as well.
Austin Wall - WR Coach
Austin Wall is a wide receiver coach at Lowcountry Quarterback Academy. He went to Bishop England High School from 2008-2012, where he played wide receiver and defensive back, helping lead the Battling Bishops to their first football state championship in school history.
After high school, Austin walked on to play wide receiver at Charleston Southern University. While at Charleston Southern, Austin was coached by former Army All-American and Clemson quarterback Willy Korn, who is currently the Offensive Coordinator at Coastal Carolina University. Austin was a member of the Charleston Southern team that won the 2015 Big South Championship and earned its first FCS playoff berth in school history.
Since graduating from Charleston Southern in 2016, Austin was a member of the City of Charleston Police Department from 2016-2020, as well as a volunteer JV/Varsity football assistant at Bishop England High School. Austin is currently on staff at Bishop England High School and coaches wide receivers, as well as helps coordinate the passing game.
Marquel Willis - WR Coach
Marquel Willis is a wide receivers coach at Lowcountry Quarterback Academy. He went to Summerville High School where he played football, basketball, and ran track. After graduating, he began his college football career at The Citadel, where he appeared in 5 games with 1 start as a true freshman. After his first season, he transferred to Coastal Carolina University, where he became a 3 year starter and helped lead the Chanticleers claim a share of the Big South Championship in 2010, along with the first home playoff game in program history.
After graduating, Marquel stayed on as a Graduate Assistant with the CCU football staff where he worked wide wide receivers. After his season as a GA, he continued his football playing career professionally with the Green Bay Blizzard of the Indoor Football League (IFL). He played all but 7 games in 6 season with the Blizzard, where he was a starter and captain for the last 3 seasons.
After his playing career, Marquel has spent time coaching at the high school level. He spent 3 seasons at Charlotte Latin (Charlotte, NC), which included 3 playoff appearances and a state championship. He also helped start one of North Carolina premier 7 on 7 programs, the Carolina Stars, who have helped groom a number of players that have gone on to play in college at each level from Division III to Division 1, Power 5 programs. He was slated to be the Co-Offensive Coordinator, WR coach, and Special Teams Coordinator for the Green Bay Blizzard in 2020; however, Covid struck and the IFL suspended the season. He then moved back to the Charleston area and joined the Oceanside Collegiate Academy football staff for 2 seasons where he coached wide receivers and defensive backs. He was also the passing game coordinator.
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