BIRMINGHAM & HUNTSVILLE, AL
Head Coach
Ben Neill
Ben Neill
Performance Coach
Luke Prewett
Luke Prewett
Cord Sandberg
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Head Coach Ben Neill
7191 Cahaba Valley Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35242
ben@qbcountry.com
256-654-0337
His current roster of trainees includes NFL players like Bo Nix, Ty Simpson, Nick Mullens, and Matthew Caldwell along with a growing group of college quarterbacks including Christopher Vizzina (Clemson), KJ Jackson (Arkansas), Roman Gagliano (Middle Tennessee), Will Crowder (Troy) and Tucker Kilcrease (Troy). Neill currently works with more than 30 scholarship quarterbacks and has trained hundreds of players during his career, from youth football to the pros.
Ben has also played an extensive role in NFL Draft preparation. He led the draft prep of former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges, the FCS all-time passing leader and 2018 Walter Payton Award winner at Samford, and has prepared numerous other quarterbacks for pro days and opportunities at the professional level, assisting most recently on draft prep for Bo Nix and Ty Simpson.
Before beginning his coaching career, Neill was a quarterback and team captain at Samford University, where he helped lead the Bulldogs to their first Southern Conference championship while playing under head coach and Heisman Trophy winner Pat Sullivan. During his collegiate career, Neill learned under some of the game’s top offensive minds, including Rhett Lashlee and Travis Trickett.
A Decatur, Alabama native, Neill was a three-year starting quarterback at Decatur High School, earning All-State honors and Regional Elite 11 MVP recognition while setting nearly every major quarterback statistical record in school history.
The late Pat Sullivan praised Neill for his “great work ethic, outstanding character and strong leadership skills,” describing him as “a student of the game” with an exceptional understanding of both quarterback fundamentals and the X’s and O’s of the position.
Assistant Coach Stockton McGuire
7191 Cahaba Valley Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35242
stockton@qbcountry.com
404-805-3704
Stockton attended Landmark Christian School in Fairburn, GA where he was a four-year starter at quarterback and went on to become a two-year starter at Davidson College. Upon graduation, he completed his Master in Business Administration at Samford. A world-class athlete, Stockton competed as a decathlete at Samford for two seasons after concluding his football career.
Coach McGuire has been training alongside Ben Neill in Birmingham since late 2022 and assisted with Taylor Powell’s (CFL QB) Draft Prep training in 2023. Stockton has trained with notable QB coaches in the past such as Tim Zetts (Chicago Bears) and Alex Mortensen (UAB). Due to his solid foundation of quarterback mechanics and his time on the field he has proven a strong fit for QB Country’s training culture.
PERFORMANCE COACH LUKE PREWETT
Luke Prewett is a graduate of the University of Alabama, where he earned a degree in Kinesiology with a focus on Exercise Science. A Birmingham native, he graduated from Briarwood Christian School in 2020, where he was a three-year starter and captain of the football team. Prewett attracted attention from Division I programs for football, but he chose a different route, pursuing a career training athletes, from youth to the NFL.
Prior to joining QB Country, Prewett was a performance trainer at Godspeed Elite Sports Academy, where trainees included NFL veteran Nick Williams. Luke interned under mentor Donnie Lee at the LAB USA, where his trainees included Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter. His diverse experience extends to working with athletes in football, basketball, baseball, track, soccer, softball, golf, lacrosse, and tennis.
Coach Prewett has completed a variety of athletic training courses, earning certifications in AED and CPR. His comprehensive background in sports, fitness, and leadership empowers him to make a positive impact in the lives of those he trains.
ASSISTANT COACH CORD SANDBERG
A two-sport standout from Bradenton, Florida, Sandberg was a state championship quarterback at Manatee High School and one of the nation’s top dual-threat quarterbacks. He was named Florida Class 7A Player of the Year in both 2011 and 2012. Sandberg went on to play professional baseball after being selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the third round of the 2013 MLB Draft, spending six seasons in their minor league system and earning a 2015 Minor League Gold Glove Award.
After retiring from baseball, Sandberg attended Auburn University, where he played quarterback from 2018–2020 under head coach Gus Malzahn and offensive coordinators Chip Lindsey, Chad Morris, and Kenny Dillingham. He began his coaching career at IMG Academy in 2023, helping lead the program to a state championship, before joining Moody High School in 2024 and 2025, where he was part of another state championship team. His experience as a state championship quarterback, SEC athlete, professional baseball player, and championship-winning coach gives Sandberg a unique perspective on player development. Sandberg is passionate about his faith and strives to use his platform to positively impact the lives of the athletes he coaches, both on and off the field.
“Ben and QB country are the best of the best when it comes to QB training. Since I started working with Ben my freshman year of high school my ability to play the position has improved drastically. My footwork, accuracy, arm strength, knowledge of the game, and leadership have all improved and I owe it to Ben. He pushes you to improve daily and truly cares about each of his quarterbacks. I recommend Ben and QB country to anyone serious about improving their ability to play quarterback.” – Logan Burnett, Mississippi State QB
“QBC has helped me to grow as a quarterback and a man. I have become a much better player as a result of training with Coach Neill. The individualized workouts help me work on the skills and fundamentals I need to work on the most. Most importantly, QBC has taught me how to become a leader. I have learned the proper way to handle the platform associated with the quarterback position.” – Hamp Sisson, Furman QB
“If it weren’t for QB Country I would be nowhere close to where I am today. I have not yet to be in an in-game situation that I was not mentally or physically prepared for by training with Coach Neill.” – Gavin Griffin, West Alabama QB
“Qb country gives you both the mental and physical approach it takes to play Qb at a high level. They are outstanding coaches that love the game and great men.” – Zac Thomas, App State