Faton Bauta
Taking the
‘Quarterback
Approach’
BY LORI DRAZ
Of the many kids playing sports, a few are drawn to the position of quarterback.
These young people soon learn that a quarterback is more than just an athlete.
Being a quarterback requires skill, discipline, leadership, decision making and a
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constant presence of mind.
Faton Bauta, of Colts Neck, knows just what that feels like. Bauta’s hard work led him
to become the quarterback of the fabled University of Georgia Football team from 2012 to
2015. He was also quarterback of the Colorado State Football team in 2016. The college
football tradition in Georgia is dominant. Most all sports pale to the attention the college
games get from fans. As their quarterback, Bauta was thrust into the spotlight, being interviewed
by numerous media outlets and serving as a representative to the diehard fans.
It’s a lot of pressure, especially for a young man barely out of his teens, but its part of the
job. Bauta, sturdied by the solid advice of his coaches, kept grounded. Win or lose, a quarterback
has a comprehensive responsibility to the team, the fans and to himself.
Now he is sharing that knowledge and insight with the next generation of
quarterbacks through his new business called “The Quarterback Approach.” Bauta is
working one on one with quarterbacks on personal football development. The Quarterback
Approach is a new dimension of training. He works with young players by
step and throw. By breaking down the original foundations, Bauta helps players build
and in-class training focusing on offensive and defensive philosophy and schemes. It
is not gritty and sweaty as typical football training can be. Instead, he works to make
the movements natural, which help the player perform at their optimal level in their
own style. Whether the quarterback has collegiate or professional aspirations or just
Bauta was also an assistant quarterback coach at the University of South Carolina.
He was also an offensive assistant at Colorado State University and Monmouth
University, and he shares those insights with students as well.
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cused, easy to talk to and committed to hard work and a determined mindset.
peace and love,” he said.
“I try to live my life with these four directives: be impeccable with your
word; don’t take anything personally; don’t make assumptions; and always do
your best. I completely enjoy helping young athletes reach their full potential
and contributing to their overall development as adults.
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to make the mistakes necessary to learn and continue our personal journey of
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ney and that will ultimately allow for growth to happen from within.”
While Bauta acknowledges his success to his coaches of course, he credits
much of his work ethic and integrity to his family. His parents, Mel and Myra Bauta,
immigrated from Albania, and through hard work, they made their American
dream come true. Their accomplishments, guidance, support, faith and convictions
provided the foundation that allowed Faton, his four brothers and one sister
to pursue all of their personal goals and create opportunities for their success.
The Quarterback Approach training methods are particularly helpful for middle
school students, though Faton’s methods are equally effective for high school
and college athletes. Each student receives customized one-on-one or paired sessions.
He is based out of Colts Neck and services the surrounding areas. Parents are
encouraged to attend the sessions. Young quarterbacks may schedule sessions as
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ing and in-class sessions. Another popular and recommended introductory option
is an intense weekend of which includes six to eight practices, plus in-class sessions
To see if The Quarterback Approach is right for your young quarterback, contact
Faton Bauta by calling 929-357-4064 or emailing qbapproach@gmail.com.
You can also follow him on Instagram @qbapproach.
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