December 21 – January 8 · Gulf Shores HS

December Driver's Education Course just 15 spots.

Coach Rod's Driving Academy is running one Driver's Education Course this December at Gulf Shores HS — virtual classwork, in-person driving, and a road test with Coach Rod so your student can skip the DMV entirely. Class is capped at 15 students, so seats go fast.

Reserve a Spot Call or Text 251-490-0965

15Total Spots

Dec 21Class Starts

$450Course Fee

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Coach Rod (Mitch Rodrigue) smiling from the driver's seat of his driving-academy vehicle

Since 2018

Meet Coach Rod

Mitch Rodrigue — known around Gulf Shores as “Coach Rod” — has taught teens to drive since 2018 and brings the same patience he uses as a high school coach and classroom teacher to every lesson.

Driver's Education Instructor since 2018
Master's Degree +30 in Educational Administration
Certified Alabama Third-Party Road Test Administrator
High School Driver's Education Teacher
High School Football Coach

Why families choose us

A coach and mentor, on and off the road.

Coach Rod works with beginning drivers and students with a range of learning styles, and is committed to helping every student become a safe, confident, responsible driver for life. He also provides driver's education for homeschool and private-school students who don't have access to a program through their own school.

Certified third-party road testing

Safe, trusted driver's education vehicle

Serving homeschool & private-school students

Local to Gulf Shores, serving all of Baldwin County

Coach & mentor, on and off the road

Experienced instructor since 2018

Only 15 Spots

Everything about this session

This is the only class Coach Rod is currently taking sign-ups for. Once these 15 seats are filled, the session is closed — reach out early to hold your student's spot.

Dates

Monday, December 21 – Thursday, January 8

Class Begins

8:00 AM, Monday, December 21

Location

Gulf Shores HS Athletic Building
(next to the covered field)
21656 Coastal Gateway Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Class Size

Limited to 15 students

Format

Virtual classwork & in-person driving

What your student needs

$450 course fee
A laptop for virtual classwork
A valid Alabama learner's permit
Completed log of 15 hours of supervised driving — download the log sheet

Use the link above to download the supervised-driving log sheet. As Coach Rod puts it: driver's ed isn't where a student learns to drive for the first time — students should already know their vehicle's operation and the rules of the road.

Reserve Your Spot

Sign up for the December class

Only 15 seats for this session. Fill out the form and it'll open a pre-filled email to Coach Rod — or call/text 251-490-0965 and he'll get your student on the schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Good to know before you sign up.

Who's eligible to take the Driver's Education Course?

Students enrolled in public school, private school, or homeschooled, who hold a valid Alabama learner's permit. Space is limited to 15 students per session, so it's best to sign up early.

Is the class online or in person?

Both. Classwork (traffic laws, defensive driving, rules of the road) is completed virtually, and behind-the-wheel instruction happens in person at the Gulf Shores HS Athletic Building.

What does my student need to bring?

A laptop for the virtual coursework, a valid Alabama learner's permit, and a completed log of 15 hours of supervised driving. Ask Coach Rod if you need a log sheet.

Do we still need to go to the DMV for the road test?

No — Coach Rod is a certified third-party road test administrator. Students test with him, and the score is submitted directly to ALEA, so you can skip the DMV line entirely.

What happens once the 15 spots are full?

This session is capped at 15 students total. Once it fills, sign-ups close for this class — call or text 251-490-0965 to check current availability or ask about the next session.