Lineman Coaches · Arizona · Vetted by LinePlay
Lineman coaches in Arizona
4 vetted O-line & D-line coaches in Arizona · 3 lineman camps in-state.
Arizona's trench-coaching market is anchored by elite NFL alumni: the directory carries LeCharles Bentley — a two-time Pro Bowl center whose O-Line Performance work is among the most respected private O-line training in the country — alongside other line trainers across the Phoenix metro.
Below are the vetted Arizona lineman coaches LinePlay tracks, the in-state camps, and the trainers who travel in. For an Arizona lineman, the chance to train with NFL-caliber O-line and D-line coaches in-state is a real edge — pair it with the camp circuit and Coach Jay's free 6-week plan.
Why train at the line in Arizona
- Elite NFL-alumni private training in-state (LeCharles Bentley / O-Line Performance).
- Year-round outdoor training weather in the Phoenix metro.
- A growing recruiting market that draws college-coach attention.
Vetted lineman coaches in Arizona
LeCharles Bentley✓
O-LineFounder, LB O-Line Performance · 2x Pro Bowl C
Chandler, AZ
A two-time Pro Bowl NFL center (Saints, Browns) and Ohio State All-American who built O-Line Performance in Chandler, AZ — the first training facility designed solely for offensive linemen. Certified in strength, nutrition, and movement screening, with patented OL training tools. Trains pros and developing linemen year-round.
Adam Snyder✓
O-LineLead Coach, VYDL Performance · 10yr NFL OL
Chandler, AZ
Played 10 NFL seasons and started at all five O-line positions (49ers, Cardinals, Giants) after an All-Pac-10 career at Oregon. His VYDL Performance in Chandler develops offensive linemen from youth to pro, teaching the "why" behind stance, strike, hand placement and footwork.
Bertrand "B-Train" Berry
D-LineDL/pass-rush trainer (Train's Station)
Phoenix, AZ
Former NFL defensive end and NFC champion (13 yrs pro) running a Phoenix facility that privately trains defensive linemen and pass rushers.
Derek Kennard Sr.
O-LineOL coach (Hogs and Dawgs Academy)
Phoenix, AZ
Super Bowl champion, 13 NFL years at center/guard; coaches the 'Hogs' (O-line) at his Phoenix position-specific academy.
Coaches who travel to Arizona
These vetted trainers travel to clients and camps — worth a message if you don’t have a coach in your immediate area.
Coach Jay Freeman✓
O-Line & D-LineFounder, LinePlay · 32 YEARS on the line
Tacoma, WA · Travels to clients
Founder of LinePlay. 32 years coaching the trenches — high school, college, NFL relationships, multiple HOF players in the Brotherhood. Independent hands, 2-point stance, 45° pass set. Available for 1:1 evaluation + plan-build for unsigned-senior linemen.
Faipea Avaava✓
O-Line & D-LineFounder, Athletic Edge Performance · OL|DL Trainer
Tacoma, WA · Travels to clients
Faipea "Coach Ava" Avaava runs AEP Athletics in Tacoma, WA, specializing in offensive- and defensive-line skill development. A former Boise State fullback, he has spent decades coaching linemen, with a strong Polynesian-community base. Among his athletes is Saints first-round tackle Taliese Fuaga.
Malcolm Moultrie✓
D-LineDL / Pass-Rush Specialist - Coach Moultrie D-Line Academy
Pensacola, FL · Travels to clients
A defensive-line pass-rush specialist out of Pensacola, FL who built Coach Moultrie D-Line Academy into one of the top D-line development programs in the game. Has trained NFL and CFL talent - Grover Stewart, Larry Ogunjobi, Janarius Robinson, Kahlil Saunders and more - plus 100+ college athletes. "Feet, hands, eyes and technique - precision is the most important thing."
Chidi Chibueze✓
O-LineWorldwide O-Line Specialist · Former OT (LSU, Tennessee State, NFL)
· Travels to clients
Chidi Okeke (a.k.a. Chidi Chibueze) came to the U.S. from Nigeria as a five-star recruit and U.S. Army All-American, played at LSU and Tennessee State, then in the NFL (Commanders, Chiefs, Dolphins, Bucs) plus the USFL/UFL. He coaches offensive linemen on technique, footwork, hand placement, and football IQ from high school to the pros.
Luke Hurtado✓
O-Line & D-LineHead of Sports Performance, BetterU Performance · OL/DL/Edge Trainer
Round Rock, TX · Travels to clients
Played college ball at Hardin-Simmons and earned pro looks with the Buccaneers, Argonauts, and Bay Area Panthers. With nine years coaching as a high-school and semi-pro head strength and O-line coach, he now trains athletes (emphasis on HS players chasing scholarships) at BetterU Performance in Round Rock, TX.
Keith Wagner✓
O-LineOL Trainer, Football Factory HTX · "Coach Wag" #OLINEBOSS
Houston, TX · Travels to clients
26-year football coach and Houston’s go-to offensive-line trainer. NFL alumni (Giants, Jaguars) plus TCU and ACU all-decade-team pedigree. Runs Football Factory HTX with position-specific OL drills — stance, hand placement, run-block fundamentals, footwork, leadership — and an Offensive Line Academy camp series across Texas (Houston + San Antonio). Discipline · Toughness · Technique · Brotherhood.
Lineman camps in Arizona
3 lineman camps on Coach Jay’s calendar in Arizona — including Under Armour Next Camp — Phoenix, LeCharles Bentley OL Performance Camps, Train's Station. Camps are a great way to get coached reps when a private trainer isn’t close.
See all Arizona lineman camps →No coach near you yet? Train anywhere.
Coach Jay Freeman’s free 6-week program gives you a real position-specific plan you can run at home, in the gym, or with your team — and the training library breaks down the technique step by step.
Common questions about lineman coaching in Arizona
- How do I find a lineman coach in Arizona?
- LinePlay maintains a vetted directory of offensive- and defensive-line coaches and trainers in Arizona — 4 on the current list. Each coach is reviewed by Coach Jay Freeman or a regional captain, and you contact them directly through the link on their card (Instagram, website, or a LinePlay intro). Filter by position and level to find the right fit.
- How much does a private offensive or defensive line coach cost?
- Private lineman coaching varies widely by coach, format, and region — group sessions are typically the most affordable, while one-on-one work with an NFL-credentialed trainer costs more. Pricing isn't standardized, so message the coach directly for current rates. Camps and group clinics are a lower-cost way to get coached reps, and Coach Jay's 6-week training program is free.
- Are there defensive line coaches in Arizona?
- Yes — 1 of the vetted Arizona coaches work the defensive line (D-line-specific coaching is rarer than O-line nationally, so this is a useful filter). Use the position tags on each card to find D-line and pass-rush specialists.
- What if there's no lineman coach near me in Arizona?
- Three options: message a trainer who travels to Arizona, attend one of the 3 lineman camps in-state, or run Coach Jay Freeman's free 6-week position-specific program (available at /quiz) alongside the step-by-step technique library. Plenty of linemen develop without a full-time local coach.
- Who vets the Arizona lineman coaches?
- The LinePlay coach directory is reviewed by founder Coach Jay Freeman (32 years coaching the offensive and defensive line) and regional captains. Verified coaches carry a checkmark; listed coaches are real and public but not yet LinePlay-verified.