Lineman Coaches · Florida · Vetted by LinePlay
Lineman coaches in Florida
12 vetted O-line & D-line coaches in Florida · 23 lineman camps in-state.
Florida packs more trench talent per square mile than just about anywhere, and the trainer market follows the talent through Tampa, Orlando, Miami and Jacksonville. The directory carries O-line and D-line coaches working the year-round Florida schedule — one of the few states where productive trench reps don't slow down between November and February.
Below are the vetted Florida lineman coaches LinePlay tracks, the in-state camps (FBU's national lineman tier is headquartered in Naples; Miami, Florida, FSU, UCF and USF run program camps), and the trainers who travel in. For a Florida lineman, a local trainer plus the FBU and program-camp circuit is a year-round development plan.
Why train at the line in Florida
- Year-round outdoor training — Florida coaches can run productive trench work in January.
- Trainers cluster in Tampa, Orlando, Miami and Jacksonville near the talent.
- FBU national lineman tier (Naples) plus Miami/Florida/FSU/UCF/USF camps pair with private coaching.
Vetted lineman coaches in Florida
Taylor Scott✓
O-Line & D-LineFounder, The Trench Academy · Former NFL/CFL DL · Grey Cup Champion
Tampa, FL
Founder and head coach of The Trench Academy in Tampa, a former D-I defensive lineman (Central Arkansas) who played in the NFL and CFL and won a 2010 Grey Cup. Specializes in DL and linebacker development; his program has produced 200+ college signees and 70+ NFL draft picks.
Tyrell 'Tank' Jones✓
D-LineOwner, Trenchmen Academy Orlando · DL Specialist
Orlando, FL
Founded Trenchmen Academy in Orlando in 2014, training middle-school and high-school D-linemen, O-linemen and edge rushers year-round. His position-specific approach has produced college players, including a Clemson defensive-tackle signee. Known locally as Orlando’s D-line specialist.
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."
Nicholas Rodriguez✓
O-LineOL Coach, Miami Southridge HS + Lineman Chronicles
Miami, FL
Miami O-line coach and educator. Coaches the offensive front at Miami Southridge Senior High and trains linemen through Lineman Chronicles. Builds Miami hogs in the classroom and on the field.
5 Star Studs✓
O-Line & D-LineO-Line / D-Line Specialist · Coach Bud
FL
South Florida lineman trainer Jordan Budwig (“Coach Bud”), founder of 5 Star Mentorship and CEO of 5 Star Studs — blending O-line and D-line development with faith-based mentorship, 1-on-1 and virtual.
Lu'is McLeod✓
D-LineDefensive Line Coach / Pass-Rush Coordinator
Miami, FL
Defensive line coach at Florida Memorial University (Miami) — a four-letter Jackson State lineman who played both defensive tackle and offensive guard — developing linemen through his Supreme Linemen program.
Raymond McNeil
O-LineHead OL trainer (The Trench Academy)
Tampa, FL
Former collegiate OL and decade-plus AFL veteran with All-Arena honors; head OL trainer at Tampa's Trench Academy.
Torrian Wilson
O-Line & D-LineOL/DL specialist (Crafting Linemen)
Miami, FL
Miami native, UCF left tackle and NFL player; coached at FIU and St. Thomas Aquinas. Trained 300+ linemen youth-to-pro.
Joe Sipp
O-LineOL coach (Leverage Training Academy)
Tampa, FL
Two-year USF captain, USF Offensive Lineman of the Year; longtime HS OL coach training OL at Leverage Training Academy in Tampa.
Mayan Ahanotu
D-LineDefensive Line Coach / Trainer · DLINEDNA
Tampa, FL
Former Rutgers and Minnesota defensive lineman — son of 12-year NFL veteran Chidi Ahanotu — training defensive linemen through his DLINEDNA program out of Tampa, Florida.
Javon Gopie
D-LinePass-Rush Specialist · The Sack House
Fort Lauderdale, FL
South Florida pass-rush specialist and founder of The Sack House — trained under NFL pass-rush coach Chuck Smith and has worked with NFL linemen including Quinnen Williams.
Jared St. John
D-LineDL/LB Specialist · PassRush Perfection
FL
South Florida defensive line and linebacker specialist running 1-on-1, group, and pro-day prep through PassRush Perfection, established 2016.
Coaches who travel to Florida
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.
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.
Camp Lineman✓
O-Line & D-LineOL/DL camp series - "Developing the next generation of linemen"
Atlanta, GA · Travels to clients
A camp series built exclusively for offensive AND defensive linemen, taught by former college and NFL players and coaches, with on-field work plus classroom install and exposure to a growing college-coach network. Lead coaches Greg Elleby (UNC) and Resty Beadles (Georgia) headline the Atlanta stop; the 2026 schedule runs 12 cities nationwide. Built in the trenches - prepared for greatness.
Lineman camps in Florida
23 lineman camps on Coach Jay’s calendar in Florida — including Down and Dirty Lineman Camps — Session I, The Trench Academy Summer Camps, Camp Lineman — Rockledge, FL, AAE Combine Camp — Orlando. Camps are a great way to get coached reps when a private trainer isn’t close.
See all Florida 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 Florida
- How do I find a lineman coach in Florida?
- LinePlay maintains a vetted directory of offensive- and defensive-line coaches and trainers in Florida — 12 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 Florida?
- Yes — 9 of the vetted Florida 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 Florida?
- Three options: message a trainer who travels to Florida, attend one of the 23 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 Florida 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.