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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.