Lineman Coaches · Illinois · Vetted by LinePlay
Lineman coaches in Illinois
1 vetted O-line & D-line coach in Illinois · 8 lineman camps in-state.
LinePlay tracks 1 vetted lineman coach in Illinois — 1 working the offensive line and 1 the defensive line. Every coach in the directory is reviewed by Coach Jay Freeman or a regional captain, and you reach them directly — LinePlay is where you find them, the connection is yours to make.
Illinois also hosts 8 lineman camps on Coach Jay’s calendar, including Northwestern David Braun Big Man Camp, FBU Camp — Chicago, Under Armour Next Camp — Chicago, Glazier Clinic — Chicago (Feb) — a strong way to get coached reps alongside any private training. If a local coach isn’t close, the travel trainers below and Coach Jay’s free 6-week plan cover the gap.
Vetted lineman coaches in Illinois
Dr. Enoch Smith Sr.
O-Line & D-LineOL/DL trainer (Starts Up Front)
Bolingbrook, IL
Chicago/Bolingbrook 'complete trench athlete ecosystem' developing OL and DL physically, mentally and spiritually youth through combine prep.
Coaches who travel to Illinois
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 Illinois
8 lineman camps on Coach Jay’s calendar in Illinois — including Northwestern David Braun Big Man Camp, FBU Camp — Chicago, Under Armour Next Camp — Chicago, Glazier Clinic — Chicago (Feb). Camps are a great way to get coached reps when a private trainer isn’t close.
See all Illinois 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 Illinois
- How do I find a lineman coach in Illinois?
- LinePlay maintains a vetted directory of offensive- and defensive-line coaches and trainers in Illinois — 1 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 Illinois?
- Yes — 1 of the vetted Illinois 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 Illinois?
- Three options: message a trainer who travels to Illinois, attend one of the 8 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 Illinois 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.