Lineman Coaches · Massachusetts · Vetted by LinePlay
Lineman coaches in Massachusetts
5 vetted O-line & D-line coaches in Massachusetts · 2 lineman camps in-state.
Massachusetts anchors LinePlay's New England trench-coaching market, and it carries real NFL pedigree: the directory lists Jarvis Green and Max Lane among the line trainers working the region, covering both sides of the trench.
Below are the vetted Massachusetts lineman coaches LinePlay tracks, the in-state camps, and the trainers who travel in. New England linemen are often under-served compared to the South and Texas, which makes a vetted local coach plus Coach Jay's free 6-week plan especially valuable here.
Why train at the line in Massachusetts
- NFL-alumni trench trainers anchoring the New England market (Jarvis Green, Max Lane).
- An under-served region where a vetted local coach is a real advantage.
- Access to the Northeast camp and recruiting circuit.
Vetted lineman coaches in Massachusetts
Jarvis Green✓
O-Line & D-LineCo-Founder, Jarvis Green & Max Lane Lineman Academy · 2x SB Champion DE
Dartmouth, MA
A nine-year NFL defensive end and two-time Super Bowl champion with the Patriots, and an LSU sack leader. Co-hosts the Massachusetts Lineman Academy at UMass Dartmouth with Max Lane, offering position-specific OL/DL training for young linemen ages 7-18.
Max Lane✓
O-Line & D-LineCo-Founder, Max Lane Lineman Academy · Patriots OL · Navy Grad
Dartmouth, MA
A Naval Academy grad and seven-year NFL offensive lineman who started Super Bowl XXXI for the Patriots and made their 1990s All-Decade team. Co-hosts the Massachusetts Lineman Academy at UMass Dartmouth with Jarvis Green, training OL/DL athletes ages 7-18.
Club Chaos DL & Edge Rushers✓
D-LineD-line & edge-rusher development (Massachusetts)
MA
A Massachusetts defensive-line and edge-rusher development program run by Coach William Nickerson. Pure trench pass-rush focus - get-off, hands, bend - with a track record of athletes who have signed on at the college level, from Notre Dame to the Ivy League.
William Nickerson✓
D-LineDL/Edge Coach, Club Chaos (Massachusetts)
MA
Massachusetts personal coach, teacher and football coach who runs Club Chaos DL & Edge Rushers - a defensive-line and edge-rusher development program. Has helped develop pass rushers who have signed to programs from Notre Dame to the Ivy League.
Nic Tardif
O-LineOffensive Line Coach · O.L.D. School O-Line
Springfield, MA
Offensive line coach at Western New England University (Springfield, MA) and founder of O.L.D. School (Offensive Line Development), a Massachusetts O-line training brand.
Coaches who travel to Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts
2 lineman camps on Coach Jay’s calendar in Massachusetts — including FBU Camp — Boston, Glazier Clinic — Boston. Camps are a great way to get coached reps when a private trainer isn’t close.
See all Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
- How do I find a lineman coach in Massachusetts?
- LinePlay maintains a vetted directory of offensive- and defensive-line coaches and trainers in Massachusetts — 5 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 Massachusetts?
- Yes — 4 of the vetted Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
- Three options: message a trainer who travels to Massachusetts, attend one of the 2 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 Massachusetts 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.