Lineman Coaches · North Carolina · Vetted by LinePlay
Lineman coaches in North Carolina
10 vetted O-line & D-line coaches in North Carolina · 35 lineman camps in-state.
North Carolina is quietly one of the busiest trench-training markets in the country — it runs more verified lineman camps than any state, and the coaching market has grown with it. The directory carries NFL-alumni line coaches and academies across Charlotte, the Raleigh-Durham Triangle, the Triad and the mountains, covering both sides of the line from youth through college recruiting.
Below are the vetted North Carolina lineman coaches LinePlay tracks, the in-state camps (the UNC system, NC State, Duke, App State and Wake Forest all run lineman-evaluating program camps), and the trainers who travel in. The Carolinas' position — driving distance to the ACC, SEC and AAC — makes it a magnet for college-coach travel, so local coaching plus the right camps is a real recruiting plan here.
Why train at the line in North Carolina
- The highest verified lineman-camp count of any US state pairs perfectly with private coaching.
- Charlotte and the Raleigh-Durham Triangle both carry NFL-alumni trench trainers.
- ACC, SEC and AAC coaches travel through the state during the camp window.
Vetted lineman coaches in North Carolina
Lance Smith✓
O-Line & D-LineFounder, Lance Smith Lineman Academy · 12yr NFL OL
Winston-Salem, NC
A 12-year NFL offensive lineman (Cardinals, Giants) and AFCA first-team All-American at LSU, raised in Kannapolis, NC. His Lineman Academy at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem offers OL/DL technique training for ages 7-18, with a college-recruiting showcase for high schoolers.
Tony Adams✓
O-Line & D-LineFounder, League of Linemen · Super Bowl Champion · 2x All-ACC
Charlotte, NC
A former NC State team captain, two-time All-ACC lineman, and Super Bowl champion who spent time with the Jaguars, Dolphins, and Patriots. Through League of Linemen in Charlotte he trains OL/DL athletes ages 8-21 — from pop-warner to NFL prospects — with heavy film study and fundamentals.
Britt Leggett✓
O-LineFounder, Finish OL Academy · OL Coach
Charlotte, NC
A former Coastal Carolina offensive lineman, Britt has coached 15 years and owns Finish OL Academy near Charlotte. He develops complete linemen through skill-specific training and guides families through the recruiting process from camps to Signing Day.
Glenn Deveaux✓
O-Line & D-LineFounder + CEO, Camp Lineman
Charlotte, NC
Founder and CEO of Camp Lineman, a national position-specific line camp staffed by NFL players and coaches. A four-year Pitt football letterman and former NFL player, Glenn built the program to evaluate, teach, and promote young linemen ages 10-18 on both sides of the ball.
Trenches Elite✓
O-Line & D-LineOL/DL training crew - "No shortcuts" (Raleigh)
Raleigh, NC
Raleigh-based OL/DL training crew built by two former players - Lawrence Keys (UNC Pembroke OL) on offense and Coach Jones (VSU alum) on defense. Runs 1-on-1 "PIT" trench battles and the 300 Plus Podcast. Both halves of the line, no shortcuts.
Lawrence Keys✓
O-LineOL Coach, Trenches Elite - ex-UNC Pembroke OL
Raleigh, NC
O-line coach for Trenches Elite. A 6-foot-2, 310-lb center/guard out of UNC Pembroke (D-II) by way of Wakefield HS in Raleigh who chased a pro snap (arena Carolina Cobras). Now he builds the next wave of Raleigh hogs.
Coach Jones✓
D-LineDL Coach, Trenches Elite - VSU alum
Raleigh, NC
Defensive-line trainer for Trenches Elite and a Virginia State University alum. A self-styled D-line training specialist, he runs the D-line side of the Raleigh trench room and the PIT 1-on-1s. Tip of the spear.
Mike Fladell
O-Line & D-LineOL/DL trainer (Big Ugly Lineman Training)
Charlotte, NC
Runs private and small-group sessions for offensive and defensive linemen of all ages in the North Carolina area.
Fitzgerald Marche
D-LineDL coach (92 Ways Football Academy)
Charlotte, NC
Former Livingstone College DL and state-title HS DL coach; runs 1-on-1 and group DL training at 92 Ways Academy in Charlotte.
Kevin Nason
D-LineDefensive Line / Pass-Rush Specialist · DLine Training Systems
Salisbury, NC
Run and pass-rush defensive line specialist out of Rowan County, North Carolina. CPPS and USAW Level 1 certified, training D-linemen through his DLine Training Systems program.
Coaches who travel to North Carolina
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 North Carolina
35 lineman camps on Coach Jay’s calendar in North Carolina — including Camp Lineman — Charlotte, NC, AAE Combine Camp — Charlotte, UNC Bill Belichick OL/DL Camp — June 10, UNC Bill Belichick OL/DL Camp — June 11. Camps are a great way to get coached reps when a private trainer isn’t close.
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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 North Carolina
- How do I find a lineman coach in North Carolina?
- LinePlay maintains a vetted directory of offensive- and defensive-line coaches and trainers in North Carolina — 10 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 North Carolina?
- Yes — 8 of the vetted North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
- Three options: message a trainer who travels to North Carolina, attend one of the 35 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 North Carolina 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.