Lineman Coaches · Ohio · Vetted by LinePlay
Lineman coaches in Ohio
5 vetted O-line & D-line coaches in Ohio · 7 lineman camps in-state.
Ohio is a foundational football state, and the directory reflects it: it carries Paul Alexander — the longtime Cincinnati Bengals offensive-line coach whose pass-protection school (the 45° set, independent hands) is a direct root of Coach Jay Freeman's own method — alongside other O-line and D-line trainers across the state.
Below are the vetted Ohio lineman coaches LinePlay tracks, the in-state camps, and the trainers who travel in. For an Ohio lineman, working with a coach who teaches the modern NFL pass-pro school is a real technical edge — pair it with the in-state camp circuit and Coach Jay's free 6-week plan.
Why train at the line in Ohio
- NFL-credentialed coaching depth — including longtime Bengals O-line coach Paul Alexander.
- A foundational football state with a steady camp and 7-on-7 ecosystem.
- Access to the modern NFL pass-protection school of technique in-state.
Vetted lineman coaches in Ohio
Paul Alexander✓
O-LineFormer Bengals OL Coach (24yr) · Author 'PERFORM'
Cincinnati, OH
One of the most accomplished offensive-line coaches in NFL history — 24 seasons with the Bengals plus the Cowboys and Jets, repeatedly named the league’s top OL coach. Author and educator, he now offers clinics, consulting, and online courses on line technique and performance.
Joe Kim✓
D-LineFounder, Football Combatives · 25yr NFL Pass-Rush Consultant
Avon Lake, OH
A pass-rush and hand-combat specialist who has worked for 11 NFL teams and developed elite rushers like Justin Houston, Tamba Hali, and Matt Judon. A seventh-degree taekwondo black belt, he founded Football Combatives in 2017 to teach D-linemen martial-arts-based hand technique and leverage. Now on staff at Ohio State.
Dale Rodick✓
O-Line & D-LineFounder, The Lineman Lab
Avon, OH
Owns The Lineman Lab at T3 Performance in Avon, Ohio, with a master’s in exercise science and an O-line/tight-end focus. His in-person sessions draw D1 and NFL athletes from across Northeast Ohio, and his Lineman Lab 2.0 digital program runs 10 weeks of lineman development.
Tyrel Detweiler✓
O-Line & D-LineFounder + Head Coach, The OH Line Academy
Plain City, OH
A former Iowa Hawkeyes lineman who founded The OH Line Academy, training middle-school and high-school offensive and defensive linemen across Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland. The program exclusively develops linemen, teaching technique to compete at the next level.
The Lineman Lab
O-Line & D-LineOL/DL Training & Development
Avon, OH · Travels to clients
Ohio OL/DL training lab run by Dale Rodick II out of T3 Performance in Avon, OH — developing linemen from youth through pro, including Ohio State O-line recruits like Maxwell Riley.
Coaches who travel to Ohio
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 Ohio
7 lineman camps on Coach Jay’s calendar in Ohio — including Camp Lineman — Columbus, OH, AAE Combine Camp — Columbus, Under Armour Next Camp — Columbus, Glazier Clinic — Cincinnati. Camps are a great way to get coached reps when a private trainer isn’t close.
See all Ohio 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 Ohio
- How do I find a lineman coach in Ohio?
- LinePlay maintains a vetted directory of offensive- and defensive-line coaches and trainers in Ohio — 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 Ohio?
- Yes — 4 of the vetted Ohio 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 Ohio?
- Three options: message a trainer who travels to Ohio, attend one of the 7 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 Ohio 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.