Lineman Coaches · Tennessee · Vetted by LinePlay
Lineman coaches in Tennessee
3 vetted O-line & D-line coaches in Tennessee · 7 lineman camps in-state.
LinePlay tracks 3 vetted lineman coaches in Tennessee — 3 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.
Tennessee also hosts 7 lineman camps on Coach Jay’s calendar, including Camp Lineman — Nashville, TN, Camp Lineman — Knoxville, TN, FBU Camp — Nashville, Rivals Camp Series — Nashville — 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 Tennessee
Kendall Simmons✓
O-LineOL Coach, Middle Tennessee - 2x Super Bowl Champ
Murfreesboro, TN
Played seven NFL seasons (Steelers, Bills, Patriots) after a two-time All-SEC career at Auburn, starting in Super Bowl XL. He now coaches the offensive line at Middle Tennessee State in Murfreesboro, teaching technique by demonstration and stressing physicality and accountability.
James Stone
O-LineOL coach (Leverage Lineman founder)
Nashville, TN
Former Tennessee center and NFL player (Falcons/Bears) training offensive linemen 8th grade and up around Nashville.
Coach Love
O-Line & D-LineLineman Specialist · Trench Fuel
Nashville, TN
Nashville lineman specialist with collegiate playing experience, focused on muscle development, skill work, and agility training for offensive and defensive linemen.
Coaches who travel to Tennessee
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 Tennessee
7 lineman camps on Coach Jay’s calendar in Tennessee — including Camp Lineman — Nashville, TN, Camp Lineman — Knoxville, TN, FBU Camp — Nashville, Rivals Camp Series — Nashville. Camps are a great way to get coached reps when a private trainer isn’t close.
See all Tennessee 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 Tennessee
- How do I find a lineman coach in Tennessee?
- LinePlay maintains a vetted directory of offensive- and defensive-line coaches and trainers in Tennessee — 3 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 Tennessee?
- Yes — 1 of the vetted Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
- Three options: message a trainer who travels to Tennessee, 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 Tennessee 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.