Lineman Coaches · Texas · Vetted by LinePlay
Lineman coaches in Texas
19 vetted O-line & D-line coaches in Texas · 41 lineman camps in-state.
Texas has more lineman-specific coaches and trainers than any state in the country, and it isn't close. The directory is anchored by OL Masterminds — Duke Manyweather's offensive-line academy headquartered in the DFW metroplex — and runs deep across Houston, Austin, San Antonio and the Metroplex with trainers covering both sides of the trench, youth through pro. If you're a Texas lineman or line parent, the question is never whether there's a coach near you; it's which one fits your position, your level, and your goals.
Below are the vetted O-line and D-line coaches LinePlay tracks in Texas, plus the lineman camps in-state and the trainers who travel here. Friday Night Lights culture funnels kids into the position younger in Texas than anywhere, and the coaching market reflects it — use the filters and the camp list to build a real off-season plan.
Why train at the line in Texas
- The deepest lineman-coaching market in the US — DFW, Houston, Austin and San Antonio all carry multiple trench-specific trainers.
- OL Masterminds (Duke Manyweather) is headquartered in the Metroplex — the most influential O-line academy in the country.
- A dense camp calendar means most Texas linemen can pair private coaching with in-state camp reps all summer.
Vetted lineman coaches in Texas
Duke Manyweather✓
O-LineFounder, OL Masterminds · NFL OL Trainer
McKinney, TX
Founder of OL Masterminds and one of the most respected offensive-line developers in football. A former D-II lineman and ex-college DL coach, Duke has trained roughly 40 NFL offensive linemen each offseason and counts 70+ draft picks since 2018. Runs the annual OL Masterminds Summit in Frisco, TX.
Nikko Taylor Morris✓
O-Line & D-LineCo-Founder, NICO Trenches · OL/DL Trainer + Recruiting
Houston, TX
Runs Nico Trenches, a full-service O-line and D-line training company in Houston offering camps, position-specific instruction, recruiting help, and "The Trenches" podcast. A father-son operation serving linemen from youth through college recruits.
Daryl Williams✓
O-LineFounder, Trench Mobb Academy · All-Pro OT
Lake Dallas, TX
A seven-year NFL offensive tackle (Panthers, Bills) and 2017 second-team All-Pro, born in Lake Dallas, TX. After retiring he founded Trench Mobb Academy to develop offensive linemen, working mostly with student-athletes on technique and fundamentals.
Brandon 'BT' Jordan✓
D-LineFounder, Trench Performance · Cowboys Pass-Rush Specialist
Dallas, TX
Brandon "BT" Jordan has trained defensive linemen since 2012 through Trench Performance, working with 200-plus NFL players including Micah Parsons, Maxx Crosby, Von Miller and Myles Garrett. A pass-rush consultant behind league-leading sack units, he’s now the Dallas Cowboys’ pass-rush specialist.
Justin Zimmer✓
D-LineDL Coach - 7-Year NFL Vet
Houston, TX
Seven years in the NFL trenches, now developing elite defensive linemen out of Houston with a master's in exercise science behind the work. Lives in the pass-rush details - get-off, hands, spin, ghost, and beating the double team.
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.
Trench Tune Up✓
O-Line & D-LineHouston’s only OL vs DL 1-on-1 competition
Houston, TX
Houston’s only OL-vs-DL 1-on-1 competition — the trenches put head-to-head and filmed. 2025 participants produced 150+ college offers and 35 All-District honorees. Run by Coach Keith Wagner (Football Factory HTX) and 7-year NFL DL Justin Zimmer.
James Burk✓
O-Line & D-LineHead Strength & Conditioning Coach, Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX · Travels to clients
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX, with ~27 years training athletes. A former offensive/defensive lineman (state champ at Fort Worth Christian; played at Abilene Christian and Hardin-Simmons), he holds CSCS, FRC, RPR Level 1 & 2, and USAW certs, and was a 2006 national S&C Coach of the Year. He hosts a Texas lineman challenge and builds strength and power for the trenches.
Jacob Flores
O-Line & D-LineOL/DL coach (Trench U DFW co-founder)
Dallas, TX
Former NFL coach (Packers, Bills) co-running Trench U DFW; helped 50+ linemen earn D1 scholarships since 2018.
Chad Pegues
O-Line & D-LineOL/DL coach (Trench U DFW co-founder)
Fort Worth, TX
Former Cincinnati Bengals coach co-running NFL-style OL/DL training at Trench U DFW for HS and college linemen.
Cortney Finney
D-LineDL coach (In-Phase Defensive Line Academy)
Plano, TX
D1 FBS player and coach running In-Phase Defensive Line Academy in Dallas/Plano; develops DL for college recruitment.
Brandon Tucker
D-LineDL/pass-rush coach (Trench Warfare founder)
Plano, TX
Coach Tuck runs Trench Warfare in Plano, specializing in defensive line and pass-rush training; 18 first-round picks in 5 drafts.
DL academy (Houston area)
Pearland, TX
Houston-area academy that trains defensive linemen exclusively - explosive first-step and hand-placement technique.
Tim Jenkins
O-Line & D-LineOL/DL trainer (Jenkins Elite Line Academy)
Houston, TX
Founder of Jenkins Elite, running OL/DL Line Academy training (group, private, virtual) with a Houston location for grades 2-12.
Kary Kutsch
O-LineOL private trainer
Austin, TX
Former pro/D1 offensive lineman with 20+ years of football offering private OL training around Austin.
Coach Rod
O-Line & D-LineOL/DL trainer (RTS Kingdom Training)
Houston, TX
Runs RTS Kingdom in Houston and Baton Rouge - offensive and defensive linemen exclusively, year-round skill development.
Coach Joe✓
O-Line & D-LineOL Coach & Run-Game Coordinator + OL/DL skills trainer (Texas)
TX
A Texas high-school OL coach and run-game coordinator - a TXHSFB state champion and NCCU '08 alum - who also trains offensive AND defensive linemen on skills and technique. "Skills pay the bills. No excuses. Just execute."
Offensive Line Academy
Pearland, TX
Pearland/Houston-area offensive line academy (dominatethetrenches.com) running a college-recruiting development track for O-linemen, with free evaluation sessions.
Coaches who travel to Texas
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.
Camp Lineman✓
O-Line & D-LineOL/DL camp series - "Developing the next generation of linemen"
Atlanta, GA · Travels to clients
A camp series built exclusively for offensive AND defensive linemen, taught by former college and NFL players and coaches, with on-field work plus classroom install and exposure to a growing college-coach network. Lead coaches Greg Elleby (UNC) and Resty Beadles (Georgia) headline the Atlanta stop; the 2026 schedule runs 12 cities nationwide. Built in the trenches - prepared for greatness.
Greg Elleby✓
O-Line & D-LineOL/DL Coach, Camp Lineman - ex-UNC lineman
Atlanta, GA · Travels to clients
Former University of North Carolina lineman (2007-2010) who played both defensive end/tackle and offensive guard before a senior-year knee injury closed out his career. A Tabor City, NC native, he now coaches both the O-line and D-line at Camp Lineman, teaching stance, hands, and the leverage both sides of the trench share.
Lineman camps in Texas
41 lineman camps on Coach Jay’s calendar in Texas — including OL Masterminds Summit, OL Masterminds Pre-Draft Prep Program, Trench Mobb Academy Linemen Camp, Roman Oben Lineman Academy (TX). Camps are a great way to get coached reps when a private trainer isn’t close.
See all Texas 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 Texas
- How do I find a lineman coach in Texas?
- LinePlay maintains a vetted directory of offensive- and defensive-line coaches and trainers in Texas — 19 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 Texas?
- Yes — 14 of the vetted Texas 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 Texas?
- Three options: message a trainer who travels to Texas, attend one of the 41 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 Texas 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.