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OFFENSIVE LINEMEN

O Line Training

Great technique is a differentiator at the offensive line position. Learn the details and nuances of playing offensive line from current Professional Center Jared Thomas. Coach Thomas was a standout at Cathedral before earning a scholarship and playing 5 years for Northwestern University and now continuing his professional career playing in the USFL. Coach Thomas and Gridiron’s Certified OL Coaches delivers a one-of-kind, partnership-based premium training experience in providing Centers, Guards and Tackles skills to be more proficient and precise in executing the technical aspects of O line play:

  • Fundamentals of Stance, footwork and leverage
  • Offensive line acumen that includes fully comprehensive blocking schematics and play design
  • Front identification including Blitz recognition and pick up
  • Run game schemes and blocking techniques (zone, combo, reach, pull)
  • Pass protection schemes and pass blocking techniques (kick set, man, slide)

O Line Training Sessions are provided as follows:

  • Sprint 1 January 12, 2025 – Feb 5, 2025
  • Sprint 2 February 19, 2025 to March 19, 2025
  • Sprint 3 April 9, 2025 to May 4, 2025
  • Sprint 5 June 2, 2025 to June 26, 2025
  • Sprint 6 July 7, 2025 to July 17th, 2025

Gridiron Offensive Linemen Training Sprints are as follows:

Winter Training Sprints 1 and 2

  • Sprint 1 January 12 – Feb 5
  • Sprint 2 February 19 - March 19
  • Offensive Linemen Training Sessions are offered Sunday, Monday and Wednesday nights.

Winter Training Sprints 3 and 4

  • Sprint 3 April 9 - May 4
  • Sprint 4 May 5 - May 22
  • Offensive Linemen Training Sessions are offered Sunday, Monday and Wednesday nights.

Winter Training Sprints 5 and 6

  • Sprint 5 June 2 - June 26
  • Sprint 6 July 7 - July 17
  • Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning and evening sessions TBD