I am often asked, “How can you say that?” in reference to LinemenInc’s claim that we are the only camp of it’s kind west of the Mississippi.  Simply put, because we are!  No one does everything that we do at a LinemenInc camp.  Why is that?  To begin with, LinemenInc is it’s own entity and beholden to no one individual or institution.  We are not a combine and we are not a recruiting camp at some university.  We are an opportunity for all high school linemen, incoming freshmen through seniors, to improve and become better.  Sure, you’ll get noticed by our coaching staff but that is not our emphasis, it’s simply a bonus!

So how is it that we are so different and might I add so good?  Let’s put this in interview form using many of the questions posed to us by you.

Q.  How was LinemenInc Camps formed?

A.  When my partner, Dave and I were coaching high school football, we were looking for a camp to take our linemen to where they could improve their skill set.  Not a big man camp with tug-o-war and bench pressing competitions but a true skill and technique camp.  We found nothing in close proximity to California.

Q.  Aren’t their other camps out there that are working with linemen?

A.  Yes, but they don’t do what we do.  I’m not knocking anyone but facts are facts.  First, we average a coach to player ratio of 1 coach per 5-7 players.  That means lots of individual attention.  Attention to detail ensuring players get it done right.  No university camp I’ve ever been a part of can make that statement. 

Q.  Is LinemenInc a full contact camp?

A.  Many camps are just T-shirts and shorts, if you’re truly going to improve you have to mix it up.  LinemenInc is not a full contact camp in that we do not pad up below the waist.  Campers wear shells, helmet, shoulder pads and mouth piece.  However, in that everything a lineman does is above the waist and all of our contact is therefore above the waist, you could say we are a full contact camp. 

Q.  Still, in many respects, LinemenInc doesn’t sound all that different from a lot of other camps.

A.  Well, many of the other camps for linemen are just one day events.  LinemenInc camps are three days and two nights.  Players get seven, two hour practices including the one-on-one, single elimination, Gladiator Championship rounds.  We keep the kids busy from sun-up to sundown.  In the evening our coaching staff from all levels of college football, will speak on subjects like getting into college for an education first and athletics second.  We explain what a core GPA is and how it relates to a SAT or ACT score.  We’ll talk about junior colleges, NAIA, and all NCAA division levels.  Most importantly, we’ll talk about life and life choices, doing the right thing all the time.  LinemenIinc is very “old school” that way.

Q.  What does it mean to be “old school”?

A.  It means that while at a LinemenInc camp it will be, “Yes, coach.” or “No, coach.”  No ah-ha’s or naa-ah’s.  It means you will treat yourself, coaches and fellow athletes with respect.  It means you will be on time for practice, meals and meetings.  It means you will do the work without complaint and make every effort to succeed regardless of the challenge.

LinemenInc is not now nor has it ever been a “meet and greet” the pro type of camp.  We don’t have pro’s standing around to have their picture taken with you.  There is no autograph opportunity and we have no gear to throw at you.  LinemenInc has no product sponsor’s, no sport drink or food partner’s trying to get you to buy their product.  We are a hard working, nose to the grindstone, get it done, get better, get challenged linemen camp.

Q.  What if I’m concerned that you are not teaching linemen what I am teaching my linemen?

A.  First, we are not teaching man or scheme, that is the job of the individual player’s coach based upon what they run at their place.  We are teaching fundamentals: stance, get-off, hand placement, first steps, good form, and finish!  On offense we’re teaching drive block, reach block, down block, pass pro, trapping and pulling.  On defense we’re teaching presnap reads, gap control, pursuit, pass rush, push-pull, rip, club rip and how to defeat the double team.  We’re teaching confidence and self pride through motivational speeches, a ton of repetitions and a level of competition unequaled.

Q.  Is there anything else that sets LinemenInc Camps apart from the rest?

A.  Well, we also run a coaches clinic concurrent with the camp.  This is open to both youth football coaches and high school coaches.  We provide classroom instruction and hands-on field instruction for these coaches.  Just like players, coaches need rep’s too!  Again, it’s all about giving back to the game and improving the level of play either through the player or the coach.  It’s an opportunity to be challenged and to improve.

LinemenInc is a unique opportunity that only comes around once per year.  It is an experience unlike anyother.  Just ask someone who’s been there.  If you are a lineman or a line coach, take that opportunity to joins us this summer and improve!

Just 43 days until the first LinemenInc camp!  Just 24 days to get your registration in. . .