A CRUCIAL TIME FOR DEVELOPMENT
Middle school is an important time for development of offensive linemen. While today's linemen already has a few years experience in pee-wee league, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade is when most sport specific skills can be truly developed. Neglecting this crucial time period to establish correct fundamentals and technique leaves your son with bad habits that will be difficult to fix.
BUILD A SOLID FOUNDATION OF FUNDAMENTALS
The offensive line is the most difficult position to develop in football. It takes time, dedication, and attention to detail. Starting skill training in middle school is much like redshirting a freshman in college. It allows more time for the athlete to develop on front end so you can spend more time playing on the back end.
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Our training camps for middle school offensive linemen run all off-season and teach fundamentals in run and pass blocking.
Choose from winter, spring, and summer camp options to maximize your growth as an offensive lineman and guarantee your success on the field this fall.
Program Features
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Stance and starts
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Run blocking skill development
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Pass protection skill development
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Offensive line footwork
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Learn how to play with leverage and control blocks
Program Details
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Program open to 7th & 8th grade athletes (Will accept 6th graders on case by case basis)
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60 minute training sessions
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2 training sessions per week
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Coached by Rick Schmeig
2026-2027 OFF-SEASON
Interested in Training at The OH Line Academy?
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Our 2026 offseason training programs have concluded, and we are now preparing for 2026 Post-Season Training and the 2027 offseason.
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New athletes interested in training with The OH Line Academy can begin the process now by scheduling an initial consultation. We’ll learn more about the athlete, explain our development programs, and determine the appropriate next steps for evaluation and program placement.
NEW TO THE OH LINE ACADEMY?
New athletes apply to join The OH Line Academy through an initial consultation and evaluation process, allowing us to recommend the right path for each athlete’s development.
Athlete Evaluation
We’ll evaluate your athlete’s current abilities to identify his strengths and areas for improvement.
Program Placement
Based on our evaluation, we will recommend the right training program and developmental level to address his needs and maximize his development.