Confirmed
Texas
December 12, 2026
A commitment is secured. Coach and location announcements are coming later.
State and territory recruitment progress only. Athlete registration, coaches and locations will be announced separately.
DECEMBER 12, 2026 · NATIONAL LINEMAN DAY
NATIONAL
LINEMAN DAY.
One day for the linemen who make every play possible. The goal: a clinic in all 50 states.
SATURDAY12.12.2650 STATES. ONE SHARED GOAL.
Campaign concept artworkOFFENSIVE LINE / DEFENSIVE LINE / EVERY STATE / ONE DAY
50 STATES + U.S. TERRITORIES · DECEMBER 12, 2026
Where’s
your line?
Explore state and territory recruitment progress. Coach names and locations will be announced later. Available states are still seeking hosts.
AvailableIn progressConfirmed
Recruitment status as of September 30, 2026. U.S. territories are shown separately below the map. Coach and location announcements will follow. Colors do not indicate open athlete registration.
Find a state or territory by name
MICHAEL & JACOB FLORES · FOUNDING TEAM
Two brothers.
One purpose.
Ivy League graduates.
A lifetime connected to the trenches.
We are Michael and Jacob Flores—two brothers, both Ivy League graduates, whose shared football journey spans the Ivy League, Power Four (P4), Group of Six (G6), and the NFL. Football has taken us down different paths, but the trenches have always been our common ground.
Across those experiences, we learned the same lessons: prepare when nobody is watching, trust the person beside you, and take pride in work that does not always make the highlights. We know what it means to build a life around a position that gives everything to the team and rarely gets the spotlight.
We are building National Lineman Day because young offensive and defensive linemen deserve a day that belongs to them. A day to learn from coaches who understand their position, compete with people who share their passion, and feel seen for what they bring to a team.
Through National Lineman Foundation and a growing community of coaches, we are turning what football gave us into opportunities for the next generation. This is our way of giving back to the trenches—and helping the next lineman see how far the game can take them.
— Michael & Jacob Flores
Founding team, National Lineman Day
THE CAPTAINS · NATIONAL LINEMAN DAY
They know the work.
Now they carry it forward.
Experience earned in the trenches. A shared purpose: celebrate offensive and defensive linemen and inspire the next generation.
CAPTAIN 01 · OFFENSIVE LINE
Justin Pugh
NEW YORK GIANTS · ARIZONA CARDINALS
A first-round draft pick out of Syracuse, Justin built an 11-season NFL career protecting the pocket for the Giants and Cardinals. His experience at guard and tackle brings a veteran perspective to National Lineman Day—and to the young athletes doing the work up front.
Justin also serves on the NFL Legends Community team, continuing his connection to the game beyond his playing career.
Playing career ↗
CAPTAIN 02 · OFFENSIVE LINE
Lane Taylor
GREEN BAY PACKERS · HOUSTON TEXANS
Undrafted out of Oklahoma State, Lane earned his place in Green Bay and spent eight seasons with the Packers from 2013–2020. He started every game he played from 2016–2018 and finished his NFL career with Houston in 2021.
His journey reflects what this day celebrates: persistence, preparation, and pride in a position where the work matters more than the spotlight.
Playing career ↗CAPTAIN 03
Still in the tunnel.
REVEALING SOON
CAPTAIN 04
Still in the tunnel.
REVEALING SOON
CAPTAIN 05
Still in the tunnel.
REVEALING SOON
Background
Justin’s Legends Community involvement: NFL executive Tracy Perlman’s 2026 team announcement. Team names identify playing history, not league or team sponsorship of this event.
ONE DAY. A PLACE FOR YOU.
Find your way
to the line.
Lead it. Cheer them on. Put in the work. Help make it happen. Start with the path that fits you.
01
I’m a coach
Bring the day to your state. Meet local families and introduce them to your coaching.
Explore the captain role 02I’m a parent
Know who is coaching, where to go and what your athlete needs before you register.
Plan your athlete’s day 03I’m a player
Find your clinic, sharpen your OL/DL technique and take your next step with a local coach.
Get ready to compete 04I’m a sponsor
Support a local field, a state or the national mission. Build a partnership with a clear purpose.
Explore partnershipsPlanning proposal: free admission · 10 AM local time · 90 minutes. Final cost, schedule and format will be confirmed on each state’s clinic page.
FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS
Know the coach.
Know the plan.
- Start with your state.Check whether a clinic is confirmed. Read your approved coach’s bio and visit their training website.
- Review the essentials.Location, age groups, cost, equipment and weather plans belong together on your state page.
- Start with national signup.Submit one form per athlete. This starts the national signup; a local clinic place is confirmed separately.
- Keep the progress going.Use your coach’s website to explore training after the clinic, if it’s right for your family.
FOR OFFENSIVE & DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
Your position.
Your next step.
- Find your line.Choose a clinic that fits your age group and position. Under 18? Bring a parent or guardian into signup.
- Show up ready.Check the final gear list and arrival instructions. Bring water and one part of your game you want to improve.
- Learn. Rep. Improve.The proposed format combines technique coaching with competitive reps. Your clinic will confirm its activities.
- Leave with a next step.Ask your coach what to work on next. Find their bio and training link on your state page afterward.
FOR PARENTS & ATHLETES
Parent / Athlete Signup
Submit one form for each athlete. Use the same parent email for siblings so your family’s submissions stay together.
This is the national signup step, not a confirmed place at a local clinic. You must still complete local coach registration, required forms, and any applicable payment when your clinic’s details are confirmed. Email marketing consent is optional.
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IT’S OUR TURN
For the ones
who move
the game.
Every touchdown starts somewhere. So does every stop. It starts on the line.
National Lineman Day is a celebration of offensive and defensive linemen, built around a shared day of learning, connection and position-specific coaching.
On December 12, 2026, we’re working toward a clinic in every U.S. state. Local coaches. Local communities. One nationwide commitment to the line.
Built for both sides of the ball.
THE 2027 VISION
One position.
No borders.
7 / 7CLINICS / CONTINENTS
After the 50-state mission, the next chapter goes around the world: seven lineman clinics on seven continents in 2027, in partnership with Global Football.
The planned final stop: an Antarctica lineman clinic on December 12, 2027. Locations, the route and event details will be announced as they are confirmed.
Africa
2027 · Location to be announcedAsia
2027 · Location to be announcedEurope
2027 · Location to be announcedNorth America
2027 · Location to be announcedSouth America
2027 · Location to be announcedAustralia / Oceania
2027 · Location to be announcedTHE PLANNED FINALE
ANTARCTICA.
December 12, 2027
07
The planned clinic is subject to expedition logistics, weather and required approvals. Travel registration is not open.
BUILD IT WHERE YOU ARE
Your state.
Your field.
Your line.
Coaches, training organizations, schools and facility leaders: apply to help bring the December 12 clinic to your community.
- Lead a local OL/DL coaching group
- Identify a venue and weather plan
- Help connect athletes and families
Applications are expressions of interest. Host approval, program details and responsibilities will be confirmed separately.
Read the captain role and onboarding stepsTAKING THE GAME FURTHER, TOGETHER
PRESENTING SPONSOR
NATIONAL LINEMAN FOUNDATIONMaking safer, better blocking instruction accessible to young linemen everywhere.
Meet the foundationGLOBAL PARTNER
GLOBAL FOOTBALLOur partner in the vision for a worldwide lineman community.
Explore Global FootballBEFORE YOU PUT YOUR HAND IN THE DIRT
The details.
Are all 50 clinics confirmed?
Not yet. A clinic in every state is the December 12, 2026 goal. The state finder will show confirmed locations and registration information when they are available.
Who can attend, and what does it cost?
Free admission, a 10 AM local start and a 90-minute clinic are proposed. Each confirmed state clinic will publish its final age groups, fees, schedule and equipment requirements. Check your state page for registration status. A parent or guardian completes registration for minors.
Is this for offensive or defensive linemen?
Both. The day celebrates the line on both sides of the ball. Specific coaching groups will be listed with each local clinic.
Can I book the Antarctica clinic now?
No. The December 12, 2027 Antarctica clinic is the planned finale of the seven-continent vision. Expedition arrangements and approvals must be confirmed before travel or attendance can be offered.
How are applications, update requests and inquiries used?
The National Lineman Day organizing team stores your submitted adult name, email, organization, city, state, venue status, message and any coaching bio or links you supply to assess and coordinate potential clinic hosts. A copy is sent through FormSubmit to hello@thetrenchu.com for review. Applications remain private. An approved coach profile can be published only after organizer approval, a signed participation agreement and your separate profile permission. Your email and private application notes stay private. Contact permission applies to organizing this event; the form does not sign you up for unrelated marketing. Do not include athlete medical details or children’s personal information. Keep your application reference for future questions.
State update requests store an adult’s name, email and selected state. Sponsor inquiries also store organization, support scope and the optional message. These requests are stored for event coordination and copies are forwarded through FormSubmit to hello@thetrenchu.com when email forwarding is available. A saved request does not guarantee email delivery. The forms do not register athletes, reserve places or enroll anyone in unrelated marketing. Sponsor inquiries do not grant access to family contact lists.
Contact hello@thetrenchu.com with your reference to ask about your information, request removal or stop event updates. External coach websites and registration providers have their own terms and privacy practices.