The Trench
Institute
Josh Gaines making a tackle in a pro game

Fort Wayne, Indiana · OL · DL · Rush LB

Built in the trenches.
Developed for greatness.

Position-specific coaching for offensive linemen, defensive linemen and rush linebackers — led by former Penn State captain Josh Gaines.

Penn State

DE · Team Captain

2x

All-Big Ten HM

10 Yrs

Coaching & Development

NFL · CFL · AFL

Pro Experience

Technique. Discipline. Development.

01

Technique

Stance, first step, hands, leverage. Athletes learn the why behind every movement — not just the drill.

02

Discipline

Show up prepared, accept coaching, own your effort. Standards are set and kept.

03

Development

Structured levels and honest evaluations so families can see real, measurable progress.

Josh Gaines rushing the passer, number 65

Where linemen are built

Both sides of the ball.

Coach Josh played defensive line in the Big Ten, studied offensive linemen and prepared against top competition. That perspective teaches athletes how both sides of the line really work.

  • Offensive Line
  • Pass sets
  • Run blocking
  • Hands & leverage
  • Defensive Line / Rush
  • Get-off
  • Hand combat
  • Pass-rush plans
See the Development Path

More than training. A brotherhood.

Building young men, not just players.

We aren't simply providing workouts. We're building an organization athletes are proud to belong to.

Leadership

Leading through actions — encouraging teammates and setting the example on and off the field.

Self-Confidence

Belief built through focused practice and recognizing real progress.

Ownership

Responsibility for effort, preparation and improvement.

Josh Gaines bringing down a ball carrier

How to start

Three steps in.

  1. 01

    Request a call

    Tell us about your athlete — age, position, experience and goals.

  2. 02

    Talk with Coach Josh

    We discuss goals, expectations and whether TTI is the right fit.

  3. 03

    Book an evaluation

    A 60-minute, one-on-one Lineman & Rush LB Evaluation — $40.

Earn your spot. Own the trenches.

Start with a conversation.

Every athlete begins with a phone call with Coach Josh to talk goals, expectations and fit.

Request a Phone Conversation