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Coach Jacob Flores

Jacob Flores knows the work behind the next level. He started 30 games at Dartmouth, moving from left tackle to center and helping the Big Green win the 2015 Ivy League championship. That season, he earned first-team All-Ivy and All-New England honors.

His next opportunity took him to Green Bay: an undrafted signing in 2016, a place on the Packers' practice squad, and a reserve/future contract in 2017.

As Trench U's founder and lead trainer, Jacob brings those lessons to every rep. His coaching connects footwork, leverage, hand placement, and protection responsibilities to what an athlete faces on the field—so players understand what to practice and why it matters.

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Coach Michael Flores

Michael Flores brings a center's understanding of the game: read the front, know the assignment, and connect technique to the play. His college path took him through Dartmouth, Old Dominion, and Louisville. He started ten games at right guard for Dartmouth in 2022 and all 12 games at center for ODU in 2024, when the Monarchs led the Sun Belt in rushing yards per game.

 

Those 22 starts gave Michael a practical foundation for teaching. At Trench U, he emphasizes understanding the defense before deciding whom to block. His coaching connects fundamentals, defensive recognition, and film review—helping athletes understand their current skills, identify what needs work, and build a clear plan for the next step.

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Coach Chad Pegues

Expert in Defensive Line Technique
Pass Rush, Twists/ Games, Hand Maneuvers, Pre-Snap Allignment, Quick Twitch Get-Offs, Power Moves, Bull Rush, Shedding Blocks, And RPO Defense ​​


Experience   
Helped over 50 Athletes go Division I 
Played DE/DT at "The U" University of Miami
Cincinnati Bengals 1999-2000
Dallas Desparados 2001-2007
Certified NETA Trainer
Head Track Coach and Defensive Coordinator at Grace Prep
​NFHS/ USA Football Heads Up Certified 

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Coach Lane Taylor

Lane Taylor is a former NFL offensive lineman and coach dedicated to developing the next generation of offensive and defensive linemen, now working with athletes out of Aledo, Texas. Having competed at the highest level of professional football with the Green Bay Packers, Lane brings a rare perspective to lineman development — one shaped by years of going toe-to-toe with the best pass rushers in the world. At Oklahoma State University, Lane built the foundation of his career as a college standout before earning his way onto an NFL roster — a feat accomplished by only a small fraction of college players. During his time with the Green Bay Packers, he lined up alongside some of the game's elite offensive linemen, protecting franchise quarterbacks and competing at a level that demands technical perfection and elite football IQ week in and week out. That professional experience is what Lane now brings directly to the athletes he coaches at Trench U. Lane specializes in offensive and defensive line development, teaching the specific techniques that separate good linemen from great ones — leverage, footwork, hand placement, pre-snap recognition, and the relentless competitive mindset required to win in the trenches at the next level. His training philosophy is built on the same standards that kept him on an NFL roster: precise fundamentals, film awareness, and disciplined repetition that becomes second nature under pressure. Lane has worked with athletes from youth football through high school prospects with Division I aspirations. His mission is straightforward: give linemen the tools, technique, and confidence to dominate the line of scrimmage — and turn their football dreams into a reality.

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