Win Up Front athletes in training huddle on indoor turf

DOMINATETHE TRENCHES

Michigan's premier offensive line development program. 100% position-specific. Coached by Offensive Linemen with 4,000+ combined College snaps. Grades 8-12 through NFL pre-draft.

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The Program

BUILT FOR
LINEMEN ONLY

Win Up Front was co-founded in 2024 with a single mission: develop offensive linemen who dominate at the next level. No agility circuits. No conditioning. Every drill is tailored to in-game offensive line play.

  • Small group sessions — individual attention for every athlete
  • 100% offensive line specific — technique, footwork, hand placement, leverage
  • Every rep is purposeful — focused teaching and accountability
  • Athletes in grades 8-12, college linemen, and NFL pre-draft prospects
  • Coaches teach both the "how" and the "why" — building football IQ alongside physical skill
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WUF athlete selected for Under Armour All-America Game — Notre Dame signee
Under Armour All-American • Notre Dame Signee
Win Up Front athletes — Grand Valley, Northwestern, LSU, Notre Dame commitments
WUF Athletes — Power 4 to D2 and Beyond
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TECHNIQUE FIRST

Proper hand placement, pad level, and footwork — the fundamentals that separate good from elite. Every drill is built on biomechanical principles that translate directly to game reps.

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FINISHER MINDSET

We build the mindset and competitive drive that college coaches demand. Our athletes play through the whistle, every single rep.

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PROVEN PATHWAY

From high school prospects to college athletes to NFL pre-draft preparation — WUF has coached linemen at every level. The pathway is real because the coaching is real.

Results

THE NUMBERS
DON'T LIE

Across three graduating classes and two off-seasons of training, Win Up Front has produced one of the most impressive placement records of any position-specific training program in the Midwest.

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80% of WUF athletes received a college opportunity across three graduating classes.

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Signed LOIs — Class of '26

From Power 4 FBS programs to NAIA — WUF seniors earned scholarships at every level.

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College Athletes Produced

20+ offensive linemen advanced to the college level across three graduating classes.

WHERE THEY SIGNED — CLASS OF '26

Win Up Front Class of 2026 signed athletes — Notre Dame, Northwestern, Grand Valley State, Northwood, Calvin and more

The coaching at Win Up Front is extremely detail oriented. Every rep has a purpose, and you leave each session better than you came in.

Josh Thompson
LSU Tigers — Offensive Line

Win Up Front has been a huge reason for my development in such a short period of time. The coaches have an amazing attention to detail and always make you feel welcome.

Lucas Tic
Grand Valley State University — Offensive Line

Attention to detail. That is how our offensive line accomplishes its mission; furthermore, that is how Win Up Front trains. Win Up Front has been a tremendous asset for Marysville High School! Our staff decided to implement it throughout our whole program and it has been a valuable coaching option. Win Up Front offers basic fundamentals with those next level skills to drive and take command of the field yard by yard. Valuable asset for any program.

Derrick Meier
Varsity Head Coach — Marysville High School
Training

HOW WE
DEVELOP

From weekly small-group sessions to high school clinic partnerships, WUF offers multiple pathways to elite offensive line development.

Flagship Program

SUNDAY SESSIONS

Small group, high-intensity offensive line training every Sunday. Technique, footwork, hand placement, leverage, and live reps — all coached at the individual level. No agility circuits or conditioning filler.

Sundays  |  Novi, MI  |  $40/session
For High Schools

CLINIC PARTNERSHIPS

Custom on-field player programming and coach technique seminars for your program. We bring elite OL development directly to your team — tailored to your scheme, your athletes, your schedule.

Custom Pricing  |  Contact for Details
Coming Soon

RECRUITING STRATEGY GUIDE

A comprehensive digital playbook for navigating college recruiting. Built for all positions, applicable nationwide. From film to first contact to campus visits to signing day.

Digital Product  |  All Positions  |  Nationwide
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WUF APPAREL

Represent the program. Premium branded gear for WUF athletes and supporters.

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Grind Program

BUILT IN THE
TRENCHES

Built in the Trenches offseason grind program — earn WUF gear at 5, 10, 15 sessions

Rewarding linemen who dare to be great. Our Offseason Grind Program drives commitment and consistency — earn exclusive WUF gear at 5, 10, and 15 sessions. Show up. Put in the work. Get rewarded.

Coaching Staff

COACHED BY
THOSE WHO'VE
DONE IT

Over 4,000 combined snaps of college football. High-level performance, leadership, and a deep understanding of developing dependable linemen.

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REID THOMPSON

Owner / Head Coach

Wayne State University Center with 30+ games and 2,000+ in-game snaps. Reid co-founded Win Up Front in 2024 to give Michigan's offensive linemen access to the position-specific coaching most programs can't provide. His teaching combines fundamentals of sound line play with the competitive mindset required to earn a scholarship and perform at the next level.

30+
Games
2,000+
Snaps
WSU
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NOAH NICKLIN

Assistant Coach

Wayne State University Captain with 2,000+ in-game snaps. Noah brings the same attention to detail and competitive edge that defined his collegiate career. As a captain, he understands the leadership and accountability college coaches look for — and he coaches those qualities into every WUF athlete.

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Snaps
WSU
Center/Guard
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WHAT TO EXPECT

For Athletes
  • What to Bring

    Athletic shorts, t-shirt, and cleats or turf shoes. Bring water. No pads or helmets — sessions are technique-focused on indoor turf.

  • All Skill Levels Welcome

    Never played OL? That's fine. Our small group format means coaching is tailored to you individually, wherever you're starting from.

  • What a Session Looks Like

    Sessions are strategically planned throughout the offseason to develop both run blocking and pass-protection technique. Programming is designed so skills peak heading into camp season and again once fall camp hits in August. Every session has a purpose tied to where athletes are in their competitive calendar.

  • No Contracts

    $40/session. Venmo, Cash App, or cash. No memberships. Just show up and get better.

For Parents
  • Real Coaching, Not a Hype Factory

    Reid and Noah teach real technique from real playing experience — the same fundamentals college coaches look for on film.

  • Results You Can Measure

    80% college placement rate from the Class of 2024 through the Class of 2026. This program produces results, not just workouts.

  • Recruiting Guidance Included

    Beyond technique, our coaches help families navigate recruiting — from highlight film to understanding timelines to smart decisions.

  • A Culture of Accountability & Community

    We build leaders, not just linemen. Your son will train alongside some of the best offensive linemen in the state of Michigan — a community of driven athletes who push each other to compete, show up consistently, and hold themselves to a higher standard on and off the field.

Questions

FREQUENTLY
ASKED

WUF trains offensive linemen in grades 8 through 12, plus college athletes and NFL pre-draft prospects. All skill levels welcome — our small group format means coaching is tailored to each athlete individually.

Athletic shorts, a t-shirt, and cleats or turf shoes. Bring water. No pads or helmets needed. Sessions are held indoors on turf and focus on technique — not full-contact hitting.

$40 per session. Pay on-site via Venmo, Cash App, or cash. No contracts, no monthly memberships, no upfront commitments. Just show up and pay as you go.

Sundays at an indoor turf facility in Novi, Michigan. Follow @win_up_front on Instagram for schedule updates, specific session times, and special events.

Yes. Recruiting guidance is part of what WUF provides. 80% of our athletes received college opportunities. A dedicated Recruiting Strategy Guide for all positions is also coming soon.

Absolutely. Some of our most successful athletes came with little or no OL experience. We teach from the ground up — stance, footwork, hand placement, leverage — building confidence at any level.

There's nothing to commit to — every session is pay-as-you-go. Come to one Sunday, see the coaching for yourself. Most athletes who try a session don't stop coming back.

Our Built in the Trenches program rewards consistent attendance with exclusive WUF gear at 5, 10, and 15 sessions. For clinic partnerships or group pricing, contact us directly.

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