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individualized training

With 15 years of Lineman experience, 4 Years of coaching OL/DL at one of Illinois’ top High School Programs, and 19 NCAA College Football Games played, the Dawg Den’s OL/DL Coach Mike Smith instructs athletes with proven forms and techniques. Through D1 CFB experience, understanding of natural athletic movement, and physics, lineman trained by Coach Smith are guaranteed to receive some of the most comprehensive training offered in the industry.

While training at the Dawg Den it is expected to be taught/receive adjustments in the following for Offensive Line & Defensive Line Training: Individual player development, Techniques/forms, basic/advanced fundamental drills, stance, posture, balance, explosive training, and game situational training.


LESSONS MON, WED, SAT
YEAR ROUND AT:

Nolan’s Long Snapping / Dawg Den
36 Center Dr. Unit #8
Gilberts, IL 60136

 

COACH SMITH’S LESSON SCHEDULE

INCLUDED WITH DAWG DEN TRAINING

Gain EXPOSURE to the college grid through the Dawg Den’s expansive college connections. See your progress SHOWCASED all over the Dawg Den website and Coach Mike’s social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube).

EVERY Dawg Den athlete receives EXPOSURE to College Coaches throughout the nation via the joint efforts of OL/DL Coach Mike Smith AND Owner/LS Coach Nolan Owen!

DAWG DEN ATHLETES RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS FROM MANY OF THE NATION’S TOP PROGRAMS

FOR ALL DAWG DEN TRAINEES

Gain invaluable GUIDANCE on how to prepare your athlete for College and/or Professional Football. Mike Smith has 15 YEARS of experience in the “Trenches” that is available at your convenience. Coach Smith is there to guide your athlete on how to manage the RESPONSIBILITIES of training, recruiting, football, school, and life.

"THE GAME IS WON AND LOST IN THE TRENCHES"

-- Mike Smith, Dawg Den OL/DL Coach

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  INFORMATION on Schools & Coaches
  GUIDANCE on How to Navigate Opportunities
  TOOLS on Enhancing Prospect Value


MEET COACH SMITH

— Man of Faith —
Devout Christian

— Husband —
Married to wife Brittany

— OL/DL Coach —
2021-Present Geneva High School
2023 Quarterfinalist Team
2024 State Finalist Team

— NCAA Division 1 FBS Athlete —
Northern Illinois University
Career 2014 - 2017

— COLLEGE CAREER —
2013
Grand Valley State
2014-17 Northern Illinois University
2014 MAC Championship
2014 Boca Raton Bowl
2015 Poinsettia Bowl

— HIGH SCHOOL CAREER —
2012 IHSA Playoffs
2013 IHSA Playoffs
2013 All Conference / Honorable Mention

— COLLEGE DEGREE —
Northern Illinois University
Business Management & Marketing

WANT TO train with COACH SMITH?

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Cell: (630) 865-8828
Email: coachmike@dawgden.com

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