Beginner training plan

Your first trainingI focus on building a foundation. The first session is all about evaluating the athlete’s current movement patterns, stance, explosiveness, and confidence. I start with a simple warm‑up, then walk them through the basics of defensive line posture and body positioning. I teach them how to set a proper stance, how to align their feet, and how to distribute their weight so they can explode forward. The goal of the first lesson is to help them feel comfortable, learn the fundamentals, and understand how Get Off Lab trains athletes. I keep things simple, positive, and clear so they leave feeling confident and excited for the next session. If needed, I introduce very light versions of get off mechanics or hand placement basics, but only after they understand their stance.

Training 2-3Lessons 2–3 build on the foundation. Now that they understand their stance, we begin working on their first step and reaction. I introduce basic get‑off drills, focusing on shin angle, pad level, and timing. These sessions are still slow and controlled — the goal is to help them develop consistency. I also begin teaching simple hand mechanics: how to strike, how to keep hands active, and how to avoid engaging too long. These are the sessions where athletes start to feel the difference between “moving” and “moving with purpose.” Performance work becomes more structured here — basic explosiveness drills, hip mobility, and core activation. Everything is tailored to their level. By the end of Lesson 3, they should feel more confident in their stance, first step, and basic hand usage. If appropriate, I introduce film examples to help them visually understand proper get off timing.

Training 4-10This is where real development happens. Lessons 4–10 focus on building skill, speed, and confidence. We increase intensity and introduce more advanced variations of stance, get off, and hands. Athletes learn: • how to explode out of their stance • how to react faster to movement or cadence • how to use their hands to control blockers • how to avoid engaging too long • how to finish plays Performance work becomes more challenging explosive starts, resisted get offs, hip projection drills, and mobility patterns specific to defensive linemen. We also begin teaching football IQ: how to read blocks, how to diagnose plays, and how to avoid getting washed out of gaps. By Lesson 10, beginners should have a strong foundation in stance fundamentals, get off mechanics, and basic hand usage.

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Baby J

Training with Coach has been really cool. I’m learning a lot of new things when it comes to playing d-line.

Ryan

Coach I is real cool. He showed me how to get off the ball faster and fixed my first step. I didn’t know I was doing it wrong. I like coming on Sundays.

Beginner training plan

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Training 11+Lessons 11+ are about mastery and consistency. At this stage, athletes transition from “learning” to “refining.” We focus on improving speed, explosiveness, and technique under pressure. Athletes learn how to: • apply their stance and get off in real situations • use hands with confidence and violence • react quickly to movement • finish plays with better angles • maintain pad level throughout the rep Performance work becomes more advanced explosive power, hip rotation, mobility, and strength patterns that support defensive line play. We also introduce more film study so athletes understand how their technique applies to real game situations. By this stage, beginners are no longer beginners they’re developing into confident, skilled athletes with a strong foundation in D‑line technique and performance fundamentals.

Youth players

Working with kidsWhen I work with kids, I focus on building confidence, fundamentals, and enjoyment. Young athletes learn best when the environment feels positive and simple, so I break everything down into easy‑to‑understand steps. I use clear cues, shorter drills, and more visual demonstrations to help them stay engaged. My priority is teaching proper stance, movement patterns, and basic coordination before introducing more advanced defensive line concepts. I keep the pace upbeat, celebrate small wins, and make sure every drill feels achievable. The goal for kids is to help them develop a strong foundation, learn how to move their bodies safely, and build excitement for training. Everything is tailored to their age, attention span, and experience level. I also make sure parents understand what we’re working on and how their child is progressing, so everyone feels supported.

Working with teenagersWhen I work with teenagers, I increase the intensity, detail, and accountability. Teens are ready for more advanced coaching, so I focus on teaching real defensive line technique stance, get off, hands, leverage, and football IQ. I explain why each movement matters, help them understand how to watch film, and show them how technique connects to real game situations. Drills become more structured and competitive, and performance work becomes more challenging to match their physical development. Teenagers respond well to clear expectations, honest feedback, and a coaching style that respects their growing maturity. I push them, but always in a positive and constructive way. The goal for teens is to help them build real skill, improve explosiveness, and develop the confidence they need to perform on the field. I also teach them how to avoid common mistakes like engaging too long or losing pad level so they can become smarter, more effective defensive linemen.

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Baby J

Training with Coach has been really cool. I’m learning a lot of new things when it comes to playing d-line.

Ryan

Coach I is real cool. He showed me how to get off the ball faster and fixed my first step. I didn’t know I was doing it wrong. I like coming on Sundays.

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Coach Idrian Evans

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Address: 2451 Jack Hoyle Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, USA, Winston Salem, NC, US
Telephone: +16509003835
Price range: $115 to $800
Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina

Idrian Evans, Football coach in Winston Salem

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About your football coach

I’m Coach Idrian Evans, founder of Get Off Lab. I’m a certified youth football coach through AYF and I specialize in teaching young D-linemen how to explode off the ball. I focus on the fundamentals: stance, explosive get-off, and violent hands. I keep sessions fun for younger athletes and more technical for older ones. Online coaching available as well.

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Teaches: Teenagers, Adults

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Levels: Intermediates

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Lives in: Winston Salem, North Carolina

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Years Playing: 5 years

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Given: 10 lessons

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