Mitch Grimes

🔥 WHO AM I?

I’m a former professional athlete and seasoned coach with over a decade of hands-on experience training and developing offensive and defensive linemen — from the youth level all the way to the college ranks. I’ve walked the path as a player, and now I lead from the front as a coach and mentor.

Over the past 10+ years, I’ve dedicated myself to building elite linemen from the ground up. I’ve worked with:
• Elementary athletes just learning the fundamentals
• Middle and high school players chasing varsity and scholarship dreams
• College linemen competing at the highest levels

What separates me isn’t just experience — it’s results. I’ve helped athletes transform physically, mentally, and technically. Many have gone on to earn starting roles, scholarships, and personal breakthroughs on and off the field.

💪 WHAT MAKES THIS TRAINING DIFFERENT?

This isn’t just drills and reps. It’s intentional, position-specific development rooted in:
• Proven college-level techniques
• Advanced footwork and leverage mechanics
• In-game IQ and situational dominance
• Leadership, discipline, and character-building

Each session is more than a workout — it’s an opportunity to raise your standard and separate from the competition.

🧠 FOR PARENTS:

You’re not just investing in athletic performance — you’re investing in your child’s confidence, work ethic, and growth as a young man. I coach with accountability, faith, and purpose. Every athlete I train learns how to be coachable, dependable, and competitive — not just for football, but for life.

🏆 Athletic Highlights – Built on Grit, Proven by Results
• 3x All-Conference Collegiate Lineman – Recognized as one of the top performing Offensive Line Unit in the conference for three consecutive years, I helped anchor the line with dominance, consistency, and leadership
• Started 53 of 62 Career Games – A true ironman in the trenches, bringing unmatched durability, physicality, and football IQ every time I stepped on the field
• Named Team Captain – Trusted by coaches and respected by teammates to lead with toughness, accountability, and relentless work ethic
• Professional Arena Football Veteran –
• 5-Year Starter in the Arena Football League (AFL)

From college accolades to professional-level experience, I’ve lived this game at all levels and I bring that same edge, knowledge, and championship standard to every athlete I train.

Trench Lab Elite 1-on-1 Session Breakdown

"Where Details Build Dominance"

Session Structure (60 Min):
1. Pre-Session Check-In (5-10 min)
Mental Health Touchpoint: How are you feeling mentally today? Anything on your mind that could affect your performance?

Quick life check-in to build trust and mindset awareness.

Goal-setting for today’s session.

2. Movement Prep & Trench Mobility (10 min)
Dynamic warm-up focused on hips, ankles, and shoulders for trench movement.

Explosive activation drills to fire up fast-twitch muscles.

3. Stance & Strike Fundamentals (15 min)
Dial-in center of gravity, balance, and power position.

Hand strike progression—explosive, accurate, and violent hands.

4. 1-on-1 Skill Refinement (20-25 min)
Customized position-specific work (DL get-off, OL hand leverage, counters, etc.)

Situational drills: down & distance, blitz pickups, pass rush counters.

Emphasis on real game scenarios, not “camp cone drills.”

5. Mental Reps & Competitive Edge (10 min)
Visualizing success in high-pressure game moments.

Competitive finish drill: win the rep, control your emotions, reset focus.

6. Post-Session Mindset Reset (5-10 min)
Mental health reflection: How did today’s session feel mentally & emotionally?

Focus on confidence-building and taking momentum into the week.

Life lesson tie-in: How does today’s grind relate to life off the field?

1on1 Film & Mental Performance Breakdown Sessions

"Sharpen the Mind. Master the Tape."

Session Structure (45-60 min):
1. Mental Health Check-In (5-10 min)
Open space for athletes to decompress.

Address stressors: school, recruiting, life balance.

Mindset reset before we dive into film.

2. Game IQ Breakdown (15-20 min)
Teach players how to “watch film like a coach.”

Formation recognition, O-line/D-line tendencies.

Pre-snap diagnostics: what’s the offense/defense trying to do?

Film slows the game down. We teach them how.

3. Technique Self-Audit (15-20 min)
Athlete-led breakdown of their own reps.

Focus on pad level, hand placement, footwork, and decision-making.

Correcting mistakes while highlighting strengths.

Build athlete accountability through reflection, not criticism.

4. Mental Toughness & Situational Prep (10 min)
Visualization of key situations: 4th & 1, 2-minute drill, sudden change.

Discussing emotional control and mental reset techniques.

Breathing techniques for in-game composure.

5. Life Skills & Confidence Building (5 min)
Relating film study habits to life preparation and leadership.

Encouraging self-belief through preparation and execution.

"Trench Lab Elite isn’t just training athletes, we’re building mentally locked-in warriors who dominate life on and off the field."