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Our Mission

Linemen Labs mission is to maximize the potential of every defensive linemen. Linemen Labs wants to take your game to the next level whether that is mastering the fundamentals or finding the extra 1% in your ability to take the next step.

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Justin Zimmer

Defensive Line Coach

Justin was an undrafted free agent in 2016 who went on to accomplish a 7-year professional football career. Along the way he had stops with the Buffalo Bills, New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins and Montreal Alouettes. During this time frame he was able to learn from numerous Super Bowl champion coaches and played beside multiple players who will end up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

As a student of the game, he learned drills, techniques, and skills from a wide variety of systems that helped shape his coaching philosophy. This enables him to coach to any defensive line athlete regardless of the scheme or the skill level.

During his time in the NFL, he used off-season's and gaps between teams to gain coaching experience. He coached defensive line at Davenport University in 2015. He was the NFL combine intern at Michael Johnson Performance in 2016. He was a sports nutrition intern at Gatorade Sports Science in 201

Prior to the NFL Justin was a Two-time All-American at Division 2 Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan. Additionally, he garnered three Academic All-American honors. Justin played defensive end for 3 years before switching to defensive tackle before his senior season. Having experience playing both positions helps him understand how to effectively coach both positions.

Justin has been married to his high school sweetheart Jordan since 2018. They welcomed their son Clyde into the world in 2023. He enjoys relaxing at home with his family and two Great Dane's, Mike and Sully.

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Integrated Studies from Ferris State University in 2015

  • Master's Degree in Exercise Science from California University of Pennsylvania in 2022

Certifications:

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

  • United States Association of Weightlifting Level 1

  • Precision Nutrition Level 1

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialist

  • Altis Foundations Speed Training

  • National Academy of Speed and Explosion

  • Fusionetics Movement Efficiency

  • CPR/AED

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