The Trenches Matter: Why OL & DL Recruiting Wins Championships Episode 1

The game is won in the trenches. Are you giving the big men up front the attention they deserve? Welcome to Episode 1 of Starts Up Front: In the Trenches, featuring Enoch Smith Sr., Founder and Owner of Starts Up Front National & Global Recruiting Board, sitting down with Coach Sherrone Moore, Advisory Board President of Starts Up Front National & Global Recruiting Board, for an important conversation about the game within the game: offensive and defensive line play. In this episode, Coach Moore shares valuable insight into the importance of dominating the line of scrimmage, what college football coaches look for when evaluating recruits, and why offensive and defensive linemen deserve greater recognition and recruiting attention. From developing the fundamentals to understanding what separates a recruit from a true college-level prospect, this conversation delivers practical knowledge for players, parents, high school coaches, and anyone invested in the future of football recruiting. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE 🏈 The Importance of Trench Play: Understand how offensive and defensive linemen influence the outcome of games and create opportunities for the entire team. 🎯 What College Coaches Look For: Gain insight into the traits, fundamentals, athletic ability, technique, football IQ, and mindset that can help linemen stand out during the recruiting process. 📈 Why Trench Players Need More Recruiting Attention: Explore why offensive and defensive linemen are essential to building successful football programs and why their development and evaluation matter. 💪 How Players Can Separate Themselves: Learn why mastering the fundamentals, developing consistency, improving technique, and maintaining the right mindset are essential to long-term growth. 👨‍👩‍👦 Guidance for Parents and Coaches: Discover ways to better support young athletes, identify development opportunities, and approach the recruiting journey with greater knowledge and purpose. WHO SHOULD WATCH? This episode is for: Offensive linemen (OL) and defensive linemen (DL) looking to improve their game and recruiting visibility. Youth and middle school football players preparing for the next level. High school athletes pursuing college football opportunities. Parents navigating the football recruiting process. High school coaches, trainers, and player development professionals. College coaches and recruiting personnel who understand the importance of evaluating talent in the trenches. THE STARTS UP FRONT MISSION At Starts Up Front National & Global Recruiting Board, our mission is to bring greater attention to the athletes who do the hard work where football games are often decided: in the trenches. We believe player development, proper evaluation, recruiting education, and increased visibility can help athletes and families better understand the road ahead. By connecting experienced football voices with the next generation of talent, we aim to elevate the conversation surrounding offensive and defensive line play. If you're a trench player, don't just focus on getting noticed. Focus on becoming the player college coaches want to evaluate. Watch the full episode, take notes, share these insights with your teammates and coaches, and put what you learn into action. Your development starts with understanding what the game demands of you. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more football recruiting insights, coach interviews, player development conversations, and exclusive content from Starts Up Front National & Global Recruiting Board. 👍 Like this video if you believe offensive and defensive linemen deserve more recognition. 💬 COMMENT BELOW: Are offensive and defensive linemen getting enough attention in today's recruiting landscape? What do you think college coaches value most when evaluating trench players? 📲 Share this episode with a young offensive or defensive lineman, a parent, or a coach who needs to hear this conversation. STARTS UP FRONT NATIONAL & GLOBAL RECRUITING BOARD Building awareness. Elevating the trenches. Developing the next generation. CONNECT WITH STARTS UP FRONT Subscribe to the channel and follow Starts Up Front National & Global Recruiting Board for more recruiting education, player development content, and conversations with influential voices in football. It All Starts Up Front!