Starts Up Front Sports Performance

Our staff @Startsupfront were truly blessed to learn key concepts from @ScottPeters53 as he instructs this young OL on how to carry over techniques learned from wrestling and how they translate to offensive line play. We learned a lot this week it’s all @Startsupfront #MultiSport

YOUR FIRST STEP TOWARD THE 2027 SHOCKERS STARTS IN THE TRENCHES. ⚡🏈

Starts Up Front Shockers #FootballTryouts are happening during our weekly training sessions. Bring your effort, compete, and show us how you move. If you’re ready for #YouthFootball, #TravelFootball, and high-level #FootballDevelopment, this is your chance to get on the field.

Train with us in #BolingbrookIL:

📅 Mondays & Wednesdays
🕖 7:00–8:00 PM
📍 Bolingbrook Park District, 200 Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook, IL
👥 Ages 10–18
💲 Group training: $40

Our OffensiveLine and DefensiveLine athletes work on stance, hands, footwork, leverage, and finishing power through focused OLTraining and DLTraining. LBDB group training is available by appointment—schedule at least 48 hours ahead.

Ready to earn your spot with StartsUpFrontShockers? Register at startsupfront.com and join the BolingbrookFootball and IllinoisFootball community. Train with purpose. Compete with confidence. StartsUpFront ShockersFootball FootballTraining 5v5Football TrainToCompete

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YOUR SEASON DOESN’T BUILD A LINEMAN. THE WORK DOES.

While people are waiting for Friday night, our athletes are putting in the reps with #FootballTraining and building the habits that matter. The trenches don’t care about hype. They reveal who prepared.

At #StartsUpFront, it all starts up front. We’re focused on #PlayerDevelopment for the next generation of #YouthFootball athletes, especially the #OLandDL putting in the TrenchWork to ControlTheTrenches and make their names known. Join the @startsupfront and the @startsupfront_ngrb National 5v5 OL & DL Team. Call 773-556-5511 for more information.

Follow Starts Up Front on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. Search Starts Up Front and follow every page for workouts, events, and opportunities.

ItAllStartsUpFront — make the unknown a known name. Tag a lineman who needs to be in the room. 👇

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🚨 LINEMEN: YOUR NEXT REP STARTS HERE. 🚨

Offensive Line. Defensive Line. One stage. The 2027 Starts Up Front Shockers 5v5 Travel Team is looking for competitors ready to battle in the trenches. #StartsUpFront #ShockersFootball #2027Shockers #5v5Football

Tryouts happen every Saturday and Sunday at the Bolingbrook Gym. Choose your one-hour session:

🕞 3:30–4:30 PM
🕟 4:30–5:30 PM

The tryout fee is $40. Payment is required at least 48 hours before your tryout. #FootballTryouts YouthFootball Bolingbrook

✅ Sign up and pay now: startsupfront.com
✅ Follow @StartsUpFront for team updates
✅ Tag an offensive or defensive lineman who needs to be there OffensiveLine DefensiveLine TrenchWork

Don’t wait for somebody else to take your spot on the line. Make your move.

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IMANI GRIFFIN-DEFEAUX: A TWO-WAY FORCE TO WATCH IN THE CLASS OF 2032

Power. Speed. Relentless effort. #ImaniGriffinDefeaux is a #ClassOf2032 prospect making an impact with the #WestchaseColts.

At 5-foot-10, 210 pounds, this #YouthFootball standout plays offensive tackle and defensive end/defensive tackle. On offense, his explosive first steps, strong pad level, and length help him get into defenders quickly. On defense, he brings a versatile pass-rush toolbox, attacking with power and speed as a true #TrenchPlayer.

Across seven games in 2026, Imani recorded 25 tackles, two punt blocks, and one tipped pass—showing he can contribute beyond the OffensiveLine and DefensiveLine.

His athleticism and versatility make him a young player to follow as he develops. Keep watching his journey with FootballRecruiting and StartsUpFront—where we ControlTheTrenches and MakeTheUnknownAKnownName.

What stands out most to you: his offense, defense, or special-teams impact?

Reported by Ray McNeil, National Director of Offensive Line Scouting for Starts Up Front National & Global Recruiting Board.

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