LarryBlustein.com - It’s All About Technique For 5 Star STUD Linemen

While Coach Daniel Luque would have every right to be angry for the way things went this past football season, it has never been about him – always his players.

When University School opted not to play fall sports this past year during the pandemic, football was left out in the cold – and Luque, who has been aboard since they started playing years ago under Roger Harriott, was in a tough situation.

Because he is the head coach and is employed by Nova Southeastern University School, he had to abide by what his employers had decided. But at the same time, if you knew this man, he is in this for the right reasons – and for all those student/athletes who are receiving an amazing education, the balance between academic and athletics was no longer there – and while these young men and their families found a way around the University School ban by playing football and winning an Independent state title at TRU Prep Academy, Luque was there and firmly working to get his kids noticed. In fact, he never stopped using his many connections at the next level.

As he sent film out and talked to college coaches, Luque was doing everything possible to have all of his seniors get the recognition they deserved. While it was difficult during these Covid times, he worked around the clock.

Regarded as one of the most technically-sound offensive line coaches in south Florida, Luque and his decades of playing, teaching and coaching all the line positions, he has been able to channel his immense knowledge and experience into showcasing and teaching linemen.

5 STAR STUDS IS PROVEN TO WORK

While there are so many different line camps and instructors going around these days, what Luque and his staff at 5 Star STUDS continue to do is refreshing and proven.

With 38 first team All-Broward selections – 22 first team All-State players, 2 All-Americans and over 50 collegiate scholarship players, this is something that is not only proven to work, but if you check out the prestigious alumni, you will see for yourself.

Working at Avant Garde Academy (2025 McKinley Street) in Hollywood, three times (Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday) a week, Coach Luque sets up camp for youth and high school linemen, who want to come and learn the position. This is a session that will teach you more than you learn on the field – and with coaches such as Luque, – there is a lot being learned.

LINEMEN HAVE LONG TAKEN ADVANTAGE

No matter when it’s been during his coaching career, Luque has always had the time to develop and teach prospects.

Last Saturday morning - when man “big men” across south Florida were “hanging out” – University of Miami signee Laurence “Big Baby” Seymore and St. Thomas Aquinas Class of 2023 emerging star Harrison Green took advantage of what Coach Luque is all about.

For Seymore, who is easily as athletic as any linemen coming in to the University of Miami, started working on his technique back in the day with Coach Luque and has never forgotten him.

“He gets me straight,” Seymore said. “Coach teaches from a technical standpoint – showing us one thing that will change the way we play.”

Indeed, Seymore worked his tail off for over an hour, knowing that cardio can always been remedied, but technique is something that separates the good from the great linemen.

Seymore was a huge role model on this day for Green, who played at University School before making the switch to St. Thomas Aquinas.

What Green is right now is serious – and because Luque and coaches Jordan Budwig, Adam Bernard and Wayne Blair have taught him so much in the past – and continue to do today

– he has a chance, at 6-3, 290, to bypass everyone ahead of him in the Class of 2023. Tremendous footwork, strong, has tremendous cardio and is learning more and more every day.

“Kids like Laurence and Harrison will succeed because they are both smart young men, who see the bigger picture,” Luque pointed out. “I can tell you this, when Laurence gets on campus, and his cardio is where it should be, he will kill it. He’s technically so far advanced than anyone his age. He’s a three-year starter for one of the best teams in the nation.”

THE PAST PAVES THE WAY FOR THE FUTURE

Believe that all the linemen who have worked with Luque over the years still come back – as college players – to keep that edge and learn some of those “little” things that separate the average.

Among those prospects who have been taking advantage of the vast knowledge and experience include offensive lineman: Marcus Tate (6-5 320, Clemson), Julian Armella (6-6, 290, Miami Christopher Columbus), Hunter Zambrano (6-5, 305, Illinois State), Abraham “Nacho” Garcia (6-6, 345, Louisville), Jordan Budwig (6-3, 315, FIU), Isaac Stern (6-3, 296, University of Chicago), Mike Irizarry (6-1, 276, Mt Union), Nima Khavanin (6-4, 290, Harvard), T.J. Mehta (6-2, -240, Oberlin College), David Richardson (5-11, 265, St. Thomas University), Maquadious Bain (6-4, 290, LSU), Devonte Taylor (6-5, 300, Florida State), Zach Zambrano (6-3, 287 Princeton), William Spicer (6-1, 270, Wittenberg University), Gerald Mincey (6-5, 320, Florida) and Shai Kochav (6-3, 245 Arkansas State).

Coach Luque’s 5 Star STUD event also works with defensive linemen – and there have been quite a few of them benefitting from this opportunity.

Prospects like Jelani Hamilton (6-5, 270, University of Miami), Jalen Reeves (6-2, 215, Rice University), Cahlede Jackson (6-0, 278, Utah State Commit), Jason Munoz (6-3, 270, Syracuse), Dwayne Boyles (6-2, 215 Jr., USF), Nick Bonito (6-3, 215, Oklahoma), Durrell Young (6-0. 205, Western Kentucky), Justin McDonald 6-2, 220 UCF), Tyreak Sapp (6-3, 260, Florida), Kris Bogle (6-4, 235, Florida), Pat Williams (6-1, 280, Villanova), Skai Moore (6-4, 215, South Carolina), DeCarlo Hamilton (6,3, 320, Liberty University), Brandon Boyce (5-11, 270, Duke), Richard Yeargin (6-4, 245, Boston College), Henry Bryant lll (6-0, 278, Louisville) and former St. Thomas Aquinas standout Wyatt Ray (6,3, 255, Tennessee Titans).

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It’s All About Technique For 5 Star STUD Linemen

While Coach Daniel Luque would have every right to be angry for the way things went this past football season, it has never been about him – always his players.

When University School opted not to play fall sports this past year during the pandemic, football was left out in the cold – and Luque, who has been aboard since they started playing years ago under Roger Harriott, was in a tough situation.

Because he is the head coach and is employed by Nova Southeastern University School, he had to abide by what his employers had decided. But at the same time, if you knew this man, he is in this for the right reasons – and for all those student/athletes who are receiving an amazing education, the balance between academic and athletics was no longer there – and while these young men and their families found a way around the University School ban by playing football and winning an Independent state title at TRU Prep Academy, Luque was there and firmly working to get his kids noticed. In fact, he never stopped using his many connections at the next level.

As he sent film out and talked to college coaches, Luque was doing everything possible to have all of his seniors get the recognition they deserved. While it was difficult during these Covid times, he worked around the clock.

Regarded as one of the most technically-sound offensive line coaches in south Florida, Luque and his decades of playing, teaching and coaching all the line positions, he has been able to channel his immense knowledge and experience into showcasing and teaching linemen.

5 STAR STUDS IS PROVEN TO WORK

While there are so many different line camps and instructors going around these days, what Luque and his staff at 5 Star STUDS continue to do is refreshing and proven.

With 38 first team All-Broward selections – 22 first team All-State players, 2 All-Americans and over 50 collegiate scholarship players, this is something that is not only proven to work, but if you check out the prestigious alumni, you will see for yourself.

Working at Avant Garde Academy (2025 McKinley Street) in Hollywood, three times (Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday) a week, Coach Luque sets up camp for youth and high school linemen, who want to come and learn the position. This is a session that will teach you more than you learn on the field – and with coaches such as Luque, – there is a lot being learned.