HARD WORK BEATS TALENT WHEN TALENT DOESN'T WORK HARD

Specialized Football Training for the Defensive Lineman

Defensive Lineman Training for Dedicated Athletes

Testimonials

Training the pros

If you are looking for D-Line work, there is no one in Canada I’d put above Kirby. Kirby helped take me from a raw community player to a pro. During my time in Junior football, Kirby showed me the appropriate skills and development for where I was in my career. Elevating my game by highlighting and sharpening my strengths, while making my weaknesses apparent and bringing forward solutions to them. When I came back to him before my first pro camp, I needed work. Kirby helped me develop the appropriate skills for a quick transition from college to the pros. He showed me skills that I still look to master to this day. Kirby always shows passion for all of his players and will always look and hope for the best for everyone he works with.

Brock Gowanlock

Current Montreal Alouette
2023 Grey Cup champion
Canada West Down lineman of the year
CJFL All Canadian
USport All Canadian
JP Metras Award nominee

My time spent training and being coached by coach Ted Kirby is one that I will never forget. He is a true players' coach and works with athletes in developing their strengths while also spending time on refining and sharpening any weak points. Coach Kirby coached me in 2011 when I played for him with the Langley Rams and continued to be a mentor of mine through college and pro-football. Simply put, the man cares about his athletes and that quality is ever-present when he’s coaching on the field or going over drills in a one on one capacity. In my time playing football, I’ve had the honour of being coached by some of the greatest coaches in Canadian Football and for me personally, Ted Kirby is up there with his knowledge and detail to attention. He set me up for success and I feel like any athlete that trains with the man will be in good hands.

Jas Dhillon

Former BC Lion
2014 Drafted by the Toronto Argonauts
2013 USport All Canadian
2014 USport All Canadian
2012 CanWest All Star
2013 CanWest All Star

Coach Kirby is a true players' coach. During my time with Coach Kirby, he helped me grow my confidence, be athletic, and have fun. Prior to working with Coach Kirby I found myself thinking too much about moves and ultimately slowing myself down. After four seasons in the NCAA Div 2, and being drafted into the CFL, I found a coach I truly enjoyed working with and saw improvements in myself. Coach encouraged me and taught me how to play explosive, have fun and get in the back field. He helped me elevate my game, be myself and use my athleticism. After one season with Coach Kirby, I wish we had more time together to see where I could take my abilities. Looking at film, it’s obvious my first step improved with Coach Kirby. If anyone is looking for a defensive line coach, Kirby is your guy.

Dylan Roper

2013 Led SFU in Sacks
2014 BCFC Top Defensive Lineman
2014 BCFC Defensive MVP
2014 CJFL All Canadian
2015 CFL Draft Pick
Attended BSN All-Star Game

Coach Kirby was my Defensive line coach at the CJFL Langley Rams. As a teen out of high school he helped me set a strong foundation as an edge rusher, from proper stance to technique, and skills that I’ve carried throughout my career. Under his coaching, I was able to lead the CJFL in sacks and was a CJFL All-Canadian. He brings fun, good energy, and great coaching to the game. Coach Kirby is who I link up with to sharpen my skills and get ready for the upcoming season because there isn’t anyone better!

Shaiheem Charles-Brown

Former Ottawa Redblack
2015 CJFL Sack Leader
2015 CJFL All-Canadian

Coach Kirby is personally responsible for my development as not only a football player but more specifically a defensive linemen. Coach Kirby’s knowledge of pass rush and the run game were pivotal in my development. I took what I learned from coach Kirby and played three years in CIS and three years in the CFL. On top of being an excellent coach, Ted Kirby is a really good guy

Evan Foster

Former Toronto Argonaut
CFL Grey Cup Champion
CJFL All Time Sack Leader
CJFL All Canadian x2
CJFL All Decade Team
2013 BCFC Defensive Player of the Year
USport All Canadian
CFL Draft Pick

Coach Kirby helped me completely redesign my Defensive line stance and movements which led to the largest improvement I had seen in my 9 years of football. My pass rush ability sky rocketed after training with Coach Kirby and helped me lead the CJFL in sacks. I have not worked with anyone with the level of knowledge and coaching ability for the defensive line position as Coach Kirby. I would have never experienced anywhere near my football successes without him.

Tyler Eckert

2021 CJFL National Champion
2021 BCFC d-line All-star
2021 CJFL Sack leader
2021 CJFL National semi-final defensive MVP
2021 CJFL National Final defensive MVP

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Coach Kirby books individual and group defensive line training sessions. Call or email to get more information or book your session today!

Phone: 778-227-3748

Email: coach@frontfourfootball.com

Training in various locations out of Langley, BC, Canada