BRICK BY BRICK UNIVERSITY
Built Different. Developed Right. Brick By Brick.
Position‑specific football training for athletes who want real development — not gimmicks.
What Is Brick By Brick University?
Brick By Brick University is a high-performance football positional training program built to give athletes a measurable edge in technique, confidence, and game-speed execution
We focus on running backs, linebackers, linemen, and skill positions who want:
✔ Better football IQ.
✔ Explosive, repeatable movement
✔ Confidence under pressure
✔ Game‑speed execution
Who This Program Is For
✔ Middle School Athletes
Build correct movement patterns early and gain confidence.
✔ High School Athletes
Develop position‑specific skills, strength, speed, and football IQ.
✔ College Prep Athletes
Train with intent, detail, and game‑speed standards.
Positions We Train
✔ Running Backs
✔ Linebackers
✔ Defensive Backs
✔ Wide Recievers
✔ Lineman (OL/DL)
WHAT WE TRAIN
🧠 Football IQ
Pre‑snap reads
Alignment & assignment awareness
Reaction under pressure
💥Movement & Explosion
Stance & starts
First‑step quickness
Acceleration & change of direction
🧱 Physical Play
Block destruction
Contact balance
Pad level & leverage
🔥 Game‑Speed Reps
Competitive drills
Real football scenarios
High‑tempo, focused sessions
Our Training Style
✔ Small Group Sessions
✔ High Coaching Detail
✔ High Tempo and Reps
✔ High Accountability
SCHEDULE & LOCATION
Training Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 7:45 – 9:00 PM
Location: Iron Flag Athletic Performance
Our Location:
20 E Chicago Ave, Westmont, IL 60559
Located inside Iron Flag Fitness
Spots Are Limited. Fill Out the Form Below to Register.
Spots are limited to ensure quality coaching and feedback for every athlete.
ABOUT OUR TEAM
Coach Jared McGriff-Culver
Co-Founder
Jared McGriff-Culver is a Downers Grove, Illinois native and former Missouri Tiger who parlayed his playing career into a life of coaching and athlete development. A Downers Grove South product, he played college football at the University of Missouri and later earned an opportunity with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent following the 2013 draft process, before continuing his career in professional indoor football with the Jacksonville Sharks (AFL).
Now, Coach Jared is the Director of Athletic Performance and owner of Iron Flag Fitness, where he leads youth and athlete training built around speed, strength, and durable movement. Known for high energy, accountability, and a teach-first approach, he brings real playing experience and a performance-coach mindset to every athlete he works with—helping them get faster, stronger, more confident, and better prepared for their sport.
Vontae Diggs
Co-Founder
Vontae Diggs is a professional linebacker from Downers Grove, Illinois, who starred at the University of Connecticut before launching a multi-league professional career (NFL / CFL / USFL). Known for his energy, toughness, and passion for the game, Diggs brings a combination of pro experience, resilience, and leadership to the Iron Flag Athletic Performance Staff.
Fun Fact: Coach Diggs is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. For having the First pick six in the USFL.
Le'Devin Smith
RB / LB Coach
Le’Devin Smith is a professional linebacker from Downers Grove, Illinois, who developed at Downers Grove South High School and the University of Dubuque playing both Running back and Linebacker before building a hard-nosed football career on the defensive side of the ball across multiple levels. Known for his physicality, range, and high-motor style of play, Smith has earned recognition in every step of his football career. Now he’s excited to give back to the players in his local area.
Fun Fact: Smith is a 2× All-Pro in Mexico’s LFA (2023, 2024) and wears #0 for the Arcángeles de Puebla.
Kevin Hedrick
DL Coach
Coach Kevin Hedrick is a current football coach at St. Francis High School (Wheaton, IL) who brings a true trench mentality to the program. A former defensive lineman at the University of Nevada, Hedrick combines high-level playing experience with a coach’s eye for detail—emphasizing leverage, hand placement, pad level, and relentless effort every rep. Known for his accountability and culture-first leadership, Coach Hedrick helps build tough, disciplined athletes who play fast, physical, and connected as a team.
Jack Donovan
OL Coach
Coach Jack Donovan is a Wheaton, Illinois native and St. Francis High School graduate who brings an offensive-lineman’s mindset to athlete development—tough, detailed, and team-first. A former Spartan center/guard (#77), Donovan was a team captain and earned First Team All-Conference recognition, highlighted by being named St. Francis O-Lineman of the Year during his prep career. Known for his work ethic and steady leadership, Coach Donovan focuses on the fundamentals that translate everywhere—stance and start, leverage, hand placement, footwork, and finishing—helping athletes play faster, stronger, and more confident.
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