Why Linebacker University?
"To build a foundation in our youth to better prepare them to achieve their athletic goals"
Tony Ortiz
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His Journey
Tony Ortiz is a former elite high-school football and track athlete from Waterbury, Connecticut, who went on to become a two-time NCAA national champion with the University of Nebraska, compete professionally in multiple football leagues, and build a second career developing young athletes. A standout linebacker and running back at Crosby High School, Ortiz was one of Connecticut’s premier multi-sport athletes of the mid-1990s. He earned Connecticut Gatorade Player of the Year honors, national recruiting recognition, and established state track records in both the 100 meters and 110-meter hurdles.
At Nebraska, Ortiz developed into a starting linebacker and He played on Nebraska’s 1995 and 1997 national championship teams and was part of three Big 12 championship teams during his career.
Following college, Ortiz pursued professional football opportunities with organizations including the Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Outlaws, Scottish Claymores and Amsterdam Admirals, with professional records documenting NFL, XFL and NFL Europe/World League involvement.
Today, Ortiz’s football career continues through youth development and coaching. He founded Linebacker University (LBU) in 2015, using his experience as a national-championship college linebacker and professional football player to teach young athletes football fundamentals, positional technique, athletic movement, conditioning and preparation.
AFFILIATIONS
Kappa Alpha Psi Inc.
Frisco Football League
Volunteer Board Member
About Tony
COACHING & ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT
Founder — Linebacker University
Established 2015
After his playing career, Ortiz transitioned his experience into athlete development.
He founded Linebacker University (LBU) in 2015. The program focuses on developing young athletes through football fundamentals, offensive and defensive skills, athletic movement, agility, coordination and conditioning. LBU serves athletes generally between ages 8–18 throughout the North Texas area.
Ortiz’s coaching philosophy is centered on taking the lessons learned from elite college football and professional football and translating them into fundamentals that young athletes can understand and apply.
His goal is not simply to create better football players, but to establish a foundation that can help athletes pursue their goals on and off the field
Ortiz has also been involved in youth football administration and coaching in the Frisco area.
He currently serves as Tackle Director for the Frisco Football League, where his responsibilities include overseeing the tackle football program and coach training.
His youth-development work brings together three distinct parts of his football background:
Elite player → Professional athlete → Coach and mentor
That progression has allowed Ortiz to pass knowledge gained from championship-level college football and professional football directly to the next generation of players.
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GRADUATES
see a 25% improvement in coordination and agility on average
WHAT PARENTS SAY
"My son had the tremendous fortune to get drafted in FFL by Tony Ortiz and play for him. Since then Jack has continued to work with Tony and LBU, and I can't say enough about how wonderful he has been for Jack's development in football. Tony is a fantastic teacher and coach, and he gives every one of his students a major advantage over the other kids they compete against. He has the rare ability to take his NFL and NCAA National Championship skills and knowledge and translate that into a language that young athletes can understand - that is a gift that MOST do not possess. Can't say enough positive things about not only his coaching and mentoring, but the love he has shown my son over the years. If your kid has the desire to improve in the game, do them a favor and let Tony help make them all they can be."
Private Training
Kevin, September 2016
"Gerrit has been working with Coach Tony at Linebacker University since the beginning of summer. His physical play and knowledge of the game has increased so much this year."
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Devin, October 2017
Partners
Linebacker University is owned and operated by Tony Ortiz and was established in 2015. Linebacker University serves young athletes, ages 8-18, who want to improve their offensive and defensive skills and maximize their performance on the football field. Linebacker University also trains and conditions athletes who seek to increase their agility and coordination. Linebacker University is based in Frisco, Texas and serves individuals and families in Frisco, McKinney, Plano, Little Elm, Allen, Prosper, Lewisville, and other cities throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
