Coach Mama in uniform.

Meet
Coach Mama

Damien “Coach” Mama is a rare breeda former NFL offensive lineman and elite line play technician with deep knowledge of both sides of the trenches. Born and raised in the Inland Empire, Damien made his name at St. John Bosco High School, where he anchored a perfect 16–0 national championship team and was ranked the #1 offensive lineman in Californiaand the top interior lineman in the nation.

He went on to start as a true freshman at USC on a full-ride scholarship, then leveled up to the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, and Dallas Cowboys.

After his playing career, Damien transitioned into coaching and mentoring, bringing a rare perspective from both the offensive and defensive line. His training style blends pro-level skill development with mentality work — teaching athletes how to think, move, and dominate like true trench warriors.

At AFI, Coach Mama is the force behind the grind — building legacy through technique, toughness, and that Day 1 work ethic that never lets up.

  • All-East Region
    All-CIF Pac-5 Division
    Max Preps All-State Division I first team
    Los Angeles Times All-Area Lineman of the Year
    USA Today All-USA first team
    Parade All-American first team
    Prep Star All-American Dream Team
    Max Preps All-American honors
    All-Pac 12 Honorable mention

  • Alabama
    Arizona
    Arizona State
    BYU
    California
    Colorado
    Florida
    Florida State
    Fresno State
    Hawai'i'
    Kansas State
    LSU
    Nebraska
    Nevada
    Notre Dame
    Ohio State
    Oklahoma
    Ole Miss
    Oregon
    Oregon State
    Pittsburgh
    San Diego State
    TCU
    UCLA (...Fight On!)
    Utah
    Washington
    Washington State
    Wisconsin

  • Kansas City Chiefs
    The New York Football Giants
    Dallas Cowboys
    San Diego Fleet
    New York Guardians
    Tampa Bay Bandits

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