Founder Aaron Hess

Hello, my name is Aaron Hess. I am the founder and owner of Lion's Den Football Training. I am also a proud husband and father. My passion for football began at the age of seven, and it quickly became a lifelong love. Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to work alongside some of the most accomplished and insightful players and coaches in the sport. This invaluable exposure has provided me with a deep understanding of elite offensive line schemes, coaching methodologies, and player development techniques.

I have had the privilege of learning from renowned coaches in the sport, including Jim McNally, who brings over four decades of NFL experience; Scott Peters, a current coach with the Cleveland Browns and founder of Tip of Spear; and Jason Emerich, a former Syracuse player who has coached at Minnesota, Western Michigan, and Wheeling University. These exceptional coaches have profoundly shaped my approach, equipping me with a comprehensive and nuanced expertise in offensive line play and development.

As a player, I started 70 consecutive varsity games combined at my careers at Morristown Hamblen High School West and Wheeling University. During my high school career, I was a two-time All-Conference and All-Region selection, starting every game over four years. At Wheeling University, I continued this streak, starting every game in my college career. I was also honored to serve as player voted Team Captain and earned All-Conference recognition for my performance on the field.

I also helped coach at Wheeling University in the spring prior to my graduation, then completed a 2-year stint at Morristown Hamblen Highschool West.