Phenom Elite Partners with Renowned D-Line Trainer Coach Brandon Tucker

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 2025 — Columbia, SC

Phenom Elite, a leader in performance football gear and apparel, is proud to announce an official marketing partnership with Coach Brandon “Tuck” Tucker, the elite defensive line coach and founder of Trench Warfare. This collaboration pairs one of the game’s top trench trainers with a brand known for outfitting athletes who want to dominate on and off the field.

For more than 15 years, Coach Tucker has built a national reputation as one of the most respected defensive line development specialists. His proven 3W Training System — “What to do, When to do it, and Why to do it” — has produced results unmatched in the industry.

A Proven NFL Pipeline

• 18 First-Round Picks in the Last 5 NFL Drafts, including 5 in 2025 alone (Mason Graham, Mykel Williams, Kenneth Grant, Jalon Walker, Shemar Stewart)
• 200+ pro athletes trained and 1,100+ scholarships earned by his high school clients
• NFL stars trained under Tucker include Travon Walker (Jaguars), Will Anderson Jr. (Texans), Tyree Wilson (Raiders), Byron Murphy (Seahawks), and many more
• His Annual Pass Rush School clinic has become a premier event for high school linemen nationwide

Coach Tucker currently trains at elite facilities including EXOS (Plano, TX & Scottsdale, AZ) and APEC (Fort Worth, TX). His influence extends across the NFL, CFL, and college football, with players crediting his expertise as their “secret weapon” for mastering the art of pass rush.

Quotes

“Coach Tucker has created one of the most consistent pipelines of defensive linemen to the NFL,” said Ray Dietrich, CMO of Phenom Elite. “He brings innovation, discipline, and results to everything he touches. Partnering with him and Trench Warfare is a perfect fit for our mission to serve the relentless athlete.”

“Guys get paid off their pressures and sacks. It’s a specific skill set that may or may not be covered by their position coach. Just like anything else you specialize in… you go find a skills coach,” said Coach Brandon Tucker, in Sports Illustrated’s 2022 Pre-Draft Issue.

Follow & Learn More

Follow Coach Brandon Tucker on Instagram @dline_guru and visit trenchwarfare.us to learn more about his program.

Contact:
Ray Dietrich
CMO, Phenom Elite
raydietrich@phenomelite.com

About Phenom Elite

Founded in 2013, Phenom Elite has grown from reimagining gloves for collegiate athletes to becoming a leading force in the sports performance industry. With innovative designs, officially licensed collections, and partnerships with elite trainers nationwide, Phenom continues to elevate athletes with performance gear that stands out on and off the field.

Phenom Elite backplates, gloves, cleats, and other high-performance football gear are available at www.phenomelite.com.