The MADLINEMAN Foundation, founded by former NFL lineman Fred Weary, is dedicated to empowering youth and strengthening communities through athletics, education, leadership development, and service. Through free youth camps, school partnerships, essay challenges, back-to-school initiatives, and community giveaways, MADLINEMAN continues to create meaningful opportunities for young people to grow both on and off the field.
Each program is designed to build confidence, character, and leadership while removing barriers that limit access to positive youth development experiences. By working closely with local schools, families, and community partners, the foundation helps inspire the next generation and reinforce the values of teamwork, accountability, and perseverance.
As MADLINEMAN prepares for another year of impactful community events in 2026, the mission remains the same: MAKING A DIFFRENCE
MADLINEMAN strongly believes the majority of all football games are won or lost from battles, IN THE TRENCHES. However, In the Trenches of Life, we are losing the majority of the battles our youth face in inner city communities from: high dropout rates, childhood obesity problems, and poor funding for youth and high school football programs.
Throughout my Collegiate/NFL career, I have seen firsthand that some of the finest athletes come from all walks of life. As a former student-athlete and NFL lineman, I want to communicate the importance of character development, leadership skills, health/fitness, and most importantly; scholastic goal setting/achievement.
MADLINEMAN uses position-specific football training in order to encourage at-risk youth to combine academics, leadership skills, and physical activity in pursuit to a better future. MADLINEMAN primary initiative stems from personal experiences throughout, my youth and NFL career.
MADLINEMAN provides a nurturing learning environment for offensive and defensive linemen to work on fundamentals and techniques of the game. MADLINEMAN is committed to fostering diversity. We respect any differences in culture, age, race, ethnicity, physical ability, and religious affiliation.
Since 2011, MADLINEMAN has had the opportunity to mentor and work with many at-risk youths (ages 5-17) from the state of Texas to Alabama.
MADLINEMAN utilizes the proven benefits from sports-performance training to educate at-risk youth on the importance of character development, leadership skills, health/fitness, and most importantly, scholastic goal setting and achievement.
MADLINEMAN is the acronym for, Making A Difference One Lineman at a Time.
MADLINEMAN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes character development, leadership skills, health/fitness, and most importantly; scholastic goal setting/achievement to deserving inner city student-athletes with socio-economic challenges in their lives.
MADLINEMAN uses position-specific instruction to teach proper fundamentals and technique to be successful on the football field, while mentoring our youth on what it takes to be successful in life.
Join MADLINEMAN and watch your young athlete thrive in a supportive environment that combines sports excellence with personal growth!
"The foundations for building boys into young men are so essential to our society. With great people like Fred Weary that are willing to give countless hours of their precious time to encourage students and helping young people succeed, our future is getting better every day!"
Michael Bass Alvin ISD Athletic Director
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