About Us

The L. Bentley O-Line Academy is comprised of Pro-Bowl, All-American and nationally certified experts who have extensive knowledge and credibility within their field.  Many “camps” and “clinics” claim to provide elite service, but that is not possible with sub-par instruction. At the O-Line Academy, we surround the athlete with highly reputable experts at their craft. 
           
Bio on LeCharles Bentley

LeCharles Bentley
LeCharles Bentley is the owner and president of O-Line Academy, and is a former Pro-Bowl offensive lineman who held both center and guard positions.  As a former offensive lineman for the New Orleans Saints and The Ohio State University, LeCharles earned many accolades throughout his career. He is one of seven offensive linemen in NFL history to earn Pro-Bowl berths at multiple positions. LeCharles was named Sports Illustrated “Offensive Rookie of the Year” as a guard. ESPN also ranked him as the number one free agent in 2006. That same year he was signed by the Cleveland Browns.

LeCharles also had a successful football career at OSU. He earned consensus All-American honors, a Big Ten “Offensive Lineman of the Year” award, and was a recipient of the Dave Rimington trophy, recognizing the nation’s top collegiate offensive center.

Bios on Staff

Wally Williams
Wally Williams is a 10-year NFL veteran, who has held guard and center offensive lineman positions for the New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens and the Cleveland Browns. A starter for over 100 NFL games, Wally was a two-time Pro-Bowl alternate and was the Ravens’ first ever franchise player as a guard offensive lineman. While at Florida A&M University, he earned All-American honors.

Derek Woodske, B.Sc., CSCS      
Derek Woodske is a nationally certified strength and conditioning specialist. He is the former director of strength and conditioning at Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado. Derek served as the assistant strength coordinator for the Ashland University football team in Ashland, Ohio. He worked in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns as a supplement expert and strength advisor to the players. Derek is an eight-time track and field National Champion and a four-time national hammer throw champion. He is also a two-time Canadian National team member, and was the number one ranked hammer thrower in the world in 2005.
                
James D. Hall, M.S. Ed 
James Hall currently serves as associate athletic director, sport administrator and student development at New Mexico State University. He was also the founder and CEO of Majority of One Brands, a program designed to fundamentally increase academic and self awareness among student athletes at The Ohio State University. Prior to his current role at NMSU, for ten years, James was the athletic academic advisor for men and women’s sports at OSU. For questions, contact James at jhall@o-lineacademy.com.

Collete M. Barry, M.T.  
Collete Barry is a certified yoga instructor at Yoga Alliance, Pilates, and Thai Yoga Therapist, and is the author of “Wall Yoga, The Art of Centering.” She personally developed and “branded” a hybrid of yoga and Pilates for training and conditioning called “Wall Yoga.” Collete has been a licensed massage therapist for 30 years.

Jeff Ritchie
Jeff Ritchie is a third-degree black belt in Shuai Chiao. He was trained under Chi-hsiu Daniel Weng, a sixth-degree black belt. Jeff is certified by The International Shuai Chiao Association.

Stephanie R. Anderson, M.S., R.D., L.D.
Stephanie R. Anderson is a certified nutritionist and a registered dietician. She earned her B.S. in nutrition, food, and agriculture from Cornell University. There, she was a varsity athlete for the cross country, and track and field teams. She earned an M.S. in clinical nutrition from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and became a registered dietitian (R.D.) after completing an internship with University Hospitals of Cleveland. She has taught nutrition classes in the Cleveland area (including classes at CWRU and John Carroll University) and developed corporate wellness programs for nutrition education. Stephanie also has volunteered her services for the Clinton Foundation, traveling to impoverished countries to assist and educate local physicians on nutrition issues. Stephanie is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in biochemistry and human metabolism at CWRU.