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Make Defense Great Again
by Coach Vass Football
A podcast hosted by Coach Vass for defensive coaches who want to learn intermediate to advanced level schemes and strategies. In-season podcasts will be Q&A style, and during the off-season, we will have long-form episodes focusing on one topic.
Episodes
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S08E07: In-Season Q&A w/ Nick Davis - 20/11 Personnel FIB with Jet, Defending Switch Routes & More
Season 8 Episode 7 features Nick Davis, Head Coach at Ottawa University. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach Davis on Twitter @CoachNickDavis. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account...
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S08E06: In-Season Q&A w/ Jim Camarillo - Favorite Tite/Mint Stunts, Nub Trips RPOs, 1- Word Calls, & More
Season 8 Episode 6 features Jim Camarillo, Chief of Staff/OLB Coach at Hamilton High School in Arizona. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach Camarillo on Twitter @Coachcam3Jim. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the…
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S08E05: In-Season Q&A w/ Jacob Gill - Hot Pressures, Apex Defenders in Tite, Defending 21 Personnel & More
Season 8 Episode 5 features Jacob Gill, Defensive Coordinator at First Academy in Orlando, FL. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach Gill on Twitter @Coach_JGill. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account...
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S08E04: In-Season Q&A w/ Brandon Lechtenberg - Coaching Inexperienced Groups, Teaching Pursuit, Coaching Corners in Quarters & More
Season 8 Episode 4 features Brandon Lechtenberg, Head Coach at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach Lechtenberg on Twitter @Coach_Lech. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account...
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S08E03: In-Season Q&A w/ Michael Nahum - Empty, Shotgun Wing-T, What to Do If You're Not Coaching This Season & More
Season 8 Episode 3 features Michael Nahum, Associate HC & ILB Coach at Flagler Palm Coast High School in Palm Coast, FL. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach Nahum on Twitter @CoachNahum60. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account...
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S08E02: Defending Harding, Crush Front, & Going Back to the 4-2-5 w/ Tony Annese, DC at Ferris State)
Season 8 Episode 2 features Ferris State Defensive Coordinator, Tony Annese. We talk about defending Harding, their Crush Front, their move back to the 4-2-5, and much more! Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Tony Annese on Twitter...
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S08E01: Gregg Williams - 2 Trap Pressures, Dbl Corner featuring Jon Gruden, Isolating Myles Garrett & Aaron Donald, and more!
Season 8 Episode 1 features NFL legend Gregg Williams. We talk about his Shake & Chucky blitzes, isolating your best rushers 1-on-1, and much more! Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Gregg Williams on Twitter @CoachGreggSB44. Follow me on…
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S07E09: Q&A with Brian Nix - Self-Scouting, Adapting Personnel for Next Year, Spill vs. Box out of Odd & More
Season 7 Episode 9 features Brian Nix from Alcoa High School in Alcoa, TN. Episode topics include: Adapting defensive structure to personnel changes (Even vs. Odd fronts) Creating Odd-front looks from 4-3 and reduction structures Varying core run-fit philosophy (spill, box, force, overlap)…
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S07E08: Q&A with Scott Goolsby - Prepping for a State Title Game, Playing Against Tempo, Suggesting New Concepts & More
Season 7 Episode 8 features Scott Goolsby from Auburn High School in Auburn, Alabama. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach Goolsby on Twitter @CoachScott34. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the...
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S07E07: In-Season Q&A w/ Terrance Gant - Special/Stubbie, 3-4 Slant & Angle, Tackling in Space & More
Season 7 Episode 7 features Terrance Gant from Brevard College in Brevard, NC. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach Gant on Twitter @terrance_gant. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast...
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S07E06: Defending the Wishbone with a Tribute to Bill Mountjoy, GL Sprintout Snag, 10 Personnel Run Game & More
Season 7 Episode 6 has Coach Vass flying solo, talking about Defending the Wishbone with a Tribute to Bill Mountjoy, GL Sprintout Snag, 10 Personnel Run Game, & More Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account...
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S07E05: In-Season Q&A w/ Brandon Lechtenberg - Bluffing, Go-Go Offense, Flexbone, Single Wing & More
Season 7 Episode 5 features Brandon Lechtenberg, HC at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach Lechtenberg on Twitter @Coach_Lech. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and…
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S07E04: In-Season Q&A w/ Adam Gaylor - Read TOM, Gameplanning like Saban, Slot-T & More
Season 7 Episode 4 features Adam Gaylor, HC at Jenks High School in Jenks, OK. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach Gaylor on Twitter @CoachAdamGaylor. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast...
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S07E03: Two Gap, Open Gap (TGOG/Deuce Technique) w/ Cody Gardner (Corner Canyon HS - Utah)
Season 7 Episode 3 features Cody Gardner, Defensive Coordinator at Corner Canyon HS in Draper, Utah. We discuss his Two Gap Open Gap theory, technique, and application. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach Gardner on Twitter @Cody_Gardner. Follow me on Twitter...
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S07E02: The "Flex Defense" w/ Kevin May (Seton Hill University, PA)
Season 7 Episode 2 features Kevin May, Defensive Coordinator & LBs coach at Seton Hill University. We discuss his Flex Defense, including his favorite front adjustments, coverages, and pressures. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach May on Twitter @CoachKevinMay....
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S07E01: Setting the Tone on D for the New Year w/ Pat Fox from Notre Dame Prep (Pontiac, MI)
Season 7 Episode 1 features Pat Fox, Head Coach/DC/ILB/OL Coach at Notre Dame Prep in Pontiac, MI. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach Fox on Twitter @pefgdefense. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast...
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S06E18: The "G Defense" with Bud Foster (Former Virginia Tech DC)
Season 6 Episode 18 features Bud Foster, Former Defensive Coordinator at Virginia Tech. We talk about the G Defense, the DL techniques, coverages, its history, and much more! Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Bud Foster on Twitter @CoachFosterVT. Follow me on Twitter...
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S06E17: "The Code" with Keith Burns (Developing an Elite Mentality, Creating Identify, & Breathing Confidence into Your Players)
Season 6 Episode 17 features Keith Burns, Head Coach at Fort Worth Country Day in Fort Worth, TX. We talk about developing a defensive identity, breathing confidence into your player, how to approach coaching DBs, and more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Check out...
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S06E16: In-Season Q&A w/ Brian Nix - Pressuring 12P, Self Scouting the Playoffs, Developing a Gameplan, Defending False Pulls & more...
Season 6 Episode 16 features Brian Nix, Head Coach at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, TN. We discuss developing a game plan, LB reads, beating false pulls, playing 25 formations in a game, in-game sideline responsibilities, pressuring 12 Personnel, self-scouting for the playoffs, coverages against a...
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S06E15: In-Season Q&A w/ Scott Goolsby - Gap Scheme Answers, Halloween Candy, Defending Y-Cross, Wildcat, 12P That Does Everything & My Eazy-E Costume
Season 6 Episode 15 features Scott Goolsby, Head Coach at Auburn HS in Auburn, AL. We discuss gap scheme answers, Halloween candy, defending Y-Cross, Wildcat, 12P that does everything, my Eazy-E Costume, & more. Submit your questions for next week's show with Brian Nix here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow...
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S06E14: In-Season Q&A w/ Slade Calhoun - Playoff Gameplanning, Situational Practices, Messing with Protections, Defending 3x1 & More
Season 6 Episode 14 features Slade Calhoun, Head Coach at Mumford HS in Mumford, TN. We discuss playoff gameplanning, situational practices, attacking protections & more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Calhoun on Twitter @CoachSlade_Cal. Follow me on...
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S06E13: In-Season Q&A w/ Pat Fox - Flexbone, Hot/Eyes Pressures, Sims, Single Wing & More
Season 6 Episode 13 features Pat Fox, Head Coach/DC/ILB/OL Coach at Notre Dame Prep in Pontiac, MI. We discuss defending the Flexbone, Single Wing, Hot/Eyes pressures, Sims & More. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Fox on Twitter @pefgdefense. Follow me…
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S06E12: In-Season Q&A w/ Brandon Lechtenberg (Millsaps) - Favorite Drills, Blitz Circuits, Dbl Edge Pressures & More
Season 6 Episode 12 features Brandon Lechtenberg, Head Coach at Millsaps College in Jackson, MS. We discuss our favorite drills, blitz circuits, Odd Dbl Edge pressures, and more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Lechtenberg on Twitter @Coach_Lech. Follow...
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S06E11: In-Season Q&A w/ Chris King (St. John Bosco, CA) - Beating 1/2 Slide Pro, 22/32 Personnel, Athletic QBs, RB Option Routes & More
Season 6 Episode 11 is with Chris King, Defensive Coordinator at Saint John Bosco in Bellflower, CA. We answer listener questions about defending RB Slot Option Routes, eliminating a stud WR, defending Spread out of Mint, 22/32 Personnel, attacking 1/2 Slide Protection, and more. Submit your...
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S06E10: In-Season Q&A w/ Adam Gaylor - Fall Back LB Fits, Counter/Iso vs. 3-4, Gameplanning Pressures, the Veer & More
Season 6 Episode 10 is with Adam Gaylor, Defensive Coordinator at Jenks HS in Jenks, OK. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Gaylor on Twitter @CoachGaylor. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast...
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S06E09: In-Season Q&A - Eliminating a Stud WR, Defending Split Zone & Bucksweep out of the 3-4 & More w/ Chad Broadrick (Father Ryan - Nashville, TN)
Season 6 Episode 9 is with Chad Broadrick, Defensive Coordinator at Father Ryan in Nashville, TN. We answer listener questions about eliminating a stud WR, defending Split Back Zone & Bucksweep out of the 3-4, and more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach...
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S06E08: In-Season Q&A - East Coast 3-4 & Stack vs. 12 Personnel, Defending Empty, Punt Safe & More w/ Chad McGehee HC at James Clemens HS (Madison, AL)
Season 6 Episode 8 is with Chad McGehee, Head Coach at James Clemens in Madison, AL. We answer listener questions about defending 12 Personnel with the East Coast 3-4 & the Stack, defending Empty, Punt Safe, coaching a young group & more. Submit your questions for next week's show here:...
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S06E07: In-Season Q&A - Defending Power/Counter, Power Read, Pin-Pull, Dart, Bear Stunts, Sprintout, Running QBs, & Tackling Drills w/ Mason Hughes (College of the Sequoias, CA)
Season 6 Episode 7 is with Mason Hughes, Safeties Coach, and ST Coordinator at the College of Sequoias in Visalia, CA. We answer listener questions about defending Power & Counter, Power Read, Pin & Pull, Dart, Bear Stunts, Sprintout, Containing running QBs, and our favorite tackling drills.…
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S06E06: Pressure Paths & Defending Briles' System w/ Duane Vaughn (DC at Furman)
Season 6 Episode 6 is with Duane Vaughn, Defensive Coordinator at Furman. We discuss his pressure paths, defending the Briles' system, automatic checks to problem formations, & more. Follow Coach Vaughn on Twitter @Coach_DVaughn. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast…
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S06E05: TCU Safety Play & Drills w/ Paul Gonzales
Season 6, Episode 5 is with Paul Gonzales, Safeties Coach at TCU. We discuss how he develops Safeties and his free CoachTube course, which is his drill tape. Follow Coach Gonzales on Twitter @RealCoachG. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast...
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S06E04: Hot Pressure/Coverage and 3rd Down Okie Package w/ Eric Kasperowicz, HC/DC at Mars HS (Pittsburgh PA)
Season 6, Episode 4 is with Eric Kasperowicz, Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator at Mars High School in Pittsburgh, PA. Coach K joins me to talk about his Hot Pressure & Coverages and his 3rd Down Okie Package. Follow Coach Kasperowicz on Twitter @CoackKasper. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass…
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S06E03: Max Pressure Looks & Man Pressure in the 4-2-5 w/ Pat Fox, HC Notre Prep (Pontiac, MI)
Season 6, Episode 3 is with Pat Fox, Head Coach at Notre Dame Prep in Pontiac, MI. Coach Fox joins me to talk about his up pressure look and a variety of man pressures. Follow Coach Fox on Twitter @PEFGDefense. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive...
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S06E02: Stack D Package & Championship Drills w/ Mike Granato, DC at Coffee HS (Douglas, GA)
Season 6, Episode 2 is with Mike Granato, Defensive Coordinator at Coffee High School in Douglas, GA. Coach Granato joins me to discuss his Stack defensive coverages, pressures, when he "breaks it," as well as his championship drills. Follow Coach Granato on Twitter @CoachG_dbnation. Follow me on...
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ANNOUNCING: COACH VASS DEFENSE SYSTEM, COMING IN 2025!
Coach Vass Defense is a comprehensive, out-of-the-box defensive system with everything you need to coordinate a top-tier defense. The system has a complete, robust, defensive scheme, a modular framework, and a teaching methodology to get into Even, Odd, Mint/Tite, Bear, Odd-Stack, and 3-High…
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S06E01: Run Fits - Max, Solo, Lever-Spill-Lever, and Ball Fits w/ Kyle Cogan (Benedictine College)
Season 6, Episode 1 is with Kyle Cogan from Benedictine College. Coach Cogan joins me to discuss different run fit categories (Max, Solo, Lever-Spill-Lever, and Ball Fits) and how they would fit against common plays. Follow Coach Cogan on Twitter @CoachCogan. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the...
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S05E15: Episode #100 Special with Blake Williams, former NFL & FBS DC,
Season 5, Episode 15 is with Blake Williams, former NFL and FBS Defensive Coordinator and Super Bowl winner! We discuss Buddy Ryan, 2 Trap pressures, a special Dbl Corner Blitz, and answer listener questions! Follow Coach Blake Williams on Twitter @Coach_BWilliams. Follow me on Twitter…
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S05E14: In-Season Q&A - Signal Stealing, 11/20 Personnel FIB, Offensive & Defensive Trends, Wing-T & More w/ Michael Nahum (Marvin Ridge HS, NC)
Season 5, Episode 14 is with Marvin Ridge High School Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator, Michael Nahum. We talk about signal stealing and answer listener questions, including defending 20 Personnel FIB formations, Wing-T, offensive & defensive trends & more! Follow Coach Nahum on...
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S05E13: In-Season Q&A w/ Kyle Cogan - Preparing for the Possible Return of a Team's Stud Player (2 Offense Prep), Cover 7 vs. Stacks, Sniffer Plan, Playing 42 Personnel Wildcat, & More
Season 5, Episode 13 is Kyle Cogan, DB Coach at Benedictine College in Atchinson, Kansas. We answer listener questions, including preparing for a team that runs a different offense when their stud is hurt (he might be coming back), Shotgun, 23 Personnel Wildcat, Cover 7 Triangles to Stack, & More...
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S05E12: In-Season Q&A w/ Adam Gaylor - Defending Teams with 100 Formations, 12 Personnel YY Wing, 22 Personnel with Unbalanced, & More
Season 5, Episode 12 is Adam Gaylor, Jenks HS Defensive Coordinator. We talk about 22 Personnel with Unbalanced, handling 12 Personnel with YY Wing, game-planning multi-formation teams, and much more! Follow Adam Gaylor on Twitter @CoachAdamGaylor. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's...
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S05E11: In-Season Q&A w/ Garrett Cox (Alabama, Michigan, Tennessee) - Defending Briles' O, Wristbands, Working for Saban, Smart, Pruitt, Macdonald, & Aranda
Season 5, Episode 11 is with former Georgia, Wisconsin, Alabama, Tennessee, and Michigan assistant (and 2-time National Champion) Garrett Cox. We talk about defending the Art Briles offense, wristbands, Nickel to 12 Personnel, and working for Nick Saban, Kirby Smart, Jeremy Pruitt, Mike…
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S05E10: In-Season Q&A w/ Ronnie Wheat (LSU, Baylor) - Bye Week Planning, Press Box, Studying Pass Pro, Catch Technique & More
Season 5, Episode 10 is with former LSU & Baylor assistant Ronnie Wheat. We take listener questions related to planning practice during bye weeks, assigning tasks in the press box, studying & attacking pass protection, Catch technique & more! Follow Ronnie on Twitter @CoachRWheat. Follow me on...
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S05E09: In-Season Q&A - Air Raid, Unbalanced Flexbone, Red Zone Coverages, 1 Dbl #, In-Game Box Etiquette & More
Season 5, Episode 9 is a solo effort. I take listener questions related to defending the Air Raid, Unbalanced Flexbone w/ a TE, Red Zone coverages, 1 Double # to a TE, between series box etiquette, and using DBs to defend Boot. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and...
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S05E08: The Italian Job: Jerry "Lasso" Gordon Takes Italy by Storm... and the Under Front
Season 5 Episode 8 is with Jerry Gordon. Coach joins me to talk about coaching in Italy, including the application process, his defensive philosophy, and most importantly, the delicious food and drink! Follow Jerry Gordon on Twitter, @JerryGordonFB. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's...
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S05E07: Off-Season Studying & Tampa 2 Coverage & Pressures w/ Brian Vaughn (AKA Blitzology)
Season 5 Episode 7 is with West Texas A&M Linebacker coach, Brian Vaughn (AKA Blitzology). Coach joins me to talk about his method for off-season studying, what he's found on Tampa 2, and the pressures that come with it, to make Non-Traditional Tampa calls. Follow Brian Vaughn on Twitter,...
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S05E06: Using NFL Concepts at the College and HS Level w/ Mark DeLeone (Kansas; fmr Lions, Bears, Chiefs, & Jets)
Season 5 Episode 6 is with University of Kansas Senior Defense Analyst Mark DeLeone. Coach joins me to talk about concepts from the NFL that can be adapted to the college and high school levels. Topics Include: 3rd Down game planning Cover 3 - Zone vs. Match depending on QB ability Doubling the...
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S05E05: The Auburn HS (AL) 4-3 Base & Pressure Package w/ Scott Goolsby
Season 5, Episode 5 is with Scott Goolsby, Defensive Coordinator at Auburn HS, in Auburn, AL. Coach joins me to discuss his 4-3 defensive package. Follow Coach Goolsby on Twitter @CoachScott34. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast...
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S05E04: The Ole Miss Pass Rush Progression w/ Randall Joyner
Season 5, Episode 4 is with Randall Joyner, Defensive Line Coach & Run Game Coordinator. We discuss his pass rush progression! Topics Include: The approach Alignments Angles - Power & Speed Stance & Getoff Footwork Use of Hands The moves he teaches & how he teaches them Game planning vs.…
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S05E03: 16 State Championships in 19 Years: The Alcoa HS Defense w/ Brian Nix
Season 5, Episode 3 is with Brian Nix, Head Coach at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee. We discuss his defensive system: fronts, stunts, coverages, and pressures. Topics Include: Alcoa's base package Internal plugs Boundary reduction Choosing DL techniques (5 vs. 4 vs. 4i) Pressure philosophy...
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S05E02: The "Nate Woody" 3-4 Defense w/ Chad McGehee, HC at James Clemens HS (Madison, AL)
Season 5, Episode 2 is with Chad McGehee, Head Coach at James Clemens High School in Madison, AL. Coach McGehee talks about his base structures with boundary and field reduction, coverage adjustments, pressures, things to be ready for if you run the defense, and more! Follow Coach McGehee on...
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S05E01: The Comprehensive Cover 7 Package w/ Kyle Cogan (Benedictine College)
Season 5, Episode 1 is with Benedictine College Safeties Coach, Kyle Cogan. We discuss his entire Cover 7 package, which he splits into 4 categories: Cones, Brackets, Triangles, and Boxes. The tools in the "Cone" family contain what he calls Indian, Switch, and Outlaw with soft vs. hard...
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A podcast hosted by Coach Vass for defensive coaches who want to learn intermediate to advanced level schemes and strategies. In-season podcasts will be Q&A style, and during the off-season, we will have long-form episodes focusing on one topic.
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A podcast hosted by Coach Vass for defensive coaches who want to learn intermediate to advanced level schemes and strategies. In-season podcasts will be Q&A style, and during the off-season, we will have long-form episodes focusing on one topic.
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