Sack the QB & Shutdown the Run - Scott Power, Defensive Coordinator, Louisiana Tech

Scott Power's story is one that many coaches want to write. After a career playing at the Division 3 level and Wisconsin-Platteville and Hanover College then in Europe and the Arena League, Coach Powerr began his coaching career at Benton Central High School in Oxford, Ind., for two seasons. From there his climb through the college ranks began. He coached at Wartburg College, then became defensive coordinator at Marian University where he was named the 2015 NAIA Coordinator of the Year by FootballScoop.com and the Mid-States Football Association Assistant Coach of the Year the same season. Power then coached at Central Washington (2016-17 Defensive Coordinator)which is when he joined us on the podcast for this interview. He moved on to Texas A&M Commerce for a season and then to Stephen F. Austin. He orchestrated Top 10 defenses at every stop along the way as he eventually moved up to the FCS level. Sonnie Cumbie who has hired him at LaTech had this to say about Coach Power, “I know first-hand the type of coach and defensive play caller Scott is,” said Cumbie. “His defenses play tough, aggressive, and are prepared very well. Scott has worked his way up through the ranks and has been a winner at every level. I cannot wait to work with Scott and his family to bring many wonderful moments to Louisiana Tech Football.” From the Archives: Today’s guest on this “NCAA Leaders” edition of the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Scott Power, Defensive Coordinator at Central Washington University. In 2017 Central Washington was #1 in sacks with 61 on the season, and #1 in rushing defense only allowing 44.4 rushing yards per game. On today’s podcast Scott Power and host Keith Grabowski talk about preparing a defensive game plan. Show Notes -Coach Power talks about his start in coaching -Culture of the defensive unit -Off-field preparations for the defensive unit -Using a drone in practice -Creating sacks -How many concepts are brought to a game -Base defense formation -1 high defense -Challenges to facing RPO -Working on defending the RPO in practice -Hardest offense to defend -The winning edge Twitter @Coach_Power

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