Coaches who plan ahead and gradually introduce necessary adjustments equip their defenses to handle all situations and offensive schemes. By borrowing techniques from offensive play calling and constantly adding new elements, you can also create a dynamic defense that keeps opponents on their toes.

In this episode, our guests share how they keep their defenses adaptable and unpredictable by building off what they have already done, while planning ahead and creating a toolbox of answers. Their advice for handling the what-if scenarios and planning slightly ahead of your schedule will pay off in late-season, must-win situations.

Coaches Featured in This Episode:

Eric Kasperowicz, Head Coach, Mars High School (PA)
Branden Jakubcin, Defensive Coordinator, Heidelberg University
John Rice, Defensive Coordinator, San Jacinto High School (CA)

Show Notes:

Eric Kasperowicz

Adopt a Similar Approach to Offensive Play Calling
Package Plays Together
Group Related Defensive Calls That Complement Each Other
Build Week After Week

Branden Jakubcin

Avoid Being Caught Off Guard
Prepare a Walk-Through for What-If Scenarios

John Rice

Defend Specialty Offenses
Analyze the Schedule

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Keeping Your Defense Adaptable and Unpredictable – Eric Kasperowicz (Mars HS), Branden Jakubcin (Heidelberg), John Rice (San Jacinto HS)