Jess Loepp, the Defensive Coordinator at UTSA, shares insights on aligning with Coach Jeff Traylor’s philosophy focusing on perfect effort and physicality. He discusses simplifying game plans for faster execution and emphasizes accountability in practice for optimal player performance. The podcast highlights a unique tackling technique called 'cut the face', designed to enhance hitting effectiveness and build confidence. Loepp also stresses the importance of collaborative coaching strategies to develop a strong defensive approach.
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Defense Pillars: Effort & Physicality
UTSA's defense pillars are perfect effort and physicality every game.
These principles guide all coaching and simplify defensive expectations for players.
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Short Practices & Immediate Accountability
Keep practices shorter to maintain perfect effort in every rep.
Hold players accountable immediately when they fail to give full effort to build strong habits.
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Cut The Face Tackling Technique
The tackling technique "cut the face, press the hip" focuses on running full speed at the ball carrier's outside hip.
This causes the ball carrier to stop or change direction, enabling teammates to make the tackle behind.
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In this episode presented by Vertical Raise, Jess Loepp, the defensive coordinator at UTSA, discusses the importance of aligning with head coach Jeff Traylor's philosophy of emphasizing perfect effort and physicality on defense. Coach Loepp places emphasis on simplifying the game plan to allow players to perform with speed and confidence. He explains Coach Traylor's two key expectations of perfect effort and physical dominance on defense. Developing Accountability in practice is crucial, with players expected to give their best effort on every rep. He also digs into the unique tackling technique focused on explosive hits for effective tackling and boosting player confidence. The challenge lies in maintaining simplicity in game planning to ensure fast execution. Coach Loepp highlights the collaborative effort among coaches and Coach Traylor's guidance in streamlining strategies for team success, emphasizing effort, physicality, and simplicity in their defensive approach.
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Coach Traylor's Expectations
Implementing Coach Traylor's Philosophy
Teaching the "Cut the Face, Press the Hip" Tackling Technique
Monitoring Effort and Accountability
Emphasizing How You Play Over What You Do
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