Make Defense Great Again S02E10: Coaching Defensive Line w/ Ryan Osborn - DL Coach at University of Tennessee-Martin
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May 5, 2020 Ryan Osborn, the Defensive Line coach at the University of Tennessee-Martin, brings a wealth of experience from coaching at the University of Florida and Mississippi State. He dives deep into defensive line techniques, exploring concepts like one-gap and two-gap strategies. Osborn emphasizes the importance of stance, hand placement, and striking techniques. His insights into adapting to various offensive schemes highlight the critical decision-making necessary for defensive success. The episode showcases both advanced strategies and the power of building relationships in coaching.
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Osborn's Journey to Florida
- Ryan Osborn's path to the University of Florida involved a chance encounter with Dan Mullen.
- A high school coach recommended him, leading to a GA position at Mississippi State and then Florida.
Defensive Line Philosophy
- Identify defensive linemen's core responsibilities: putting hands on people every play.
- Focus on hand placement and philosophy, whether reading pad tip or knocking back and reacting.
Stance and Hand Placement
- Ensure the defensive linemen use proper stance, get-off, and knock-back.
- Stance comfort is key, but four-eyes should use a man-hand down stance to step towards their work.