Make Defense Great Again

Season 4, Episode 2 is with Nick Rapone, Safeties Coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Although Coach Rapone currently handles Safeties, he's one of the best Corners coaches in the world, so I wanted him to join us about the fundamentals needed to play the position, as well as Press, Off, and Bail Techniques. Pardon the long stories at the beginning - Coach Rapone has profoundly affected my life with his generosity and kindness, so I wanted to tell him thank you, and share the stories with you.Topics include: How Nick Rapone Changed My Life Forever Evaluating Scheme to Teach Developing a Philosophy for Corners The Power of Belief in What You Do Training the Feet & Hips Individual Periods in the NFL #1 Drill: The Pace Drill Coach's 2nd Favorite Drill Press Technique - Starting Points Match Cover 3 vs. Sky Cover 3 Drilling & Teaching Press Coverage Avoiding Undercutting In Certain Situations Off Technique Bail Technique Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode!MAIN LINKS Visit the website, www.coachvass.com, to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting. All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS: "Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass "3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo “Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way! SPONSOR LINKS: www.hudl.com www.coachtube.com www.underdogfantasy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corners & Nickel Coach, Kyle Cogan, discusses blitz coverage strategies like Fire Zone, Cover 0, and 5-Man Cover 1. Topics include playing against RPOs, Dividers, Positional Techniques, strengths & weaknesses of Fire Zone, favorite pressure patterns, and creating 'Bonus' Fire Zones. Follow @CoachCogan & @CoachVass on Twitter for more insights!

Season 3, Episode 20 is with Brian Vaughn, LB Coach at the University of Nebraska-Kearney. We discuss the entire process of putting a "season to bed" and look forward to the following year.Topics Include: Wrapping Up the Season Technique Checklist Examining Calls Modular Teaching Setup Changing Techniques vs. Changing Coverages Getting to Bear Within Your Personnel Breaking Down Your Calls Tracking Ideas During the Off-Season Layering Your Defense Practicing Ahead Self-Scout Formation Tendencies 4x0 Unbalanced & FIB Avoiding Issues with Certain Calls Evolution of the Game & Mastery Xs & Os vs. Jimmies & Joes Culture vs. Scheme Debates Preparing for Unknowns Follow Brian Vaughn on Twitter @BrianMVaughn, follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode!MAIN LINKS Visit the website, www.coachvass.com, to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting. All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS: "Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass "3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo “Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way! SPONSOR LINKS: www.hudl.com www.coachtube.com www.underdogfantasy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3, Episode 19 is with Santiago HS LB Coach (Corona, CA) Terrance Gant. We answer listener-submitted questions.TOPICS INCLUDE: ILB Play in Rip/Liz in 2x2 How to Get to the Endzone on D! Defending Fast RB Motion Tampa 2 Invert out of 3-3 Approaching Teams that Run Different Offenses Dividing Time for Future Opponents Scheduling Smart in Pre-Season Breaking Down Playoff Games Follow Coach Gant on Twitter @terrance_gant. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode!MAIN LINKS GET MY NEW TITE FRONT DEFENSE COACHTUBE BUNDLE: bit.ly/titefrontvass Get the new "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash, and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way! To join the Coach Vass Football Patreon, go to www.patreon.com/CoachVass To see the Coach Vass Football YouTube Page www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball If you can't remember all of those links, head to: www.linktree.com/coachvass Visit the website, www.coachvass.com, to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting. OTHER COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS: "3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo “Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass SPONSOR LINKS: www.hudl.com www.coachtube.com www.underdogfantasy.com w.coachtube.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3, Episode 18, is me flying solo to answer listener-submitted questions about the TCU 4-2-5 system.Topics Include: Terminology Application to Other Schemes How to Keep the Front Multiple Pros/Cons of a Slanting Even Front Setting the Front & Coverage Independently Slanting Techniques - When to Cross Face Coaching Points for Gate/Torch Stunt BoxBack Technique Playing Modified Odd Fronts "Blue" Coverage Moving Away from Quarters Playing 3x1 FIB Hybrid Safeties Dogs Blitzes Favorite Creepers & Sims Bo Slant Concept Language Issues "Cop" Rules Frog Stance for DL LB Alignments Cutbacks on Power/Pin-Pull 20 Personnel DL Stunts/Pressures 11 Personnel 2x2 - Power/Stretch Calling the D Against No Huddle Waiting to Make a Call Where to Learn the System? What Didn't I Want to Disclose? What Would I Add to the System? Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode!MAIN LINKS Visit the website, www.coachvass.com, to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting. All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS: "Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass "3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo “Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way! SPONSOR LINKS: www.hudl.com www.coachtube.com www.underdogfantasy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3, Episode 17 is with John Rice, Head Coach at Riverside Poly HS in Riverside, CA. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions.Topics Include Helping Shorter Corners Calling the Defense In Game planning vs. a Team That Kicked Your Ass Goal Line Package Adjustments Defending the Split Back Veer Breaking Down Pass Pro Follow Coach Rice on Twitter @CoachJohnRice. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode!MAIN LINKS Visit the website, www.coachvass.com, to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting. All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS: "Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass "3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo “Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way! SPONSOR LINKS: www.hudl.com www.coachtube.com www.underdogfantasy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3, Episode 16 is with Mount Carmel HS (San Diego, CA) Defensive Coordinator, Diante Lee. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions.Topics Include: Defending a Grab Bag Offense Scripting Inside Run & 7-on-7 Seeing the Whole Picture Read the Show Notes for Previous Answers Wanting a Head Coaching Job Defending Pin & Pull Handling a Dominant WR when Basing Out of Qtrs/Palms Setting the D - Pass Strength or Field/Bound? HC Mandates for O & D How to Install a Defense Post-Wheel Switches vs. 2 High Where to Get Started in Coaching? Follow Diante Lee on Twitter @CoachDianteLeeFB. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode!MAIN LINKS Visit the website, www.coachvass.com, to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting. All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS: "Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass "3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo “Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way! SPONSOR LINKS: www.hudl.com www.coachtube.com www.underdogfantasy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3, Episode 15 is with Westminster HS (Atlanta, GA) Defensive Coordinator, Neema Salimi. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions.Topics Include: How Much Do You Tell the Players? What is Statistically Significant? How to Disguise Coverages vs. √ With Me Important Point about Check with Me How Many Fronts Do You Carry Per Week? 4 Strong Load Defending 4x1/4x0 Practicing at a Small School/Non-Platoon Why Does Neema Cheat in 2 Minute…? Defending the Houston Split Back Veer Follow Diante Lee on Twitter @CoachSalimi. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode!MAIN LINKS Visit the website, www.coachvass.com, to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting. All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS: "Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass "3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo “Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way! SPONSOR LINKS: www.hudl.com www.coachtube.com www.underdogfantasy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3, Episode 14 is with Benedictine College Nickel & Corners Coach Kyle Cogan. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions.Topics Include Gameplanning/Matching Pers Groups Practicing Against "One-Offs" Tips for First-Year Coaches Adjusting to the Back Flipping Helping Your Corners - Man with Nickel Defending Great WRs and the Edge Practice Structure Married to Gameplan Cover 7 Motion Adjustments Adjusting from 10/11 Pers to the Single Wing Motion Adjustments in Cover 3/6 Defending X Over and Tackle Over Defending Duo Getting into X&Os Getting Started in Coaching Blue Pitch vs. "Tim Murphy" Offense Follow Coach Cogan on Twitter @CoachCogan. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode!MAIN LINKS Visit the website, www.coachvass.com, to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting. All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS: "Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass "3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo “Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way! SPONSOR LINKS: www.hudl.com www.coachtube.com www.underdogfantasy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3, Episode 13 is with Baylor Defensive Coordinator Ron Roberts. We discuss every situation related to field positions when game planning and Coach Roberts drops some absolute golden nuggets!Topics Include: Fringe Zone Red Zone Game planning High Red Zone Game planning Low Red Zone The Goal Line Newer Plays Teams are Running Inside 25 Living in Extremes in the RZ/GL Backed Up Studying the Numbers 2 Minute Special 2-Minute Calls & Hail Mary 4 Minute Overtime Follow Coach Roberts on Twitter @CoachRonRoberts. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode!MAIN LINKS Visit the website, www.coachvass.com, to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting. All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS: "Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass "3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo “Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way! SPONSOR LINKS: www.hudl.com www.coachtube.com www.underdogfantasy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices