Make Defense Great Again

Season 3 Episode 5 is with former LSU, Florida, UTSA, and Missouri Defensive Line Assistant Rob Snyder. Coach Snyder details the techniques and teaching methods from his time at LSU, working with Defensive Line legend, Pete Jenkins.Topics include differences between Orgeron & Pete Jenkins, correcting the problem, not the person, philosophy of the "Jenkins Style," footwork, hips, "The Process," drill progression - start with footwork (on Air), block reactions (w/ scouts), Steer Drill, Stab n' Grab, explosion drills/process, block of the day, putting it all together, & moreFollow Coach Snyder on Twitter @CoachRobSnyder. 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 4 is with the new University of Texas Defensive Coordinator and OLB/DE coach, Pete Kwiatkowski. We talk about how they play their Match Cover 3 (Burn), defending Air Raid, and his favorite zone replace pressures (Creepers).Topics include Burn coverage, Overhang play in Burn, handling Fast 3s, spinning from 1 High to 2 High, more about Overhangs in Burn, Burn vs. 3x1, CoachTube Course of the Week, defending the Air Raid (Leach), philosophy of defending the Air Raid, coping with 4th Down conversions, Drop 8 - 3 Cloud to Combat Air Raid, depth in drops & QB keying, favorite Zone Replace pressures (Creepers).Follow Coach Kwiatkowski on Twitter @CoachK_FBCoach. 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 3 is with the new Notre Dame Defensive Coordinator, Marcus Freeman. We discuss the "Dollar" package, which he made famous at the University of Cincinnati last year, and go through the front, LB play, and coverage aspects of the scheme.Topics include the birth of the Dollar Package, an overview of the Dollar Package, base alignments, coverage package, defensive front play, LB Play in the Dollar Package, LB Plug technique, game planning LB plugs, Overhangs fitting inside, mugs & bluffsFollow Coach Freeman on Twitter @Marcus_Freeman1. 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

Paul Gonzales, Safeties Coach at TCU, discusses defensive strategies in Quarters & Palms coverage, including player roles, adaptations to offensive plays, and techniques for safeties. The conversation delves into the evolution of defensive tactics, corner blitzes, and the importance of adaptability in football defense.

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Kyle Cogan, Head Coach at Lexington High School in Missouri, specializes in defensive strategies. He dives into advanced concepts like Cougar and Buster coverages, tackling how to defend against stacks and bunch formations effectively. The conversation highlights the importance of communication and pre-snap calls in adapting to offensive patterns. Cogan also shares his insights on the role of linebackers, corners, and safeties in defensive integrity, emphasizing the need for strategic flexibility in today’s game.

Head Coach Kyle Cogan from Lexington HS dives into Man Match Cover 2 foundations, techniques, and coverage options. Topics include defensive strategies, techniques for different WR formations, Cover 5 vs. Cover 7, and in-depth position-specific tactics. Coach Vass and Coach Cogan provide insights into coaching tools, defensive coverages, and strategies for efficient defensive play in football.

This is Season 2 Episode 25, a bonus compilation of all the answers to the "Championship Call" question, at the end of the podcast, for all first-time guests. This episode answers all the way back to Episode 1, with the following coaches giving their answers, including former NFL and college coaches Dean Pees, Bud Foster, Don Brown, Ron Roberts, Nate Woody, Cortney Braswell, Ben Robertson, Nick Davis, as well as high school coaches: Kyle Cogan, Chad McGehee, Pat Fox, Marc Marinelli, Jacob Gill, and Robert Rubel. Sprinkled throughout the answers, are responses from the "other podcast I was on," where I asked the same question. Since I don't own the rights to the audio, I simply just regurgitated what the coaches said, which includes college coaches: Patrick Toney, Bert Watts, Brian Vaughn (Blitzology), Brandon Lechtenberg, Dante Bartee, Mark Duda, and high school coaches: Adam Gaylor, Cody Alexander, Ty Gower, Rob Everett, Jerry Gordon, and Slade Calhoun. I even have Oregon OC, Joe Moorhead's answer from an offensive perspective! Follow Coach Vass on Twitter @CoachVass, and the show's account @MDGAPodcast. Come join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! To join the Coach Vass Football Patreon, go to www.patreon.com/CoachVass Visit our website at www.coachvass.com to view more information on the podcast, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, as well links to join Coach Vass' email list, and a form to contact him for off-season consulting. COACH VASS' COACHTUBE BUNDLE https://coachtube.com/bundles/f-the-coronavirus-clinic-bundle-special?ambassador=c889183008ae4f3d9f43bba39 “DEFENDING THE WING-T OFFENSE” BY COACH Vass https://coachtube.com/course/football/defending-the-wing-t-offense/13071590?track=e6ca5c01b8f475480705ac0999692d1d SPONSOR LINKS: www.coachtube.com www.hudl.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Season 2 Episode 24 with Michael Lombardi, Podcaster, Writer, and former NFL executive. We discuss gameplanning, managing your staff, game situations, working with Al Davis, Bill Walsh, Bill Belichick, and Nick Saban, and measuring players on your team. SHOW NOTES 8:13 Welcome Michael Lombardi! 13:33 Best Gameplan Lombardi was Apart Of 20:41 Belichick's Understanding of All 3 Phases 24:06 Belichick's Time w/ Defense (Reaction to Pees Quote) 32:32 Cover 1 Dbl # 36:37 Controlling "The Middle 8" 39:25 Being Aggressive on D at the End of Half 44:54 "Red 2" 47:17 Using NFL Parameters to Measure HS Players 49:45 Funny Al Davis Story Follow Michael Lombardi on Twitter @MLombardiNFL, Coach Vass @CoachVass, and the podcast's account @MDGAPodcast. Come join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! To join the Coach Vass Football Patreon, go to www.patreon.com/CoachVass Visit our website at www.coachvass.com to view more information on the podcast, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, as well links to join Coach Vass' email list, and a form to contact him for off-season consulting. COACH VASS' COACHTUBE BUNDLE https://coachtube.com/bundles/f-the-coronavirus-clinic-bundle-special?ambassador=c889183008ae4f3d9f43bba39 “DEFENDING THE WING-T OFFENSE” BY COACH VASS https://coachtube.com/course/football/defending-the-wing-t-offense/13071590?track=e6ca5c01b8f475480705ac0999692d1d HUDL WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS www.hudl.com/l/weekly-highlights SPONSOR LINKS: www.coachtube.com www.hudl.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Season 2 Episode 23 with Coach Nick Davis, Defensive Coordinator and DL Coach at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology. We discuss some of the things that helped Rose Hulman lead the nation in top statistical categories, tailoring your defense to your players, and his "fruit" pressure package, which I absolutely love. SHOW NOTES 5:59 Welcome Nick Davis! 19:59 How Coaching O, Helped Coach D 28:39 Leading the Nation in Big Stats 32:11 Language Structure & Personnel 50:52 Blitz/Rush System 56:39 Tailoring Your System to Player's Strengths 1:01:24 When Do You Like Odd Fronts? 1:09:22 "Fruit Package" Overview 1:15:24 Apple Package 1:25:37 Banana Package 1:38:01 Cherry Package 1:46:14 Melon Package 1:48:13 Orange Package 1:51:14 Overload Fronts 1:56:56 Bear Fronts 2:02:37 Championship Question Follow Coach Davis on Twitter @CoachNickDavis and/or @SpreadDefense, Coach Vass @CoachVass, and the podcast's account @MDGAPodcast. Come join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! To join the Coach Vass Football Patreon, go to www.patreon.com/CoachVass Visit our website at www.coachvass.com to view more information on the podcast, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, as well links to join Coach Vass' email list, and a form to contact him for off-season consulting. NEW HUDL COACH VASS OFFENSIVE ROUNDTABLE https://www.hudl.com/blog/recap-coach-vass-offensive-roundtable COACH VASS' COACHTUBE BUNDLE CoachTube "F the Coronavirus Bundle": https://coachtube.com/bundles/f-the-coronavirus-clinic-bundle-special?ambassador=c889183008ae4f3d9f43bba39 DEFENDING THE WING-T OFFENSE BY COACH Vass https://coachtube.com/course/football/defending-the-wing-t-offense/13071590?track=e6ca5c01b8f475480705ac0999692d1d HUDL WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS www.hudl.com/l/weekly-highlights SPONSOR LINKS: www.coachtube.com www.hudl.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices