Defense

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Modern offenses have become increasingly sophisticated in their alignment strategies, using tight, compressed formations to create uncertainty and exploit defensive vulnerabilities. This video breaks down the critical techniques and strategic adjustments that will empower 3-4 defense coaches to anticipate, react, and shut down these challenging offensive formations. The ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Former DC at Stillwater HS (OK) Clarence Holley teaches how high school coaches can use a delayed deployment 5 high defensive back alignment to confuse the offense. The 5 high formation confuses quarterbacks and gives your defensive backs unprecedented flexibility to read, react, and dominate. Coach Holley’s Glazier ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. The Clear-Cloudy system provides a methodical approach to teaching linebackers how to process their keys and attack with confidence. In this video, Bowling Green DC & Linebackers Coach, Sammy Lawanson breaks down the techniques and drills drills that will help your linebackers master their gap responsibilities and ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog.+ Auburn High School (AL) Defensive Coordinator Scott Goolsby has looked at studies of other programs and his own defenses and has concluded: The better a defense is at producing sacks and interceptions, the better it is on downs where neither occurs. On a drive without a negative play, ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. In this video breakdown, we dive deep into the critical techniques that will empower your 4-3 defense to neutralize even the most dynamic running attacks completely. The presenter is Eric Kasperowicz, Head Coach at Mars HS (PA). The video below is a part of his presentation on Stopping the ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Teach your defensive line to dominate the line of scrimmage by mastering the fundamentals of one-gap movements and stunt reads. Whether you’re trying to shut down spread offenses or contain power running games, these proven drills will elevate your defensive line’s ability to penetrate and disrupt ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Morgan State Defensive Coordinator Antone’ Sewell unveils a Quarters coverage system that systematically eliminates what spread teams do best.  Their goal is to force the oppoent to rely on their secondary options – effectively making them play “left-handed.” Whether you’re facing RPOs, quick game, or vertical concepts, ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Minnesota D-Line Coach Winston DeLattiboudere discusses how he sets the foundation for a defensive lineman’s footwork (“The foundation”) with his jab series technique and drill. The objectives of the jab series are: Get the OL to sit and shoot their hands Freeze his feet Execute the move by thinking “crossover” ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. In this video, Paul Golla, HC at Independence HS (CA) demonstrates the “rip technique” in football, emphasizing body positioning, drills, and language to effectively engage and defeat offensive blockers, aiming to improve defensive performance on the field. This comprehensive breakdown reveals the game-changing drills and coaching points that ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog.. Dominating the release phase of a play is crucial for disrupting the offense and gaining an advantage. In this video, LaMarcus Hicks, CB Coach at Northwestern explores 4 essential DB off-man drills that can help your corners win the release phase. At the time this presentation ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Ferris State Linebackers Coach, Grant Caserta details their run fit techniques. The video features Coach Caserta discussing their fits using both still images and game video. The entire Ferris LB Run Fits clinic is available for you on Glazier Drive. You can view some key takeaways and notes below the ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. In this guide, we’ll break down the elite-level split-field coverage adjustments. Whether you’re facing spread teams weekly or just need to shore up your defensive toolkit, these battle-tested coverage concepts will give your defense the confidence to dominate any 3×1 formation they encounter. The presenter is Coach ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Wes Smith, Assistant Coach, DeLand High School (FL) shares three drills that he has borrowed and adapted to his schemes and athletes.  The drills are presented in a way that you can adapt them to your scheme. The drills shown in the video are: Situational Tackling–Read Option ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. What separates elite defenses from average ones isn’t just talent – it’s the ability to consistently get off the field when it matters most. In this video, you’ll get some ideas to stimulate your thinking about what you can do to get 3rd down stops. Coach Lou ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. The statistical factor that has the biggest influence on winning football games is winning the turnover margin. A study showed that when a team is: +1 in turnover margin, they win the game 67% of the time. +2 in turnover margin, they win the game 80% of the time. +3 ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Lindenwood University Defensive Coordinator Eric Inama’s philosophy is for his defenders to “play the game as tough as possible while keeping it safe.” The video below is taken from his Glazier Drive clinic–Tackling Progression: Philosophy and Drills. In this video, you will see 4 of the drills that ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Elevate your defensive backfield’s performance with this game-changing DB drill that focuses on mastering in and out-of-phase skills. The drill challenges your defensive backs to perfect their footwork, reaction time, and spatial awareness in various coverage situations. when out of phase. The presenter is Coach Harlon Barnett, Defensive ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. In the battle to control the trenches, the ability to fight the reach can make or break your defensive line’s performance. This fundamental skill separates dominant D-linemen from the rest.  It is not an easy skill to teach effectively. In the video below, Jacori Greer (Defensive Line ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Are you a head coach or defensive coordinator looking to add more pressure while minimizing risk? In this video, we dive deep into pressure packages that create turnovers and negative plays without leaving your defense vulnerable. The presenter in the video is Scott Riley, Head Coach, Cleveland ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Unlock the secrets of elite linebacker play with this video detailing block destruction techniques. Grant Caserta, LB Coach, Ferris State, details how they coach their linebackers for both stunning and slipping. Coach Caserta’s full video on Ferris LB Block Destruction Techniques is posted on Glazier Drive Some of our key ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Looking for a way to improve how you defend 5 wide spread? Coach Will Christian of Lebanon High School (MO), has developed a system that allows them to keep the ball in front of them, play outside WRs physically, and be sound in the screen game. The ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Saugus High School (CA) Head Coach Jason Bornn takes you through some game clips with a little chalk talk regarding a Blitz he calls “Sower.”  It is a six man pressure out of and odd front with zero coverage. You might not be able to use all ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. When teaching press man coverage, the top of the route is just as important as anything else. Jay Valai the top  calls the top of the route “the moment of truth.” In the video below, Coach Valai, who is Co-Defensive Coordinator at Oklahoma, goes through his Punch, ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Greg Jones, Defensive Coordinator, University of Central Missouri dives in to a portion of his defensive system that mixes blitzes and stunts  to create chaos for opposing offenses. You’ll learn how to craft unpredictable defensive schemes that will leave quarterbacks scrambling, disrupt offensive lines, and give your ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Whether you’re running a 4-2-5 or any other defensive formation, these coverage check techniques will elevate your team’s performance and keep opposing offenses off balance. In this video, Chris Wolfe, Head Coach, Male High School (KY) outlines the system they use to teach their players to read ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Ready to take your defensive line to the next level? In this game-changing video, we break down the secrets of Bump and Under shifts, revealing how these powerful techniques can transform your team’s ability to dominate the line of scrimmage and shut down opposing offenses. The presenter ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Linebackers will miss fewer tackles when they keep their shoulders square to the line of scrimmage.  Craig Stenbroten, Defensive Coordinator at Wisconsin-Oshkosh shows you practice video and game application of drills he use to teach his linebackers to stay square. The video is a part of Coach Stenbroten’s ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Elevate your defensive line’s performance with these game-changing individual drills. Whether you’re looking to refine technique or boost explosiveness, these 7 EDDs will transform your D-line into an unstoppable force. The presenter in the video is Northern Illinois’ defensive line coach, Jordan Gigli.  The video is a ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Manny Rojas, Defensive Coordinator at The University of Delaware discusses some of the adjustments they make when they defend teams that run triple option. You may not be able to employ their entire scheme, but can take some pieces away that will help you when you face triple option. See ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. If you can line up on defense and stop the run, you give yourself a chance to win. Coach Scott Goolsby, Defensive Coordinator, Auburn (AL) High School takes us through how he teaches his defense to use their vision and his 3 Levels terminology to accomplish that. The ...