Defense

In this clip, Coach Mike Moon (State Champion at Oxnard Pacifica) discusses the 3-3-4 defense In the first video, he shares what type of athlete he needs at each position for this defense to be successful. In the second clip, he describes how he aligns in the 3-3-5 vs 12 personnel 3-3-5 Personnel 3-3-5 vs 12 Personnel 

In this clip, Texas Co-Defensive Coordinator Jeff Choate explains how the Longhorns teach and drill linebackers edge rush. His three edge rush keys are: Get Off 1 Move Counter Ready Coach Choate has a complete course available if you would like to learn more about how he coaches linebackers.  Click the following link to gain access to that course: Linebacker ...

In this clip coach Matt Hachman teaches the “Creep” in order to get the LB in the correct position. This drill was taken from Coach Hachman’s complete course. For more information about that course click the following link: Stony Brook Linebacker Fundamentals & Drills 

Every coach knows going into the season that they need a plan to defend the Spread Offense. In the Clip below Coach Dave Aranda shares his thoughts on defending the spread. Specifically in this video, he details how to defend vs a Nub Tight End. To learn more about Coach Aranda’s defensive philosophy vs the Spread check ...

Three-man twists are a favorite of Coach Ola Adams. Here’s an example of what one of those packages looks like. He calls it UP Dynamite Badge. Coach first uses diagrams and then game film to illustrate and explain the concept. This clip was taken from Coach Adams’s complete course. If you would like more information about that course click ...

In the clip below Coach Jim Knowles, Ohio State Defensive Coordinator,  shows drills to teach disengaging blocks without contact in practice The method of training a tough, physical LB has changed.  Man coaches have used contact-heavy drills and individual periods.,  but that’s not necessary and in many cases, not desirable anymore. Coach Knowles points out that he ...

In the video clip below Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning breakdown a sim to stop “5 in the Closet” He shares the thought process he had as the defensive coordinator at Georgia in the National Championship against Alabama. He shows what he saw on film, and then the plan to cover two routes Alabama wanted to run ...

The key to stopping scoring drives is to create negative plays. In the clip below Baylor Defensive Coordinator, Ron Roberts shares an analytical breakdown of the impact of negative plays and the need to create Havoc on defense. The data shows that dives at the FBS level that contain at least one negative play only produce scores ...

The coach in the drill is Pat Fox Head Coach Notre Dame Prep This video is provided by Glazier Drive Glazier Drive includes 20+ systems with live Q&A, 900+ videos, hundreds of live events, and a complete social platform. Start your free trial at GlazierDrive.com. You might not be able to use the drill exactly as it is presented, but ...

This post was syndicated with permission from the Glazier Clinics Free Coaching Resources at Building Blocks of the 4-2-5 G Defense. As today’s game continues to shift to a more pass-driven approach, the traditional 3-4 and 4-3 sets are utilized less and less. More Defensive Coordinators are implementing defensive sets that place more Defensive Backs on ...

This post was syndicated with permission from the Glazier Clinics Free Coaching Resources at MIC & SAM Linebacker Reads in 3-4/4-2 Defenses Coach Nate Moore from Massillon Washington HS, (OH) outlines two Outside Linebacker reads for the 3-4/4-2 Fusion defense! Linebacker Alignment and Blitz Assignment The “SAM” linebacker should line up in a 50 technique, outside the Offensive ...

Fordham Assistant Vince DiGaetano put together a coaching resource focused more on players in the box and improving your tackling up front. In the video below Coach DigGaetano explains what an “engaged tackle” is Fordham assistant Vince DiGaetano covers the ability to win a short area of space on the field. Most defenders in the box face ...

Today’s presenter is Scott Littles, Head Coach at Palm Beach Central High School (Fl) Coach Littles begins his second year at the helm of the Palm Beach Central Football program. In his first year Coach Littles guided the team to a 9-3 overall record winning the 2019 District Championship as well as the Wellington Cup. The ...

Today’s presenter is Andy LaRussa, Assistant Coach/Special Teams Coordinator/Safeties at Western Kentucky University. Andy LaRussa serves as WKU’s special teams coordinator and safeties coach, a position he assumed in December 2018. As a team, WKU produced a top 25 overall defense, as the Hilltoppers completed one of the best defensive seasons in recent memory. WKU allowed only ...

Today’s presenter is Larry Black, Defensive Line Coach at the University of Toledo Larry Black is in his first season as the Rockets’ defensive line coach. Black, who previously served as a graduate assistant at Toledo for the 2016 and 2017 seasons, spent 2018 as a graduate assistant with College Football Playoff participant Notre Dame. Black spent last ...

Today’s presenter is Eric Inama, Defensive Coordinator at Lindenwood University Eric Inama is in his fourth season on the Lindenwood football coaching in 2020. He was promoted to defensive coordinator prior to the 2019 season. In 2019, Inama helped Lindenwood to one of its best seasons in the NCAA era, as the Lions went 9-4 on the ...

Today’s presenter is CJ Nightingale, Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Coordinator) at Wheaton College CJ Nightingale enters his second season as the Defensive Coordinator in the 2020 season. Wheaton finished the season ranked first in Division III in scoring defense in his first season as DC and Nightingale was named a Finalist for the FootballScoop.com Division III ...

Today’s presenter is Steve Specht, Head Coach at St. Xavier High School (OH) Coach Steve Specht has been the head coach of the St. Xavier High Bombers varsity football team since 2003. Under Coach Specht, the Bombers have won three Ohio big school championships (2005, 2007, 2016, 2020), with Specht earning Ohio Division I Coach ...

Today’s presenter is CJ Nightingale, Defensive Coordinator at Wheaton College (IL) Coach Nightingale enters his second season as the Defensive Coordinator in the 2020 season, Wheaton finished the season ranked first in Division III in scoring defense in his first season as DC and Nightingale was named a Finalist for the FootballScoop.com Division III Assistant Coach ...

Defensive Back Drills with Cornerback/Special Teams Coordinator Jason Jarvis at Massillon Washington High School (OH) As of 2019, Massillon Washington has the most victories in Ohio (899). Currently ranks 5th in the nation in this category. Has won many championships: Has the most national championships (9). Has the most Ohio state championships (24). This video is provided by Glazier ...

Mike Mendenhall: Outside Linebacker Coach at Princeton University This video is provided by Glazier Drive Glazier Drive includes 20+ systems with live Q&A, 900+ videos, hundreds of live events, and a complete social platform. Start your free trial at GlazierDrive.com. Please make sure that your sound is on and click on the video to play. The ...

Pat Fox: Head Coach, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, MI This video is provided by Glazier Drive Glazier Drive includes 20+ systems with live Q&A, 900+ videos, hundreds of live events, and a complete social platform. Start your free trial at GlazierDrive.com. Please make sure that your sound is on and click on the video to ...

Today’s presenter is P.J. Volker, inside linebackers coach at Navy. Coach Volker is in his second season as the inside linebackers coach at Navy. Navy finished the 2019 campaign ranked 20th in third-down defense (121st in 2018), 10th in rushing defense (90th in 2018), 39th in passing defense (75th in 2018), 16th in total defense (86th in ...

Today’s presenter is Jeff Long, Defensive Line Coordinator at John Carroll University. Jeff Long enters his fourth season on the John Carroll University football coaching staff and was recently promoted to defensive coordinator after spending three years as the team’s defensive line coach. Starting in 2020, Long will begin working with the secondary. The purpose of this ...

In the video below, Greg Vandagriff, Head Coach at Prince Avenue Christian High School (GA), goes through the M43 defense system and defending triple option play that he uses in their program. The purpose of this post is not to say that you should do the drills exactly as they do, but that they hopefully will ...

In the video below, Aaron Brady, Head Coach at St. Mary’s Ryken High School (MD), goes through some of the tackling drills that he uses in their program. The purpose of this post is not to say that you should do the drills exactly as they do, but that they hopefully will give you some ideas ...

In the video below, Paul Golla, Head Coach at Garces Memorial High School (CA), goes through some of the defensive back drills that he uses in their program. The purpose of this post is not to say that you should do the drills exactly as they do, but that they hopefully will give you ...

In the video below, Lamarcus Hicks, Defensive Backs Coach at Eastern Michigan, goes through some of the defensive back drills that he uses in their program. The purpose of this post is not to say that you should do the drills exactly as they do, but that they hopefully will give you some ...

In the video below, Antoine Smith, Defensive Line Coach at Colorado State, goes through some of the drills he uses for the defensive linemen that he coaches. The video is brought to you buy and is a part of the Glazier Drive Coaching Systems. Your growth as a coaching staff shouldn’t be limited to a once a ...

This video is provided by Pro Style Spread Offense and the Football Coaching Brotherhood YouTube Channel. The Coach in the video is Jason Hahnstadt. Coach Hahnstadt’s comments are: In this video, I take a look at what Arkansas did against Mississippi State by dropping 8 defenders into coverage. This used to be a very rarely used coverage…unless you ...