Make Defense Great Again

Nov 29 2024 120 ep. 105 mins 442

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A podcast hosted by Coach Vass for defensive coaches who want to learn intermediate to advanced level schemes and strategies. In-season podcasts will be Q&A style, and during the off-season, we will have long-form episodes focusing on one topic.

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S06E17: "The Code" with Keith Burns (Developing an Elite Mentality, Creating Identify, & Breathing Confidence into Your Players)

Nov 29 2024 114 mins

Season 6 Episode 17 features Keith Burns, Head Coach at Fort Worth Country Day in Fort Worth, TX. We talk about developing a defensive identity, breathing confidence into your player, how to approach coaching DBs, and more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the

S06E16: In-Season Q&A w/ Brian Nix - Pressuring 12P, Self Scouting the Playoffs, Developing a Gameplan, Defending False Pulls & more...

Nov 17 2024 148 mins

Season 6 Episode 16 features Brian Nix, Head Coach at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, TN. We discuss developing a game plan, LB reads, beating false pulls, playing 25 formations in a game, in-game sideline responsibilities, pressuring 12 Personnel, self-scouting for the playoffs, coverages against a Pro side in 11 Personnel, and extreme OL splits. Submit your questions for next week's

S06E15: In-Season Q&A w/ Scott Goolsby - Gap Scheme Answers, Halloween Candy, Defending Y-Cross, Wildcat, 12P That Does Everything & My Eazy-E Costume

Nov 02 2024 68 mins

Season 6 Episode 15 features Scott Goolsby, Head Coach at Auburn HS in Auburn, AL. We discuss gap scheme answers, Halloween candy, defending Y-Cross, Wildcat, 12P that does everything, my Eazy-E Costume, & more. Submit your questions for next week's show with Brian Nix here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Goolsby on Twitter @CoachScott34. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's a

S06E14: In-Season Q&A w/ Slade Calhoun - Playoff Gameplanning, Situational Practices, Messing with Protections, Defending 3x1 & More

Oct 26 2024 76 mins

Season 6 Episode 14 features Slade Calhoun, Head Coach at Mumford HS in Mumford, TN. We discuss playoff gameplanning, situational practices, attacking protections & more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Calhoun on Twitter @CoachSlade_Cal. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVas

S06E13: In-Season Q&A w/ Pat Fox - Flexbone, Hot/Eyes Pressures, Sims, Single Wing & More

Oct 20 2024 65 mins

Season 6 Episode 13 features Pat Fox, Head Coach/DC/ILB/OL Coach at Notre Dame Prep in Pontiac, MI. We discuss defending the Flexbone, Single Wing, Hot/Eyes pressures, Sims & More. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Fox on Twitter @pefgdefense. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @Run

S06E12: In-Season Q&A w/ Brandon Lechtenberg (Millsaps) - Favorite Drills, Blitz Circuits, Dbl Edge Pressures & More

Oct 05 2024 75 mins

Season 6 Episode 12 features Brandon Lechtenberg, Head Coach at Millsaps College in Jackson, MS. We discuss our favorite drills, blitz circuits, Odd Dbl Edge pressures, and more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Lechtenberg on Twitter @Coach_Lech. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast

S06E11: In-Season Q&A w/ Chris King (St. John Bosco, CA) - Beating 1/2 Slide Pro, 22/32 Personnel, Athletic QBs, RB Option Routes & More

Sep 29 2024 71 mins

Season 6 Episode 11 is with Chris King, Defensive Coordinator at Saint John Bosco in Bellflower, CA. We answer listener questions about defending RB Slot Option Routes, eliminating a stud WR, defending Spread out of Mint, 22/32 Personnel, attacking 1/2 Slide Protection, and more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach King on Twitter @CoachCJK

S06E10: In-Season Q&A w/ Adam Gaylor - Fall Back LB Fits, Counter/Iso vs. 3-4, Gameplanning Pressures, the Veer & More

Sep 21 2024 114 mins

Season 6 Episode 10 is with Adam Gaylor, Defensive Coordinator at Jenks HS in Jenks, OK. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Gaylor on Twitter @CoachGaylor. 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, Co

S06E09: In-Season Q&A - Eliminating a Stud WR, Defending Split Zone & Bucksweep out of the 3-4 & More w/ Chad Broadrick (Father Ryan - Nashville, TN)

Sep 07 2024 89 mins

Season 6 Episode 9 is with Chad Broadrick, Defensive Coordinator at Father Ryan in Nashville, TN. We answer listener questions about eliminating a stud WR, defending Split Back Zone & Bucksweep out of the 3-4, and more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Broadrick on Twitter @CoachBroadrick. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's acco

S06E08: In-Season Q&A - East Coast 3-4 & Stack vs. 12 Personnel, Defending Empty, Punt Safe & More w/ Chad McGehee HC at James Clemens HS (Madison, AL)

Aug 31 2024 77 mins

Season 6 Episode 8 is with Chad McGehee, Head Coach at James Clemens in Madison, AL. We answer listener questions about defending 12 Personnel with the East Coast 3-4 & the Stack, defending Empty, Punt Safe, coaching a young group & more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach McGehee on Twitter @CoachMcGehee. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass,