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Dan Carrel has focused his study of the game on the how rather than the what.  Designing a run fit system requires plenty of how and why types of questions.

In this course, Coach Carrel discusses the elements that are most important in designing a run-fit system that you can easily teach to your players and has adaptability to all the things you want and need to do.

With a focus on the multiple ways to stop the run, Coach Carrel takes you through varies fits and alignments including even fits, plus fits, and minus fits as well as discussing the understanding necessary for each in knowing what you are trying to accomplish.

If you want to solidify the run fits in your defensive structure, then this course is for you!

In this course, Pitt Defensive Coordinator Randy Bates shares the keys to being a successful defensive coordinator by outlining his philosophy and approach to teaching, then shbows how that applies to training linebackers through drills for tackling and turnovers.

This course gives a big picture overview and then shows how those concepts are applied.

In this course, Coach Dante Bartee explains how he is able to rethink and restructure his defense and how they communicate on the field.  In order to do this, you have to establish your methods and principles that will be drilled into your team on a daily basis in practice. 

The first part of Coach Bartees course will cover his philosophy. This involves tying in his zone defense with run fit spacings and those principles he preaches to the team. Once the philosophy is established, you can focus on the structure of your defense. Coach Bartees structure revolves around his tactics and how he can implement them into the team. Other concepts of structuring the defense include Match Up Defense, Personnel, Restructuring Mechanics & calls, and putting conceptual frameworks together. 

Coach Bartee finishes the course with a Q/A and going over eye control. Click the ‘Book This Course’ button at the top right of this page, place your order, and you’ll immediately be logged into the training with full access.

Master the art of defensive dominance with Shawn Quinn's expert strategies for attacking spread offenses!

Learn how to devise and execute game plans that exploit weaknesses, apply pressure, and shut down dynamic playmakers.

In this course, he covers:

• Principles of Attacking Spread Offenses
• Defensive Line Movements
• Tite Palms
• Bench Rick 3 Cloud / Max/Fax Adjustments
• And much, much more

Elevate your defensive game with his proven methods and turn the tables on spread offenses with confidence and precision!

Do you want to learn how to make your defense one that ranks with the champions? Well, you've come to the right place! In this course, Coach Mike Elko delivers to you tackling drills, ball disruption, and mirroring the quarterback concepts that you need to know in order to change the game of defensive play. He also shows off these through the means of drills, fundamentals, and coverages that were used at Texas A&M University.

He starts out the course by speaking on the defensive philosophy he uses. This is important to know because it will bring you insight on philosophies to use with your team, and shows off where the priorities lie with the team.

Then, he breaks into speaking on tackling. He shows off both whiteboard and practice film examples of his pursuit drill. He states it is the first thing they do for their defensive practice to ensure all 11 players are swarming to the ball even after they have taken care of their defensive responsibilities. Then he explains what leverage pursuit is and details 3 key points of it you need to know in order to make a good play on the ball. He uses practice film to break down how to use leverage to your advantage to physically make a better play on the ball, not just the ball carrier. 

Next, he breaks down the topic of ball disruption. He does this by showing off multiple drills he uses such as two-man recovery, tomahawk drills, hook and glove, and hook and punch. These are all used and shown to help disrupt the ball from the ball carrier and create turnovers. He uses film to show these drills so they will be easy for you to understand and implement in your defensive practices. He also discusses the importance of stripping the ball and how your team should constantly be trying to get the ball out of the hands of the carrier. 

Finally, He breaks down how to properly mirror the QB. He breaks down how to mirror the QB when rushing using 2 different techniques whether you are free or engaged. These will help you to coach your players not to jump to block the ball and get juked out by a basic pump fake. He shows off these two types of mirroring with practice film as well, making it very easy for you to understand and develop with your team. 

If you are a coach who wants to make your defense strong, disruptive, and a force to be reckoned with, then this course is a must!

Coach Shane Dierking, the defensive coordinator at North Central College, offers his expert insights on manipulating gap fits to create diverse coverage options on the field.

This presentation delves into key strategies such as spilling the football to speed, minimizing explosive plays, and implementing a tight top-down defense to keep the opposition uncertain. Additionally, the course highlights the significance of two-way communication in pass coverage and the versatility of cover four strategies.

With these techniques, participants can enhance their defensive game plan, making it tougher for the offense to gain every yard.

In this course, Coach Tem Lukabu, Outside Linebackers Coach for the Carolina Panthers, dives into just how to develop a team defensive mentality. He talks about his philosophy, team effort, and overall mentality. 

Coach Edwards begins with sharing his philosophy on coaching and developing players then gets into the specifics of developing the pass rusher as well as a pass rush plan.

Part of the Black Friday/Cyber Monday Bundle: 2022 DC School Bundle

Georgetown Defensive Coordinator, Kevin Dougherty, talks about his 5 star plan for excellence. He breaks down the Power of 3 and having a vision and standards on the defensive end. As well as controlling the chaos.  

Discover insights from Dante Bartee's inaugural year as Ottawa University's defensive coordinator in this course.

Known for his expertise in detailing complex defensive strategies, Bartee delves into enhancing coaching skills beyond schematic knowledge.

Dive into his presentation for valuable strategies and insights to elevate coaching prowess across various aspects of the game.

Dive into the systematic approach to tackling with Vince DiGaetano as he unveils expert techniques for creating and implementing phases in your tackling system.

In this course, he covers:

• Contact Performance Tackler Development
• Player Example/ Seek
• Strike/ Tackling Rules
• Snap/ Strain
• And much, much more

Elevate your defensive training and instill a robust tackling system!

Forcing Turnovers: The Key to Elevating Your Defensive Performance

We are constantly looking for ways to improve our team's performance on the field. One of the most crucial aspects of a successful football team is the ability to force turnovers and hold onto the ball.

If you are thinking - we do these drills STOP! 

The coaching points and philosophy shared by MTSU Defensive Coordinator Scott Shafer can really help you improve in this area. MTSU has been one of the best at creating turnovers under Coach Shafer’s leadership.

It’s  a skill that can be developed through hard work, dedication, and the right mindset. In a clinic talk for Lauren’s First and Goal, Coach Shafer shared the techniques and drills that can help turn your athletes into turnover-producing machines, creating a culture of success that starts and ends with the players themselves.

Forcing turnovers is not just about luck or chance; it requires a consistent and relentless focus on perfecting the techniques that can make a difference on the field. Coach Shafer discussed the importance of sacrificing time to practice and perfect these techniques and how this effort translates to success on the field. By committing to this mindset, he created a culture where players are empowered to make plays and dominate the field.