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3rd Down Defense - Mike Elko

by Texas High School Coaches Association
3rd Down Defense - Mike Elko

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3rd Down Defense - Mike Elko, Texas A&M

STOP THE OFFENSE. WIN THE GAME.

Third down is where championships are decided, and you can now learn the complete, game-tested philosophy from top defensive coordinator Mike Elko of Texas A&M University. This course, based on his elite coaching clinic lecture, is engineered to transform your defensive unit into a dominant, drive-killing force by mastering the Third Down Defense strategy. You will first learn how winning on Second Down Strategy is the hidden key to forcing unfavorable third-down situations, and how to successfully grade your defensive efficiency on early downs to inform your play calls. The course then dives into the philosophy behind "The Eraser Down" and the crucial Battle for the Sticks, before providing the blueprint for building a comprehensive Third Down Defense Package that covers optimal Fronts, Coverages, and Pressures. Finally, you will learn to implement game-changing tactics like Simulated and Overload Pressures to consistently stress the offensive protection, alongside Mike Elko's off-season plan for developing players to execute with purpose. Stop giving up crucial first downs! This is the blueprint for a nationally elite third-down defense.

Enroll now to unlock Mike Elko's championship strategies and turn every third down into an offensive nightmare!

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Mike Elko is the Head Coach at Texas A&M after two seasons as the head coach at Duke University.

Veteran defensive coach Mike Elko finished his fourth season overseeing the Wrecking Crew as defensive coordinator. 
Elko has vastly improved the Aggie defense throughout his time in College Station and saw the unit lead the SEC in total defense and rank second among league teams in rushing and passing defense. Elko's guidance helped A&M post an 8-1 regular season record against all SEC opponents and boast a top-five ranking through the end of the season. 

Elko is a 1999 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's degree in history. As a safety, he helped the Quakers to the 1998 Ivy League title. 

Ratings and Reviews (2)

coachtimrandall

I would not recommend paying for this course. Coach doesn't reveal anything most coaches don't already know, and viewers cannot see the video he shows while discussing/breaking down pressures. Coach Elko is great, and I am sure there is much to learn from him, but this video isn't it.

Nov 30, 23 12:59 PM

CoachJDeSoto

bad video quality

Aug 14, 24 04:39 AM

This Course Includes


24 hours on-demand video
Streaming from mobile and TV
Lifetime access
Certificate of completion
100% money back guarantee

Course Info


Rating: (2)
Caterory: Football/Situational Defense
Bookings: 181
Duration:
Videos: 12