Creating Defensive Philosophy from Ground Up

Description

Coach Don Gelsomino, Head Football Coach at York High School (Elmhurst, IL), shares his philosophy on building a winning program. He emphasizes the importance of mission-driven culture, player buy-in, and flying around with energy as the foundation for success. The session covers how York developed its defensive philosophy, integrated scheme choices like the 3–3, aligned practice plans and game goals, and tied everything back to a clear coaching identity.

Lessons

1 01 - Introduction 2 02 - Defensive Philosophy 3 03 - How To Build - Philosophy 4 04 - Be The Hammer 5 05 - GAME FILM: Example of Great Philosophy 6 06 - Other Philosophy Ideas 7 07 - How To Build - Scheme 8 08 - How Do We Install 9 09 - Mentality 10 10 - Excitement and Emotions 11 11 - Practice Film: 4th & One Drill 12 12 - Practice Film: Overtime Drill 13 13 - Practice Plans and Game Goals 14 14 - Practice Film: Pursuit 15 15 - Game Goals - Philosophy 16 16 - Game Grades 17 17 - Game Grade Sheet with GAME FILM

The Coach

Defensive Summit

Best Defensive Minds in One Place

Don Gelsomino

Head Coach - York HS, IL

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Tags:	Defense , Football Defense , Defensive Summit 2025 , All Access Coaching , Don Gelsomino , York High School