Defensive Back Development
by IHSFCA Illinois High School Football Coaches AssociationDescription
Developing defensive backs is crucial to a defensive coordinator's game plan. They are the last line of defense. A player must possess adequate physical capabilities, both mental and physical, as well as discipline. Among the most important attributes, any defensive back can possess is discipline. A strong mentality is a necessity, so necessary that the offense can score easily when the secondary makes a mental error. It is the defensive back's responsibility to ensure touchdowns are not scored when a defensive lineman or linebacker misses a tackle.
Ensuring that your secondary is a well-oiled machine is a great weight off of the team's shoulders. If the DBs can take away the opposing team's aerial threat, there's only one way to move the ball and that's on the ground.
In this course, Coach Aaron Henry gives us a look into Defensive Back play through Individual Drills from both a technique and a schematic standpoint. He teaches the Defensive Back philosophy of the University of Illinois. Everything from tackling, philosophy, and ball drills are covered here.
Simply 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. Take Aaron Henry's tips and techniques to improve your defensive backs and see real development today!
Lessons
The Coach
Aaron Henry was named defensive backs coach at Illinois in January 2021. Henry, who was a standout player and coached under Bielema at both Wisconsin and Arkansas, moved to Champaign-Urbana after SEC, ACC and Big Ten stop at Vanderbilt, North Carolina State, and Rutgers.
Henry was part of one of the best defensive turnarounds in the nation in 2021, helping Illinois to a 5-7 record and ranked wins over #7 Penn State and #20 Minnesota. Illinois' scoring defense (31st from 97th), third-down defense (31st from 89th), and total defense (52nd from 114th) all improved more than 50 spots in the national rankings from 2020, thanks in large part to the Illini's improved pass defense.
Henry spent the 2020 season as cornerbacks coach at Vanderbilt after three seasons at North Carolina State. He worked under Commodore and Wolfpack defensive coordinator Ted Roof at both schools, and helped NC State to a 9-3 record and Gator Bowl appearance in 2018. Henry has coached in three bowl games, including the 2018 Gator Bowl, 2017 Sun Bowl and 2015 Liberty Bowl.
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Course Info
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Caterory: | Football/Defensive Backs |
Bookings: | 34 |
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Videos: | 8 |