DEFENSIVE END PLAY vs. THE RPO
by Mike DuFrane
Description
What You’ll Learn
This clinic breaks down how to build elite edge defenders who can stop the run, disrupt the quarterback, and shut down RPOs without hesitation.
Inside the course, you’ll learn:
• The modern role of the defensive end vs spread and RPO offenses
• How to eliminate “conflict” and give your edge players simple, aggressive rules
• Run fits and gap control vs zone read, split zone, power read, and GT counter
• Pass rush plans and techniques that translate to game-day production
• How to defeat bubbles, quick screens, and perimeter RPO throws
• Coaching progressions, drills, and practice organization for edge play
• Film examples and teaching language you can install immediately
Why This Course Matters
Offenses are designed to put your defensive end in a lose-lose situation. This course flips the script and shows you how to:
✔ Turn your DE into a problem for the offense
✔ Speed up decision-making and eliminate hesitation
✔ Create negative plays, sacks, and takeaways
✔ Build a repeatable edge-defense system for your program
Who This Course Is For
This course is perfect for:
• Defensive coordinators
• Defensive line and edge coaches
• Head coaches building a complete defensive system
• Any coach preparing to defend RPO-heavy offenses
Lessons
The Coach
Mike DuFrane comes to Northern Michigan after two seasons as the Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator at Finlandia University.
With the Lions, DuFrane directed the growth of the program from eight players in the spring of 2021 to a full 85-90 man roster in the fall of 2023. He oversaw all the budgeting and fundraising efforts for the program as well.
Previously, DuFrane was the Defensive and Strength Coordinator at the College of St. Scholastica from February 2019 to March 2021. The defense had no shortage of success in 2019, ending the regular season fourth in turnovers, first in fumbles recovered, and ninth in defensive touchdowns. He also coached the second leading tackler across Division III, Eric Soderberg, who broke school records for total, solo, and assisted tackles.
DuFrane has also had stops at Marietta College from 2016-19 and Lyon College from 2014-16 as the Defensive Coordinator. At Marietta, he coached numerous All-Conference performers and helped guide Marietta to the team's best finish in over 20 seasons. DuFrane has also had coaching stints with Lawrence University, Carthage College, and Loras College overseeing the Defensive Line.
DuFrane graduated from Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2009 where he was a starting defensive tackle on the 2007 National Championship team and 2008 National Runner-Up team. He graduated with a Communications/Broadcasting degree and went on to achieve his Masters at Carthage College in 2015
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This Course Includes
| Lifetime access |
| Certificate of completion |
| 100% money back guarantee |
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| Caterory: | Football/Defend this Offense |
