Matt Wallerstedt - UTEP - Defensive Run Game/Defensive Line

Take your defensive coaching to the next level with UTEP Defensive Line Coach Matt Wallerstedt as he breaks down his proven system for building tough, disciplined, and relentless defenses. With decades of experience at programs like Texas A&M, Charlotte, Wyoming, and now UTEP, Coach Wallerstedt shares the exact drills, techniques, and philosophies that have shaped his success.

This course gives you on-field drills, defensive schemes, and insider coaching tips to immediately apply with your own team. From gap integrity and block recognition to pass rush techniques and third-down calls, you’ll learn how to maximize your players’ potential and dominate in the trenches.

What You’ll Learn:

• Coaching Philosophy & Journey – How Matt Wallerstedt developed his coaching style and defensive mindset.

• African Painted Dogs Mentality – Creating a defensive identity built on communication, teamwork, and relentlessness.

• AAA & BOF Principles – Acquire, Analyze, Attack + Playing with “Balls on Fire” intensity.

• Pre-Practice & Drill Work – Low Bag Runs, Stability Drills, Steer Drill w/ Shed, Gap Integrity, and Run Emphasis fundamentals.

• Explosive Line Play – 3-Point Explosion, Block Recognition, Big Step, and advanced pass rush techniques.

• Scheme & Game Planning – Early down calls, Eagle front, One High scheme, and 3rd Down Packages.

• Film & Practice Application – How drills translate to game situations and defensive success.

Whether you’re a youth coach, high school coordinator, or college assistant, this course gives you the fundamentals, advanced strategies, and mindset to build a dominant defense.

Book this course today and learn from Coach Matt Wallerstedt how to transform your defensive front into an unstoppable unit.