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Matt Wallerstedt - UTEP - Defensive Run Game/Defensive Line

by Texas High School Coaches Association
Matt Wallerstedt - UTEP - Defensive Run Game/Defensive Line

Description

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.

Lessons

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Matt Wallerstedt - UTEP

Associate Head Coach

Defensive Run Game Coord. /DL

Alma Mater: Kansas State

ILB ‘84- ‘87

‘87 Team Captain & MVP (led Big 8 in Tackles with 165)

Entering 33rd Season of College FB with stops at Arizona State, Fort Hays State, Emporia State, Wyoming, North Alabama, Akron, Kansas State, Air Force, Texas A&M, Texas Tech & Charlotte.

  • Has over a decade of Defensive Coordinator experience & 3 years as a Special Teams Coordinator.

 

  • Has coached in two Division 2 National Playoffs and 10 Bowl Games including the Holiday & Cotton.

 

  • Son, Cal, was a ‘22 All Conference Linebacker for the Miners and was selected to Dave Campbell’s 1st Team All Texas Team.

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

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Caterory: Football/Defensive Line
Duration:
Videos: 16