Run Fits in the Mountain Union Defense
by Daryl Ely
Description
In Run Fits in the Mountain Union Defense, Coach Daryl Ely provides a detailed breakdown of how the Mountain Union defensive structure handles run responsibilities with discipline, clarity, and physicality.
This course begins with a foundational overview of the Mountain Union front and philosophy, setting the framework for understanding how each run fit connects within the larger defensive structure. From there, Coach Ely systematically teaches the core fit concepts including 30 Fit, Plug Fits, Eye Lag Fits, and Lag Fits, explaining alignment, gap responsibility, and linebacker/defensive line coordination.
The course also covers adjustments to Split/Stack formations, along with detailed instruction on Stack Fits and specialty concepts such as Yoda Fits, ensuring defenders are prepared for multiple offensive presentations. Throughout the lessons, Coach Ely emphasizes technique, communication, and eye discipline—showing how proper fits eliminate vertical seams and force the ball where the defense wants it.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a clear understanding of how the Mountain Union Defense structures its run fits to maintain gap integrity, adapt to formation changes, and play sound, assignment-driven defense.
Lessons
The Coach
Coach Daryl Ely is a defensive-minded football coach known for his detailed teaching progression, disciplined defensive structure, and ability to simplify complex concepts without losing their effectiveness. With years of experience coordinating and developing defensive systems, he has built a reputation for installing physical, gap-sound defenses that consistently stop the run and create negative plays.
Coach Ely specializes in front structure, run fits, and defensive adjustments within multiple defensive packages. His approach emphasizes clarity in assignments, strong communication between levels of the defense, and technical precision in alignment, reads, and leverage. He is particularly respected for how he teaches linebackers and defensive linemen to work together within structured fit systems such as the Mountain Union framework.
Throughout his career, Coach Ely has focused on player development, helping athletes understand not just their responsibility, but how their role fits into the overall defensive concept. His coaching style blends film study, detailed breakdowns, and practical application, ensuring that players and fellow coaches gain both conceptual understanding and on-field execution.
Known for his organized systems and emphasis on fundamentals, Coach Ely continues to influence defensive strategy through structured teaching, adaptable schemes, and a commitment to building disciplined, assignment-sound defenses.
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| Caterory: | Football/Blitz/Stunt/Pressure |
