Scott Surratt, Carthage - Defense the Bulldog Way

This course takes you inside the Carthage program, home to ten state championships, to see firsthand how one of the most respected coaching staffs in the country builds a dominant defense. Led by veteran coaches with over three decades of experience, you’ll learn the proven routines, drills, and principles that have allowed their teams to give up less than a touchdown per game with starters on the field for five straight years.

Topics include:

• Designing and running a winning weekly defensive schedule (blitz pickup, two-minute drill, red zone, and game-situation work).

• Essential linebacker and secondary drills for leverage, pursuit, stance, alignment, keys, and technique.

• Defensive line fundamentals for explosive get-offs, hand usage, and pass-rush moves.

• Adjusting personnel to maximize strengths and put players in the right spots.

• Teaching pursuit, edge-setting, and fitting to the ball with simple, repeatable coaching points.

Packed with live demonstrations, video breakdowns, and practical coaching insights, this course equips you with the tools to elevate your defense—whether you’re coaching at the high school, college, or youth level.