Shane Dierking - Manipulating Gaps
by Lauren's First and Goal
Description
Coach Shane Dierking, the defensive coordinator at North Central College, offers his expert insights on manipulating gap fits to create diverse coverage options on the field.
This presentation delves into key strategies such as spilling the football to speed, minimizing explosive plays, and implementing a tight top-down defense to keep the opposition uncertain. Additionally, the course highlights the significance of two-way communication in pass coverage and the versatility of cover four strategies.
With these techniques, participants can enhance their defensive game plan, making it tougher for the offense to gain every yard.
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The Coach
Shane Dierking | Defensive Coordinator | North Central College
Shane Dierking, a North Central College alumnus, rejoined the Cardinals' coaching staff in 2018 as the defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach and was promoted to assistant head coach in 2022. In the 2022 season, he led the Cardinals to top rankings in NCAA Division III for scoring defense (6.7 points allowed per game) and led the CCIW in several defensive categories, setting new school records in scoring, rushing, and passing defense. Before returning to North Central, Dierking coached at Benedictine University from 2016-2017, starting as the defensive backs coach and later becoming the defensive coordinator. He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at North Central from 2014-2016.
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| 24 hours on-demand video |
| Streaming from mobile and TV |
| Lifetime access |
| Certificate of completion |
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Course Info
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| Caterory: | Football/4-2-5 Defense |
| Bookings: | 55 |
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| Videos: | 17 |
