The Blackout Defense System- Volume 1- Origins, Philosophy, Overview
by Blackout Defense System
Description
Volume 1 provides an in-depth look at Coach Hickman’s career path and the origins of the Blackout Defense, including the mentors who shaped his philosophy and the development of his modern 3–4 defensive approach. This volume also introduces the current AU football coaching staff, outlining their backgrounds and credentials as they guide you throughout the series.
The second portion of the video presents a clear overview of the system’s core philosophy, mission, and scheme overview along with a preview of what coaches can expect to learn in the remaining installments of the series.
Volumes 2-17 will launch the first week in March 2026. Volumes 18-25 will be available Summer. Contact us via email at blackoutdefensesystem@gmail.com
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The Coach
Brett Hickman is the Assistant Head Coach/ Defensive Coordinator at Anderson University, bringing extensive experience from both the collegiate and high school levels. He began his coaching career at East Carolina University, where he served as a defensive staff assistant during a period that included a conference championship and multiple bowl appearances. He later coached at North Greenville University as a position coach, special teams coordinator, and defensive coordinator, helping guide the program to the National Quarterfinals in 2011. Hickman also spent time at Gardner-Webb University at the FCS level, working with linebackers and special teams while developing multiple all-conference performers.
In 2018, Hickman returned to his alma mater, West Brunswick High School, as head coach, where he led a program turnaround and guided the team to its first 10-win season in more than 20 years. His 2020 team advanced to the State Quarterfinals. In 2019 and 2020 the WBHS defense held opponents to ten or fewer points on eleven occasions including a school record five shutouts.
Hickman joined Anderson University in 2022 on the inaugural football staff led by legendary Head Coach Bobby Lamb. Known for his disciplined, aggressive defensive philosophy, Hickman is the architect of the Blackout Defense and emphasizes player development, accountability, and adaptability within a modern 3–4 system. In just their second year of NCAA Division II competition, the new program finished #19 in the nation in Total Defense.
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This Course Includes
| 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/3-4 Defense |
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| Videos: | 6 |
| Tags: | blackout , volume 1 , 3-4 defense , 4-2-5 defense |
