Season 8 Episode 2 features Ferris State Defensive Coordinator, Tony Annese. We talk about defending Harding, their Crush Front, their move back to the 4-2-5, and much more! Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Tony Annese on Twitter @Coach_TAnnese18 . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss th...
Jan 26, 2026•1 hr 19 min
Season 8 Episode 1 features NFL legend Gregg Williams. We talk about his Shake & Chucky blitzes, isolating your best rushers 1-on-1, and much more! Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Gregg Williams on Twitter @CoachGreggSB44 . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit th...
Jan 19, 2026•1 hr 22 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Season 7 Episode 9 features Brian Nix from Alcoa High School in Alcoa, TN. Episode topics include: Adapting defensive structure to personnel changes (Even vs. Odd fronts) Creating Odd-front looks from 4-3 and reduction structures Varying core run-fit philosophy (spill, box, force, overlap) Quarters and Palms coverage fits vs different fronts and formations Run fits vs. gap schemes, down blocks, and base blocks OLB and Safety fits in Reduction, Tite, Vice, Pro, and Twins flanks Preparing for majo...
Dec 29, 2025•2 hr 34 min
Season 7 Episode 8 features Scott Goolsby from Auburn High School in Auburn, Alabama. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach Goolsby on Twitter @CoachScott34 . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit the website, CoachVass.com , to view more information on the podcast, the link to his...
Dec 08, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Season 7 Episode 7 features Terrance Gant from Brevard College in Brevard, NC. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach Gant on Twitter @terrance_gant . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit the website, CoachVass.com , to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, Coa...
Dec 01, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Season 7 Episode 6 has Coach Vass flying solo, talking about Defending the Wishbone with a Tribute to Bill Mountjoy, GL Sprintout Snag, 10 Personnel Run Game, & More Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit the website, CoachVass.com , to view more information on the p...
Oct 06, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Season 7 Episode 5 features Brandon Lechtenberg, HC at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach Lechtenberg on Twitter @Coach_Lech . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit the website, CoachVass.com , to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouT...
Sep 29, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Season 7 Episode 4 features Adam Gaylor, HC at Jenks High School in Jenks, OK. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach Gaylor on Twitter @CoachAdamGaylor. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit the website, CoachVass.com , to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, ...
Sep 22, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Season 7 Episode 3 features Cody Gardner, Defensive Coordinator at Corner Canyon HS in Draper, Utah. We discuss his Two Gap Open Gap theory, technique, and application. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach Gardner on Twitter @Cody_Gardner . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit the website, CoachVass.com , to view more i...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 28 min
Season 7 Episode 2 features Kevin May, Defensive Coordinator & LBs coach at Seton Hill University. We discuss his Flex Defense, including his favorite front adjustments, coverages, and pressures. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach May on Twitter @CoachKevinMay . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit the website, CoachVass.com ...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Season 7 Episode 1 features Pat Fox, Head Coach/DC/ILB/OL Coach at Notre Dame Prep in Pontiac, MI. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach Fox on Twitter @pefgdefense . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit the website, CoachVass.com , to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, ...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Season 6 Episode 18 features Bud Foster, Former Defensive Coordinator at Virginia Tech. We talk about the G Defense, the DL techniques, coverages, its history, and much more! Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Bud Foster on Twitter @CoachFosterVT . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit the website, CoachVass.com , to view more informati...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 6Ep. 18
Season 6 Episode 17 features Keith Burns, Head Coach at Fort Worth Country Day in Fort Worth, TX. We talk about developing a defensive identity, breathing confidence into your player, how to approach coaching DBs, and more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MA...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Season 6Ep. 17
Season 6 Episode 16 features Brian Nix, Head Coach at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, TN. We discuss developing a game plan, LB reads, beating false pulls, playing 25 formations in a game, in-game sideline responsibilities, pressuring 12 Personnel, self-scouting for the playoffs, coverages against a Pro side in 11 Personnel, and extreme OL splits. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach Nix on Twitter @Brian...
Nov 17, 2024•2 hr 25 min•Season 6Ep. 16
Season 6 Episode 15 features Scott Goolsby, Head Coach at Auburn HS in Auburn, AL. We discuss gap scheme answers, Halloween candy, defending Y-Cross, Wildcat, 12P that does everything, my Eazy-E Costume, & more. Submit your questions for next week's show with Brian Nix here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Goolsby on Twitter @CoachScott34 . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN...
Nov 02, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 15
Season 6 Episode 14 features Slade Calhoun, Head Coach at Mumford HS in Mumford, TN. We discuss playoff gameplanning, situational practices, attacking protections & more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Calhoun on Twitter @CoachSlade_Cal . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit the website, CoachVass.com , to view more...
Oct 26, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 14
Season 6 Episode 13 features Pat Fox, Head Coach/DC/ILB/OL Coach at Notre Dame Prep in Pontiac, MI. We discuss defending the Flexbone, Single Wing, Hot/Eyes pressures, Sims & More. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Fox on Twitter @pefgdefense . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit the website, CoachVass.com , to view m...
Oct 20, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 13
Season 6 Episode 12 features Brandon Lechtenberg, Head Coach at Millsaps College in Jackson, MS. We discuss our favorite drills, blitz circuits, Odd Dbl Edge pressures, and more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Lechtenberg on Twitter @Coach_Lech . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit the website, CoachVass.com , to view ...
Oct 05, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 12
Season 6 Episode 11 is with Chris King, Defensive Coordinator at Saint John Bosco in Bellflower, CA. We answer listener questions about defending RB Slot Option Routes, eliminating a stud WR, defending Spread out of Mint, 22/32 Personnel, attacking 1/2 Slide Protection, and more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach King on Twitter @CoachCJKinger. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . ...
Sep 29, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Season 6 Episode 10 is with Adam Gaylor, Defensive Coordinator at Jenks HS in Jenks, OK. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Gaylor on Twitter @CoachGaylor . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit the website, CoachVass.com , to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, P...
Sep 21, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Season 6 Episode 9 is with Chad Broadrick, Defensive Coordinator at Father Ryan in Nashville, TN. We answer listener questions about eliminating a stud WR, defending Split Back Zone & Bucksweep out of the 3-4, and more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Broadrick on Twitter @CoachBroadrick. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LIN...
Sep 07, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Season 6 Episode 8 is with Chad McGehee, Head Coach at James Clemens in Madison, AL. We answer listener questions about defending 12 Personnel with the East Coast 3-4 & the Stack, defending Empty, Punt Safe, coaching a young group & more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach McGehee on Twitter @CoachMcGehee. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss th...
Aug 31, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Season 6 Episode 7 is with Mason Hughes, Safeties Coach, and ST Coordinator at the College of Sequoias in Visalia, CA. We answer listener questions about defending Power & Counter, Power Read, Pin & Pull, Dart, Bear Stunts, Sprintout, Containing running QBs, and our favorite tackling drills. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Hughes on Twitter @Mason_Hughes. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podc...
Aug 25, 2024•1 hr 59 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Season 6 Episode 6 is with Duane Vaughn, Defensive Coordinator at Furman. We discuss his pressure paths, defending the Briles' system, automatic checks to problem formations, & more. Follow Coach Vaughn on Twitter @Coach_DVaughn. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit the website, CoachVass.com , to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube c...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Season 6, Episode 5 is with Paul Gonzales, Safeties Coach at TCU. We discuss how he develops Safeties and his free CoachTube course, which is his drill tape. Follow Coach Gonzales on Twitter @RealCoachG . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! For Coach Gonzales' drill tape, go to www.coachvass.com/coachg MAIN LINKS Visit the website, CoachVass.com , to view more information on the ...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Season 6, Episode 4 is with Eric Kasperowicz, Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator at Mars High School in Pittsburgh, PA. Coach K joins me to talk about his Hot Pressure & Coverages and his 3rd Down Okie Package. Follow Coach Kasperowicz on Twitter @CoackKasper . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit the website, CoachVass.com , to view more information on the ...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Season 6, Episode 3 is with Pat Fox, Head Coach at Notre Dame Prep in Pontiac, MI. Coach Fox joins me to talk about his up pressure look and a variety of man pressures. Follow Coach Fox on Twitter @PEFGDefense . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit the website, CoachVass.com , to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube vide...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Season 6, Episode 2 is with Mike Granato, Defensive Coordinator at Coffee High School in Douglas, GA. Coach Granato joins me to discuss his Stack defensive coverages, pressures, when he "breaks it," as well as his championship drills. Follow Coach Granato on Twitter @CoachG_dbnation . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! Here is a link to Coach Cogan's CoachTube course on the run ...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Coach Vass Defense is a comprehensive, out-of-the-box defensive system with everything you need to coordinate a top-tier defense. The system has a complete, robust, defensive scheme, a modular framework, and a teaching methodology to get into Even, Odd, Mint/Tite, Bear, Odd-Stack, and 3-High Safety structures. Installation videos & schedules Fully customizable playbook with NFL-level quality and detail Answers for every offense you will face (Spread, Wing-T, Air Raid, Triple Option, & mu...
Mar 20, 2024•4 min
Season 6, Episode 1 is with Kyle Cogan from Benedictine College. Coach Cogan joins me to discuss different run fit categories (Max, Solo, Lever-Spill-Lever, and Ball Fits) and how they would fit against common plays. Follow Coach Cogan on Twitter @CoachCogan . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! Here is a link to Coach Cogan's CoachTube course on the run fits we discuss: bit.ly/c...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 6Ep. 1
