Season 5, Episode 15 is with Blake Williams, former NFL and FBS Defensive Coordinator and Super Bowl winner! We discuss Buddy Ryan, 2 Trap pressures, a special Dbl Corner Blitz, and answer listener questions! Follow Coach Blake Williams on Twitter @Coach_BWilliams . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! Get the Cyber Monday Week Bundle by going to https://bit.ly/vasscybermonday MAI...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Season 5, Episode 14 is with Marvin Ridge High School Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator, Michael Nahum. We talk about signal stealing and answer listener questions, including defending 20 Personnel FIB formations, Wing-T, offensive & defensive trends & more! Follow Coach Nahum on Twitter @CoachNahum60 . 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...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 14
Season 5, Episode 13 is Kyle Cogan, DB Coach at Benedictine College in Atchinson, Kansas. We answer listener questions, including preparing for a team that runs a different offense when their stud is hurt (he might be coming back), Shotgun, 23 Personnel Wildcat, Cover 7 Triangles to Stack, & More Follow Kyle 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! M...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Season 5, Episode 12 is Adam Gaylor, Jenks HS Defensive Coordinator. We talk about 22 Personnel with Unbalanced, handling 12 Personnel with YY Wing, game-planning multi-formation teams, and much more! Follow Adam 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, www.coachvass.com , to view more information on the podcast, the l...
Oct 01, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Season 5, Episode 11 is with former Georgia, Wisconsin, Alabama, Tennessee, and Michigan assistant (and 2-time National Champion) Garrett Cox. We talk about defending the Art Briles offense, wristbands, Nickel to 12 Personnel, and working for Nick Saban, Kirby Smart, Jeremy Pruitt, Mike Macdonald, and Dave Aranda. 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, ...
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 40 min
Season 5, Episode 10 is with former LSU & Baylor assistant Ronnie Wheat. We take listener questions related to planning practice during bye weeks, assigning tasks in the press box, studying & attacking pass protection, Catch technique & more! Follow Ronnie on Twitter @CoachRWheat . 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, www.coachvass.com , t...
Sep 09, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Season 5, Episode 9 is a solo effort. I take listener questions related to defending the Air Raid, Unbalanced Flexbone w/ a TE, Red Zone coverages, 1 Double # to a TE, between series box etiquette, and using DBs to defend Boot. 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, www.coachvass.com , to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube cha...
Sep 02, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Season 5 Episode 8 is with Jerry Gordon. Coach joins me to talk about coaching in Italy, including the application process, his defensive philosophy, and most importantly, the delicious food and drink! Follow Jerry Gordon on Twitter, @JerryGordonFB . 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, www.coachvass.com , to view more information on the podcast, the ...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Season 5 Episode 7 is with West Texas A&M Linebacker coach, Brian Vaughn (AKA Blitzology). Coach joins me to talk about his method for off-season studying, what he's found on Tampa 2, and the pressures that come with it, to make Non-Traditional Tampa calls. Follow Brian Vaughn on Twitter, @BrianMVaughn . 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, www.co...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Season 5 Episode 6 is with University of Kansas Senior Defense Analyst Mark DeLeone. Coach joins me to talk about concepts from the NFL that can be adapted to the college and high school levels. Topics Include: 3rd Down game planning Cover 3 - Zone vs. Match depending on QB ability Doubling the offense's best player Why teams run Match & more! Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . Join us on Twitter to discuss the episo...
May 09, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Season 5, Episode 5 is with Scott Goolsby, Defensive Coordinator at Auburn HS, in Auburn, AL. Coach joins me to discuss his 4-3 defensive package. 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! Here is a link to the podcast I did with Coach Goolsby for Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/blog/blitz-extended-coverage-building-a-defensive-culture-scott-g...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Season 5, Episode 4 is with Randall Joyner, Defensive Line Coach & Run Game Coordinator. We discuss his pass rush progression! Topics Include : The approach Alignments Angles - Power & Speed Stance & Getoff Footwork Use of Hands The moves he teaches & how he teaches them Game planning vs. different setters (puncher, clamper, riser, alternater) Coaching the "Finish" Adapting his progression to the High School level Follow Coach Joyner on Twitter @CoachBo5 . Follow me @CoachVass , ...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Season 5, Episode 3 is with Brian Nix, Head Coach at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee. We discuss his defensive system: fronts, stunts, coverages, and pressures. Topics Include : Alcoa's base package Internal plugs Boundary reduction Choosing DL techniques (5 vs. 4 vs. 4i) Pressure philosophy Stopper calls Specialty defenses Starting with a foundation Guarding against complacency Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption . J...
Feb 09, 2023•2 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Season 5, Episode 2 is with Chad McGehee, Head Coach at James Clemens High School in Madison, AL. Coach McGehee talks about his base structures with boundary and field reduction, coverage adjustments, pressures, things to be ready for if you run the defense, and more! 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 the episode! Register for the Gaylor Famil...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Season 5, Episode 1 is with Benedictine College Safeties Coach, Kyle Cogan. We discuss his entire Cover 7 package, which he splits into 4 categories: Cones, Brackets, Triangles, and Boxes. The tools in the "Cone" family contain what he calls Indian, Switch, and Outlaw with soft vs. hard call/aggressive vs. passive. The "Bracket" family tools are CC, Connie, Stubbie, and Robber. The "Triangle" family tools are Cop, Thief, Trooper, and Steal. And the "Box" family contains the Meg, Mod, Mix, Box, C...
Jan 16, 2023•3 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Season 4 Episode 18 is with ESPN's Mina Kimes! We talk about a week in her life during football season, balancing fandom & neutrality, show preparation, professional development, analytics, which coach she would start an NFL franchise with, the Championship Question & more! Follow Mina Kimes on Twitter @MinaKimes . 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 GET MY NEW...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Season 4 Episode 17 is with Stanford Defensive Analyst, Ben Robertson. We discuss his end-of-the-season self-scout process, as well as offensive trends that defensive coaches will see next year. Follow Coach Robertson on Twitter @Be nR4033 . 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 GET MY NEW TITE FRONT DEFENSE COACHTUBE BUNDLE: bit.ly/titefrontvass Get the new "Opponent Br...
Dec 17, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Season 4 Episode 16 is with IMG Defensive Coordinator, Brian Niedermeyer. We discuss listener-submitted questions. TOPICS INCLUDE Letting Kids Influence Decision Making Hiring Someone from AFCA Practicing Against Formations & Shifts "Dime Rabbits" Sim Pressures Adjusting Personnel Year-to-Year Switching to Odd Fronts What to Watch During the Practices/Games Teaching ILB Alignments Defending Iso Routes out of the Backfield Scripting Practice Follow Coach Niedermeyer on Twitter @BMNiedermeyer ...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Season 4, Episode 15 is with Chad McGehee, current Head Coach of James Clemens High School in Madison, AL, and former Hoover High School Defensive Coordinator. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions. Topics include: Packaging a Defense When you See Everything Empty with Best Offensive Players Inside Educating Players about Opponents Defending Sprintout GA Advice Practice Structure Dealing with Injuries Follow Coach McGehee on Twitter @CoachMcGehee . Follow me on Twit...
Nov 03, 2022•2 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Season 4 Episode 14 is with Justin Garza HS Head Coach & DB Coach, Yosef Fares. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions. Topics Include: Yosef's Atlanta Falcons Training Camp Journey Taking Over a New Program Defending Sugar Huddles Defending Bucksweep & Pin-Pull Defending the Perimeter at the Middle School Level Quarters Install Progression Studying Film w/ Assistants Deep Outs vs. Special Follow Coach Fares on Twitter @Coach_Fares . Follow me on Twitter @Coa...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Season 4 Episode 13 is with Benedictine College Safeties Coach, Kyle Cogan. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions. Topics Include: Defending Jet out of the Gun Cut Coverage Question Quick Tips vs. Flexbone Favorite Red Zone Coverages What to Scout? Choosing Coverages When Do You Chase Ghosts? 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...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 50 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Season 4, Episode 12 is with Adam Gaylor, Defensive Coordinator at Jenks High School in Jenks, OK. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions. Topics include Power Read, 12 Personnel with a running QB and sprint-out passing, Coach Gaylor's Float front, how many pressures to carry into a game, defending Split Gun 20/21 personnel, getting a better pass rush out of the Tite front, and the merits of the 3-high Odd Stack defense. Follow Coach Gaylor on Twitter @CoachAdamGaylo...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Season 4, Episode 11 is with Jim Camarillo, Defensive Coordinator at Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, AZ. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions. Topics include training young DBs, playing the pass against 12 Pers Ace w/ run threats, defending Split Zone Bluff, Cover 1 Rat Pressures, 2x1, 11 Personnel FIB Adjustments. Follow Coach Camarillo on Twitter @CoachcamJim3 . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the show's account @MDGAPodcast , and the offensive podcast @RunV...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Season 4, Episode 10 is with the creator of Match Quarters, Cody Alexander. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions. Topics Include: Defending Double Move Routes Odd Fronts & 4-2-5 Learning the Foundation of Defensive Language Attacking 6-man Sort Protections Wing-T RPOs Split Veer & Bone Call Sheets Defending Different Types of Bunches 1 1/2 Gap DL Technique Meshing Odd 2 High/Even 1 High Follow Coach Alexander on Twitter @The_Coach_A . Follow me on Twitter @...
Sep 03, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Season 4, Episode 9 is with Dante Bartee, Defensive Coordinator at Ottawa University in Ottawa, KS. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions. Topics Include: When to "Sell Out" to a Tendency Defending Boot Pass When they are Bigger and Stronger Defending Wide Plays to Tight Bunches Coverages to Avoid vs. Certain Formations Empty 12 Personnel QB Counter RPO THE GAME OF THE CENTURY!!! Follow Coach Bartee on Twitter @BarteeDante . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the sho...
Aug 27, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Season 4, Episode 8 is with Dante Bartee, Defensive Coordinator at Ottawa University in Ottawa, KS. We discuss the philosophy behind game planning and how we go about it, using many different examples for you to match with your defensive philosophy. Topics Include: Starting the Process Looking at Structures First Run Hit Chart Individual Hit Charts Creating Calls from the Data Tailoring Breakdowns to Your Defense Follow Coach Bartee on Twitter @BarteeDante . Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass , the...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 56 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Season 4, Episode 7 is with Brandon Lechtenberg, Defensive Coordinator at Central Oklahoma, in Edmond, OK. We discuss the things you need to cover during Fall Camp and your "pre-season" to have an effective defense. Topics Include: State of the Pod Welcome Brandon Lechtenberg Philosophy on Pre-Season Thoughts on Individual/Offensive Diversity The Case for "Good on Good" Taking Care of Formations Emphasizing Pad Work Working Getting Out of Bad Situations Working the Defensive Line Regulating 1-on...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Season 4, Episode 6 is with Dan Lanning, Head Coach at the University of Oregon. We discuss the process for planning pressures for runs and passes, as well as some of his favorite concepts. Topics Include: Planning the Pressure Paths "Blackboard" Calls Sim Pressure - Drop Technique/Implications Cross Dogs Sim Check System to Bad Looks Coverage Affecting the Path Pressuring Counter Setting Edges Pressuring the Pass Creating Exotic Looks Planning for the Offense's Reaction Follow Coach Lanning on ...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Season 4, Episode 5 is with Rich Wright, Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO. We discuss the elements in his wildly successful, 4-down, Quarters-based system out of Double Gs/2is. Topics Include: Base Call: Husker Check "The Great Lie" Building Back to Front 5 Techniques Playing the B Gap & Mike Fit "Gate"/"Torch" Stunt Playing off Back & Pull Blocks Fitting 10P Zone Playing 3x1 In-Core & Out-Core Ease of Alignment DE Technique...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Season 4, Episode 4 is with Jeremy Pruitt, former Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, FSU, and New York Giants Coach. We go through his favorite 3rd Down coverages and their strengths, weaknesses, and when he likes to/not use them. Topics Include Cover 2/25 Buster Cut on the Backside Issues with Buster & Solutions "Douglas" Tag (52) & Cougar Cougar vs. Buster vs. Cut Why/Why Not Play Cover 5 (2 Man) Cover 7 Special Cut Corner vs. the Run Cover 1 Cross Thoughts on NFL Coverage Styles Follow Coac...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Season 4Ep. 4
