Podcast
Make Defense Great Again
Hosted by Coach Vass Football · EN
A podcast hosted by Coach Vass for defensive coaches who want to learn intermediate to advanced level schemes and strategies. In-season podcasts will be Q&A style, and during the off-season, we will have long-form episodes focusing on one topic.
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Episodes
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S08E02: Defending Harding, Crush Front, & Going Back to the 4-2-5 w/ Tony Annese, DC at Ferris State)
Jan 2601:18:39Tap to summarizeSeason 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 the episode! MAIN LINKS Coach Vass Defense: www.CoachVassDefense.com Visit the website, CoachVass.com, to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting. All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS: "Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass "3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo “Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way! SPONSOR LINKS: www.hudl.com www.underdogfantasy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →S08E01: Gregg Williams - 2 Trap Pressures, Dbl Corner featuring Jon Gruden, Isolating Myles Garrett & Aaron Donald, and more!
Jan 1901:22:13Tap to summarizeSeason 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 the website, CoachVass.com, to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting. Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS: "Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass "3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo “Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way! SPONSOR LINKS: www.hudl.com www.underdogfantasy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →S07E09: Q&A with Brian Nix - Self-Scouting, Adapting Personnel for Next Year, Spill vs. Box out of Odd & More
Dec 2902:33:35Tap to summarizeSeason 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 major roster turnover and replacing All-State starters Adjusting defensively when moving up in classification Handling size disadvantages in the trenches Offseason self-scouting, analytics, and system evaluation Defending perimeter Screens (Bubble, Now, RB) Building efficient in-game communication and wristband systems Practice structure, offseason film study, and movement prep Teaching tackling and core defensive drills Game planning for multiple offensive systems Evolving a defensive system based on personnel and schedule Program building, staff continuity, and long-term development Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach Nix on Twitter @BrianNixAlcoa. 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, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting. Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS: "Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass "3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo “Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way! SPONSOR LINKS: www.hudl.com www.underdogfantasy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →S07E08: Q&A with Scott Goolsby - Prepping for a State Title Game, Playing Against Tempo, Suggesting New Concepts & More
Dec 801:02:34Tap to summarizeSeason 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 YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting. Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS: "Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass "3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo “Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way! SPONSOR LINKS: www.hudl.com www.underdogfantasy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →S07E07: In-Season Q&A w/ Terrance Gant - Special/Stubbie, 3-4 Slant & Angle, Tackling in Space & More
Dec 101:13:04Tap to summarizeSeason 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, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting. Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS: "Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass "3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo “Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way! SPONSOR LINKS: www.hudl.com www.underdogfantasy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →S07E06: Defending the Wishbone with a Tribute to Bill Mountjoy, GL Sprintout Snag, 10 Personnel Run Game & More
Oct 601:02:22Tap to summarizeSeason 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 podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting. Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS: "Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass "3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo “Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way! SPONSOR LINKS: www.hudl.com www.underdogfantasy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →S07E05: In-Season Q&A w/ Brandon Lechtenberg - Bluffing, Go-Go Offense, Flexbone, Single Wing & More
Sep 2901:12:45Tap to summarizeSeason 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 YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting. Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS: "Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass "3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo “Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way! SPONSOR LINKS: www.hudl.com www.underdogfantasy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →S07E04: In-Season Q&A w/ Adam Gaylor - Read TOM, Gameplanning like Saban, Slot-T & More
Sep 2201:10:49Tap to summarizeSeason 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, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting. Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS: "Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass "3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo “Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way! SPONSOR LINKS: www.hudl.com www.underdogfantasy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →S07E03: Two Gap, Open Gap (TGOG/Deuce Technique) w/ Cody Gardner (Corner Canyon HS - Utah)
May 7, 202501:28:05Tap to summarizeSeason 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 information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting. Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS: "Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass "3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo “Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way! SPONSOR LINKS: www.hudl.com www.coachtube.com www.underdogfantasy.com www.thecoachpad.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →S07E02: The "Flex Defense" w/ Kevin May (Seton Hill University, PA)
Jan 29, 202501:33:11Tap to summarizeSeason 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.comFollow 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, to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting. Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS: "Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass "3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo “Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way! SPONSOR LINKS: www.hudl.com www.coachtube.com www.underdogfantasy.com www.thecoachpad.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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