Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Continuous Improvement on Tackling During the Season - Vince DiGaetano, Assistant Coach, Fordham


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Over the course of our Season series, we have heard again and again about the importance of fundamentals from coaches at every level. Today we put the focus back on the fundamentals of tackling with our in-house tackling expert Fordham University assistant coach Vince DiGaetano.


Coach Dig joined us during camp to talk about tackling situations that are difficult to work on in practice but are important to prepare for in the game. It’s worth going back to those ideas.


Today the focus is on improving tackling early season and coach Digaetano shares insight he has gained from his study of tackling. He gives suggestions that you can implement in your program to help improve this important fundamental.


Show Notes:

  • Staying with the same tackling circuit
  • Grading practice tackling drills
  • Entry point - square to the ball
  • Put a shell around the ball
  • What statistics show
  • Keep circuits the same but use mini-circuits
  • More reps for the two deep and for young kids
  • Hoop tackle drill
  • Back end - working those that play together in reps
  • Working against jump cut

  • Additional Coach DiGaetano Episodes:

    Player Vocal Leadership Plus Early Camp Tackling Considerations 

    The Players Write the Practice Plan

    Defining Practice Tempos and Finishes for Better Performance

    Deep Dive on Defense: Team Tackling

    Trends in Teaching Tackling

    Short Prep Time for the Season

    Related Resources:

    Coach DiGaetano has some of the best tackling resources available, including:

    Winning Gaps with Engaged Tackles

    Deep Dig: Preseason Tackling Fundamentals

    Effective Team Tackling with the 3 C’s: Contact, Chase, and Converge

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