Chris Kappas is the new defensive coordinator at Austin Peay. He spent eight years in two stints on the Mount Union coaching staff, five as defensive coordinator.

In the five years as a defensive coordinator, his unit hwas in the top 10 in at least three national defensive categories in each season.

In 2015, Kappas earned National Coordinator of the Year honors as his defense topped all of college football allowing 197.6 yards per game. Mount Union also led the nation that year in third down defense (21.4-percent), rushing defense (55.2 yds/game), scoring defense (9.3 ppg), sacks (4.53 per game) helping leading the team to its 12th national championship.

He spent two years as the Raiders offensive coordinator and led a group that was among nation's top scoring teams.

On this Coach and Coordinator Quickcast, Kappas discusses creating big plays and turnovers on defense.

-Defensive philosophy

-Creating an emphasis on turnovers

-Strip tackle technique and practice

-Game planning and looking for opportunities for big plays

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