On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, the “Deep Dive on Defense” series continues as guest host Chris Vasseur is joined by Cody Alexander, secondary coach at Midlothian (Texas) High School, to discuss all the details on his match quarters defense, including secondary positioning and responsibilities as well as how to defend RPOs.

Show Notes:

1:04 Background information on Coach

8:57 Craziest story from Coach’s time as a GA

10:35 Coach Vasseur’s crazy GA story

15:27 Coach Alexander’s Cover 4 cornerback breakdown

20:15 Coach Alexander’s Cover 4 safety breakdown

25:48 Linebackers’ role in the Cover 4

31:27 Nickel responsibilities

33:45 How to stop a stud running back with Cover 4

39:52 Outside linebacker positioning and responsibilities

41:52 2x2 back to the boundary

44:23 Adjusting coverage to 3x1, 10 personnel

50:02 Additional assignments vs. trips

52:27 Defending RPOs in the Cover 4 set

56:45 Zone read fits with back to boundary

1:00:17 Advice for other coaches vs. 3x1

1:06:35 Pressure situation call

1:08:10 Coach’s contact info

Coaches Info:

Twitter: @D_Coach_A

Website: Matchquarter.com

Books:

Cautious Aggression: Defending Modern Football

Hybrids: The Making of a Modern Defense

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