On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by Frostburg State (Md.) defensive coordinator John Kelling. Frostburg finished inside the top 20 DIII in total defense both in 2016 and 2017. In 2018, Frostburg was ranked third in pass defenses, fourth in 3rd down conversions, only allowing a 22.1 percent in opponents completion percentage, and seventh in total defense. Grabowski and Coach Kelling breakdown how Frostburg’s defense has achieved continued success.

01:02 Coach Kelling’s coaching journey

03:15 Lessons learned as a coach

06:35 Developing the defense in 2019

09:12 Hallmarks of the defense

13:00 Practicing without contact

15:55 Pin the hip tempo

21:42 Learning to practice

23:45 Preparing for third down

28:04 Focus in the passing game

31:33 Coaching against the RPO

34:50 Keeping it simple for the defense

38:45 Curl, flat drill progression

42:20 Winning Edge

44:00 Football Development

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