As the season progresses, coaches and coordinators must ensure their defensive units remain sharp and perform at their best. The late season brings unique challenges, such as maintaining fresh and game-ready players, managing injuries, and countering opponents who are familiar with our team’s tendencies.

In this episode, we explore three key strategies to navigate the late season successfully and keep defenses in battle rhythm.

Coaches Featured in This Episode:

Show Notes:

Todd Drury

John Mumford

Vince DiGaetano

Related Episodes:

Todd Drury:

A Unique Practice Period for More Reps for the Defense

Sacks and Takeaways

Vince DiGaetano:

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

Additional 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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