Make Defense Great Again

By Coach Vass Football

A podcast hosted by Coach Vass for defensive coaches who want to learn intermediate to advanced level schemes and strategies. In-season podcasts will be Q&A style, and during the off-season, we wi... more

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FAQs about Make Defense Great Again:

How many episodes does Make Defense Great Again have?

The podcast currently has 124 episodes available.

Make Defense Great Again episodes:

January 29, 2025S07E02: The "Flex Defense" w/ Kevin May (Seton Hill University, PA)
Season 7 Episode 2 features Kevin May, Defensive Coordinator & LBs coach at Seton Hill University. We discuss his Flex Defense, including his favorite front adjustments, coverages, and pressures.

Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com

Follow Coach May on Twitter @CoachKevinMay. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode!

MAIN LINKS
Visit the website, CoachVass.com, to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting.
Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com
All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass
Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass
Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball
COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS:
"Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass
"3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo
“Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass
Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way!
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1h 37min
January 16, 2025S07E01: Setting the Tone on D for the New Year w/ Pat Fox from Notre Dame Prep (Pontiac, MI)
Season 7 Episode 1 features Pat Fox, Head Coach/DC/ILB/OL Coach at Notre Dame Prep in Pontiac, MI.

Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com

Follow Coach Fox on Twitter @pefgdefense. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode!

MAIN LINKS
Visit the website, CoachVass.com, to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting.
Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com
All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass
Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass
Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball
COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS:
"Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass
"3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo
“Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass
Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way!
SPONSOR LINKS:
www.hudl.com
www.coachtube.com
www.underdogfantasy.com
www.thecoachpad.com

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1h 17min
December 23, 2024S06E18: The "G Defense" with Bud Foster (Former Virginia Tech DC)
Season 6 Episode 18 features Bud Foster, Former Defensive Coordinator at Virginia Tech. We talk about the G Defense, the DL techniques, coverages, its history, and much more!

Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com
Follow Bud Foster on Twitter @CoachFosterVT. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode!

MAIN LINKS
Visit the website, CoachVass.com, to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting.
Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com
All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass
Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass
Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball
COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS:
"Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass
"3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo
“Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass
Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way!
SPONSOR LINKS:
www.hudl.com
www.coachtube.com
www.underdogfantasy.com
www.thecoachpad.com

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1h 21min
November 29, 2024S06E17: "The Code" with Keith Burns (Developing an Elite Mentality, Creating Identify, & Breathing Confidence into Your Players)
Season 6 Episode 17 features Keith Burns, Head Coach at Fort Worth Country Day in Fort Worth, TX. We talk about developing a defensive identity, breathing confidence into your player, how to approach coaching DBs, and more.

Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa

Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com

Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode!

MAIN LINKS
Visit the website, CoachVass.com, to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting.
Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com
All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass
Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass
Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball
COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS:
"Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass
"3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo
“Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass
Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way!
SPONSOR LINKS:
www.hudl.com
www.coachtube.com
www.underdogfantasy.com
www.thecoachpad.com

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1h 55min
November 17, 2024S06E16: In-Season Q&A w/ Brian Nix - Pressuring 12P, Self Scouting the Playoffs, Developing a Gameplan, Defending False Pulls & more...
Season 6 Episode 16 features Brian Nix, Head Coach at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, TN. We discuss developing a game plan, LB reads, beating false pulls, playing 25 formations in a game, in-game sideline responsibilities, pressuring 12 Personnel, self-scouting for the playoffs, coverages against a Pro side in 11 Personnel, and extreme OL splits.

Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa

Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com

Follow Coach Nix on Twitter @BrianNixAlcoa. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode!

MAIN LINKS
Visit the website, CoachVass.com, to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting.
Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com
All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass
Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass
Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball
COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS:
"Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass
"3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo
“Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass
Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way!
SPONSOR LINKS:
www.hudl.com
www.coachtube.com
www.underdogfantasy.com
www.thecoachpad.com

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2h 29min
November 02, 2024S06E15: In-Season Q&A w/ Scott Goolsby - Gap Scheme Answers, Halloween Candy, Defending Y-Cross, Wildcat, 12P That Does Everything & My Eazy-E Costume
Season 6 Episode 15 features Scott Goolsby, Head Coach at Auburn HS in Auburn, AL. We discuss gap scheme answers, Halloween candy, defending Y-Cross, Wildcat, 12P that does everything, my Eazy-E Costume, & more.

Submit your questions for next week's show with Brian Nix here: bit.ly/vassqa

Follow Coach Goolsby on Twitter @CoachScott34. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode!

MAIN LINKS
Visit the website, CoachVass.com, to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting.
Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com
All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass
Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass
Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball
COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS:
"Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass
"3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo
“Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass
Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way!
SPONSOR LINKS:
www.hudl.com
www.coachtube.com
www.underdogfantasy.com
www.thecoachpad.com

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1h 9min
October 26, 2024S06E14: In-Season Q&A w/ Slade Calhoun - Playoff Gameplanning, Situational Practices, Messing with Protections, Defending 3x1 & More
Season 6 Episode 14 features Slade Calhoun, Head Coach at Mumford HS in Mumford, TN. We discuss playoff gameplanning, situational practices, attacking protections & more.

Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa

Follow Coach Calhoun on Twitter @CoachSlade_Cal. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode!

MAIN LINKS
Visit the website, CoachVass.com, to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting.
Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com
All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass
Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass
Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball
COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS:
"Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass
"3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo
“Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass
Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way!
SPONSOR LINKS:
www.hudl.com
www.coachtube.com
www.underdogfantasy.com
www.thecoachpad.com

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1h 17min
October 20, 2024S06E13: In-Season Q&A w/ Pat Fox - Flexbone, Hot/Eyes Pressures, Sims, Single Wing & More
Season 6 Episode 13 features Pat Fox, Head Coach/DC/ILB/OL Coach at Notre Dame Prep in Pontiac, MI. We discuss defending the Flexbone, Single Wing, Hot/Eyes pressures, Sims & More.

Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa

Follow Coach Fox on Twitter @pefgdefense. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode!

MAIN LINKS
Visit the website, CoachVass.com, to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting.
Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com
All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass
Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass
Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball
COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS:
"Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass
"3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo
“Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass
Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way!
SPONSOR LINKS:
www.hudl.com
www.coachtube.com
www.underdogfantasy.com
www.thecoachpad.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1h 6min
October 05, 2024S06E12: In-Season Q&A w/ Brandon Lechtenberg (Millsaps) - Favorite Drills, Blitz Circuits, Dbl Edge Pressures & More
Season 6 Episode 12 features Brandon Lechtenberg, Head Coach at Millsaps College in Jackson, MS. We discuss our favorite drills, blitz circuits, Odd Dbl Edge pressures, and more.

Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa

Follow Coach Lechtenberg on Twitter @Coach_Lech. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode!

MAIN LINKS
Visit the website, CoachVass.com, to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting.
Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com
All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass
Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass
Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball
COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS:
"Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass
"3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo
“Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass
Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way!
SPONSOR LINKS:
www.hudl.com
www.coachtube.com
www.underdogfantasy.com
www.thecoachpad.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1h 16min
September 29, 2024S06E11: In-Season Q&A w/ Chris King (St. John Bosco, CA) - Beating 1/2 Slide Pro, 22/32 Personnel, Athletic QBs, RB Option Routes & More
Season 6 Episode 11 is with Chris King, Defensive Coordinator at Saint John Bosco in Bellflower, CA. We answer listener questions about defending RB Slot Option Routes, eliminating a stud WR, defending Spread out of Mint, 22/32 Personnel, attacking 1/2 Slide Protection, and more.

Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa

Follow Coach King on Twitter @CoachCJKinger. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode!

MAIN LINKS
Visit the website, CoachVass.com, to view more information on the podcast, the link to his YouTube channel, CoachTube videos, Patreon, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, and articles from Coach Vass, a link to join Coach Vass' email list, and form for off-season consulting.
Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com
All links: www.linktree.com/coachvass
Coach Vass Football Patreon: www.patreon.com/CoachVass
Coach Vass Football YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball
COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS:
"Tite Front Bundle": bit.ly/titefrontvass
"3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo
“Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass
Get the "Opponent Breakdown, Gameplanning, Practice Planning, & Creating a Call Sheet" CoachTube course for FREE by signing up for Underdog Fantasy Sports and use Code: VASS. They will also match your first deposit up to $100! Not only will you have fun, get free bonus cash and a CoachTube course, but you will also support the show in a big way!
SPONSOR LINKS:
www.hudl.com
www.coachtube.com
www.underdogfantasy.com
www.thecoachpad.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
...more
1h 12min

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How many episodes does Make Defense Great Again have?

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