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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How many episodes does Make Defense Great Again have?

The podcast currently has 129 episodes available.

Make Defense Great Again episodes:

January 23, 2023S05E02: The "Nate Woody" 3-4 Defense w/ Chad McGehee, HC at James Clemens HS (Madison, AL)
Season 5, Episode 2 is with Chad McGehee, Head Coach at James Clemens High School in Madison, AL. Coach McGehee talks about his base structures with boundary and field reduction, coverage adjustments, pressures, things to be ready for if you run the defense, and more!

Follow Coach McGehee on Twitter @CoachMcGehee. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode!
Register for the Gaylor Family Benefit Clinic by going to gaylor.coachesclinic.com

MAIN LINKS
GET MY NEW TITE FRONT DEFENSE COACHTUBE BUNDLE: bit.ly/titefrontvass
Get the new "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!
To join the Coach Vass Football Patreon, go to www.patreon.com/CoachVass
To see the Coach Vass Football YouTube Page
www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball
If you can't remember all of those links, head to: www.linktree.com/coachvass
Visit the website, www.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.
OTHER COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS:
"3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo
“Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass
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1h 31min
January 16, 2023S05E01: The Comprehensive Cover 7 Package w/ Kyle Cogan (Benedictine College)
Season 5, Episode 1 is with Benedictine College Safeties Coach, Kyle Cogan. We discuss his entire Cover 7 package, which he splits into 4 categories: Cones, Brackets, Triangles, and Boxes.

The tools in the "Cone" family contain what he calls Indian, Switch, and Outlaw with soft vs. hard call/aggressive vs. passive. The "Bracket" family tools are CC, Connie, Stubbie, and Robber. The "Triangle" family tools are Cop, Thief, Trooper, and Steal. And the "Box" family contains the Meg, Mod, Mix, Box, Clamp, Stump, and Bingo tools. Coach Cogan also discusses Bongo calls (2-on-2) and the rules for Cover 7, weak, as well as motion adjustments.

To purchase Coach Cogan's brand new Cover 7 CoachTube course, go to bit.ly/cogantube

Follow Coach Cogan on Twitter @CoachCogan. 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
GET MY NEW TITE FRONT DEFENSE COACHTUBE BUNDLE: bit.ly/titefrontvass
Get the new "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!
To join the Coach Vass Football Patreon, go to www.patreon.com/CoachVass
To see the Coach Vass Football YouTube Page
www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball
If you can't remember all of those links, head to: www.linktree.com/coachvass
Visit the website, www.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.
OTHER COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS:
"3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo
“Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass
SPONSOR LINKS:
www.hudl.com
www.coachtube.com
www.underdogfantasy.com

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3h 7min
December 30, 2022S04E18: Mina Kimes Holiday Special - Show Prep, Studying, Professional Development, Analytics, & More!
Season 4 Episode 18 is with ESPN's Mina Kimes! We talk about a week in her life during football season, balancing fandom & neutrality, show preparation, professional development, analytics, which coach she would start an NFL franchise with, the Championship Question & more!

Follow Mina Kimes on Twitter @MinaKimes. 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
GET MY NEW TITE FRONT DEFENSE COACHTUBE BUNDLE: bit.ly/titefrontvass
Get the new "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!
To join the Coach Vass Football Patreon, go to www.patreon.com/CoachVass
To see the Coach Vass Football YouTube Page
www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball
If you can't remember all of those links, head to: www.linktree.com/coachvass
Visit the website, www.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.
OTHER COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS:
"3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo
“Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass
SPONSOR LINKS:
www.hudl.com
www.coachtube.com
www.underdogfantasy.com

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1h 5min
December 17, 2022S04E17: End of Season Self-Scout Process w/ Ben Robertson (Stanford)
Season 4 Episode 17 is with Stanford Defensive Analyst, Ben Robertson. We discuss his end-of-the-season self-scout process, as well as offensive trends that defensive coaches will see next year.
Follow Coach Robertson on Twitter @BenR4033. 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
GET MY NEW TITE FRONT DEFENSE COACHTUBE BUNDLE: bit.ly/titefrontvass
Get the new "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!
To join the Coach Vass Football Patreon, go to www.patreon.com/CoachVass
To see the Coach Vass Football YouTube Page
www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball
If you can't remember all of those links, head to: www.linktree.com/coachvass
Visit the website, www.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.
OTHER COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS:
"3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo
“Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass
SPONSOR LINKS:
www.hudl.com
www.coachtube.com
www.underdogfantasy.com

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...more
1h 9min
November 21, 2022S04E16: In-Season Q&A - Defending Shifts, Adjusting Year-to-Year, What to Watch & More w/ Brian Niedermeyer (IMG)
Season 4 Episode 16 is with IMG Defensive Coordinator, Brian Niedermeyer. We discuss listener-submitted questions.
TOPICS INCLUDE
Letting Kids Influence Decision Making
Hiring Someone from AFCA
Practicing Against Formations & Shifts
"Dime Rabbits" Sim Pressures
Adjusting Personnel Year-to-Year
Switching to Odd Fronts
What to Watch During the Practices/Games
Teaching ILB Alignments
Defending Iso Routes out of the Backfield
Scripting Practice
Follow Coach Niedermeyer on Twitter @BMNiedermeyer. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast, @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode!
Submit game planning and/or various in-season questions for next week's episode by Thursday afternoon, by going to www.coachvassfootball.com/qa.
MAIN LINKS
GET MY NEW TITE FRONT DEFENSE COACHTUBE BUNDLE: bit.ly/titefrontvass
Get the new "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!
To join the Coach Vass Football Patreon, go to www.patreon.com/CoachVass
To see the Coach Vass Football YouTube Page
www.youtube.com/coachvassfootball
If you can't remember all of those links, head to: www.linktree.com/coachvass
Visit the website, www.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.
OTHER COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS:
"3rd Down & RPO Bundle": bit.ly/3rd-down-rpo
“Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass
SPONSOR LINKS:
www.hudl.com
www.coachtube.com
www.underdogfantasy.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
...more
1h 43min
November 03, 2022S04E15: In-Season Q&A - Multiplicity, Sprint Out, Practice Structure, Empty, GA Advice, & More w/ Chad McGehee
Season 4, Episode 15 is with Chad McGehee, current Head Coach of James Clemens High School in Madison, AL, and former Hoover High School Defensive Coordinator. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions.

Topics include:
Packaging a Defense When you See Everything
Empty with Best Offensive Players Inside
Educating Players about Opponents
Defending Sprintout
GA Advice
Practice Structure
Dealing with Injuries
Follow Coach McGehee on Twitter @CoachMcGehee. 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, www.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.
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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
...more
2h 5min
October 25, 2022S04E14: In-Season Q&A - Sugar Huddle, Buck, Pin-Pull, Quarters Install Progression w/ Yosef Fares
Season 4 Episode 14 is with Justin Garza HS Head Coach & DB Coach, Yosef Fares. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions.

Topics Include:
Yosef's Atlanta Falcons Training Camp Journey
Taking Over a New Program
Defending Sugar Huddles
Defending Bucksweep & Pin-Pull
Defending the Perimeter at the Middle School Level
Quarters Install Progression
Studying Film w/ Assistants
Deep Outs vs. Special
Follow Coach Fares on Twitter @Coach_Fares. 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, www.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.
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

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...more
1h 18min
October 12, 2022S04E13: In-Season Q&A - Jet, Cut Coverage, Flexbone, RZ Coverages & More w/ Kyle Cogan
Season 4 Episode 13 is with Benedictine College Safeties Coach, Kyle Cogan. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions.

Topics Include:
Defending Jet out of the Gun
Cut Coverage Question
Quick Tips vs. Flexbone
Favorite Red Zone Coverages
What to Scout?
Choosing Coverages
When Do You Chase Ghosts?
Follow Coach Cogan on Twitter @CoachCogan. 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, www.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.
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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
...more
1h 51min
September 27, 2022S04E12: In-Season Q&A - Defending Power Read, 3 High, Tite Front Pass Rush, & More w/ Adam Gaylor
Season 4, Episode 12 is with Adam Gaylor, Defensive Coordinator at Jenks High School in Jenks, OK. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions.

Topics include Power Read, 12 Personnel with a running QB and sprint-out passing, Coach Gaylor's Float front, how many pressures to carry into a game, defending Split Gun 20/21 personnel, getting a better pass rush out of the Tite front, and the merits of the 3-high Odd Stack defense.

Follow Coach Gaylor on Twitter @CoachAdamGaylor. 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, www.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.
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

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1h 42min
September 12, 2022S04E11: In-Season Q&A - Young DBs, Ace, Split Zn Bluff, FIB, & More w/ Jim Camarillo (Saguaro HS)
Season 4, Episode 11 is with Jim Camarillo, Defensive Coordinator at Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, AZ. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions.

Topics include training young DBs, playing the pass against 12 Pers Ace w/ run threats, defending Split Zone Bluff, Cover 1 Rat Pressures, 2x1, 11 Personnel FIB Adjustments.
Follow Coach Camarillo on Twitter @CoachcamJim3. 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, www.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.
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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
...more
1h 3min

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How many episodes does Make Defense Great Again have?

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