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 124 episodes available.

Make Defense Great Again episodes:

October 19, 2021S03E15: In-Season Q&A - 4x0-4x1, Disguise, Data & More w/ Neema Salimi (Westminster-Atlanta, GA)
Season 3, Episode 15 is with Westminster HS (Atlanta, GA) Defensive Coordinator, Neema Salimi. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions.

Topics Include:
How Much Do You Tell the Players?
What is Statistically Significant?
How to Disguise Coverages vs. √ With Me
Important Point about Check with Me
How Many Fronts Do You Carry Per Week?
4 Strong Load
Defending 4x1/4x0
Practicing at a Small School/Non-Platoon
Why Does Neema Cheat in 2 Minute…?
Defending the Houston Split Back Veer
Follow Diante Lee on Twitter @CoachSalimi. 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!
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1h 36min
October 11, 2021S03E14: In-Season Q&A - Matching Pers, Motion Adjust, Unbalanced, & More w/ Kyle Cogan (Benedictine)
Season 3, Episode 14 is with Benedictine College Nickel & Corners Coach Kyle Cogan. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions.

Topics Include
Gameplanning/Matching Pers Groups
Practicing Against "One-Offs"
Tips for First-Year Coaches
Adjusting to the Back Flipping
Helping Your Corners - Man with Nickel
Defending Great WRs and the Edge
Practice Structure Married to Gameplan
Cover 7 Motion Adjustments
Adjusting from 10/11 Pers to the Single Wing
Motion Adjustments in Cover 3/6
Defending X Over and Tackle Over
Defending Duo
Getting into X&Os
Getting Started in Coaching
Blue Pitch vs. "Tim Murphy" Offense
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!
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2h 14min
October 03, 2021S03E13: Gameplanning Field Position (Red Zone, Goal Line, Etc.) w/ Ron Roberts, DC at Baylor
Season 3, Episode 13 is with Baylor Defensive Coordinator Ron Roberts. We discuss every situation related to field positions when game planning and Coach Roberts drops some absolute golden nuggets!

Topics Include:
Fringe Zone
Red Zone
Game planning High Red Zone
Game planning Low Red Zone
The Goal Line
Newer Plays Teams are Running Inside 25
Living in Extremes in the RZ/GL
Backed Up
Studying the Numbers
2 Minute
Special 2-Minute Calls & Hail Mary
4 Minute
Overtime
Follow Coach Roberts on Twitter @CoachRonRoberts. 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!
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1h 37min
September 26, 2021S03E12: In-Season Q&A - Defending Zone, Matching Pers, & More w/ Chris King (St. John Bosco)
Season 3, Episode 12 is with Saint John Bosco Defensive Coordinator Chris King. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions.

Topics Include:
Opponent Indicators
DL Play vs. Zone
How LB Philosophy Fits With DL
Matching Personnel
Structuring Call Sheets & Practices
Game planning 10 Personnel RPO
Teaching Flop Reads
Defending Triple Option & Speed Option
Tackling
Need Help at Youth Football Level!
Defending the T Offense
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, 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!
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1h 59min
September 18, 2021S03E11: In-Season Q&A - Gameplanning, Practice, 12 Pers Wing, & More w/ Adam Gaylor (Jenks HS)
Season 3, Episode 11 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:
Gameplan - Starting Point
Game planning - Personnel vs. D&D
Practice/Gameplan - Weekly Schedule
Playing Former Teams
How Many Empty Checks?
1 Word Calls
Defending a Pair of TEs in Odd Fronts
When Do You Like Odd vs. Even?
Stemming & Moving
Networking for Young Coaches
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:
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www.underdogfantasy.com

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1h 46min
September 09, 2021S03E10: Gameplanning Down & Distance w/ DJ Eliot (Former Kansas, Colorado, & Kentucky DC)
Season 3, Episode 10 is with DJ Eliot, former Defensive Coordinator at Kansas, Colorado, and Kentucky. We discuss every situation related to Down & Distance and considerations when game planning.

Topics include: Down & Distance overall philosophy, selecting calls from your menu, factoring hash & field zones (Malzahn), stopper calls, answer sheets, planning 1st Down, P & 10 vs. 1st & 10, Sudden Change, 2nd Down, favorite Screen & Draw Stunts, 3rd Down overview, previous calls affecting future calls, 3rd & Short, Medium, Long, & Extra Long, 4th Down, going back to 1st & Short/Long
Follow Coach Eliot on Twitter @CoachEliot. 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!
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2h 33min
July 26, 2021S03E09: The Evolution of the "Nate Woody 3-4" w/ Cortney Braswell, ILB Coach @ Army
Season 3, Episode 9 is with Cortney Braswell, Inside Linebackers coach at Army. We discuss the evolution of the "Nate Woody 3-4 Defense," including changing drops and overhang adjustments, as well as when and how to change from Tite to a Slant/Angle defense.

Topics include the evolution of the "Nate Woody System," moving the stress points, elimination of the No Cover Zone, defending Counter (part 1), changing drops, manipulating 3-over-2, Overhang adjustments, defending Counter (part 2), switching from Tite to Odd with slanting, when to play static vs. slant, the differences of coaching at Army vs. previous stops.

Follow Coach Braswell on Twitter @CoachCortBraswell. 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!
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1h 42min
June 07, 2021S03E08: Using Odd & Even Fronts Using the Same Personnel w/ Michael Nahum, DC @ Marvin Ridge HS (NC)
Season 3 Episode 8 is with Michael Nahum, Defensive Coordinator, Assistant Head Coach, and LB Coach at Marvin Ridge HS in Marvin, NC. We discuss how Coach uses Odd and Even fronts using the same personnel on the field, as well as the rest of his defense and philosophy, to confuse offenses.

Topics include meshing Odd and Even fronts with the same personnel, the importance of branding positions, LB reads & fits, installation, stemming & moving fronts, dealing w/ FIB, auxiliary pieces to the defense, getting player input, & more!

Follow Coach Nahum on Twitter @CoachNahum60. 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!
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2h 8min
May 21, 2021S03E07: Headup 2 Techniques to Steal Gaps & Play 2 High Coverages w/ Adam Gaylor, DC @ Jenks HS (OK)
Season 3, Episode 7 is with Adam Gaylor, Defensive Coordinator at Jenks High School in Jenks, OK. We discuss the different ways to play Headup 2 Techniques to steal gaps, allowing you to play 2 High Coverages.

Topics include analytics at Jenks, an overview of Headup 2s (AKA Push Tech), LB Fits, Playing Zone Lock, 1 Back Power, lag technique, Jet technique, pros & cons of each technique, & more

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:
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www.underdogfantasy.com

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1h 50min
April 27, 2021S03E06: Inaugural Draft Pod Special w/ Randy Mueller, former NFL GM (Seahawks, Saints & Dolphins)
Season 3 Episode 6 is with former NFL Executive & GM Randy Mueller, who has worked with the Seahawks, Saints, Dolphins, and Chargers. We talk all things draft.

Topics include remembering Cortez Kennedy, Randy Mueller's career path, assistant coaches & their role in scouting, using mock drafts in the process, trade deal fallout, judging personality based on interviews, picks being worth less because of COVID, edge rushers are hard to predict, lines blurred between 3-4 & 4-3, the guy from 2021 Draft Class in the HOF?, ranking the Top 5 QBs in this class, isolating scouts to decrease debate? the most important part of the evaluation process, info to disclose when trading up/down, deals leading up to draft day, teams backing out of deals, psychological warfare between teams, craziest draft day decision, when does 2022 draft prep starts, building a team - top defensive pick, and more!

Follow Coach Mueller on Twitter @RandyMueller_. 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 25min

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