Make Defense Great Again

By Coach Vass FootballSports

Make Defense Great Again episodes

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!

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1 hr 39 min
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!

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2 hr 5 min
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!

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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.
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COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS:
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“Defending the Wing-T Offense": bit.ly/wingtvass
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1 hr 47 min
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!

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COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS:
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"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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1 hr 22 min
April 11, 2021S03E05: Pete Jenkins Defensive Line Play w/ Rob Snyder, Former LSU, Florida, UTSA, Missouri Asst
Season 3 Episode 5 is with former LSU, Florida, UTSA, and Missouri Defensive Line Assistant Rob Snyder. Coach Snyder details the techniques and teaching methods from his time at LSU, working with Defensive Line legend, Pete Jenkins.

Topics include differences between Orgeron & Pete Jenkins, correcting the problem, not the person, philosophy of the "Jenkins Style," footwork, hips, "The Process," drill progression - start with footwork (on Air), block reactions (w/ scouts), Steer Drill, Stab n' Grab, explosion drills/process, block of the day, putting it all together, & more

Follow Coach Snyder on Twitter @CoachRobSnyder. 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
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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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2 hr 45 min
March 25, 2021S03E04: Defending the Air Raid & Burn Coverage w/ Pete Kwiatkowski, DC at Texas
Season 3 Episode 4 is with the new University of Texas Defensive Coordinator and OLB/DE coach, Pete Kwiatkowski. We talk about how they play their Match Cover 3 (Burn), defending Air Raid, and his favorite zone replace pressures (Creepers).

Topics include Burn coverage, Overhang play in Burn, handling Fast 3s, spinning from 1 High to 2 High, more about Overhangs in Burn, Burn vs. 3x1, CoachTube Course of the Week, defending the Air Raid (Leach), philosophy of defending the Air Raid, coping with 4th Down conversions, Drop 8 - 3 Cloud to Combat Air Raid, depth in drops & QB keying, favorite Zone Replace pressures (Creepers).

Follow Coach Kwiatkowski on Twitter @CoachK_FBCoach. 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.
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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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1 hr 40 min
March 18, 2021S03E03: The Notre Dame/Cincinnati "Dollar Package" w/ Marcus Freeman, DC at Notre Dame
Season 3 Episode 3 is with the new Notre Dame Defensive Coordinator, Marcus Freeman. We discuss the "Dollar" package, which he made famous at the University of Cincinnati last year, and go through the front, LB play, and coverage aspects of the scheme.

Topics include the birth of the Dollar Package, an overview of the Dollar Package, base alignments, coverage package, defensive front play, LB Play in the Dollar Package, LB Plug technique, game planning LB plugs, Overhangs fitting inside, mugs & bluffs

Follow Coach Freeman on Twitter @Marcus_Freeman1. 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.
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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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1 hr 31 min
March 04, 2021S03E02: Corner, Safety, & LB Tech in Quarters & Palms Coverage w/ Paul Gonzales, Safeties at TCU
Season 3, Episode 2 is with Paul Gonzales, Safeties Coach at TCU. We talk through the finer points of the Back 7 play in Quarters and Palms, and some fun stories.

Follow Coach Gonzales on Twitter @RealCoachG. 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.
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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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2 hr 35 min
February 17, 2021 Run Vass Option Trailer with Joe Moorhead & YouTube/Hudl Blitz 21 Summit News
Run Vass Option Trailer with Joe Moorhead & YouTube/Hudl Blitz 21 Summit News by Coach Vass Football

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10 min
February 16, 2021S03E01: Man Match Cover 2 (Part 2) w/ Kyle Cogan, HC at Lexington HS (MO)
Season 3, Episode 1 (Part 2) is with Kyle Cogan, Head Coach at Lexington High School in Lexington, Missouri. It is Part 2 of our conversation about Man Match Cover 2 (aka Cover 5). Coach takes us through Cougar, Buster, formation checks in the coverage family, plus much more.

Topics include 2 WRs: Cougar, Buster, playing Stacks, 2/25 Buster, 3-4 Push, Bunch adjustments, Trey Checks: Cutter, Clipper, Cleo, Iowa (Buster), Nub Side Checks: Cop/Copper, Banjo, other calls: 2 Trap & 2 Roll

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!
COACH COGAN'S LINKS (USE CODE: MDGAPODOPRAH FOR 20% OFF)
3 & 4 Down (Even Space), Zone 1 High Run Fits
Zone Match 1 High vs Spread
Foundations of Zone Match 1 High Coverage
COVER 3 - ALL 3 COURSES (PRE-DISCOUNTED)
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.
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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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2 hr 10 min

About Make Defense Great Again

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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…