Coach Brian McCormick dives into how traditional defensive strategies are failing against modern offenses and why a new, more adaptable approach is needed. McCormick breaks down his concept of "no-advantage, defensive-advantage" and shares how coaches can equip their players to thrive in the chaos of today's game. Learn how to build a resilient and intelligent defensive system!

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Here are a few highlights from this week’s episode:

Outcome-driven vs. process-driven coaching

Example of analytically-driven decisions on the defensive side

Turning defensive disadvantages into advantages

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