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S02E05: Run Game Out of Various Personnel Groups w/ Brady Walz & Rowdy Harper (Run the Power) Feb 24, 2020

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Season 2 Episode 5 with Brady Walz and Rowdy Harper from Run the Power is LIVE! We talk about Coach Walz and Harper's favorite concepts out of various personnel groupings versus different fronts. 1:19 News & Notes 5:28 Introduction 10:35 Running the Ball out of 11 Personnel 11:50 11 Pers: Power 30:21 11 Pers: Counter 41:14 11 Pers: Pin-Pull Schemes 50:20 11 Pers: Inside Zone 1:05:15 11 Pers: Outside Zone 1:11:33 11 Pers: Iso/Zone Insert 1:24:50 Running the Ball out of 12/21 Personnel 1:27:24 12/21 Pers: Power/Counter 1:45:19 12/21 Pers: Iso 1:54:55 12/21 Pers: Outside Zone 2:00:25 12/21 Pers: G Lead 2:02:19 12/21 Pers: Playing the Bear Front 2:08:04 Running the Ball out of 10 Personnel 2:08:50 10 Pers: Zone Read & Zone Lock 2:21:11 10 Pers: Power Read 2:23:43 10 Pers: QB Gap Schemes 2:28:07 Facing the 3-High Safety Defenses 2:30:57 Offenses & Defenses To Study this Off-Season Follow Coach Walz on Twitter @CoachBradyWalz and Coach Harper @harper_coach, as well as their podcast's account @RunthePower. You can also visit their website at www.runthepower.com.

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S02E04: Defending RPOs with Split Safety Coverages w/ Cody Alexander - DBs at Midlothian HS (Texas) Feb 14, 2020

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Season 2 Episode 4 with Cody Alexander, Defensive Backs Coach at Midlothian High School in Midlothian, Texas. We talk about defending RPOs out of Split Safety Coverages. 3:28 Introduction 5:56 Gun Strong 2x2 RPOs 10:03 Studying Backsets in 2x2 12:34 Nickel/Safety Alignment 15:15 In/Out of the Fit 18:07 2 Read vs. 2x2 25:35 Fill & Fold 28:47 Defending Zone Lock out of 2x2 31:58 Revising Philosophy on Defending RPOs 39:48 Defending Gun Weak 2x2 RPOs 49:42 Defending Gun Strong 3x1 RPOs 1:06:52 Defending Gun Weak 3x1 RPO 1:16:12 Defending Y-Off RPOs 1:22:52 Studying Backsets with Y-Off 1:27:31 Favorite Changeups to Stop RPOs Follow Coach Alexander on Twitter @The_Coach_A or go to his website, https://matchquarters.com/. Follow Coach Vass on Twitter @CoachVass and the podcast's account @MDGAPodcast. Come join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! Visit our website at www.coachvass.com to view more information on the podcast, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, CoachTube videos, articles from Coach Vass, as well links to join Coach Vass' email list, and a form to contact him for off-season consulting. If you are interested in donating to the GoFundMe for the Veronica Vasseur End-of-Life Expenses Fund, you can do so by going here: www.gofundme.com/f/veronicavasseur Sponsor Links: http://www.glazierclinics.com/ https://www.atavus.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Francisco-49ers-Complete-Offensive-Manual/dp/1703676858/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=49ers+complete+offensive+manual&qid=1581346532&s=books&sr=1-1

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S02E03: Pressuring Out of the Odd Front w/ Marc Marinelli - DC at Wichita Northwest HS (Wichita, KS) Feb 02, 2020

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Season 2 Episode 3 with Marc Marinelli, Defensive Coordinator at Wichita Northwest High School in Wichita, Kansas. We talk about different methods to pressure vs. run and pass teams out of Odd spacing using a variety of different coverages. 5:26 Introduction 7:03 "The Misfits" 10:15 Pressure Philosophy 21:20 Run Pressures 21:31 Zorro & Cash 42:16 Ace/King 49:12 Pressuring Y-Off Formations 1:04:05 Pressuring the Pass 1:17:19 Longhorn 1:18:47 Switch Call 1:20:13 Slap & Jaws 1:22:15 Games 1:24:14 Kodak 1:37:06 Rick Ross 1:40:36 Fish Hook Technique 1:42:42 Eyes Coverage 1:47:40 "Ups" (Simulated Pressures/Creepers) 1:52:53 Who to Study This Off-Season? Follow Coach Marinelli on Twitter @marcmarinelli. Follow Coach Vass on Twitter @CoachVass and the podcast's account @MDGAPodcast. Come join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! Visit our website at www.coachvass.com to view more information on the podcast, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, CoachTube videos, articles from Coach Vass, as well links to join Coach Vass' email list, and a form to contact him for off-season consulting. If you are interested in donating to the GoFundMe for the Veronica Vasseur End-of-Life Expenses Fund, you can do so by going here: www.gofundme.com/f/veronicavasseur

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S02E02: The 46 Defense w/ Robert Rubel - DC at Robinson HS (Robinson, TX) Jan 25, 2020

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Season 2 Episode 2 with Robert Rubel, Defensive Coordinator at Robinson High School in Robinson, Texas. We talk about the 46 Bear defense - it's coverages, pressure packages, and adjustments to all sorts of formations. Show Notes: 3:07: Introduction of Coach Rubel and His System 20:15: Torch/Gate Stunt 22:12: Percentage of Bear Defense 25:02: Diversity of the 46 Defense 26:15: Difference between Buddy & Rex/Rob's 46 30:49: Defending I Pro 35:02: Swipe Coverage 38:15: Defending I Pro (cont'd). 38:58: Defending Spread Sets 40:36: Attacking Protections 44:37: Boxing vs. Spilling 47:41: Changing Personnel for the "Modern 46" 55:40: Playing the 46 vs. Other 2 Back Offenses 1:05:56: Jayhawk Adjustment 1:17:29: Defending 11 Personnel 3x1 Sets 1:20:52: Adjusting to Formations with no TEs 1:23:27: Defending 11/20 Pers Y-Off Looks 1:26:01: Defending 10 Personnel Looks 1:27:15: Other Coverages in the 46 Defense 1:29:22: Swipe Coverage 1:32:43: "50" Blitz (Bear Jet) 1:34:26: Cover 3Z (Loaded Zone) 1:35:51: Cover 3 Tracy 1:36:46: Cover Red 1:39:03: Playing the 46 at the College Level 1:40:35: 46 Defense's Pressure Package 1:54:20: Random Terminology 2:06:19: "The Question" Follow Coach Rubel on Twitter @real46defense. Follow Coach Vass on Twitter @CoachVass and the podcast's account @MDGAPodcast. Come join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! Visit our website at www.coachvass.com to view more information on the podcast, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, CoachTube videos, articles from Coach Vass, as well links to join Coach Vass' email list, and a form to contact him for off-season consulting. If you are interested in donating to the GoFundMe for the Veronica Vasseur End-of-Life Expenses Fund, you can do so by going here: www.gofundme.com/f/veronicavasseur

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S02E01: Man Match Cover 1 w/ Kyle Cogan - HC at Lexington HS (Lexington, MO) Jan 18, 2020

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Season 2 Episode 1 with Kyle Cogan, Head Coach at Lexington High School in Lexington, Missouri. We talk about all aspects of Man Match Cover 1 including the Funnel and Rat techniques, formation adjustments, and different variations of Cover 1. Show Notes: 6:51: Intro 9:57: Overview of Man Match Cover 1 14:54: When to Use Cover 1 23:42 Dividers 29:33 When to Come Off Your Man 37:27 Funnel Concept 48:24 Rat Technique 1:00:56 Cover 1 vs. 2 Backs 1:16:23: Cover 1 vs. 1 Back 1:22:23: "Trade Call" 1:29:32: Motion Adjustments 1:31:23: Playing Everyone Pressed 1:44:26: Cover 1 vs. 12 Personnel 1:45:38: Cover 1 vs. Y-Off 1:48:14: Crossing Face on Back Blocks 1:53:37: Cover 1 Funnel 1:57:38: Cover 1 Clue 2:01:35: Cover 1 Hole 2:03:09: Cover 1 Cross 2:06:23: Cover 1 Double Robber 2:07:52: Cover 1 Mouse 2:08::24: Cover 1 Dbl # 2:14:19: Cover 1 Rat (Sim Pressure) 2:23:42: Cover 1 vs. Empty 2:32:39: Cover 1 vs. Stacks & Bunches 2:42:38: Different Motion Adjustments 2:44:34: 1 Rat Revisited 2:48:20: Cover 1 vs. Nasty Splits 2:51:01: Defending Mesh & Drive 3:03:23 What To Study for 2020? Follow Coach Cogan on Twitter @CoachCogan. Follow Coach Vass on Twitter @CoachVass and the podcast's account @MDGAPodcast. Come join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! Visit our website at www.coachvass.com to view more information on the podcast, Pop-Up Clinics, blog posts, CoachTube videos, articles from Coach Vass, as well links to join Coach Vass' email list, and a form to contact him for off-season consulting. If you are interested in donating to the GoFundMe for the Veronica Vasseur End-of-Life Expenses Fund, you can do so by going here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/veronicavasseur

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S01E21: In-Season Q&A - Dan Casey, HC at St. David's School (Raleigh, NC) Jan 11, 2020

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This is Episode 15, the last of the 2019 In-Season Q & A Series with MDGA Podcast Host Chris Vasseur and St. David's School (Raleigh, NC) Head Coach, Dan Casey. Coach Vass and Coach Casey take a variety of listener-submitted questions to help with game planning and general, in-season advice. Make sure to follow Dan Casey on Twitter @CoachDanCasey, as well as Coach Vass (@CoachVass), and follow the show's account @MDGAPodcast. Lastly, if you are interested in donating to “Veronica Vasseur's End-of-Life Expenses Fund” you can do so by going here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/veronicavasseur

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S01E20: In-Season Q&A - John Rice, HC at Riverside Poly HS (CA) Dec 10, 2019

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This is Episode 14 of the In-Season Q & A Series with MDGA Podcast Host Chris Vasseur and Riverside Poly High School (Riverside, CA) Head Coach, John Rice. Coach Vass and Coach Rice take a variety of listener-submitted questions to help with game planning and general, in-season advice. Make sure to follow John Rice on Twitter @CoachJohnRice, as well as Coach Vass (@CoachVass), and follow the show's account @MDGAPodcast. If you want to submit a question for next week's show, go to the form located here: forms.gle/wjCefjwn1enGnbUa6 If you are interested in donating to “Momma Vass’ Kick Cancer’s Ass Fund,” you can do so through PayPal by sending your donation to coachvass@gmail.com (send as friends/family) or the CashApp ($CoachVass).

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S01E19: In-Season Q&A - Brandon Couch, LB at Wylie East HS (Wylie, TX) Dec 02, 2019

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This is Episode 13 of the In-Season Q & A Series with MDGA Podcast Host Chris Vasseur and Wylie East High School (Wylie, TX) LB Coach, Brandon Couch. Coach Vass and Coach Couch take a variety of listener-submitted questions to help with game planning and general, in-season advice. Make sure to follow Brandon Couch on Twitter @Coach_Couch44, as well as Coach Vass (@CoachVass), and follow the show's account @MDGAPodcast. If you want to submit a question for next week's show, go to the form located here: forms.gle/wjCefjwn1enGnbUa6 If you are interested in donating to “Momma Vass’ Kick Cancer’s Ass Fund,” you can do so through PayPal by sending your donation to coachvass@gmail.com (send as friends/family) or the CashApp ($CoachVass).

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S01E18: In-Season Q&A – Chad Broadrick, DC at Gallatin HS (Gallatin, TN) Nov 24, 2019

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This is Episode 12 of the In-Season Q & A Series with MDGA Podcast Host Chris Vasseur and Gallintan High School (Gallatin, TN) Defensive Coordinator, Chad Broadrick. Coach Vass and Coach Broadrick take a variety of listener-submitted questions to help with game planning and general, in-season advice. Make sure to follow Chad Broadrick on Twitter @CoachBroadrick, as well as Coach Vass (@CoachVass), and follow the show's account @MDGAPodcast. If you want to submit a question for next week's show, go to the form located here: forms.gle/wjCefjwn1enGnbUa6 If you are interested in donating to “Momma Vass’ Kick Cancer’s Ass Fund,” you can do so through PayPal by sending your donation to coachvass@gmail.com (send as friends/family) or the CashApp ($CoachVass).

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S01E17: In-Season Q&A – Michael Rose-Ivey, DC at Lincoln Prep (Kansas City, MO) Nov 19, 2019

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This is Episode 11 of the In-Season Q & A Series with MDGA Podcast Host Chris Vasseur and Lincoln Prep (Kansas City, MO) Defensive Coordinator, Michael Rose-Ivey. Coach Vass and Coach Rose-Ivey take a variety of listener-submitted questions to help with game planning and general, in-season advice. Make sure to follow Michael Rose-Ivey on Twitter @CoachMRI, as well as Coach Vass (@CoachVass), and follow the show's account @MDGAPodcast. If you want to submit a question for next week's show, go to the form located here: forms.gle/wjCefjwn1enGnbUa6 If you are interested in donating to “Momma Vass’ Kick Cancer’s Ass Fund,” you can do so through PayPal by sending your donation to coachvass@gmail.com or the CashApp ($CoachVass).

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