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**Make Defense Great Again**

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 will have long-form episodes focusing on one topic.

Latest Episodes:

S06E14: In-Season Q&A w/ Slade Calhoun - Playoff Gameplanning, Situational Practices, Messing with Protections, Defending 3x1 & More Oct 26, 2024

Show notes

Season 6 Episode 14 features Slade Calhoun, Head Coach at Mumford HS in Mumford, TN. We discuss playoff gameplanning, situational practices, attacking protections & more.

Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa

Follow Coach Calhoun on Twitter @CoachSlade_Cal. 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, 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.
Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com
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/3 rd-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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S06E13: In-Season Q&A w/ Pat Fox - Flexbone, Hot/Eyes Pressures, Sims, Single Wing & More Oct 20, 2024

Show notes

Season 6 Episode 13 features Pat Fox, Head Coach/DC/ILB/OL Coach at Notre Dame Prep in Pontiac, MI. We discuss defending the Flexbone, Single Wing, Hot/Eyes pressures, Sims & More.

Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa

Follow Coach Fox on Twitter @pefgdefense. 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, 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.
Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com
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/3 rd-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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S06E12: In-Season Q&A w/ Brandon Lechtenberg (Millsaps) - Favorite Drills, Blitz Circuits, Dbl Edge Pressures & More Oct 05, 2024

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Season 6 Episode 12 features Brandon Lechtenberg, Head Coach at Millsaps College in Jackson, MS. We discuss our favorite drills, blitz circuits, Odd Dbl Edge pressures, and more.

Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa

Follow Coach Lechtenberg on Twitter @Coach_Lech. 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, 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.
Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com
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/3 rd-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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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S06E11: In-Season Q&A w/ Chris King (St. John Bosco, CA) - Beating 1/2 Slide Pro, 22/32 Personnel, Athletic QBs, RB Option Routes & More Sep 29, 2024

Show notes

Season 6 Episode 11 is with Chris King, Defensive Coordinator at Saint John Bosco in Bellflower, CA. We answer listener questions about defending RB Slot Option Routes, eliminating a stud WR, defending Spread out of Mint, 22/32 Personnel, attacking 1/2 Slide Protection, and more.

Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa

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, 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.
Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com
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/3 rd-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:

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S06E10: In-Season Q&A w/ Adam Gaylor - Fall Back LB Fits, Counter/Iso vs. 3-4, Gameplanning Pressures, the Veer & More Sep 21, 2024

Show notes

Season 6 Episode 10 is with Adam Gaylor, Defensive Coordinator at Jenks HS in Jenks, OK.

Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa

Follow Coach Gaylor on Twitter @CoachGaylor . 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, 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.
Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com
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/3 rd-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:

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S06E09: In-Season Q&A - Eliminating a Stud WR, Defending Split Zone & Bucksweep out of the 3-4 & More w/ Chad Broadrick (Father Ryan - Nashville, TN) Sep 07, 2024

Show notes

Season 6 Episode 9 is with Chad Broadrick, Defensive Coordinator at Father Ryan in Nashville, TN. We answer listener questions about eliminating a stud WR, defending Split Back Zone & Bucksweep out of the 3-4, and more.

Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa

Follow Coach Broadrick on Twitter @CoachBroadrick. 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, 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.
Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com
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/3 rd-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:

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S06E08: In-Season Q&A - East Coast 3-4 & Stack vs. 12 Personnel, Defending Empty, Punt Safe & More w/ Chad McGehee HC at James Clemens HS (Madison, AL) Aug 31, 2024

Show notes

Season 6 Episode 8 is with Chad McGehee, Head Coach at James Clemens in Madison, AL. We answer listener questions about defending 12 Personnel with the East Coast 3-4 & the Stack, defending Empty, Punt Safe, coaching a young group & more.

Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa

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, 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.
Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com
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/3 rd-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:

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S06E07: In-Season Q&A - Defending Power/Counter, Power Read, Pin-Pull, Dart, Bear Stunts, Sprintout, Running QBs, & Tackling Drills w/ Mason Hughes (College of the Sequoias, CA) Aug 25, 2024

Show notes

Season 6 Episode 7 is with Mason Hughes, Safeties Coach, and ST Coordinator at the College of Sequoias in Visalia, CA. We answer listener questions about defending Power & Counter, Power Read, Pin & Pull, Dart, Bear Stunts, Sprintout, Containing running QBs, and our favorite tackling drills.

Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa

Follow Coach Hughes on Twitter @Mason_Hughes. 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, 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.
Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com
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/3 rd-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:

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S06E06: Pressure Paths & Defending Briles' System w/ Duane Vaughn (DC at Furman) Jun 25, 2024

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Season 6 Episode 6 is with Duane Vaughn, Defensive Coordinator at Furman. We discuss his pressure paths, defending the Briles' system, automatic checks to problem formations, & more.

Follow Coach Vaughn on Twitter @Coach_DVaughn. 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, 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.
Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com
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/3 rd-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:

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S06E05: TCU Safety Play & Drills w/ Paul Gonzales May 29, 2024

Show notes

Season 6, Episode 5 is with Paul Gonzales, Safeties Coach at TCU. We discuss how he develops Safeties and his free CoachTube course, which is his drill tape.

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!

For Coach Gonzales' drill tape, go to www.coachvass.com/coachg

MAIN LINKS

Visit the website, 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.
Visit the new Coach Vass Defense System: www.CoachVassDefense.com
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/3 rd-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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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Season 6 Episode 14 features Slade Calhoun, Head Coach at Mumford HS in Mumford, TN. We discuss playoff gameplanning, situational practices, attacking protections & more.

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Season 6 Episode 13 features Pat Fox, Head Coach/DC/ILB/OL Coach at Notre Dame Prep in Pontiac, MI. We discuss defending the Flexbone, Single Wing, Hot/Eyes pressures, Sims & More.

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Season 6 Episode 12 features Brandon Lechtenberg, Head Coach at Millsaps College in Jackson, MS. We discuss our favorite drills, blitz circuits, Odd Dbl Edge pressures, and more.

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Season 6 Episode 11 is with Chris King, Defensive Coordinator at Saint John Bosco in Bellflower, CA. We answer listener questions about defending RB Slot Option Routes, eliminating a stud WR, defending Spread out of Mint, 22/32 Personnel, attacking 1/2 Slide Protection, and more.

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Season 6 Episode 10 is with Adam Gaylor, Defensive Coordinator at Jenks HS in Jenks, OK.

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Season 6 Episode 9 is with Chad Broadrick, Defensive Coordinator at Father Ryan in Nashville, TN. We answer listener questions about eliminating a stud WR, defending Split Back Zone & Bucksweep out of the 3-4, and more.

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SPONSOR LINKS:

Season 6 Episode 8 is with Chad McGehee, Head Coach at James Clemens in Madison, AL. We answer listener questions about defending 12 Personnel with the East Coast 3-4 & the Stack, defending Empty, Punt Safe, coaching a young group & more.

MAIN LINKS

COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS:

SPONSOR LINKS:

Season 6 Episode 7 is with Mason Hughes, Safeties Coach, and ST Coordinator at the College of Sequoias in Visalia, CA. We answer listener questions about defending Power & Counter, Power Read, Pin & Pull, Dart, Bear Stunts, Sprintout, Containing running QBs, and our favorite tackling drills.

MAIN LINKS

COACHTUBE COURSES BY COACH VASS:

SPONSOR LINKS:

Season 6 Episode 6 is with Duane Vaughn, Defensive Coordinator at Furman. We discuss his pressure paths, defending the Briles' system, automatic checks to problem formations, & more.

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Season 6, Episode 5 is with Paul Gonzales, Safeties Coach at TCU. We discuss how he develops Safeties and his free CoachTube course, which is his drill tape.

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