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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 will have long-form episodes focusing on one topic.

Latest Episodes:

S03E18: The TCU 4-2-5 Defense (Q&A Edition) w/ Coach Vass Nov 09, 2021

Show notes

Season 3, Episode 18, is me flying solo to answer listener-submitted questions about the TCU 4-2-5 system.

Topics Include:

Terminology Application to Other Schemes
How to Keep the Front Multiple
Pros/Cons of a Slanting Even Front
Setting the Front & Coverage Independently
Slanting Techniques - When to Cross Face
Coaching Points for Gate/Torch Stunt
BoxBack Technique
Playing Modified Odd Fronts
"Blue" Coverage
Moving Away from Quarters
Playing 3x1 FIB
Hybrid Safeties
Dogs Blitzes
Favorite Creepers & Sims
Bo Slant Concept
Language Issues
"Cop" Rules
Frog Stance for DL
LB Alignments
Cutbacks on Power/Pin-Pull
20 Personnel DL Stunts/Pressures
11 Personnel 2x2 - Power/Stretch
Calling the D Against No Huddle
Waiting to Make a Call
Where to Learn the System?
What Didn't I Want to Disclose?
What Would I Add to the System?

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

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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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S03E17: In-Season Q&A - Short Corners, Signaling the D, Facing a Repeat Opp, & More w/ John Rice (Riverside Poly HS) Nov 01, 2021

Show notes

Season 3, Episode 17 is with John Rice, Head Coach at Riverside Poly HS in Riverside, CA. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions.

Topics Include

Helping Shorter Corners
Calling the Defense In
Game planning vs. a Team That Kicked Your Ass
Goal Line Package Adjustments
Defending the Split Back Veer
Breaking Down Pass Pro

Follow Coach Rice on Twitter @CoachJohnRice. 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

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"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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S03E16: In-Season Q&A - Grab Bag O, Scripting, Pin-Pull, & More w/ Diante Lee (Mt. Carmel/PFF) Oct 24, 2021

Show notes

Season 3, Episode 16 is with Mount Carmel HS (San Diego, CA) Defensive Coordinator, Diante Lee. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions.

Topics Include:

Defending a Grab Bag Offense
Scripting Inside Run & 7-on-7
Seeing the Whole Picture
Read the Show Notes for Previous Answers
Wanting a Head Coaching Job
Defending Pin & Pull
Handling a Dominant WR when Basing Out of Qtrs/Palms
Setting the D - Pass Strength or Field/Bound?
HC Mandates for O & D
How to Install a Defense
Post-Wheel Switches vs. 2 High
Where to Get Started in Coaching?

Follow Diante Lee on Twitter @CoachDianteLeeFB. 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/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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S03E15: In-Season Q&A - 4x0-4x1, Disguise, Data & More w/ Neema Salimi (Westminster-Atlanta, GA) Oct 19, 2021

Show notes

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/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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S03E14: In-Season Q&A - Matching Pers, Motion Adjust, Unbalanced, & More w/ Kyle Cogan (Benedictine) Oct 11, 2021

Show notes

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/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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S03E13: Gameplanning Field Position (Red Zone, Goal Line, Etc.) w/ Ron Roberts, DC at Baylor Oct 03, 2021

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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!

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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.
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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S03E12: In-Season Q&A - Defending Zone, Matching Pers, & More w/ Chris King (St. John Bosco) Sep 26, 2021

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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!

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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.
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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S03E11: In-Season Q&A - Gameplanning, Practice, 12 Pers Wing, & More w/ Adam Gaylor (Jenks HS) Sep 18, 2021

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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/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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S03E10: Gameplanning Down & Distance w/ DJ Eliot (Former Kansas, Colorado, & Kentucky DC) Sep 09, 2021

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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!

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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.
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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S03E09: The Evolution of the "Nate Woody 3-4" w/ Cortney Braswell, ILB Coach @ Army Jul 26, 2021

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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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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/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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Season 3, Episode 18, is me flying solo to answer listener-submitted questions about the TCU 4-2-5 system.

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Season 3, Episode 17 is with John Rice, Head Coach at Riverside Poly HS in Riverside, CA. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions.

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Season 3, Episode 16 is with Mount Carmel HS (San Diego, CA) Defensive Coordinator, Diante Lee. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions.

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Season 3, Episode 15 is with Westminster HS (Atlanta, GA) Defensive Coordinator, Neema Salimi. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions.

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Season 3, Episode 14 is with Benedictine College Nickel & Corners Coach Kyle Cogan. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions.

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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!

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Season 3, Episode 12 is with Saint John Bosco Defensive Coordinator Chris King. Coach joins me to answer listener-submitted game planning questions.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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