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Make Defense Great Again

Coach Vass Football
Defensive Strategies
Football Coaching
Game Planning
High School Football
Defensive Strategy
Coaching Strategies
Run Fits
Football
Offseason Training
Defensive Schemes
Defense Coaching
Coach Vass Defense
NFL
Two Gap Open Gap Technique
Rpos
Toughness In Football
Football Education
Team Communication
Flex Defense
3-4 Defense

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.

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Latest Episodes

Season 8 Episode 7 features Nick Davis, Head Coach at Ottawa University.

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Season 8 Episode 6 features Jim Camarillo, Chief of Staff/OLB Coach at Hamilton High School in Arizona.

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Season 8 Episode 5 features Jacob Gill, Defensive Coordinator at First Academy in Orlando, FL.

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Follow Coach Gill on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Coach_JGill⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠ Follow me on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... more

Season 8 Episode 4 features Brandon Lechtenberg, Head Coach at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi.

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Recent Guests

Nick Davis
Head coach at Ottawa University and defensive coach
Ottawa University
Episode: S08E07: In-Season Q&A w/ Nick Davis - 20/11 Personnel FIB with Jet, Defending Switch Routes & More
Jim Camarillo
Chief of Staff and Outside Linebackers Coach at Hamilton High School (AZ)
Hamilton High School, Arizona
Episode: S08E06: In-Season Q&A w/ Jim Camarillo - Favorite Tite/Mint Stunts, Nub Trips RPOs, 1- Word Calls, & More
Jacob Gill
Defensive Coordinator, First Academy
First Academy, Orlando, Florida
Episode: S08E05: In-Season Q&A w/ Jacob Gill - Hot Pressures, Apex Defenders in Tite, Defending 21 Personnel & More
Brandon Lechtenberg
Head coach at Millsaps College
Millsaps College
Episode: S08E04: In-Season Q&A w/ Brandon Lechtenberg - Coaching Inexperienced Groups, Teaching Pursuit, Coaching Corners in Quarters & More
Michael Nahum
Associate Head Coach and Inside Linebackers Coach at Flagler Palm Coast High School
Flagler Palm Coast High School
Episode: S08E03: In-Season Q&A w/ Michael Nahum - Empty, Shotgun Wing-T, What to Do If You're Not Coaching This Season & More
Gregg Williams
NFL coaching legend, known for his defensive strategies
Episode: S08E01: Gregg Williams - 2 Trap Pressures, Dbl Corner featuring Jon Gruden, Isolating Myles Garrett & Aaron Donald, and more!
Brian Nix
Head Coach at Alcoa High School, multiple state champion
Alcoa High School
Episode: S07E09: Q&A with Brian Nix - Self-Scouting, Adapting Personnel for Next Year, Spill vs. Box out of Odd & More
Scott Goolsby
Defensive Coordinator at Auburn High School in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn High School
Episode: S07E08: Q&A with Scott Goolsby - Prepping for a State Title Game, Playing Against Tempo, Suggesting New Concepts & More
Terrance Gant
Assistant Coach at Brevard College
Brevard College
Episode: S07E07: In-Season Q&A w/ Terrance Gant - Special/Stubbie, 3-4 Slant & Angle, Tackling in Space & More

Host

Chris Vassar
Host of the show, renowned for defensive coaching leadership and strategy discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • In depth football for all levels

    Great guests. Great explanations. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zibotime
    United States2 years ago
  • IFYYK 🏈

    Do you find yourself standing in front of the refrigerator at 3am eating cheese curds six at a time thinking up new techniques or hand/footwork that will change your coaching forever? Me too! Listen to this podcast and hear people who have already thought of your idea talk about it in depth. It’ll break your heart and make you a better coach simultaneously!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carm58
    United States2 years ago
  • The best!

    The defense we run was born from this podcast. Truly don’t know where I would be without it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SethSteere
    United States2 years ago
  • Best Defense Content around

    Can’t get enough of this podcast! Really appreciate Coach Vas and all the great guests on the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rocky Del
    United States3 years ago
  • The best podcast ever

    I love Make Defense Great Again. It’s the best podcast ever. Seriously though, it’s great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G-Wit9203457
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests are consistently top-tier and the conversations translate to installable schemes.
Listeners value actionable insights and real-world coaching wisdom.
Coaches praise the depth and practicality of defensive content.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S08E07: In-Season Q&A w/ Nick Davis - 20/11 Personnel FIB with Jet, Defending Switch Routes & More
Q: How do you defend 20 personnel, twins of the boundary, with your running back and sniffer to the B gap to the field, and the quarterback in the gun?
They discuss treating jet motion as either a real option threat or eye candy, keeping the defense assignment-sound against the counter and quarterback keep, and varying the response with linebacker fits, safety responsibilities, or pressure.
S08E07: In-Season Q&A w/ Nick Davis - 20/11 Personnel FIB with Jet, Defending Switch Routes & More
Q: What do you think is the best way to handle late switch routes and quarters?
Davis says the defense needs reliable communication and regular practice to switch routes; if players will not communicate consistently, he would avoid playing quarters in those situations. The host recommends locking the matchup unless the formation or release gives a clear reason to check to zone.
S08E06: In-Season Q&A w/ Jim Camarillo - Favorite Tite/Mint Stunts, Nub Trips RPOs, 1- Word Calls, & More
Q: With offenses playing faster than ever, have you moved toward universal one-word hot defensive calls that dictate front, stunt, and coverage all at once, or do you still prefer separate package signals?
We transitioned to one-word family calls to keep the defense organized and able to play fast; we also used cards as a back-up signaling method and train players to read families so they can react quickly without losing alignment.
S08E05: In-Season Q&A w/ Jacob Gill - Hot Pressures, Apex Defenders in Tite, Defending 21 Personnel & More
Q: What are your specific rules for the Apex defenders when deciding spill vs box pin pull concepts from wide zone offenses?
Gill explains using the apex defender as a box or spill option based on the front and coverage, emphasizing the read of the 2nd/3rd level players, the alignment of the free safety, and the need to overprotect the perimeter by having the nickel box, with adjustments if the ball is pinned or pulled and if the defense is in a 2x2 vs 3x1 set.
S07E07: In-Season Q&A w/ Terrance Gant - Special/Stubbie, 3-4 Slant & Angle, Tackling in Space & More
Q: What are some drills, practice techniques or circus you use to get better at tackling and moving in space?
You must be intentional about it, focusing on short strides and closing distance when tackling in open space.

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A heavy hitter in defensive football coaching, this show centers on in-depth schemes, game planning, and the nuances of run-friendly and pass-heavy offenses. Episodes feature veteran coordinators and head coaches from high school to the NFL, sharing actionable techniques, blitz packages, and situational adjustments that listeners can install with practical drills and film study. The format blends long-form topic deep-dives in the off-season with Q&A style sessions during the season, offering a steady stream of high-level tactical content and real-world coaching wisdom that appeals to coordinators, position coaches, and aspiring head coaches looking to elevate their defensive philosophy. A standout is the recurring panel of elite guests who ... more

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1. Nick Davis
2. Jim Camarillo
3. Jacob Gill
4. Brandon Lechtenberg
5. Michael Nahum
6. Gregg Williams
7. Brian Nix
8. Scott Goolsby

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