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Make Defense Great Again

Coach Vass Football
Defensive Strategies
Game Planning
High School Football
Run Fits
Football Coaching
Coaching Strategies
Coach Vass Defense
Defense Coaching
Football Education
Defensive Schemes
Rpos
NFL
Tackling Drills
12 Personnel
Coaching Philosophy
NFL Playbook
East Coast 3-4 Defense
Split Back Veer
G Defense
Michigan Sign Stealing Controversy

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 7 Episode 6 has Coach Vass flying solo, talking about

Defending the Wishbone with a Tribute to Bill Mountjoy, GL Sprintout Snag, 10 Personnel Run Game, & More

Check out Coach Vass Defense at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.coachvassdefense.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Season 7 Episode 5 features Brandon Lechtenberg, HC at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi.

Check out Coach Vass Defense at ⁠⁠⁠www.coachvassdefense.com⁠⁠⁠

Follow Coach Lechtenberg on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠@Coach_Lech.⁠ Follow me on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠@CoachVass⁠... more

Season 7 Episode 4 features Adam Gaylor, HC at Jenks High School in Jenks, OK.

Check out Coach Vass Defense at ⁠⁠www.coachvassdefense.com⁠⁠

Follow Coach Gaylor on Twitter ⁠⁠@CoachAdamGaylor. Follow me on Twitter ⁠⁠@CoachVass⁠⁠, the show's account ⁠... more

Season 7 Episode 3 features Cody Gardner, Defensive Coordinator at Corner Canyon HS in Draper, Utah. We discuss his Two Gap Open Gap theory, technique, and application.

Check out Coach Vass Defense at ⁠www.coachvassdefense.com⁠

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Recent Guests

Brandon Lechtenberg
Head Coach at Millsaps College
Millsaps College
Episode: S07E05: In-Season Q&A w/ Brandon Lechtenberg - Bluffing, Go-Go Offense, Flexbone, Single Wing & More
Cody Gardner
Defensive Coordinator and Inside Linebacker Coach at Corner Canyon High School
Corner Canyon High School
Episode: S07E03: Two Gap, Open Gap (TGOG/Deuce Technique) w/ Cody Gardner (Corner Canyon HS - Utah)
Kevin May
Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach at Seton Hill University
Seton Hill University
Episode: S07E02: The "Flex Defense" w/ Kevin May (Seton Hill University, PA)
Pat Fox
Head Coach at Notre Dame Prep; Defensive Coordinator, Offensive Line Coach, and Inside Linebackers Coach.
Notre Dame Prep
Episode: S07E01: Setting the Tone on D for the New Year w/ Pat Fox from Notre Dame Prep (Pontiac, MI)
Bud Foster
Former Virginia Tech Defensive Coordinator and renowned defensive strategist
Virginia Tech
Episode: S06E18: The "G Defense" with Bud Foster (Former Virginia Tech DC)
Brian Nix
Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator at Alcoa High School
Alcoa High School
Episode: S06E16: In-Season Q&A w/ Brian Nix - Pressuring 12P, Self Scouting the Playoffs, Developing a Gameplan, Defending False Pulls & more...
Chris King
Defensive Coordinator at Saint John Bosco
Saint John Bosco High School, Bellflower, California
Episode: 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
Adam Gaylor
Defensive Coordinator at Jenks High School
Jenks High School
Episode: S06E10: In-Season Q&A w/ Adam Gaylor - Fall Back LB Fits, Counter/Iso vs. 3-4, Gameplanning Pressures, the Veer & More
Chad McGehee
Head coach at James Clemens High School
James Clemens High School
Episode: 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)

Host

Chris Vassar
Host of Make Defense Great Again

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 379 ratings
  • In depth football for all levels

    Great guests. Great explanations. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zibotime
    United States6 months 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 States10 months 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners appreciate the high-quality content and actionable insights for all levels of coaching.
Many praise the podcast for its in-depth discussions with a range of guest coaches, making it a top resource for defensive strategies in football.
Some criticisms mention that the host sometimes overshadows guest discussions, affecting the overall depth of the interviews.
Reviews highlight the blend of humor, personal anecdotes, and tactical depth offered by the host and guests, creating an engaging learning experience.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S07E05: In-Season Q&A w/ Brandon Lechtenberg - Bluffing, Go-Go Offense, Flexbone, Single Wing & More
Q: When showing six man pressure out of four down, what gaps do you prefer to mug your backers?
Brandon emphasizes the need to consider your personnel and what you're trying to achieve, indicating that there's no single correct approach but rather a flexible strategy based on game planning.
S07E02: The "Flex Defense" w/ Kevin May (Seton Hill University, PA)
Q: What are you doing in that situation? All the marbles.
I would call Jet Saw Squat, which is a double edge pressure with a version of four under two deep behind it.
S06E15: In-Season Q&A w/ Scott Goolsby - Gap Scheme Answers, Halloween Candy, Defending Y-Cross, Wildcat, 12P That Does Everything & My Eazy-E Costume
Q: What are your top three favorite Halloween candy?
1. Reese's pumpkin - 2. Almond Joy - 3. Laffy Taffy or Now and Later
S06E15: In-Season Q&A w/ Scott Goolsby - Gap Scheme Answers, Halloween Candy, Defending Y-Cross, Wildcat, 12P That Does Everything & My Eazy-E Costume
Q: How would you game plan for an opponent that is extremely multiple with the ability to align in 10 personnel to 12 personnel without changing who's in the game?
Teaming taught their coverages by flank and used double/triple-caller fronts to adapt to different formations. They have plans for how to align defensively based on the back position and formations they see.
S05E14: In-Season Q&A - Signal Stealing, 11/20 Personnel FIB, Offensive & Defensive Trends, Wing-T & More w/ Michael Nahum (Marvin Ridge HS, NC)
Q: What are the latest offensive trends that you're seeing?
We're seeing more teams employing empty double wing formations that utilize motion effectively.

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The content focuses on defensive coaching in football, providing insights into intermediate to advanced-level strategies and schemes. Discussions often include tactical approaches, defensive methodologies, and specific techniques relevant to defensive coordinators across various levels of competition, from high school to college. Unique to this podcast is the blend of in-season Q&A formats with off-season deep dives, where listeners can expect detailed conversations with industry experts sharing their coaching philosophy and experiences. The diversity of guests, ranging from high-profile coaches to local high school leaders, enriches the discussion and offers fresh perspectives on contemporary defensive football challenges.

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2. Cody Gardner
3. Kevin May
4. Pat Fox
5. Bud Foster
6. Brian Nix
7. Chris King
8. Adam Gaylor

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