One Word Defense
Dan Bauder, the Defensive Coordinator for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, took a page out of the offensive playbook and incorporated a one-word call system into his defensive playbook. This approach,…
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The Sweet Spot of Defensive Game Planning
We are nearing Halloween, and chasing ghosts might seem like the seasonal thing to do. Unless you are a defensive coordinator. Defensive game planning can sometimes feel like chasing ghosts….
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Adjusting to Hit the Mark
We all love to come in the day after they game and fill our goal board up with check marks or decals. However, not every aspect of the game goes…
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What Gets Measured Gets Managed
Sometimes as coaches, we don’t do the important things often enough. We may install something in camp and then forget to emphasize the key principles daily, or in our time…
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A Guide to Preparing for Uptempo Offense
A good uptempo offense presents one of the toughest challenges for a defense. Coach Matt Tschetter, defensive coordinator at Wartburg College, and his staff actively use strategies to handle this…
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Stepping It Up – DePauw’s Defensive Game Goals
At DePauw University, the defense isn’t just a unit—it’s a subculture within the team, driven by trust, communication, and alignment to the team’s culture. As Defensive Coordinator Ryan McElwain puts…
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How the Three-Ball Drill Prepares Players to Defend RPO
As it has been for the last decade, the Run-Pass Option (RPO) is one of the most challenging offensive schemes for defenses to counter. Teams using RPO continue to be…
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Mastering the Art of Self-Scouting: A Guide for Defensive Coordinators
As a defensive coordinator, your primary goal is to build a relentless, disciplined, and adaptable defense. One of the most powerful tools to achieve this is the self-scout process. While…
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Cut the Face: Better Pursuit, Better Tackling
The smart coach knows the importance of limiting big hits in practice to preserve player health, but they still need to prepare their teams for the game’s physical demands. To…
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Defending Bunch Sets: Insights from Coach Brian Vaughn
Brian Vaughn, creator of the renowned Blitzology website, a treasure trove of resources for football coaches, joined us on the Accelerate Everything Series. With over a decade of collegiate coaching…
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