In this episode of Coach and Coordinator presented by Vertical Raise, Jess Loepp, the defensive coordinator at UTSA, discusses the importance of aligning with head coach Jeff Traylor’s philosophy of emphasizing perfect effort and physicality on defense. Coach Loepp emphasizes simplifying the game plan to allow players to perform with speed and confidence. He explains Coach Traylor’s two key expectations of perfect effort and physical dominance on defense. Developing Accountability in practice is crucial, with players expected to give their best effort on every rep. He also digs into the unique tackling technique focused on explosive hits for effective tackling and boosting player confidence. The challenge lies in maintaining simplicity in game planning to ensure fast execution. Coach Loepp highlights the collaborative effort among coaches and Coach Traylor’s guidance in streamlining strategies for team success, emphasizing effort, physicality, and simplicity in their defensive approach.
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Chapters
- Coach Traylor’s Expectations
- Implementing Coach Traylor’s Philosophy
- Teaching the “Cut the Face, Press the Hip” Tackling Technique
- Monitoring Effort and Accountability
- Emphasizing How You Play Over What You Do
- Winning Edge
