January 31, 2026 The Buffalo Bills are turning to one of football’s most respected defensive minds. Jim Leonhard has been hired as the Bills’ defensive coordinator. He returns to the…
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A good defensive call sheet can help you gain two extra possessions each game by turning confusion into clear decisions. Top defensive coordinators do more than just call plays. They…
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Kevin Doherty | Defensive Coordinator, Georgetown University Presented by Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation Vision First: What We Are The Hoya Five Star defensive plan is the foundation of Georgetown’s…
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This is Part 2 of our series on Complementary Football… Football is a game of decisions. Every call has a consequence, and every scheme carries risk. When coaches talk about…
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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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In most of the coaching profession, especially at the high school and small college levels, coaches often wear multiple hats. For many, the combination of head coach and coordinator can…
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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 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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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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Keith Grabowski and Logan Hanson review standout performances and coaching achievements from the second week of the Division III football season. They feature Salisbury University’s Ryan Fleetwood for his high-scoring…
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