Coach Vass Football

Make Defense Great Again

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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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S08E02: Defending Harding, Crush Front, & Going Back to the 4-2-5 w/ Tony Annese, DC at Ferris State) 26.01.2026 1:18:39

Season 8 Episode 2 features Ferris State Defensive Coordinator, Tony Annese. We talk about defending Harding, their Crush Front, their move back to the 4-2-5, and much more! Check out Coach Vass Defense at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.coachvassdefense.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tony Annese on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Coach_TAnnese18⁠. Follow me on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CoachVass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the show's account ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MDGAPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

S08E01: Gregg Williams - 2 Trap Pressures, Dbl Corner featuring Jon Gruden, Isolating Myles Garrett & Aaron Donald, and more! 19.01.2026 1:22:13

Season 8 Episode 1 features NFL legend Gregg Williams. We talk about his Shake & Chucky blitzes, isolating your best rushers 1-on-1, and much more! Check out Coach Vass Defense at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.coachvassdefense.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Gregg Williams on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CoachGreggSB44⁠.⁠ Follow me on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CoachVass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the show's account ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MDGAPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and the offensive podcast ⁠⁠...

S07E09: Q&A with Brian Nix - Self-Scouting, Adapting Personnel for Next Year, Spill vs. Box out of Odd & More 29.12.2025 2:33:35

Season 7 Episode 9 features Brian Nix from Alcoa High School in Alcoa, TN. Episode topics include: Adapting defensive structure to personnel changes (Even vs. Odd fronts) Creating Odd-front looks from 4-3 and reduction structures Varying core run-fit philosophy (spill, box, force, overlap) Quarters and Palms coverage fits vs different fronts and formations Run fits vs. gap schemes, down blocks, an...

S07E08: Q&A with Scott Goolsby - Prepping for a State Title Game, Playing Against Tempo, Suggesting New Concepts & More 08.12.2025 1:02:34

Season 7 Episode 8 features Scott Goolsby from Auburn High School in Auburn, Alabama. Check out Coach Vass Defense at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.coachvassdefense.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Coach Goolsby on Twitter ⁠@CoachScott34.⁠ Follow me on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CoachVass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the show's account ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MDGAPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and the offensive podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RunVassOption⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit...

S07E07: In-Season Q&A w/ Terrance Gant - Special/Stubbie, 3-4 Slant & Angle, Tackling in Space & More 01.12.2025 1:13:04

Season 7 Episode 7 features Terrance Gant from Brevard College in Brevard, NC. Check out Coach Vass Defense at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.coachvassdefense.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Coach Gant on Twitter @terrance_gant.⁠ Follow me on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠@CoachVass⁠⁠⁠⁠, the show's account ⁠⁠⁠⁠@MDGAPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠, and the offensive podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠@RunVassOption⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit the website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠C...

S07E06: Defending the Wishbone with a Tribute to Bill Mountjoy, GL Sprintout Snag, 10 Personnel Run Game & More 06.10.2025 1:02:22

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 Follow me on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠@CoachVass⁠⁠⁠⁠, the show's account ⁠⁠⁠⁠@MDGAPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠, and the offensive podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠@RunVassOption⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on Twitter to discuss the epi...

S07E05: In-Season Q&A w/ Brandon Lechtenberg - Bluffing, Go-Go Offense, Flexbone, Single Wing & More 29.09.2025 1:12:45

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, the show's account ⁠⁠⁠@MDGAPodcast⁠⁠⁠, and the offensive podcast ⁠⁠⁠@RunVassOption⁠⁠⁠. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit t...

S07E04: In-Season Q&A w/ Adam Gaylor - Read TOM, Gameplanning like Saban, Slot-T & More 22.09.2025 1:10:49

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 ⁠⁠@MDGAPodcast⁠⁠, and the offensive podcast ⁠⁠@RunVassOption⁠⁠. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit the website, ⁠⁠CoachVass.com⁠...

S07E03: Two Gap, Open Gap (TGOG/Deuce Technique) w/ Cody Gardner (Corner Canyon HS - Utah) 07.05.2025 1:28:05

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 Follow Coach Gardner on Twitter ⁠@Cody_Gardner. Follow me on Twitter ⁠@CoachVass⁠, the show's account ⁠@MDGAPodcast⁠, and the offensive podcast ⁠@RunVassOption⁠. Join us on...

S07E02: The "Flex Defense" w/ Kevin May (Seton Hill University, PA) 29.01.2025 1:33:11

Season 7 Episode 2 features Kevin May, Defensive Coordinator & LBs coach at Seton Hill University. We discuss his Flex Defense, including his favorite front adjustments, coverages, and pressures. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach May on Twitter @CoachKevinMay. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOpt...

S07E01: Setting the Tone on D for the New Year w/ Pat Fox from Notre Dame Prep (Pontiac, MI) 16.01.2025 1:13:36

Season 7 Episode 1 features Pat Fox, Head Coach/DC/ILB/OL Coach at Notre Dame Prep in Pontiac, MI. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach Fox on Twitter @pefgdefense. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit the website, CoachVass.com, to vie...

S06E18: The "G Defense" with Bud Foster (Former Virginia Tech DC) 23.12.2024 1:17:10

Season 6 Episode 18 features Bud Foster, Former Defensive Coordinator at Virginia Tech. We talk about the G Defense, the DL techniques, coverages, its history, and much more! Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Bud Foster on Twitter @CoachFosterVT. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twit...

S06E17: "The Code" with Keith Burns (Developing an Elite Mentality, Creating Identify, & Breathing Confidence into Your Players) 29.11.2024 1:52:58

Season 6 Episode 17 features Keith Burns, Head Coach at Fort Worth Country Day in Fort Worth, TX. We talk about developing a defensive identity, breathing confidence into your player, how to approach coaching DBs, and more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDG...

S06E16: In-Season Q&A w/ Brian Nix - Pressuring 12P, Self Scouting the Playoffs, Developing a Gameplan, Defending False Pulls & more... 17.11.2024 2:25:05

Season 6 Episode 16 features Brian Nix, Head Coach at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, TN. We discuss developing a game plan, LB reads, beating false pulls, playing 25 formations in a game, in-game sideline responsibilities, pressuring 12 Personnel, self-scouting for the playoffs, coverages against a Pro side in 11 Personnel, and extreme OL splits. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.l...

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 02.11.2024 1:05:48

Season 6 Episode 15 features Scott Goolsby, Head Coach at Auburn HS in Auburn, AL. We discuss gap scheme answers, Halloween candy, defending Y-Cross, Wildcat, 12P that does everything, my Eazy-E Costume, & more. Submit your questions for next week's show with Brian Nix here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Goolsby on Twitter @CoachScott34. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcas...

S06E14: In-Season Q&A w/ Slade Calhoun - Playoff Gameplanning, Situational Practices, Messing with Protections, Defending 3x1 & More 26.10.2024 1:13:49

Season 6 Episode 14 features Slade Calhoun, Head Coach at Mumford HS in Mumford, TN. We discuss playoff gameplanning, situational practices, attacking protections & more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Calhoun on Twitter @CoachSlade_Cal. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us o...

S06E13: In-Season Q&A w/ Pat Fox - Flexbone, Hot/Eyes Pressures, Sims, Single Wing & More 20.10.2024 1:02:36

Season 6 Episode 13 features Pat Fox, Head Coach/DC/ILB/OL Coach at Notre Dame Prep in Pontiac, MI. We discuss defending the Flexbone, Single Wing, Hot/Eyes pressures, Sims & More. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Fox on Twitter @pefgdefense. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join u...

S06E12: In-Season Q&A w/ Brandon Lechtenberg (Millsaps) - Favorite Drills, Blitz Circuits, Dbl Edge Pressures & More 05.10.2024 1:12:01

Season 6 Episode 12 features Brandon Lechtenberg, Head Coach at Millsaps College in Jackson, MS. We discuss our favorite drills, blitz circuits, Odd Dbl Edge pressures, and more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Lechtenberg on Twitter @Coach_Lech. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. J...

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 29.09.2024 1:08:31

Season 6 Episode 11 is with Chris King, Defensive Coordinator at Saint John Bosco in Bellflower, CA. We answer listener questions about defending RB Slot Option Routes, eliminating a stud WR, defending Spread out of Mint, 22/32 Personnel, attacking 1/2 Slide Protection, and more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach King on Twitter @CoachCJKinger. Follow me o...

S06E10: In-Season Q&A w/ Adam Gaylor - Fall Back LB Fits, Counter/Iso vs. 3-4, Gameplanning Pressures, the Veer & More 21.09.2024 1:52:48

Season 6 Episode 10 is with Adam Gaylor, Defensive Coordinator at Jenks HS in Jenks, OK. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Gaylor on Twitter @CoachGaylor. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit the website, CoachVass.com, to view...

S06E09: In-Season Q&A - Eliminating a Stud WR, Defending Split Zone & Bucksweep out of the 3-4 & More w/ Chad Broadrick (Father Ryan - Nashville, TN) 07.09.2024 1:27:37

Season 6 Episode 9 is with Chad Broadrick, Defensive Coordinator at Father Ryan in Nashville, TN. We answer listener questions about eliminating a stud WR, defending Split Back Zone & Bucksweep out of the 3-4, and more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Broadrick on Twitter @CoachBroadrick. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast,...

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) 31.08.2024 1:14:33

Season 6 Episode 8 is with Chad McGehee, Head Coach at James Clemens in Madison, AL. We answer listener questions about defending 12 Personnel with the East Coast 3-4 & the Stack, defending Empty, Punt Safe, coaching a young group & more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach McGehee on Twitter @CoachMcGehee. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account...

S06E07: In-Season Q&A - Defending Power/Counter, Power Read, Pin-Pull, Dart, Bear Stunts, Sprintout, Running QBs, & Tackling Drills w/ Mason Hughes (College of the Sequoias, CA) 25.08.2024 1:58:36

Season 6 Episode 7 is with Mason Hughes, Safeties Coach, and ST Coordinator at the College of Sequoias in Visalia, CA. We answer listener questions about defending Power & Counter, Power Read, Pin & Pull, Dart, Bear Stunts, Sprintout, Containing running QBs, and our favorite tackling drills. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Follow Coach Hughes on Twitter @Mason_Hughes...

S06E06: Pressure Paths & Defending Briles' System w/ Duane Vaughn (DC at Furman) 25.06.2024 1:25:28

Season 6 Episode 6 is with Duane Vaughn, Defensive Coordinator at Furman. We discuss his pressure paths, defending the Briles' system, automatic checks to problem formations, & more. Follow Coach Vaughn on Twitter @Coach_DVaughn. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! MAIN LINKS Visit th...

S06E05: TCU Safety Play & Drills w/ Paul Gonzales 29.05.2024 1:12:17

Season 6, Episode 5 is with Paul Gonzales, Safeties Coach at TCU. We discuss how he develops Safeties and his free CoachTube course, which is his drill tape. Follow Coach Gonzales on Twitter @RealCoachG. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! For Coach Gonzales' drill tape, go to www.coa...