with DeWayne Walker,
University of New Mexico Head Coach;
former UCLA Defensive Coordinator;
5 year NFL Assistant

DeWayne Walker, brings NFL and college expertise to this DVD. His Bruin rushing defense ranked 14th in the nation in 2007, yielding just 109 yards per game (also ranked 2nd in tackles for loss per game - 8.77). His aggressive defensive philosophy is based on six principles - toughness, details, production, run to the ball, tackling and creative competition. Throughout this presentation, Walker discusses the importance of each principle and how it plays into his aggressive philosophy. He covers practice plans and presents three drills to jump start your defense into an aggressive mentality. By employing an aggressive mentality on defense your team will limit yardage and force turnovers.

53 minutes. 2008.

with Brian George,
University of Indiana co-defensive coordinator / DL Coach;
Ranked 8th nationally in sacks (2007)

This DVD is the result of years of facing the popular spread offense and devising strategies to limit disrupt it. Coach George presents a plan that includes deception and consistent pre-snap formations to cover every wrinkle the offense can present. This plan led the Hoosier's to school record 42 sacks in 2007. George shows you effective ways to mix up your coverages without giving them away. He has developed responsibilities that are sound and simple while maintaining the ability to move, blitz and play multiple coverages. Learn how to disguise your coverage to limit the effectiveness of the spread offense.

57 minutes. 2008.

with Dave Doeren,
University of Wisconsin Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach;
Led the nation is passing efficiency defense in 2006

Coach Doeren brings Big 10 experience and an effective pass defense to this DVD on zone blitzes or "pressures." In 2006, Wisconsin's defense led the nation in pass efficiency defense (84.19 rating) and finished second in passing yards allowed per game (138.3) and scoring defense (12.1 ppg). UW also was No. 5 nationally in total defense, allowing just 253.1 yards per contest. The primary goal of Doeren's pressure system is to exert equal zone pressure on the run and the pass. Planning practice is an important part of building a strong defense, and Doeren lays out his spring practice calendar breaking down drills, conditioning and meetings. Doeren's 3 deep/3 under package features the blitz and helps makes up for defensive deficiencies. These pressures are multi-purpose, can fit off of protection schemes and the option, adjust out to any formation and are good run and pass blitzes. Doeren also shares key coaching adjustments that help maintain game productivity. He illustrates multiple pressure techniques using video footage. This pressure package can force turnovers and add the element of surprise to your defense.

48 minutes. 2008.

with Chris Strausser,
Boise State University Tight Ends Coach

In this informative lecture-style presentation, Boise State's Chris Strausser stresses the importance of the offensive line and tight end positions in the run game, discussing fundamentals and sharing practice footage to illustrate proper execution in drills. In practice, Strausser believes it's important to keep drills simple and fast-paced. Starting with basic individual blocking moves, progressing to two-player combos and finally moving to the full offensive line, every drill emphasizes elements vital to actual game play: posture, feet, hips, hands and finish. Drills are executed at full game speed, both with and without special equipment. Strausser points out common mistakes that linemen make and discusses how to correct them. After covering drills in practice, Strausser shares the techniques in action in actual game footage. Find a wide variety of drills you can use to make your offensive linemen and tight ends fundamentally sound.

50 minutes. 2008.

with J.T. Curtis,
John Curtis Christian School (LA) Head Coach,
2006 USA Today National HS Coach of the Year;
21 State HS Football titles

One of the most understudied/understood parts of successful athletic programs, at all levels, is the importance of quality practice planning and organization of every practice. Coach JT Curtis is a master of organization and in this DVD, he covers every period of the Patriots practices.

Curtis urges coaches to never go to any practice without a plan that is shared with all of your coaches. He also shows examples of his practice plans and the extreme detail every period gets. Four keys to every practice are covered in this video starting with scripting plays for both offense and defense. Curtis then covers the importance of getting your second string players enough quality reps. Strategically scheduling breaks within practice will allow your practices to run move effectively.

The final key Coach Curtis emphasizes is practice tempo - running practices at a high tempo allows you to simulate game situations more effectively and avoid wasting practice time on conditioning as a separate focus.

"Practices are truly where championships are won!"
--- Coach JT Curtis

63 minutes. 2005.

Item Number:  FD-03520i

with Chris Ash,
University of Wisconsin Defensive Backs Coach

Limit big plays and missed tackles by improving your tackling fundamentals.

Coach Ash's five-part instruction focuses on the basics of being a great tackler: Eyes on the target, coming to balance, "shimmy" the feet, holster the hands, and club and wrap up.

Ash provides a detailed explanation of each of these areas and supports the teaching of these elements with drill footage. He shares over 15 drills to work on:

• Open field tackling
• Angle tackling
• Sideline tackling
• 2-on-1 tackling

These drills include objectives, cue words, and coaching points to maximize the benefit to you and your team.

The most important ingredient to being a great tackling team is having relentless team pursuit on every play. Great pursuit results in less space for the ball carrier to make cuts and it leads to more turnovers, as most of the balls recovered come from the player pursuing the play.

Ash takes you through his team pursuit drill for the run and pass that will create good pursuit angles, will prevent long runs and help keep your opponent off the scoreboard. This drill can also be used to set up blocking when there is a return on a turnover.

Tackling is an important ingredient to every defense and can be the key to winning and losing games. This DVD will give you the necessary fundamentals to teach proper tackling but also an array of drills to incorporate into your team defensive system.

2010.