with Kevin Donley,
University of Saint Francis Head Coach;
2x NAIA National Champions (2016, 2017);
4x AFCA NAIA National Coach of the Year (1991, 2004, 2016, 2017);
2x VSN National Coach of the Year (2016, 2017);
10x MSFA MEL Coach of the Year;
13x MSFA MEL Championships;
over 330 career wins;
over 40 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level
and Joey Didier,
University of Saint Francis Defensive Coordinator;
2016 FootballScoop.com NAIA Coordinator of the Year;
helped the 2016 SFU defense set a school record for sacks in a season (46);
helped the 2015 SFU defense tie the all-time NAIA record for interceptions returned for a touchdown (7)
Over the past several years, the University of Saint Francis has been one of the best programs at the NAIA level, and much of their success can be attributed to a stout defense. In this video, the staff of the 2016 and 2017 NAIA National Champions will break down how they ensure their defensive student-athletes are always ready to compete at their very best.
Drills for Each Position
Coach Joey Didier, St. Francis Defensive Coordinator, begins by showing several fundamental defensive back drills that focus on footwork, ball disruption, and reads. Pass rush technique for defensive lineman is also covered. Next, Coach Didier shows a circuit drill in which tackling, turnovers, and blow delivery techniques are worked on during a 10-minute period.
Coaching Points for Technique and Fundamentals
Didier and the St. Francis defensive staff walk through several drills while highlighting key coaching points related to technique and fundamentals. You will see several reps of 1-on-1 drills involving defensive backs vs. wide receivers, as well as pass rush featuring defensive lineman vs. offensive lineman. Additionally, several competitive drills that teach the fundamentals of punt coverage and return, as well as kickoff coverage and kickoff return, are shown.
Overall, this is a great addition to any defensive coach's library. With this video featuring the SFU defensive coaches, you and your staff will learn how to train champions on the defensive side of the ball!
62 minutes. 2020.