Michigan State University Defensive Line Coach,
40 years of coaching experience (NCAA, NFL, XFL, CFL)
Defensive linemen are the guts of any defense and this video will help your defensive lineman stop the run and rush the passer.
In this video, Michigan State's Defensive Line Coach Ted Gill presents fundamental techniques he has utilized while developing top defensive linemen in the NCAA, NFL, CFL and XFL over his 40 years as a defensive coach. He also includes 10 defensive linemen drills to help you teach these concepts to your big men.
Gill's video is a master's class in coaching DL, especially his presentation on stance, alignment, and triangle keys which will help your linemen read blocks and penetrate the LOS. Gill leaves no stone unturned. He delivers philosophy, fundamentals, techniques, drills and game footage to back up the information presented.
The defensive linemen fundamentals and techniques presented are relevant for any defense that wants to build a championship d-line.
Coach Gill goes into expert detail about alignment techniques and proper footwork so your d-linemen can defeat blocks, make tackles and rush the passer. He explains the difference between a 3 and 4 point stance and when to use them whether it's a short yardage situation or to rush the passer on a 3rd and long. Coach Gill also presents several stunts to confuse your opponent's blocking schemes and open up lanes for penetrating the line of scrimmage.
Order now and watch how you can turn your defensive linemen into Champions.
97 minutes. 2011.
FD-03921G: with Mike Tressel,
University of Cincinnati Defensive Coordinator & Linebacker Coach;
Michigan State University Coach (served variety of roles, including: Linebackers Coach, Special Teams Coach & Defensive Coordinator) from 2004 through 2020;University of Cincinnati Special Teams & Linebacker Coach from 2004 to 2006;
Coach Mike Tressel presents proven techniques to developing championship-level linebackers in an incredible video packed with drills, demonstrations and more. These are the same drills Tressel used to develop two of the top linebackers in the nation in 2010 who combined for 796 tackles in their careers at Michigan State.
Tressel outlines these crucial fundamentals:
- Stance, Alignment, and Key Reads
- Block Defeat
- Proper Tackling
- Pass Defense
- Blitz Techniques
In the video, Coach Tressel outlines five linebacker fundamentals that will teach your linebackers how proper stance and alignment is vital to getting leverage on the ball carrier and will put your LBs in position to defeat blocks with punch, dip, and rip techniques.
Defeating blocks with the proper leverage allows the inside-out angles to achieve the best tackling opportunities on opposing running backs. Blitzing is a cornerstone of playing linebacker and you will learn about snap indicators and timing keys to help your linebacker make big defensive plays. Linebackers also must cover receivers and this DVD covers how the hook-n-swat technique can help your linebackers as they cover the flats and other zones.
An interesting component of the presentation is Coach Tressel's use of film clips that show how not to execute various techniques. By presenting an ineffective way to cover a drill, Tressel actually underscores the proper way of doing it.
With great enthusiasm and passion, Coach Tressel emphasizes the need to play fast, play to the line of scrimmage and tackle hard.
This video is designed to help coaches at all levels teach linebackers the skills needed to achieve success on the field. Whether you're new to the coaching game, need a refresher course or just want to add new techniques to your coaching arsenal, this presentation has something for you.
78 minutes. 2011.
FD-03921H: with Harlon Barnett,
Michigan State University DB Coach;
Florida State Assistant Coach/Wide Receivers Coach in 2018 and 2019;
Michigan State University Coach from 2007 through 2017;
was Secondary Coach his first seven years and then Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator 2015 to 2017 ,
as a GA at LSU, was a part of the 2003 National Championship staff;
collegiately played for Michigan State;
professionally, played seven seasons in the NFL (Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots and the Minnesota Vikings)
Defensive backs are the reaction squad of the defense usually asked to make super human plays to save touchdowns.
Coach Harlon Barnett's video is a coaching crash course in coaching DBs. The video includes 20 drills to improve footwork, reaction times, tackling, defeating blocks, and to increase interceptions.
Coach Barnett's presentation is a hands-on tutorial of the techniques needed to combat the run and air raid style offenses.
Barnett highlights key drills and techniques to help your defensive backs develop their footwork to improve reaction times in coverage. He presents ball drills to develop your DBs cut off and shoulder position against opposing receivers positioning them to score, not just intercept.
Coach also presents his tackle progression so your secondary stops whiffing running backs and puts them on the ground. Lastly, Coach Barnett reviews two drills that will help your DBs attack blockers and get into position to make the big tackles.
Barnett's D-Back training is relevant for any defense that wants to build a championship secondary.
Order now and turn your defensive backs into champions!
54 minutes. 2011.