Post by Coach Campbell on Apr 11, 2010 18:37:22 GMT
Defensive Philosophy
Our program philosophy is based upon "controlling the football" and "controlling field position". As such, we must play "GREAT DEFENSE". We can do this when we stop the run and pressure the quarterback. Regardless of your system, you must believe in it and develop an attitude of always giving a great effort, regardless of the opponent, score or time on the clock.
The primary objective of the Defensive team is to score points, but at a minimum set up a score. It is not enough to stop or hold opponents; pressure them mentally and physically with speed and relentless play. This will lead to a physical dominance that will lead to take-aways. It is then that a defense begins to rally and score. As such, defensive football is all about discipline, both in physical and mental preparation.
What are you going to force the offense to do — run or pass?
Are you going to stop the run? Most defenses are designed to stop the run, always with a gap-controlled approach; i.e., at least one defender assigned to each of the seven run gaps. The alignment of the defensive personnel will provide additional definition to this gap-control, either in the form of pressure or "bend but don't break". This later approach is designed to stop the long run or pass first. This decision becomes the cornerstone of your defensive philosophy.
What is your risk factor?
There are some inherent risks in defensive football because the defense is forced to cover down all potential receivers, while maintaining a sound front (scheme) to control the run gaps as well as cover the nine pass zones. As a coach, you must decide how to deploy your personnel. There are three constants though:
1. Defense is a team effort — each member must do his job because if one member goes off on his own, the entire defense fails.
2. Defense is pursuit — execute the primary assignment, pursuit and play football.
3. Defense is hitting — emphasize daily; gain a reputation for physical play.
Our program philosophy is based upon "controlling the football" and "controlling field position". As such, we must play "GREAT DEFENSE". We can do this when we stop the run and pressure the quarterback. Regardless of your system, you must believe in it and develop an attitude of always giving a great effort, regardless of the opponent, score or time on the clock.
The primary objective of the Defensive team is to score points, but at a minimum set up a score. It is not enough to stop or hold opponents; pressure them mentally and physically with speed and relentless play. This will lead to a physical dominance that will lead to take-aways. It is then that a defense begins to rally and score. As such, defensive football is all about discipline, both in physical and mental preparation.
What are you going to force the offense to do — run or pass?
Are you going to stop the run? Most defenses are designed to stop the run, always with a gap-controlled approach; i.e., at least one defender assigned to each of the seven run gaps. The alignment of the defensive personnel will provide additional definition to this gap-control, either in the form of pressure or "bend but don't break". This later approach is designed to stop the long run or pass first. This decision becomes the cornerstone of your defensive philosophy.
What is your risk factor?
There are some inherent risks in defensive football because the defense is forced to cover down all potential receivers, while maintaining a sound front (scheme) to control the run gaps as well as cover the nine pass zones. As a coach, you must decide how to deploy your personnel. There are three constants though:
1. Defense is a team effort — each member must do his job because if one member goes off on his own, the entire defense fails.
2. Defense is pursuit — execute the primary assignment, pursuit and play football.
3. Defense is hitting — emphasize daily; gain a reputation for physical play.