# Make Defense Great Again 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. Page: Feed: --- ## S08E02: Defending Harding, Crush Front, & Going Back to the 4-2-5 w/ Tony Annese, DC at Ferris State) _2026-01-26_ 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… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/track/DGC6BG/traffic.megaphone.fm/OCVOL5263597123.mp3?updated=1769420275) ## S08E01: Gregg Williams - 2 Trap Pressures, Dbl Corner featuring Jon Gruden, Isolating Myles Garrett & Aaron Donald, and more! _2026-01-19_ 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… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/track/DGC6BG/traffic.megaphone.fm/OCVOL1622361458.mp3?updated=1768688580) ## S07E09: Q&A with Brian Nix - Self-Scouting, Adapting Personnel for Next Year, Spill vs. Box out of Odd & More _2025-12-29_ 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,… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/track/DGC6BG/traffic.megaphone.fm/OCVOL4874620708.mp3?updated=1766999657) ## S07E08: Q&A with Scott Goolsby - Prepping for a State Title Game, Playing Against Tempo, Suggesting New Concepts & More _2025-12-08_ 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… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/track/DGC6BG/traffic.megaphone.fm/OCVOL1804002905.mp3?updated=1765179168) ## S07E07: In-Season Q&A w/ Terrance Gant - Special/Stubbie, 3-4 Slant & Angle, Tackling in Space & More _2025-12-01_ 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,… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/track/DGC6BG/traffic.megaphone.fm/OCVOL4378483814.mp3?updated=1764573452) ## S07E06: Defending the Wishbone with a Tribute to Bill Mountjoy, GL Sprintout Snag, 10 Personnel Run Game & More _2025-10-06_ 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… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/track/DGC6BG/traffic.megaphone.fm/OCVOL7028346891.mp3?updated=1759777959) ## S07E05: In-Season Q&A w/ Brandon Lechtenberg - Bluffing, Go-Go Offense, Flexbone, Single Wing & More _2025-09-29_ 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… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/track/DGC6BG/traffic.megaphone.fm/OCVOL1039217953.mp3?updated=1759139790) ## S07E04: In-Season Q&A w/ Adam Gaylor - Read TOM, Gameplanning like Saban, Slot-T & More _2025-09-22_ 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,… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/track/DGC6BG/traffic.megaphone.fm/OCVOL8720704935.mp3?updated=1758534818) ## S07E03: Two Gap, Open Gap (TGOG/Deuce Technique) w/ Cody Gardner (Corner Canyon HS - Utah) _2025-05-07_ 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… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/track/DGC6BG/traffic.megaphone.fm/OCVOL9603263056.mp3?updated=1746618071) ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7T1rQi0jC9IL) _2025-05-07 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## S07E02: The "Flex Defense" w/ Kevin May (Seton Hill University, PA) _2025-01-29_ 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… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/track/DGC6BG/traffic.megaphone.fm/OCVOL4773118274.mp3?updated=1738154328)