Lenoir-Rhyne Linebackers Coach / Recruiting Coordinator;
Keiser University, Linebackers Coach from 2020 through 2023;
2023 NAIA National Champions;
College Coaches Showcase Camps (CCSC) Camp Director and Position Coach;
Wingate University Defensive GA from 2018 to 2020;
5 years of high school coaching experience;
played college football at University of Charlotte and Wingate UniversityAs offenses increasingly exploit the vulnerabilities in defensive run fits against 11 personnel in RPO schemes, Coach Vagnone unveils the strategic prowess behind the 3-4 Hybrid Defense.
Coach Vagnone shares how this defensive structure is meticulously crafted from back to front, ensuring synchronized run fits and coverage responsibilities.
Highlights Include:
- Consistent Run Fits and Coverage Responsibilities:
- Coach Vagnone shares how the 3-4 Hybrid defense is engineered to maintain consistent +2 run fits against extra blockers while effectively defending RPO passes. Gain insights into adapting your defense to show multiple looks without compromising speed and confidence.
- 3-4 Defensive Shell with 3-3-5 Nickel Personnel:
- Learn the strategic deployment of the 3-4 defensive shell in conjunction with the 3-3-5 Nickel personnel. Coach Vagnone breaks down the alignment, utilizing athleticism for coverage to the field and reinforcing size in the box to thwart the run. Discover seamless transitions between the Tite front and the Under Front for varied defensive looks.
- Adaptable Fronts and Run Fit Consistency:
- Coach Vagnone demonstrates how Keiser's defense seamlessly adds 5, 6, and 7 man pressures to their base look while maintaining run fit consistency. Uncover the simplicity behind switching between the Tite Front and the Under Front without compromising defensive structure.
- Defining Run Fits Based on Pass Coverage:
- Gain a tactical edge as Coach Vagnone illustrates the alignment of run fit responsibilities based on pass coverage. Understand how different coverages like Zone Match, Zone Spot Drop, Man, and Man Match impact run fits. Implement straightforward 'Pause' and 'Play' rules to position conflict players effectively and enable swift player execution.
- Whiteboard and Film Study:
- In the final segment, Coach Vagnone ties it all together with real-life examples through whiteboard sessions and film study. Witness Vagnone's defense fitting the run against diverse formations and personnel groupings. Vagnone highlights established rules and showcases the simplicity that empowers players to perform at game speed.
Elevate your defensive strategy with this immersive instructional video, arming you and your staff with the knowledge to fortify your defense against evolving offensive threats and ensuring players execute with precision in high-stakes game situations!
Customer Rating: 5 Out of 5 Stars! "Coach Vagnano does a great job explaining how to build stout run fits that are tied to your pass coverage, so you can be +1 vs. the run while keeping your conflict players in great positions to take away the RPO. The extensive use of the whiteboard and a long film session give many examples of the concepts explained in this clinic and make the information easy to digest and apply to your own defense."
58 minutes. 2024.