#swarmfbchat Archive

The ONLY defensive-themed chat on Twitter! Talking all things Defense and Game Planning. Tuesdays at 9pm EST.
Tuesday March 7, 2017
9:00 PM EST
  • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:00 PM EST
    9PM - Welcome coaches to the #swarmfbchat Tonight we talk Philosophy & Scheme. Go ahead and say HI - follow each other too!
  • participatechat Mar 7 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #swarmfbchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/P9PebFXEU6
  • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:01 PM EST
    #swarmfbchat will also do a periscope chat on Friday morning - send Qs if you want something discussed!
  • JRGrayson Mar 7 @ 9:02 PM EST
    John Grayson - Linebackers Coach - Glenbard South High School #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachTLambert Mar 7 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Tony Lambert HC/DC Oneida HS Tn. What's up fellas? #swarmfbchat
  • thomps_03 Mar 7 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Ryan Thompson HC/DC Ashland-Greenwood Ashland, NE #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Using the common Q1/A1 format; make sure to use #swarmfbchat in all tweets - like and retweet for max exposure!
  • mikestauffer Mar 7 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Mike Stauffer, DC, Patriot HS #swarmfbchat
  • coachjsam Mar 7 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Joseph Sam DC/LBs at Mansfield Legacy #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_JRogers Mar 7 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Jeff Rogers, Defensive Coordinator, Armstrong HS Glad to be back #swarmfbchat
  • CoachTWill22 Mar 7 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Trevor Williams- DBs, South Forsyth HS, Ga. #swarmfbchat
  • JRGrayson Mar 7 @ 9:05 PM EST
    John Grayson - Linebackers Coach - Glenbard South High School, Glen Ellyn, IL #SWARMFBCHAT
  • BigO_CoachV Mar 7 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Nick Velazquez HC/DC Orland HS, CA #swarmfbchat
  • CoachTBau Mar 7 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Tyson Bauerle, Sterling High School in KS. Ready to talk D. #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:05 PM EST
    We have 7 Qs lined up for tonight - couple more than usual - try to get through them all! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachPierskalla Mar 7 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Andy Pierskalla, DC Osseo HS Osseo, MN #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 Mar 7 @ 9:06 PM EST
    Jeff Lutt DC & GBLB Coach Great Bend HS, KS #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDuda Mar 7 @ 9:06 PM EST
    Alex Duda, Defensive Coordinator, Dearborn HS (Dearborn, MI) #swarmfbchat
  • BivinsCraig Mar 7 @ 9:07 PM EST
    #swarmfbchat Craig Bivins DC Kellyville HS. Okla.
  • zachdavis24 Mar 7 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Zach Davis HFC Riverside HS Belle, WEST BY GOD #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Q1: What determines what scheme you play on D? Do your lower levels play the same scheme? #swarmfbchat
  • JasonBulldogfb Mar 7 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Jason Franklin HBC Holtville High School, AL #swarmfbchat
  • mikestauffer Mar 7 @ 9:08 PM EST
    I'm switching to DBs this spring, you DB coaches, what drills you like? What are your EDDs? #swarmfbchat
  • CODY_GARDNER Mar 7 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Cody G. DC-Park City, UT #swarmfbchat
  • CoachTWill22 Mar 7 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1: Have a system that is adaptable to personnel. And yes. Sub varsity runs the base D. #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_ZC Mar 7 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Zach Carlton - DC - Palmer Ridge HS, CO #swarmfbchat
  • coachjsam Mar 7 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A1: personnel should always dictate scheme. Should be a vertical alignment from Jr high to HS #swarmfbchat
  • PigSkinCoach Mar 7 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Greg Wallis Tuttle, Okla freezing at a track meet #swarmfbchat
  • JaceGreene_ Mar 7 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Jace Greene OL/DL Harriman High School Harriman, TN #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 Mar 7 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A1. Our D fits the body type of our kids. Not big bodies but aggressive & quick off ball. MS & 9th run same D. #swarmfbchat
  • CODY_GARDNER Mar 7 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1) Scheme that I feel I need the least amount of "talent" and that is simple to teach. #swarmfbchat
  • zachdavis24 Mar 7 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1) personnel.. we have 3 feeder middle schools.. so we let them run what fits their personnel. #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_A_Nowell Mar 7 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Aaron Nowell DL/LB Mercenary for Hire #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1: Yes, we will change our D scheme based on our personnel. We run a simple base 4-3 at all levels below JV. JV/V run 4-2-5 #swarmfbchat
  • JasonBulldogfb Mar 7 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1: System better be able to adapt to your player's. #swarmfbchat
  • mikestauffer Mar 7 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1: How many DL & LBs we have. Some years we're more 3-4, others 4-3. #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_ZC Mar 7 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1: Based on personnel/ what gives our players the best chance for success. Want lower levels running similar stuff. #swarmfbchat
  • BivinsCraig Mar 7 @ 9:10 PM EST
    #swarmfbchat A1 same scheme throughout the program. Try to keep flexible enough to fit our kid.
  • NickyT4098 Mar 7 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1: Have played same D for my 3 years. We believe in the scheme & believe in our program.4-3 gives us great flexibility #SwarmFBChat
  • thomps_03 Mar 7 @ 9:11 PM EST
    A1 must be adaptable but with base principles. need base principles at all levels #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_A_Nowell Mar 7 @ 9:11 PM EST
    A1) should run what fits the kids you have and it should trickle down to the middle school level for sure #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_JRogers Mar 7 @ 9:11 PM EST
    A1)Personnel & philosophy. Lower levels as in fresh & sophs run same scheme smaller playbook. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachTBau Mar 7 @ 9:11 PM EST
    A1: Personnel determines what we do on D. Try to fit skill set best we can. Searching for identity RN. JV runs it. MS does not.#swarmfbchat
  • TylerPineda Mar 7 @ 9:12 PM EST
    Tyler Pineda DL Coach Chestatee High School GA #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDuda Mar 7 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1: Our Personnel determines our scheme. We adapt to our players. Lower Levels use the same scheme & terminology. #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_Miller21 Mar 7 @ 9:12 PM EST
    Cory Miller DC/LB Dakota State University Madison, SD #swarmfbchat
  • JRGrayson Mar 7 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1:F/S/V play same base scheme. But don't be afraid to deviate. 2015 4-3 cov2 team that played a 4-4 because of 4 great LB's. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDiG Mar 7 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1: 3 areas: what u know and correct, type of players u have to create depth, what u defend #swarmfbchat @rmacblue
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • CoachPettinato Mar 7 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1: Have to tailor your D to what you have. You can't be stubborn and refuse to change. Gotta play hand you're dealt #swarmfbchat
  • CODY_GARDNER Mar 7 @ 9:12 PM EST
    I am toying with run true 2, because we have the corners to play hard and tackle....#swarmfbchat
  • BigO_CoachV Mar 7 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1) Have a scheme that fits the kids in your program. That being said we have ran 5-2,4-4,4-3 cov2 & 1/4s since 2011 w succes #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDuda Mar 7 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1: Our Personnel determines our scheme. We adapt to our players' strength. Lower Levels use the same scheme & terminology. #swarmfbchat
  • PigSkinCoach Mar 7 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1 we run same system all the way down #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_JRogers Mar 7 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1) One of many reasons I like 3-4. Feel most flexible defensive system I've coached in. #swarmfbchat
  • DrIronstein Mar 7 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1: Personnel,terminology and nomenclature can be sustained&vertically aligned, but you must make what you apply fit your kids! #swarmfbchat
  • TylerPineda Mar 7 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A1: Depends on personnel - base is 3-4, but varies per game. JV runs base defense. #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Mar 7 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Freezy Smalls II, Jack Britt HS in NC, Safeties #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A1.1: We go to a simple base for our teams from 3-4th grade up to Frosh to allow them to get basics and play fast. #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_Miller21 Mar 7 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A1) We try to recruit to our base defense. Will make tweaks based on recruits abilities. Try to avoid wholesale changes. #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Q2: Will you utilize multiple fronts from your base that resemble other schemes? Like a base 4-3 to a 4-2-5 on 3rd down? #swarmfbchat
  • CoachTLambert Mar 7 @ 9:15 PM EST
    A1 Started in a 50, continued adjusting to even front as game changed. Now multiple scheme =consistency in terms! 4 deep guy! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachHays13 Mar 7 @ 9:16 PM EST
    Daran Hays HBC North Marion HS Farmington WV #swarmfbchat
  • jrmyhanson Mar 7 @ 9:16 PM EST
    Jeremy Hanson, HC/OC Blair-Taylor, WI #swarmfbchat
  • zachdavis24 Mar 7 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A2) 4-4, 4-3, 50... multiple fronts but simple rules and coverages #swarmfbchat
  • CoachSReid Mar 7 @ 9:17 PM EST
    #swarmfbchat Scott Reid, DT'S, Tomball HS, Tomball, Tx
  • jrmyhanson Mar 7 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A1) simple answer, do we have a nose that can make an impact from that position? If not, play even front. Youth do same #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_A_Nowell Mar 7 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A2) very easy to move from 3-4 to a 4-2-5 look or even a 4-3 look, have even jumped into a 3-3-5 from it. Simple tags and calls #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_ZC Mar 7 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A2: will utilize a couple different personnel packages to have different fronts. #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A2: We never really changed our surface much; I think the older I get the more I like to change it up when WE want to. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachTWill22 Mar 7 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A2: have to be multiple. Offenses are too different and complex to sit in one look. #swarmfbchat
  • BigO_CoachV Mar 7 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2) We are not the biggest, but we have speed. We do have a 4-2-5 look as well as a 3-3 stack we run on 3rd down pass. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachHays13 Mar 7 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A1: Our D is very multiple, it is more important to me that our Jr High + youth league use same terminology & fundy vs scheme. #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Mar 7 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A1 depends on the HC and what kind of players we have but a 4 man front can still use a stand up DE. JV has to do what we do #swarmfbchat
  • thomps_03 Mar 7 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2 depending on what we are seeing we will adjust with a 34 or sometimes walk up a backer into a 53 under #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 Mar 7 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2. Did a little bit last season. Want to add more this coming season. Give a slightly different look at times. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachPierskalla Mar 7 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2: we are a base 3-3 but use 3-4 in nickel situations and looking to add multiple front looks this year for other downs #swarmfbchat
  • CoachHays13 Mar 7 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A1: try to assure this by having youth camps and coaching clinics for all Jr High and all levels of youth FB. #swarmfbchat
  • coachjsam Mar 7 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2: if you're a 4 man front you should be able to find ways to be multiple yet simple. Same thing goes for a 3 man front #swarmfbchat
  • coach_u87 Mar 7 @ 9:19 PM EST
    Late to to party #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2.2: I think that is important; you can do anything you want if you have rules! #swarmfbchat
  • canfbchat Mar 7 @ 9:19 PM EST
    What do you run if you don`t have players for one type of scheme. Run one scheme that best fits or create a new scheme? #swarmfbchat
  • NickyT4098 Mar 7 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2: We jump to our nickel whenever we can. Go from 4-3 to a 3-3-5. Can play all of the same coverages and also add coverages #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_JRogers Mar 7 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2) play multiple fronts that give different looks. Always moving guys around. Just getting places different ways. 🔥#heat #swarmfbchat
  • mikestauffer Mar 7 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2: From our 4-3 I can bring in a Jack backer and play odd front, drop 8 or bring the house #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDiG Mar 7 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2: always will need to-important to develop identity though. Drill work and fundys need to marry up with what you do #swarmfbchat
    • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:15 PM EST
      Q2: Will you utilize multiple fronts from your base that resemble other schemes? Like a base 4-3 to a 4-2-5 on 3rd down? #swarmfbchat
  • CoachPettinato Mar 7 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2: We've always adjusted. Same front, but adjust LB/SS depth and width depending on situation and tendency #swarmfbchat
  • canfbchat Mar 7 @ 9:19 PM EST
    Matthew Sentes OL/DL/Special Teams Coordinator Lethbridge Steel Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada #swarmfbchat
  • CoachSReid Mar 7 @ 9:20 PM EST
    #swarmfbchat 4 down to a 3-4 on some passing situations
  • jrmyhanson Mar 7 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A2) we will play multiple fronts with same rules for front 8, will stay 3 deep on back end to keep it simple #swarmfbchat
  • chrisvIQtory Mar 7 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A2: Always like to switch fronts/schemes with players on the field (if allowed). Less of a hat tip than subbing in players #swarmfbchat
  • tsbulldawgs64 Mar 7 @ 9:20 PM EST
    Andy Swedenhjelm DC/LBs Newton High School, Newton, IA #swarmfbchat
  • JRGrayson Mar 7 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A2: depends on your kids. If they can handle it, then get creative.. but if you can't run 1 Def right then 5 won't work! #Swarmfbchat
    • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:15 PM EST
      Q2: Will you utilize multiple fronts from your base that resemble other schemes? Like a base 4-3 to a 4-2-5 on 3rd down? #swarmfbchat
  • BivinsCraig Mar 7 @ 9:20 PM EST
    #swarmfbchat A2 bring a backer down slide the DL for 50 front in short yardage
  • CoachDuda Mar 7 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A2: Depending on D&D, we'll disguise a lot of things. Having athletic DL & LB's allows you to play games esp w/blitz packages. #swarmfbchat
  • BigO_CoachV Mar 7 @ 9:21 PM EST
    Coach, what do u define as your "jack" backer? #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @mikestauffer
  • CoachHays13 Mar 7 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A2: absolutely! Our base D may resemble 3-4, 3-5, 4-2, or old @zachdavis24 50 all depending on the O and our call #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @zachdavis24
  • tsbulldawgs64 Mar 7 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A1) We run a 3-4/3-3 defense. We are in a spot where we will probably never have great size so we like to be aggressive/attack #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_Miller21 Mar 7 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A2) We have gone from a 4-2 to an odd front. Think it can add value on pass down. Drawback is how much can you do/practice #swarmfbchat
  • PigSkinCoach Mar 7 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A2 we have calls that dictate fronts #swarmfbchat
  • tsbulldawgs64 Mar 7 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A1) We run a modified version of it with same terminology down through the Junior High level #swarmfbchat
  • coach_u87 Mar 7 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A2 looking to put more athletic kids hand down and make us more versatile w/o switching personnel #swarmfbchat
  • CoachTBau Mar 7 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A2: Looking into that right now. #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Mar 7 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A2 personally I love the flexibility of the 3-4 and I would love switching that to a 425 every now and then (IF NEEDED) #swarmfbchat
    • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:15 PM EST
      Q2: Will you utilize multiple fronts from your base that resemble other schemes? Like a base 4-3 to a 4-2-5 on 3rd down? #swarmfbchat
  • TylerPineda Mar 7 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A2: 3-4, slide pony on LOS to 4-2-5 and send pressure. OK w/leaving flats open. Just don't get beat deep and keep contain! #swarmfbchat
  • BigO_CoachV Mar 7 @ 9:24 PM EST
    Ok thanks coach. #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @mikestauffer
  • Coach_Miller21 Mar 7 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A2) If possible I prefer just adjusting personnel. Bring faster guys and run your normal stuff. Corner to OLB/LB to DE. #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:25 PM EST
    Q3: What is your Defensive Philosophy? Your core beliefs about playing D - vs run, pass, etc. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachPettinato Mar 7 @ 9:26 PM EST
    Always afraid to say too much on here. I know others are reading hahaha #swarmfbchat
  • tsbulldawgs64 Mar 7 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A2) We run a lot of 4-3 fronts and concepts with our 3-4 personnel. Also a 4 man front dime package we sub for passing downs #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_A_Nowell Mar 7 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A) Do your job No big plays after a big play Hunt the football Hit the QB Play fast physical and pissed off #swarmfbchat
  • CODY_GARDNER Mar 7 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A2) 4-3 base. Can get into 4-2, 4-4 and 5-2 looks, coverage allows us some flexibility #swarmfbchat
  • chrisvIQtory Mar 7 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A3: EVERYONE RUN TO THE FOOTBALL! As many hats on the ball as possible, only good things happen #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3: For me, it's about controlling the game by eliminating the RUN and controlling the PASS. Must win TO battle. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachGrayvold Mar 7 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3 Always be on the attack. Your defense can cover up a mistake if you give great effort and fly to the football. #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Mar 7 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3 not a DC but building my own philosophy of bringing pressure and a lot of it, run stopping blitzes and all #swarmfbchat
  • JRGrayson Mar 7 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3: 1st downs don't win games!!!Touchdowns do!!! Stop the run on 1st and 2nd down and get nasty on 3rd and long. #SwarmFbChat
  • CoachPierskalla Mar 7 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3: stop the run at all costs! Keep it simple to play faster, give multiple looks and blitzes to keep HS QB guessing, get ball! #swarmfbchat
  • thomps_03 Mar 7 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3 #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:29 PM EST
    A3.3: Must be good in base - anything else is because YOU want to run it, not because you have no other options. #swarmfbchat
  • BivinsCraig Mar 7 @ 9:29 PM EST
    #swarmfbchat A3 keep it simple. Gap control, easy to remember blitz packages. Cover 0,1,3. Don't have cov 2 safeties.
  • CoachTBau Mar 7 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3: Stop the run. Run to the ball. Tackle well. #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Mar 7 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3 from coach brown at Michigan "3 man rush? Never!! 4 man rush? Always. 5 man rush? Absolutely! 6 man rush? Gotta love it" #SwarmFbChat
  • CoachPettinato Mar 7 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3: Don't try to stop everything. Take away what they do well and make them try to beat you w what they don't wanna use. #swarmfbchat
  • NickyT4098 Mar 7 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3: 11 guys to the ball with relentless effort! Take away a team's top 3 run plays and top 3 pass plays. Force takeaways! #swarmfbchat
  • TylerPineda Mar 7 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3: Run, Change LOS at point of attack Pass, always get your hands on receiver, emphasize jamming. LBs play under, dbs top #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_JRogers Mar 7 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3)Fast & physical=relentless pursuit. Take away what the offense wants to do. #swarmfbchat
  • brgredd Mar 7 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3 win first down to create 2nd and 3rd and longs. Can get creative with blitzes and force turnovers #swarmfbchat
  • CoachHays13 Mar 7 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3: Never Give up numbers in the box. Play the best scheme to fit personnel (don't pound a round peg in a square hole) #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDuda Mar 7 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A3: Philosophy - FAST, PHYSICAL & DISCIPLINED. High Energy & Effort! Stop the Run on 1st & 2nd Down, then have fun on 3rd Down! #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 Mar 7 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A3. Play Fast. Be Physical. Keep it simple so everyone can run & hit. 11 bodies to the ball every play. Get the kids excited. #swarmfbchat
  • chrisvIQtory Mar 7 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Agreed! Nothing better than 3rd and long for a DC and having that call sheet wide open #SWARMFBCHAT
    In reply to @JRGrayson
  • MrHochmuth15 Mar 7 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A3 Bend but don't break. Keep everything in front and swarm to the ball. Attack the ball and force TOs #swarmfbchat
  • CoachTLambert Mar 7 @ 9:31 PM EST
    #swarmfbchat
    • CoachTLambert Mar 7 @ 9:30 PM EST
      A3 Be sound, play w/ great effort , eliminate big play, and make them sustain long drives! thus#swarmfbchat
  • CODY_GARDNER Mar 7 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A3) We value speed and aggression over anything else. We want to be overtly physical in everything we do, #swarmfbchat
  • PigSkinCoach Mar 7 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A3 +1 vs the run, get the ball out quick an to the sideline vs pass #swarmfbchat
  • tsbulldawgs64 Mar 7 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A3) Attack, Attack, Attack! Confuse the lineman to disrupt blocking schemes. Keep our rules simple so kids can play fast #swarmfbchat
  • BigO_CoachV Mar 7 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A3) FAA. Stop the run, force the offense to be one dimensional. 11 hats to the ball. Get to the QB. Blue collar attitude. #swarmfbchat
  • BenClubb32 Mar 7 @ 9:33 PM EST
    Yes I have to miss #swarmfbchat chat tonight, but will review it all! Especially you 3-4 coaches
  • zachdavis24 Mar 7 @ 9:33 PM EST
    A3) GATA!!!! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachHays13 Mar 7 @ 9:33 PM EST
    A3: get aligned fast, play fast, think less, coach fundamentals, take the football back and give it to my Offense! #swarmfbchat
  • JRGrayson Mar 7 @ 9:34 PM EST
    A3 cont: And for the love of all things holy, you better have 11 to the ball. Must. 2nd & 3rd guy in make things happen. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • mikestauffer Mar 7 @ 9:34 PM EST
    A3: Align right; fanatical effort; RUN to the ball; create turnovers. Stop run. Limit explosives. #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_JRogers Mar 7 @ 9:34 PM EST
    A3)Be disciplined on defense & create takeaways. Bring the heat.Take pride playing as one and pride in the little things. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachPettinato Mar 7 @ 9:34 PM EST
    A3: Other than that, speed, aggression, hats to the ball. If you make a mistake, make it at 100mph. Defense is an attitude #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Q4: Do you have Defensive Goals? Is there a “reward” for reaching various goals? #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_Miller21 Mar 7 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Players, Formations, Plays. In that order. #swarmfbchat
  • MrHochmuth15 Mar 7 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A3 Alignment Assignment Attitude. If all 11 guys know perform and show this we will play well. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • coachjsam Mar 7 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A3: any philosophy should involve stopping the run. If you can't do that then you can't be successful on D #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Mar 7 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Word of the night!!!!! Fanatical!!!!! #SWARMFBCHAT
    • mikestauffer Mar 7 @ 9:34 PM EST
      A3: Align right; fanatical effort; RUN to the ball; create turnovers. Stop run. Limit explosives. #swarmfbchat
  • tonybarnack Mar 7 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A5 Strike your point man. Deliver hip to the post. (Slam post) Create levels. (Pull point down) Rip to clean & finish. #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A4: Under 100 rush, under 200 pass, 3 takeaways, 19ppg #swarmfbchat Our "reward" is a W!
  • zachdavis24 Mar 7 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A4) we reward goals reached with helmet stickers #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachPierskalla Mar 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A4: we have helmet sticker criteria and I buy chipotle for blocked field goals and extra points, goals will be set as a unit #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_Wilson19 Mar 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A3 Pursuit. Tackle. Turnovers. Vital keys to a good D. Scheme is irrelevant without them. Master these and the rest will come. #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 Mar 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A3 cont. #BringTheHEAT to force take aways so O can score more points. High power O makes our job easier. Lol #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Mar 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A4 I've seen kids beat each other up for helmet stickers! It's a pride in ones craft type of thing for our Def goals #SWARMFBCHAT
  • jrmyhanson Mar 7 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A4) Goals = YES. Rewards = No The reward is the win and the feeling you get from going all in. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachHays13 Mar 7 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A4: Stickers on the goal board for 7 goals! Reward? Do I get a reward for doing my job? Nope I just get paid! Friday= Payday #swarmfbchat
  • joshmartin49 Mar 7 @ 9:38 PM EST
    @rmacblue stop the best defend the rest #SWARMFBCHAT
    In reply to @CoachPettinato, @rmacblue
  • BigO_CoachV Mar 7 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A4) Yes. Started a sticker program last season. For ex- hold opponent to 7 or less, force turnovers, sudden change stop etc #swarmfbchat
  • CoachTWill22 Mar 7 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A3: Stop their best stuff. Effort above all else. Create turnovers. Defensive culture is a special thing. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • NickyT4098 Mar 7 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A4: We have goals. Kids understand the importance. Give out helmet stickers.Kids enjoy them but enjoy reaching the goals more #swarmfbchat
  • mikestauffer Mar 7 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A4: HC sets goals; kids get helmet stickers. Scouts have opps to earn stickers too #swarmfbchat
  • _coachgibbslv Mar 7 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A3:STOP the run 1st, get after QB and make throw w/o timing, disrupt his flow.#swarmfbchat
  • CoachPettinato Mar 7 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A: Goal is under 100 rush, 150 pass, and under 20 points. No real reward system. Donuts for shutouts. May try helmet stickers #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_JRogers Mar 7 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A4) Takeaways 3+, hold team 3yds less on 1st, 17pts or less, 3rd dn success. Anybody with takeaway gets treat. #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_A_Nowell Mar 7 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A4) we did a biggest hit=sledge hammer, Do My Job=hard hat and Turnover guy= pirate flag - we take what we want #swarmfbchat
  • coach_u87 Mar 7 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A4 in the past had a hard hat hardest worker, sledgehammer for biggest hit, dog tags for pursuit #swarmfbchat
  • CoachTWill22 Mar 7 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A4: 1. Win 2. Give great effort 3. Create Turnovers 4. Be great on 3rd down 5. Force FGs in the red zone. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • thomps_03 Mar 7 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A4 usually goals we feel will allow us to compete to win if achieved. team helmet stickers if accomplished. no individuals ones #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 Mar 7 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A4. Set 4-6 weekly goals. Based on the type of "O" we will face each week. Take aways, yds, sack/hurries. Helmet stickers & W #swarmfbchat
  • chrisvIQtory Mar 7 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Sticker program as well for reaching goals. Biggest benchmark for our defense is the 3 turnovers. HAVE to have it. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDuda Mar 7 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A4: These were our 2016 Defensive Game Goals. Each Defensive Goal met = a Bone helmet sticker. A great way For accountability! #swarmfbchat
  • JRGrayson Mar 7 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A4: still have this in my wallet from college. Had to run a 100yd gasser every % over 25 on 3rd down. Gets ya motivated!!#SWARMFBCHAT
  • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A4.1: I think I will implement a 3rd down % goal as well - need to get off the field more. #swarmfbchat
  • chrisvIQtory Mar 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A4: Sticker program as well for reaching goals. Biggest benchmark for our defense is the 3 turnovers. HAVE to have it. #swarmfbchat
  • coachjsam Mar 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A4: we don't have a lot of detailed D goals. We became a whole lot better on defense when we stopping caring about every stat #swarmfbchat
  • CODY_GARDNER Mar 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
    Reward = W. Plus playing defense is its own reward, O is boring. #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_JRogers Mar 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A4)sledge hammer=big hit, lunch box=production & handcuffs=most takeaways. #swarmfbchat
  • coach_u87 Mar 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A4 donuts for shutouts! Offenses are making shutouts almost impossible...#swarmfbchat
  • TylerPineda Mar 7 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A4: Don't worry about stats. Challenge players 2 play 4 the guy next 2 them... motivation will come b/w players, not coaches. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachTBau Mar 7 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A4: D player of the game = sledgehammer. Helmet stickers for game goals. Only doing for W's next year. #swarmfbchat
  • JustinBowen12 Mar 7 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A4: We have def. goals, unit goals (DB's), and individual. We also have a goal board we use as a team we check off in game. #swarmfbchat
  • mikestauffer Mar 7 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A4.1 Really going to coach the heck out of takeaways and 3&outs this year #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_ZC Mar 7 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A4: Do have goals, everything is under their control on the field. Only number were concerned about is the scoreboard. #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:43 PM EST
    Q5: What is your Philosophy on tackling during the season? What about wearing full pads? #swarmfbchat
  • TylerPineda Mar 7 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A4: Also, kids love helmet stickers! Lets them take pride in what they're doing. Stars last year, this year ... SKULLS! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachGuice Mar 7 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A4 starters where a black practice Jersey with skulls on it #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_Miller21 Mar 7 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A4) We do helmet stickers. I'm going to do a takeaway board. Track takeaways by individuals from Spring Ball through EOS #swarmfbchat
  • chrisvIQtory Mar 7 @ 9:44 PM EST
    this is pretty cool coach - great visual #SWARMFBCHAT
    In reply to @JustinBowen12
  • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A5:Once we are in season - we don't wear full pads nor do we do any tackling drills. Too late for that once you're in it! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDiG Mar 7 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A4: set up with offense to win categories in game do make about full team #SWARMFBCHAT @rmacblue
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • CoachTBau Mar 7 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A5: All I know is our two most physical weeks of practice = best games of season. Kids wanted more of that in exit interviews. #swarmfbchat
  • JRGrayson Mar 7 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A5: I coach linebackers, we tackle every single day. Non negotiable. If your LB's can't tackle then you're in trouble. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • Coach_A_Nowell Mar 7 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A5) tackle circuit/turnover circuit on Tuesday no ifs ands or buts #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDuda Mar 7 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A4 (cont): We also have Individual Goals. Sack, TFL, FF, INT, Effort Play, 10+ Tackles, Fumble Recovery. Each Goal Met = 1 Bone #swarmfbchat
  • thomps_03 Mar 7 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A5 tackle daily according to state guidelines. full pads everyday #swarmfbchat
  • CoachTWill22 Mar 7 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A5: We tackle every. single. day. Not live, but we work it daily. It's who we are. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachTBau Mar 7 @ 9:45 PM EST
    Read a lot into both sides - more contact/less contact - this off season. To each his own. We need physicality. #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @CoachTBau
  • tsbulldawgs64 Mar 7 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A5) We don't do much full tackling during the season, but tackle drills every day. Plenty of use on the tackle rings this year #swarmfbchat
  • mikestauffer Mar 7 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A5: We start tackling from ground up day 1 in spring. Tackling circuit 1 day each week in season and by position almost daily #swarmfbchat
  • CoachHays13 Mar 7 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A5: Full on our Def. short day Tues. shell on Wednesday and Thursday. Dawgday (Mon) varies depending on Friday's effort #swarmfbchat
  • CoachTLambert Mar 7 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A5 Pads 2 days wk. Practice fast, physical on your feet! Tackle the crap out of tackling rings!!! Everybody!! #SWARMFBCHAT
  • NickyT4098 Mar 7 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A5: Tackling stations everyday during 2adays. Same stations on Monday in season.Don't live tackle in practice. Not enough depth #swarmfbchat
  • BivinsCraig Mar 7 @ 9:46 PM EST
    #swarmfbchat tried thud, but found we got lax. Go live with quick whistle. Still trying to change culture. Half shell with girdles usually
  • Coach_JRogers Mar 7 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A5) We are shells most time during season. Work on tackling by working on attacking near hip. Use tackle wheels. #swarmfbchat
  • CODY_GARDNER Mar 7 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A4)T-Th, I like to pad out & not just wear the leg pads & shorts. Put the big. Oh pants on....& GO TO WORK. It ain't walk thru, #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDiG Mar 7 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A5:limit contact work in 3 main areas or control: tracking, form, thigh/roll coaches all bought in #SWARMFBCHAT @rmacblue @CoachAI
  • mikestauffer Mar 7 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A5.1 Full pads Tues & Weds. Never tackle to the ground, all fit and this #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_Miller21 Mar 7 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A4) Im not a fan of standard benchmark goals. If a team is avg 40 a game are you really going to hold them to 17 or less??? #swarmfbchat
  • zachdavis24 Mar 7 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A4) full pads, live on Tuesday and thud on Wednesday.. tackling in Indy both days..#SWARMFBCHAT
  • tsbulldawgs64 Mar 7 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A5) Most of our front seven have wrestling experience so they practice tackling all winter long! #swarmfbchat
  • joshmartin49 Mar 7 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A3: I still have never scene a qb complete a pass laying on his back #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachPettinato Mar 7 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A5: Not all that much. Mostly due to depth issues. We do a bunch in camp, but really back off hitting in season. Less is more #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Mar 7 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A5 looking in2 tackling wheel, no kid willingly likes his sh*t kicked in u know!! Trying to take player to player contact less #SWARMFBCHAT
  • coach_u87 Mar 7 @ 9:48 PM EST
    to me tackling is a skill just like anything else and needs to be practiced daily/weekly. #SWARMFBCHAT
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • BivinsCraig Mar 7 @ 9:48 PM EST
    #swarmfbchat A5 tackle every day either as a team or in Indy. Even form takcle on a 5 man sled sometimes
  • coachjsam Mar 7 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A5: find a way to work tackling everyday. Either circuit on Indy. #swarmfbchat
  • ThompsonDub Mar 7 @ 9:49 PM EST
    Q5: Teaching tackling and emphasizing throughout the season is tricky but having at least one get after it each week is 🔑 #swarmfbchat
  • mikestauffer Mar 7 @ 9:49 PM EST
    I'd be interested in learning how others teach tackling and your terminology (DM if u want) #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Mar 7 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A5 def looking into getting more form tackling during season like hawk tackling, I feel we lose some luster over season on it #SWARMFBCHAT
  • MrHochmuth15 Mar 7 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A5 We do tackling circuits 2 days a week and tackling in Indy drills daily with tackle rings and bags #swarmfbchat
  • ThompsonDub Mar 7 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A5: one of my college teammates @BdMan0046 who now is a HC lectures me on the importance of a shadowman. Anyone use one?#swarmfbchat
    In reply to @BdMan0046
  • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:50 PM EST
    Q6: How focused are you during the week on creating takeaways? #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 Mar 7 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A5. Early drill tackle every day. Gradually back off to 1x week. Never full tackle to ground. We wear shells & girdles/shorts. #swarmfbchat
  • tsbulldawgs64 Mar 7 @ 9:50 PM EST
    @rmacblue we got two this year and love them. Kids get good practice especially with hawk tackling #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @freezysmalls, @rmacblue
  • CoachPettinato Mar 7 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A5: Any team session is usually thud. Used to do tackling stations. Now we work it into Indy time instead. Seems to work better #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CometBacker2011 Mar 7 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A1: Personnel will dictate what base defense will be. Lower levels run same as Varsity sometimes with condensed playbook #SWARMFBCHAT
  • BigO_CoachV Mar 7 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A5) Last year we hardly ever tackled live. It was our worst tackling team we have had in our 6 years. No more of that. #swarmfbchat
  • zachdavis24 Mar 7 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A6) turnover Tuesday!! #SWARMFBCHAT
  • DrIronstein Mar 7 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A5: State limits live contact to 2hrs a week in season, I thinks it's vital to have a few GATA periods a week. Keep the edge! #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachDuda Mar 7 @ 9:52 PM EST
    Q5: Not a big advocate of going "Live". Work on Form Tackling & Proper Technique in Circuits & Indy. Keep the kids fresh! #swarmfbchat
  • JRGrayson Mar 7 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A6: take aways are as important (maybe more) as tackling. Get that football on the ground! Takeaway circuit every week. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachHays13 Mar 7 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A6: takeaway circuit 2 days a week! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachPettinato Mar 7 @ 9:52 PM EST
    tried hawk tackling and scrapped it. Looks good w pros and all D1 kids...not so much w high school kids lol #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @mikestauffer
  • coachjsam Mar 7 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A6: you get what you emphasize #swarmfbchat
  • CODY_GARDNER Mar 7 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A6) Constantly. I talk and focus more on that than pursuit. Never drill pursuit, use that time for turnovers #swarmfbchat
  • BigO_CoachV Mar 7 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A6) We do a turnover circuit once a week during season. Spring ball and camp we do it more often. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachPierskalla Mar 7 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A6:"takeaway Wednesday" coaches set the number of takeaways needed in practice otherwise a punishment after practice, kids ❤️it #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_JRogers Mar 7 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A5) We do a d-circuit everyday. Tackling, Takeaways & block destruction. Talk about takeaways all the time practice & games. #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A6: We count our takeaways each practice - translates to game night- we are proud of our takeaways! Led the state in '15. #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_A_Nowell Mar 7 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A6) we did a turnover ball, you create one go sign the turnover ball, next year will have a trash can a la @SMU_Football #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @SMU_Football
  • Coach_ZC Mar 7 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A5/6: work tackling and creating takeaways everyday, both are skills needed to play good D. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • thomps_03 Mar 7 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A6 need to focus more in this area. do circuit each week but want to focus in group/team settings as well. must be intentional #swarmfbchat
  • NickyT4098 Mar 7 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A6:We get PUMPED during the week with INTs or forced fumbles during the week! Have to keep the practice fun. Creates team unity #swarmfbchat
  • JRGrayson Mar 7 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A6 Cont: and we'll do additional work in my Indy. Has to be a mindset, second nature kind of thing. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • Skillutt28 Mar 7 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A6. Take away huge part of us. Turnover circuit each week. Goal of 3 during 7on7. Make a big deal of each take away in team. #swarmfbchat
  • TylerPineda Mar 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A5: Trying to "hog roll" tackle. Use shoulder and hips to drive, not head. FOR spring ball, full pads every day. Only 2 weeks! #swarmfbchat
  • JustinBowen12 Mar 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A6: We do a takeaway circuit every single day. 3 rotations focusing on a different scenario. Also do it before the game! #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Mar 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A6 me and @CoachBFri29 are big on it. want to build it into a culture Have to get 3 in practice or we running!! Me included #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachPettinato Mar 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A6: Work stripping ball constantly. DBs constantly working ball skills. If RB is wrapped up start ripping! #swarmfbchat
  • jrmyhanson Mar 7 @ 9:56 PM EST
    How many of you guys coach small school football…under 200 kids in your HS? With 2 way player we don't have time #SWARMFBCHAT
  • ThompsonDub Mar 7 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A6: Kids start with 15 up downs every to=2, sack=1 and if they go over 15 I do up downs. Kids love to see it when u up downing #swarmfbchat
  • CometBacker2011 Mar 7 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A4: Part 1 Biggest Defensive Goal is force 3+ Turnovers. I think won around 90% of our games since 2008 when doing so. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • TylerPineda Mar 7 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A6: 3 takeaways challenges the defense and puts pressure on offense. Defense takes more chances, o being conservative, win-win #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_Miller21 Mar 7 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A6) Everyday. Either in Indy or via circuit. Looking to do a 5 minute quick circuit everyday this spring. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDuda Mar 7 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A6: Takeaways are a HUGE part of our program. Work on it throughout the week & create an environment where kids WANT the ball! #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Coaches - had a great time hosting tonight's chat. You guys were on fire and I read a lot of great tweets! #swarmfbchat
  • tsbulldawgs64 Mar 7 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Hadar tackle ring. I believe we have either a 48" or 54". Can't remember the exact size. Roughly $400 a pop #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @freezysmalls
  • CoachTBau Mar 7 @ 9:58 PM EST
    @rmacblue that's me. Takeaways are part of our tackling circuit. #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @jrmyhanson, @rmacblue
  • Coach_JRogers Mar 7 @ 9:58 PM EST
    We don't let anyone say turnover. Offenses do that. Only say takeaway it's a mind set go get the ball. Ball is ours. #swarmfbchat
    • Coach_JRogers Mar 7 @ 9:53 PM EST
      A5) We do a d-circuit everyday. Tackling, Takeaways & block destruction. Talk about takeaways all the time practice & games. #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:59 PM EST
    Thanks for your participation in the #swarmfbchat Transcripts will be up on https://t.co/qdy2isUCYk soon!
  • tsbulldawgs64 Mar 7 @ 9:59 PM EST
    A6) We celebrate our turnovers in practice. Also have a bag of candy in locker that any kid who gets a turnover gets his pick #swarmfbchat