#swarmfbchat Archive

The ONLY defensive-themed chat on Twitter! Talking all things Defense and Game Planning. Tuesdays at 9pm EST.
Tuesday May 9, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
  • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Can it be? 9pm on Tuesday already? Time for the #swarmfbchat Welcome coaches - say HI. Time for intros!
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  • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    We shall talk about what makes you tick - why do you coach on the dark side? #swarmfbchat Follow fellow coaches; RT and Like; use hashtag.
  • CoachCurran42 May 9 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Bobby Curran Special Forces Coordinator Inside Linebackers Coach Gilman School Baltimore, MD #swarmfbchat
  • CometBacker2011 May 9 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Matt Sertich DC Clifton Central here to Do Work in honor of the late great Big Black RIP Big Fella #Swarmfbchat
  • JRGrayson May 9 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    John Grayson Linebackers Glenbard South HS Glen Ellyn, IL #SWARMFBCHAT
  • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Ryan McCartney Free Agent of Sorts Host of #swarmfbchat Over 20 years in coaching :)
  • CoachHoneyman May 9 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Sam honeyman DC LaGrange High school GA #swarmfbchat
  • coachjsam May 9 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Joseph Sam DC/LBs at Mansfield Legacy in Mansfield, TX #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    You know, I think we get the least amount of check-ins and the best number of participants/tweets...odd. #swarmfbchat
  • dmoe58 May 9 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Dominique Moe D.C. Of Mt. View #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 May 9 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Jeff Lutt DC & GBLB Coach Great Bend HS, KS #swarmfbchat
  • RoyCash66 May 9 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Forged in fire and swarm football chat. It doesn't get any better. Roy Cash. DT's. Pali Duro HS #swarmfbchat
  • CoachByrd_ May 9 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Jamelle Byrd DC/LB West Meck HS Charlotte, NC #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachDiG May 9 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Vin DIGaetano @Wagner_Football #SWARMFBCHAT Def asst
  • thomps_03 May 9 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Ryan Thompson HC/DC Ashland-Greenwood Ashland, NE #swarmfbchat
  • CoachLucch May 9 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Ryan Lucchesi DC Muskego High School, Wisconsin #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls May 9 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Freezy Smalls II, Inside LBs, Jack Britt HS, NC #swarmfbchat
  • Coach__French May 9 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Cody French Football Coach #SWARMFBCHAT
  • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Q1: OK fellas. What positions did you play in HS/college? Which one did you enjoy most? #swarmfbchat
  • CoachWelden May 9 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Mike Welden D.C. / LB Grafton high school, wi #Swarmfbchat
  • ColbryL May 9 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Colbry Lathan Assistant Coach Okolona High School (MS) #swarmfbchat
  • PLesu07 May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Lesu LBs Monterey, calif. #swarmfbchat
  • coach_remer May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Jarrod Remer OL DL Cedarville High School Cedarville AR #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDiG May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: OL/DL DE college #swarmfbchat
  • RoyCash66 May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    MLB in HS. Olb/DE in college. MLB because that might be the most pure position in football #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: Don't laugh - I was a Tailback and CB in HS; played CB/SS in college; Hated defense - loved to run the ball! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachMHochard May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1 RB switched to OL and LB in HS. OLB/ILB in college. I was a safety for 3 minutes(slow kid problems). LB is the best! #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachLucch May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: HSFB= all over. Favorite was Free Safety, close 2nd is Monster in the 5-2. CFB= CB #swarmfbchat
  • CoachHoneyman May 9 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1) HS OL/DL College DL #swarmfbchat
  • CometBacker2011 May 9 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1) Primarily Defensive Player. Started as a CB moved to Strong Safety and loved it there. Lots of Action #swarmfbchat
  • Coach__French May 9 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    QB, TE, FB, G, T, DT, DE, MLB, K, P and DT/DE in college #NotJoking #SmallSchoolProblems #SWARMFBCHAT
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • CoachByrd_ May 9 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: SLB in high school we ran 3-3-5 and in college played SLB and MLB we ran a 4-3...high school definitely enjoyed more #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 May 9 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1. OL/DL, ST & little LB in HS. Fullback in college. Loved playing on KO Team, but fullback the best. Just being on the field. #swarmfbchat
  • JRGrayson May 9 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1: I was an inside LB in HS and moved to DL in college. Ultimately ending up a 1 tech due to low cheese prices in Wisconsin #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachWelden May 9 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1: ol/ DL but wasn't that great so couldn't wait for specials when I got on field #Swarmfbchat
  • zachdavis24 May 9 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1) All 5 positions on the OL, started at LT.. 85 lbs ago!! #SWARMFBCHAT
  • PLesu07 May 9 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1. HS OL/DL College OL. Loved OL. Less running in practice #swarmfbchat
  • honeycutt_cody May 9 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Safety and Wide Out! #SWARMFBCHAT
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • CoachCurran42 May 9 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: I played OLB, SS, FB, last day of practice, coach said he should have had me play QB😕 I wanted that one! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachAmara May 9 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Speedy Amara DC & DBs East High School, Madison, WI Glad to be back! #swarmfbchat
  • CarsonRileyDad May 9 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Matt Smith Chambers Academy Lafayette, AL DC *looking to get into public school system* #swarmfbchat
  • CoachSimard May 9 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Bob Simard, OLine, Sutter HS, CA #swarmfbchat
  • CoachPost70 May 9 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1- Center, OG, FB and LB. I enjoyed them all because of constant action and contact. #SWARMFBCHAT
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Q2: So, now that you coach - what is it about coaching defense that you enjoy most? #swarmfbchat
  • coach_remer May 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A1. OL DL. I enjoyed both but probably liked DL a little better. #swarmfbchat
  • CarsonRileyDad May 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A1) played RB in HS, played WR at Huntingdon College. RB was more fun but I learned a lot about drills & coverages as a WR #swarmfbchat
  • CleatEliteAnfro May 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A1: I played DB, S, LB and Tailback. And I enjoyed Mike the most. Cracking heads is glorius. #swarmfbchat
  • mikestauffer May 9 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Mike Stauffer, DC/LB, Patriot HS #swarmfbchat
  • CoachAmara May 9 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Everywhere in HS! RB, QB, WR, DB, even a little OLB---DB in college. #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 May 9 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Q2. Gettting the aggressive mentality out of kids. Love seeing 9, 10, 11 kids swarming the ball with great effort. #swarmfbchat
  • RoyCash66 May 9 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: I like that defense is reactionary and takes discipline. Anyone can do what a wristband says, only real football players #swarmfbchat
  • Coach__French May 9 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    The kids effort and commitment directly correlates to their ability to be good on Defense. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachMHochard May 9 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2 the intensity of defense. That's where the dogs are; no puppies on defense. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • mikestauffer May 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A1: HS= DE & FB. College = OLB. #swarmfbchat
  • NoNameRetweeter May 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    CoachMHochard : A2 the intensity of defense. That's where the dogs are; no puppies on defense. #SWARMFBCHAT … https://t.co/fL3Db529r6)
  • CoachDiG May 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2: getting it figured out each week #SWARMFBCHAT
  • The_Coach_A May 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A1: The technical piece. Every player must link together in order to make things work. Defense is reactionary. It has to sound. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2: Esp. as a DC, I love the mental game - tendencies from film and learning what the OC is trying to do. #swarmfbchat
  • zachdavis24 May 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2) teaching our secondary players how to be a great DB! #SWARMFBCHAT
  • RoyCash66 May 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2cont: can read, react, and get in the right position to make a play #swarmfbchat
  • JRGrayson May 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2: cliche but the attack mentality. We dictate to you if we're aggressive. Also the D has a traditional lunch pale mentality #SWARMFBCHAT
  • DrIronstein May 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Hunter Adams, DC Stanhope Elmore High School, AL. Let's talk ball! #SWARMFBCHAT #tackleeverything
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • freezysmalls May 9 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2 I love the chess match!!!! And teaching young men to stay disciplined and never give up #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachLucch May 9 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2: The preparation aspect. Being detailed oriented & relaying info to kids. Also, love coaching violence!#swarmfbchat
  • CometBacker2011 May 9 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2) I enjoy the Game planning & preparation every week. With all the different offenses each week feels like a new challenge #Swarmfbchat
  • CoachHoneyman May 9 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2) the mentality of Defense. Read and react. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachWelden May 9 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2: teaching players who know nothing, and watching them become good players, love scheming and film brkdown, always 1 step ahd #Swarmfbchat
  • DrIronstein May 9 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A1) LB/FB in high school, MLB in college. Linebacking' is def what fueled me & I feel it gave me a better overall perspective. #SWARMFBCHAT
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • CoachAmara May 9 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A1) Everywhere in HS! RB, QB, WR, DB, even OLB. Considered myself a RB; I played whatever my team needed me to! DB in college. #swarmfbchat
  • The_Coach_A May 9 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Played CB & Saf in HS & college. I LOVE corner, but blocking kicks was the most fun. Had 13 over 4 yrs of college (9 FG/PATs). #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachSimard May 9 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A1: OLine - WingT G, NG and Whip - Good Times (goes TOOO Fast) #SutrOLine ▶️ Make Every Rep Count !!! ◀️ #swarmfbchat
  • PLesu07 May 9 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2. LEARNING. Im pretty well versed offensively but coaching defense is challenging. Especially coaching a pos. i never played #swarmfbchat
  • CleatEliteAnfro May 9 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2: DEF is where the dogs(DAWGS) are. Reaction, discipline aggression and attacking and DB's just have a different mentality. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachCurran42 May 9 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2: Love having my MENTALITY be contagious with the kids. Having 11 men fly around and cause chaos! #swarmfbchat
  • DrIronstein May 9 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2) 2 things: the requisite intensity of defensive football, and the eternal chess match of responding to various offenses. #SWARMFBCHAT
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • mikestauffer May 9 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2: watching film, breaking down offense, prepping week of practices, scripting group periods, pushing kids to max potential #swarmfbchat
  • MrHochmuth15 May 9 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2 Scouting the opponent to pick up on tendencies in their offense. Seeking an advantage and relaying that info to the D #swarmfbchat
  • RoyCash66 May 9 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A2: I also like to see former players who come Back successful because they can handle adversity and pressure #swarmfbchat
  • The_Coach_A May 9 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    I was that fast white kid. My problem... I was 5'10 155lbs white kid playing CB coming out of HS. God has a sense of humor. 😂 #SWARMFBCHAT
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • coach_remer May 9 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A2. Coaching OL and DL is cool. I feel like a double agent. I like teaching them moves to counteract what the OL wants to do #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Q3: What position do you think translates into the making of a good DC? DL/LB/DB...all of them? I have coached each one! #swarmfbchat
  • The_Coach_A May 9 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Cody Alexander Author https://t.co/dmSOP6hmqQ | #ArtofX -- #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachCurran42 May 9 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3: LB easily. Need to know the whole picture, front and back. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachSimard May 9 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A2: Coaching D / DC, i loved the coaching the aggression, GET-AFTER-IT! (Do the same w/my OLine now- OLine w/attack attitude⚒️ #swarmfbchat
  • CarsonRileyDad May 9 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A2) I enjoy the scheming and the chess match against the OC. I also enjoying the teaching aspect introducing kids to our D #swarmfbchat
  • CoachMHochard May 9 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3 no real answer. I think ILB - QB of the Defense; lots of cerebral guys play there. #SWARMFBCHAT
    • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:23 PM EDT
      Q3: What position do you think translates into the making of a good DC? DL/LB/DB...all of them? I have coached each one! #swarmfbchat
  • JRGrayson May 9 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3: I think I'm biased because I've been coaching LB's for 8 years but you have to know the front and the back ends. #SWARMFBCHAT
    • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:23 PM EDT
      Q3: What position do you think translates into the making of a good DC? DL/LB/DB...all of them? I have coached each one! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachLucch May 9 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: Coaching them all. Gain a true understanding of how it all fits together. The communication of FS & LB's is essential! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachByrd_ May 9 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Yeah what he said lol #swarmfbchat
    • The_Coach_A May 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT
      A1: The technical piece. Every player must link together in order to make things work. Defense is reactionary. It has to sound. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachWelden May 9 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3 I think any can, work ethic to gain knowledge is most important, have to know where you are weaker, and always grow as coach #Swarmfbchat
  • RoyCash66 May 9 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: I don't know that this matters. Even as a DT coach, is still have to know what everyone else on the field is doing #swarmfbchat
  • MrHochmuth15 May 9 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A1 Played wr/te in HS and college. Never played D but enjoy the opportunity to coach that side of the ball #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 May 9 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3. I'd say either MLB or FS. Have to have vision & sense of what is coming at you in formations & backfields. #swarmfbchat
  • The_Coach_A May 9 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: I think secondary guys have a better understanding of how everything fits together, but you better hire a great DL guy! #SWARMFBCHAT
    • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:23 PM EDT
      Q3: What position do you think translates into the making of a good DC? DL/LB/DB...all of them? I have coached each one! #swarmfbchat
  • CarsonRileyDad May 9 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3) Really a combo I would think but typically our S is our smartest player so I would lean towards that position slightly #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls May 9 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: great Q and I think LB coaches are usually DCs. Corner/safety coaches are STC. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachHoneyman May 9 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3) I think dbs or lbs. LBs you get more of mix with front and coverage #swarmfbchat
  • mrdurkinehs May 9 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    The constant chess match that goes on. Doing what we do best to stop the opponent #SWARMFBCHAT
  • honeycutt_cody May 9 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: I think Linebackers. You have to know the whole defense as a linebacker coach. Fronts and coverages. #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • CometBacker2011 May 9 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3) MLB It is the extension of the Coach on the Field. Has to know Fronts and Coverage etc. Everyone Counts on him #swarmfbchat
  • RoyCash66 May 9 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: I also have coached each position on defense. If any coach on a staff can't coach more than 1spot, why are they there? #swarmfbchat
  • DrIronstein May 9 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A3) Any position that requires a player to understand/survey the entire field & make calls to adjust to formations. #SWARMFBCHAT
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • mikestauffer May 9 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A3: Any of them really. #swarmfbchat
  • The_Coach_A May 9 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    👀 ... Love it!!! #SWARMFBCHAT
    • RoyCash66 May 9 @ 9:26 PM EDT
      A3: I also have coached each position on defense. If any coach on a staff can't coach more than 1spot, why are they there? #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDiG May 9 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A3: always thought if you can coach a guy 2 inches from ball you can coach most. Always good to understand box #swarmfbchat
    • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:23 PM EDT
      Q3: What position do you think translates into the making of a good DC? DL/LB/DB...all of them? I have coached each one! #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A3: I agree with you out there about maybe coaching all 3 is best; coaching inside/outside the box only makes it harder. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachByrd_ May 9 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A3: I don't think one position translate better but but LB is good because you naturally have to know both ends of defense #swarmfbchat
  • coach_remer May 9 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A3: I think LBs. Have to be aware of coverages as well as run fits. DL usually has the luxury of no pass coverage lol #SWARMFBCHAT
  • mrdurkinehs May 9 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A3: don't think there is solid answer. But secondary probably has the best understanding of all aspects. Safety specifically #SWARMFBCHAT
    • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:23 PM EDT
      Q3: What position do you think translates into the making of a good DC? DL/LB/DB...all of them? I have coached each one! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachAmara May 9 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    All my yrs playing offense, I never considered myself the aggressor - coaching d gives me that, while deciphering an offense. #swarmfbchat
  • dmoe58 May 9 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A3: The LBz run the show for us, they are crucial for stopping that run game and DL are silent heroes holding up the "wall" #swarmfbchat
  • CleatEliteAnfro May 9 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A3: I would say any of them. But if I have to choose LB has more of an understanding of of the entire gap/coverage schematics. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • coachblawson May 9 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Brian Lawson- ILB- Jeff Davis High School- Hazlehurst, Ga #swarmfbchat
  • CoachSimard May 9 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A3: S - sees everything, has the thl/process/react. And in most systems plays all aspects - downhill. OLB-ovrhng, deep passpro #swarmfbchat
  • JRGrayson May 9 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A3 cont: all great D's had great MLB's. Extension of a coach. Butkus, nitschke, Urlacher, Lewis etc etc. the alpha position. #SWARMFBCHAT
    • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:23 PM EDT
      Q3: What position do you think translates into the making of a good DC? DL/LB/DB...all of them? I have coached each one! #swarmfbchat
  • coachblawson May 9 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A3) I played DL and I believe it is that position. Understanding blocking schemes and how to defeat those blocks is huge to me #swarmfbchat
  • coachjsam May 9 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A1: played safety. Love being physical and tackling #swarmfbchat
  • BenClubb32 May 9 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Service is 👎🏻👎🏻 right now. At the gym gonna have to tweet between sets #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    During my dad's tenure as HC, he had a DC from each position group! Just realized that. #swarmfbchat
  • BenClubb32 May 9 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A1: Played linebacker and fullback in HS. Found out that colleges don't recruit 5'9 190 LBs #swarmfbchat
  • coachjsam May 9 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A2: love teaching the physicality, fundamentals and concepts behind defense. Always love to see when the kid gets it #swarmfbchat
  • CoachPierskalla May 9 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Andy Pierskalla, DC, Osseo, MN sorry I'm late but I've enjoyed reading the answers and playing catch up! #swarmfbchat
  • BenClubb32 May 9 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A2: The intensity, the teamwork, the mentality. Everyone must do their job in order to get a stop. #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    I was so opposed to contact...not a great tackler; can't believe I became a DC. PLUS - I was a HORRID blocking back. #swarmfbchat
  • coachjsam May 9 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A3: LBs and safeties. Have to learn the fits as well as pass responsibilities #swarmfbchat
  • CoachPierskalla May 9 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A1: I played MLB in an old 4-4 in high school and played DL in college #swarmfbchat
  • CoachSimard May 9 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A3: got drafted into DC-ing my son's midget team 4yrs ago coming from Dline/LBs. CRASH COURSE in secondary! Mad Props for DCs! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachPierskalla May 9 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A2: what I love most is the controlled chaos that we get to create! I also love seeing kids take the scheme and make it their's #swarmfbchat
  • CoachCurran42 May 9 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    I became a defensive coach by accident. Originally hired as a QB coach. #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Q4: I assume, as we started coaching, we all had to coach both sides; what can you take from coaching O to help you on D? #swarmfbchat
  • BenClubb32 May 9 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A3: I'm a little biased, but I would say LB. All 3 are equally important! #swarmfbchat
    • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:23 PM EDT
      Q3: What position do you think translates into the making of a good DC? DL/LB/DB...all of them? I have coached each one! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDiG May 9 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A4: drawing play cards and coaching scout players to service correctly #SWARMFBCHAT
    • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:36 PM EDT
      Q4: I assume, as we started coaching, we all had to coach both sides; what can you take from coaching O to help you on D? #swarmfbchat
  • CarsonRileyDad May 9 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A4) I still do both at small private school, but really helps having wing T O so we learn a lot about defeating gap schemes #swarmfbchat
  • CoachCurran42 May 9 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A4: Learning how to blur the reads of the QB's. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachLucch May 9 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A4: Best experience! Gives greater understanding of "why" offenses are doing what they are. Helps teach Defense greatly! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachMHochard May 9 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A4 play design/setup, O game planning, and that all OL hold... . #swarmfbchat
    • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:36 PM EDT
      Q4: I assume, as we started coaching, we all had to coach both sides; what can you take from coaching O to help you on D? #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A4: I think I take away the "why" to each play - how the OL moves/movement and use that to scheme the box on D #swarmfbchat
  • CarsonRileyDad May 9 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A4) and having to read Guards or keys to make sure you get to right place #swarmfbchat
  • HashTagKCMO May 9 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    RT CoachMHochard : A4 play design/setup, O game planning, and that all OL hold... . #swarmfbchat https://t.co/lbNp2TGMoy
    • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:36 PM EDT
      Q4: I assume, as we started coaching, we all had to coach both sides; what can you take from coaching O to help you on D? #swarmfbchat
  • CoachHoneyman May 9 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A4) understanding of where the offense is looking to attack. Also what gives then trouble. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachWelden May 9 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A4: OL helped to understand blocking schemes and what made there life's more difficult, also just sitting in off meetings... #Swarmfbchat
  • CoachAmara May 9 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A3) starts up front, but varies - being able to mask ur weaknesses is key & use ur best athletes to put u in a position to win. #swarmfbchat
  • coachjsam May 9 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A4: you gain a better understanding of what the other side of the ball is trying to do to you when they are scheming you #swarmfbchat
  • JRGrayson May 9 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A4: only a guard in HS. Only time on O. Offense is very regimented, scripted and precise. Creating chaos on D takes that away. #SWARMFBCHAT
    • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:36 PM EDT
      Q4: I assume, as we started coaching, we all had to coach both sides; what can you take from coaching O to help you on D? #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 May 9 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A4. O likes to know where D will be lined up & coming from. Being able to move & disguise cov/blitz helps us. Keep em guessing. #swarmfbchat
  • RoyCash66 May 9 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A4cont: to bait a bad throw or change a play to something we want them to run #swarmfbchat
  • CometBacker2011 May 9 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A4) A lot of things Coverage wise from the offenses pass concepts and routes. Who they are reading, where the holes are throw #swarmfbchat
  • CoachGinn May 9 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A4: helps having to learn strength & weaknesses, learned a long time ago every defense has them. Better see the whole picture #swarmfbchat
  • CoachWelden May 9 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A4 cont and take what they are trying to do and how I would defeat it, staying ahead of trends #Swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls May 9 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A4 I try to learn as much as I can from OLine practices because beating them is all I want in life being on the Defense #SWARMFBCHAT
  • coachblawson May 9 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A4) I coached OL and DL most of my career & now ILb. Understanding what OLmen are looking/trying to do when blocking helps me! #swarmfbchat
  • mikestauffer May 9 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    OMG, that's the only time I wanna lose it, when scout kids can't run what's on card...I color code it for them for gosh sakes #SWARMFBCHAT
    In reply to @CoachDiG
  • coach_remer May 9 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A4: I generally look at it along the lines of what do they want to do offensively? What stunts,fronts give our guys problems #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachAmara May 9 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A3) part of me thinks Safties - having run/pass responsibility, IQ & flying sideline to sideline at 9-12yds deep isn't easy! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachSimard May 9 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A4: I went other way D2O. GREAT help 4 OL. Coaching block distruction, 1/2 man, etc has made me a far better OLine Coach. #swarmfbchat
  • coachhammackj May 9 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    #txhsfbchat #hogfbchat #SWARMFBCHAT
  • JRGrayson May 9 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Absolutely lose my mind. I go to a very dark place. I'm seeing a Buddhist about it. #SWARMFBCHAT
    • mikestauffer May 9 @ 9:41 PM EDT
      OMG, that's the only time I wanna lose it, when scout kids can't run what's on card...I color code it for them for gosh sakes #SWARMFBCHAT
      In reply to @CoachDiG
  • coach_remer May 9 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A4: I also look where I would attack our DL and what moves my guys can use to fight back #SWARMFBCHAT
  • ChrisEndress1 May 9 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    #swarmfbchat Chris Endress.. co-DC... Seneca (MO) Indians
  • BenClubb32 May 9 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A4: Route combos, blocking schemes, how offenses want to attack certain coverages and fronts. #swarmfbchat
    • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:36 PM EDT
      Q4: I assume, as we started coaching, we all had to coach both sides; what can you take from coaching O to help you on D? #swarmfbchat
  • coachblawson May 9 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A4)continued,Coaching on the offensive side also helps in understanding what a offensive coach is looking to exploit in your D. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachAmara May 9 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    "controlled chaos" = perfect description, Coach! #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @CoachPierskalla
  • Dsell75 May 9 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    🤷🏼‍♂️ #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @RoyCash66
  • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    Q5: What is the best advice YOU can give a guy coaching your position group? and/or Overall DC advice? #swarmfbchat
  • The_Coach_A May 9 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    The spacing & tempo makes you refine the defense. It exposed any deficiency. Really learned how to be cautiously aggressive.#SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachMHochard May 9 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A5 - #1 rule for safeties: don't get beat deep. - DCs - expect anything and everything. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachPierskalla May 9 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A5: be a teacher first, communicate, have patience for HS kids, bring the juice!, have a plan and monitor and adjust that plan #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A5: I'd say - develop ALL your players; think about your drills as the process vs outcome; praise goes a long way #swarmfbchat
  • CoachWelden May 9 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A5 Lb- film whatever you can, even Indy, so you can really look where players can improve, DC- my first season is upcoming but, #swarmfbchat
  • MrHochmuth15 May 9 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A4 Learning blocking schemes vs diff. fronts,,,how O wants to attack with the option....route combos vs diff. coverages #swarmfbchat
  • CoachGinn May 9 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A5: if you wanna be a DC, don't limit yourself to specific position group, know as much as possible. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachDiG May 9 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A5: run your scheme and know your scheme so you can easily correct it. They will find holes. How fast can u plug them? #SWARMFBCHAT
  • jdblanch May 9 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A5- For DB's: when the ball is in the air, (think) it's my ball! For me that means play fast and physical. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachLucch May 9 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A5: Defense is about preparation. Outwork the opponent. Know the opposing OC inside & out. Do it all w/ a ton of enthusiasm. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • Skillutt28 May 9 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A5. Have high expectations for your pos & D. Hold all accountable for assign. Coach w/ Passion & Enthusiasm. Kids feed off it. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • RoyCash66 May 9 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A5: focus on the things that take no athletic ability: alignment, assignment, and effort. If that is the emphasis #swarmfbchat
  • DrIronstein May 9 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A3) Blocking schemes,allows me how to better understand how to prevent bubbles,maintain leverage,& protect 2nd level defenders. #SWARMFBCHAT
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • mikestauffer May 9 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    That's #1 thing trying to fix, if I get it fixed I might think I landed in heaven. Accepting all ideas #SWARMFBCHAT
    In reply to @CoachDiG, @CoachGinn
  • JRGrayson May 9 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A5: access twitter for the #SWARMFBCHAT on Tuesday nights at 9/8c
  • coachjsam May 9 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A5: learn all u can from ur DC & other coaches. Understand the y behind what he's trying 2 accomplish. Ask questions. Be humble #swarmfbchat
  • CoachHoneyman May 9 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A5) always look to learn something new. Expect something crazy and have some in game adjustments or counters prepared ahead #swarmfbchat
  • CoachWelden May 9 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A5 cont, had great advice from others, work ur tail off now to go thru all prep you can before season arrives, watch film!! #swarmfbchat
  • The_Coach_A May 9 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Force the OC to be left handed. Force the farthest throw & use the O's scheme against them. Make them earn it & get impatient. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachGinn May 9 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    LB Coach advice, spend extra time on keys & fits, doesn't matter if they can "hit" if they can't get there! #SWARMFBCHAT
  • DrIronstein May 9 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A3) cont. Spacing concepts in pass games. Helps understand soft spots in all coverages, and how to effect presnap reads. #SWARMFBCHAT
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • CoachSimard May 9 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A5: Position Coach 1st & Foremost: Invest the time 2 Know Your Dudes outside of football - Grades, Family, Girlfriend, Plans #swarmfbchat
  • RoyCash66 May 9 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A5cont: even the non-athletic kids can be successful. I coach at a public school. Have to play with what we have, cant recruit #swarmfbchat
  • JRGrayson May 9 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A5: on a serious note, its not about X's and O's so much as the Jimmys and Joe's. Get a kid to trust you and watch him go play. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • dmoe58 May 9 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A5: Linebackers are physical and leaders on and off the field, your hardest workers, for D.C: all 11 to the ball "no jogging!" #SWARMFBCHAT
  • freezysmalls May 9 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A5 train the LBs to be mini DCs out there. If they know your WHY then they can make adjustments better and play faster #swarmfbchat
  • The_Coach_A May 9 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    As for coaching DBs - It is ALL about teaching footwork & vision points. Oh, & getting to the cut-off!!! Eliminate routes! #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachSimard May 9 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A5: cont Also know what you don't know, and learn it! Then be preparred at practice. Script down to the minute! #swarmfbchat
  • coachjsam May 9 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A5 cont: you have to become the head coach of your position & learn your kids if you want to maximize their potential. #swarmfbchat
  • JRGrayson May 9 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A5 cont: also, if you're the smartest guy in the room, find another room. Always be learning and listening. You know nothing. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CometBacker2011 May 9 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A5) Part 3..Football is game of inches. Take the un natural athlete who does little things over lazy athlete #swarmfbchat
  • CoachSimard May 9 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A5: cont. DC advice - come to O! Seriously seemed like I had to not just learn but UNDERSTAND a new O each week. How to attack #swarmfbchat
  • MrHochmuth15 May 9 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A5 Learn from experienced coaches and ask lots of questions. #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    As always - this hour flew by; great getting to know you guys a bit more tonight; #swarmfbchat
  • MrHochmuth15 May 9 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A5 Know all the positions, not just your position group and know how it all fits in your scheme #swarmfbchat
  • CoachAmara May 9 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A4) Just knowing what the off. is looking for in their system, what disrupts or limits them, that way we can dictate the game. #swarmfbchat
  • JRGrayson May 9 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A5 cont: "pride is the crutch of the insecure man." If your "system" isn't working and u r down, might want to make a change #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CarsonRileyDad May 9 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Being a DC is really about preparation, film breakdown, you must get kids ready Mon-Wed for the game. If so, game day goes #swarmfbchat
  • CarsonRileyDad May 9 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A5 continued: Much much smoother. And adjustments will be much more minimal #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator May 9 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    I still wish there was a way to get all of us together over the summer for a BBQ...central location...would be a great time #swarmfbchat
  • MrHochmuth15 May 9 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A5 Use film time to show reads and keys for your position group. #swarmfbchat
  • BenClubb32 May 9 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A5: A linebackers effort is measured by his distance from the ball at the end of each play. Coach effort to linebackers! #swarmfbchat
  • mikestauffer May 9 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A5: Get rid of fluffy drills, focus on key drill, block escape, tackling and a little pass drop/re-route #swarmfbchat