Season 4 Episode 2 is with Nick Rapone, Safeties Coach at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Although Coach Rapone currently handles Safeties, he's one of the best Corners coaches in the world so I wanted him to join us about the fundamentals needed to play the position, as well as Press, Off, and Bail Techniques.
NOTE: This episode was recorded in July of 2021 right before I went to the hospital for COVID. When I got out, I started the "Getting Ready for the Season" series and this pod felt a little out of place, so I waited to release it until now. Also, pardon the long stories at the beginning - Coach Rapone has profoundly affected my life with his generosity and kindness, so I wanted to tell him thank you, and share the stories with you. I hope you don't mind indulging me for a bit!
SHOW NOTES 4:04 Important Note About the Episode Timing 8:50 Welcome Nick Rapone! 10:51 How Nick Rapone Changed My Life Forever 21:42 Evaluating Scheme to Teach 29:30 Developing a Philosophy for Corners 40:26 The Power of Belief in What You Do 46:00 Training the Feet & Hips 55:22 Individual Periods in the NFL 1:03:34 #1 Drill: The Pace Drill 1:07:37 Coach's 2nd Favorite Drill 1:14:11 Press Technique - Starting Points 1:20:36 Match Cover 3 vs. Sky Cover 3 1:27:48 Drilling & Teaching Press Coverage 1:38:57 Avoiding Undercutting In Certain Situations 1:41:33 Off Technique 1:47:58 Bail Technique
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