Entering his sixth year at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (Ind.) , assistant head coach and defensive coordinator Nick Davis has devised a unique scheme to stop opposing offenses. On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, your host Keith Grabowski dives into Coach Davis’ unique usage of multiple fronts. Hear how simplifying your scheme through the usage of terminology, movement and communication can elevate the performance of your defense.

0:21 Intro 1:28 Position-less defense 2:32 Studying the offense 4:05 Simplifying your scheme 5:55 Alignment/Terminology in multiple front scheme 12:48 Four-down fronts 15:22 Helping players understand terminology 19:10 Fake odd-man fronts 26:01 Six-man front 30:10 Selecting fronts for a game plan 31:36 Linebackers hand in the dirt vs. standing up 34:14 Movement on defense 41:57 Creating the game plan 43:29 More reps during practice 47:17 Offenses attacking six-man front 49:17 In-game adjustments on defense 50:41 Teaching players various techniques 53:15 Team run period 55:46 Closing

You can follow Coach Davis on Twitter here: @Spread_Defense His email address for any further inquiries is davis5@rose-hulman.edu

0:21 Intro 1:28 Position-less defense 2:32 Studying the offense 4:05 Simplifying your scheme 5:55 Alignment/Terminology in multiple front scheme 12:48 Four Down Fronts 15:22 Helping players understand terminology 19:10 Fake odd-man fronts 26:01 Six-man front 30:10 Selecting fronts for a game plan 31:36 Linebackers hand in the dirt vs. standing up 34:14 Movement on defense 41:57 Creating the game plan 43:29 More reps during practice 47:17 Offenses attacking six-man front 49:17 In-game adjustments on defense 50:41 Teaching players various techniques 53:15 Team Run period 55:46 Closing

You can follow Coach Davis on Twitter here: @spread_defense His email address for any further inquiries is davis5@rose-hulman.edu