Defensive 2-Pack

with Bob Valesente,
Green Bay Packers (NFL) Defensive Backs Coach (from '95 - '98, included Super Bowl XXXI win in '96)

Coach Valesente's expertise is developing the complete linebacker against the run and pass. He believes that great technique and angles can make up for talent - good players are always in position to make the play. Pad level and leverage are two main points made by Valesente. Good linebackers recognize the run, identify the blocker and sting him, shed and go to the ball. Drill work for linebackers is a big part of this DVD. He begins with drills that should be run every day in practice. In teaching man-to-man coverage, Valesente stresses speed, aggressively pursuing angles and building a wall. Four keys to coaching linebackers include formation, distribution, responsibility and technique. Distribution comes down to flare, flow and flood. Using an overhead, Valesente diagrams coverage, reads and finer points of successful linebacker play.

51 minutes. 2007.

with Bob Valesente,
Green Bay Packers (NFL) Defensive Backs Coach (from '95 - '98, included Super Bowl XXXI win in '96)

To demonstrate his defensive philosophy he uses NFL game footage from the Green Bay Packers. The basic 4-3 defense run by the Packers presented a balanced defense and attack. This allowed the Packer to take advantage of the talent they had on their defense. Building a championship defense begins with teamwork with everyone on the same page. Other aspects are fundamentals, technique and knowing where players fit into the team. Goals are important and provide a roadmap for winning defense. Average number of possessions, takeaways and limiting opponents to three scores are key defensive goals. The philosophy of pursuit states that pursuit is a burning desire for all 11 players to get to the ball. Teaching elements of how to pursue and what to do when players arrive at the ball are covered. Developing a swarming defense is all about creating an attitude. Coach Valesente's 42 years of football coaching at all levels is wrapped up in this information-packed DVD!

46 minutes. 2007.

See all the items in this series!

• Linebacker Play in Zone and Man-to-Man
• Developing a Swarming Defense