Encyclopedia of the 3-5-3 Defense

with Bert Williams,
Georgia Military College Head Coach

This is the complete guide to the 3-5-3! In this video, Coach Williams reveals the defense that led Georgia Military to a perfect 2001 season, capped with an NJCAA National Championship, and an NJCAA record 61.7 yards total offense allowed per game. It begins with position names and works into fronts, stunts, blitzes, and coverages. Four fronts are covered in-depth beginning with the base front, leading to variations of the solid, under, and tuff fronts. Coach Williams covers five different stunts that can be effectively used in the 3-5-3. Georgia Military has an amazing 21-1 record since moving to the 3-5-3! They have played for two national championships, produced eight All-Americans and the 2001 NJCAA Defensive Player of the Year!

46 minutes. 2004.

with Taylor Burks, Georgia Military College Defensive Coordinator

Georgia Military College has made a habit of dominating offenses with the 3-5-3 defense. In this DVD, Coach Burks diagrams a number of effective ways to shut down the Wing-T. The Wing-T is designed to create assignment conflicts within the defense. Burks shows how to counter this philosophy by attacking the offensive backfield and forcing the offense to make decisions and adjustments that will neutralize the strengths of the offense. This DVD covers in-depth how to defend the power sweep, waggle pass, dive play, lead play and the wingback counter all of which are the key plays in the success of any Wing-T offense. By slanting, attacking gaps, and making plays in the backfield, you can force offensive backs to bounce sideline to sideline. Coach Burks diagrams plays versus the 3-5-3's base, tuff, solid and solid head fronts and also includes blitzes that will combat the key plays in the Wing-T. This DVD is a great compliment to any of the Georgia Military 3-5-3 videos.

41 minutes. 2005.

with Rob Manchester, Georgia Military College Defensive Backs Coach

Georgia Military's 3-5-3 defense has allowed the Bulldogs to become one of the premier NJCAA football programs. Since 2001, GMC's defense has finished the season ranked number three or higher in total defense. By playing 95% man-to-man coverage and using a combination of various blitzes to pressure the quarterback, GMC has allowed fewer than 130 passing yards per game since switching to the 3-5-3. Over that time period they have picked off 70 passes and won an NJCAA national championship were the runner-up the next year. In this DVD, Coach Manchester details nine different coverages to combat any passing situation. Manchester provides overviews and various checks for all nine coverage formations. Each coverage also includes four possible adjustments, techniques for covering motion, and an effective blitz package. This DVD builds on Manchester's previous 3-5-3 secondary play DVDs.

61 minutes. 2005.

with Bert Williams,
Georgia Military College Head Coach

Defending the option effectively is one of the most difficult things to do in football. In this video, Coach Williams will show you how to do that using one of the most effective defenses in football today - the 3-5-3. Using consistent, simple rules, Williams diagrams the various fronts, stunts, and blitzes you can use to put your defenders in position to shutdown multiple option looks. Utilizing this defense, Georgia Military set a national junior college record in allowing an unbelievable 67.6 total yards per game. This video is a great compliment to Coach William's Basics of the 3-5-3.

50 minutes. 2004.

with Taylor Burks,
Georgia Military College Defensive Coordinator

Georgia Military College has dominated defensively since switching to the 3-5-3 defense in 2001. Since that time, GMC has finished every season ranked in the top three in total defense in the NJCAA. By attacking offenses and making plays in the backfield, the Bulldogs confuse offenses and win games. In this DVD, Coach Burks diagrams many different ways of bringing 4-, 5-, 6-, and 7-man pressure. He keeps the defensive back coverages simple and ties them into each blitz. All of his blitzes are simple, yet effective and will make game planning difficult for your opponents. By utilizing the five fronts of the 3-5-3 (base, solid, under, tough, and double eagle) offenses will have a very difficult time identifying from where the pressure will come. This will keep offenses off balance and greatly reduce the chances of a quarterback calling an audible to exploit your weakness. This DVD builds upon the concepts learned in the Basic of the 3-5-3.

50 minutes. 2005.

with Rob Manchester,
Georgia Military College Secondary Coach

Using the potent 3-5-3 defense, Georgia Military has forced 94 turnovers in only three seasons. This, is in large part, has been due to the outstanding coverage and play of the defensive secondary. Two of the main objectives of this defense are to provide pressure and create turnovers - this can only be done with superior secondary defense! Using marker board presentation and game footage, Manchester lays out a game plan for excellent secondary defense. He shares more than ten man-to-man techniques and principles to become a great secondary defender. Manchester also covers two main coverage concepts to read receivers, pre-snap preparation, and defensive execution. In addition, you will learn five man and zone coverage packages with over ten different defensive sets, detailing each player's responsibilities and coverages for each package. Use this comprehensive video to help you effectively implement great secondary defense into the 3-5-3!

70 minutes. 2004.

with Bert Williams,
Georgia Military College Head Coach

In this video, Coach Williams shares the in and outs of covering the spread offense with the 3-5-3. This defense has forced 94 turnovers over the past three seasons. Williams philosophy is keyed around three main points of emphasis: teach your players the responsibilities, find ways to apply pressure, and teach great man to man coverage. Coach Williams begins with basics assignments against twins, trips, and quads along with adjustments to motion that could put your defense at a disadvantage. Cover 3 and Cover 1 free are covered in great detail with rules and assignments for each coverage position in the 3-5-3. The final topic Coach Williams covers is disguising pressure by using five different pressure blitzes; zoo, blast, double, boom, and double dog. Game footage is included to give you a live look at the 3-5-3 in full speed. This tape is a perfect complement to Coach Williams' Basics of the 3-5-3.

58 minutes. 2004.

with Taylor Burks,
Defensive Coordinator, Georgia Military College

Coach Burks breaks down every aspect of the defensive line position to help you turn your players into the ultimate defensive linemen. Beginning with the stance, Burks assists you in ridding your players of bad habits and shows how to find the football and dominate the opposition. He demonstrates drills that will assist with change of direction, pass rush, fumble recovery, and dominating the gaps. All of the drills can be used in any defensive system and with defensive linemen at any skill level. Burks then works into the specifics of defensive linemen in the 3-5-3 defense. He breaks down the names of the positions and the characteristics of the players he likes to see in each position. Burks also covers various fronts such as open, close, jacks, under, and over, along with tango, Tex and ex stunts. This video is a great complement to the Basics of the 3-5-3!

44 minutes. 2004.

with Taylor Burks,
Defensive Coordinator, Georgia Military College

While using this defense, Georgia Military College has rewritten the NJCAA records books allowing a total of negative 81 yards rushing during the 2001 season. Coach Burks teaches the drills and techniques that have turned Georgia Military College into one of the premier junior college programs in the country. Stance, agility, reading keys, shedding blockers and tackling are all keys to this punishing defense, and Burks covers them in-depth with on-the-field drills and marker board. Burks stresses the main objectives of any linebacker: reading keys, reacting to the football, and making tackles. He also stresses working with the defensive linemen specifically in the 3-5-3 defense. For defending the pass, Burks teaches pass drops and coverages, along with different blitzes and drills that can be incorporated into the defense. Coach Burks' Defensive Lineman Drills and Techniques for the 3-5-3 and Basics of the 3-5-3 are great complements to this video!

56 minutes. 2004.

with Rob Manchester,
Georgia Military College Defensive Backs Coach

Over the past three years Georgia Military College has produced 8 NJCAA All-Americans, 1 NJCAA Player of the Year, and has finished in the top 11 all three years, including winning the NJCAA National Championship in 2001 and finishing second in 2002. GMC's success can be contributed mostly to the 3-5-3 Defensive scheme implemented by the coaching staff. In this video, Defensive Backs Coach Rob Manchester goes through techniques and drills for man-to-man secondary coverage, along with additional techniques for the GMC 3 Deep Coverage. He shares and explains three techniques and nine drills on a whiteboard and then demonstrates each of them with players on the field. This video gives you one of the essential components for the Georgia Military 3-5-3 Defense and is a great complement to the other videos in the 3-5-3 series.

55 minutes. 2004.

with Rob Manchester,
Georgia Military College Defensive Backs Coach

In this video, Coach Manchester gives you the keys to developing great defensive backs in any defensive system - especially the 3-5-3 defense. Georgia Military has been a dominate defensive team in recent years using the 3-5-3 . picking off 60 passes in a three year stretch is one reason for the success! Coach Manchester will break down stance with on-field demonstration, highlighted with game film, to allow you to see the drill demonstrated and see how it applies to a game situation. Eight back pedaling drills, two cone drills, and combo drills are demonstrated. All of these drills simulate a game-like experience. The weave drill, speed turn drill, and backpedal and drive drill are the final drills covered. This video is a perfect complement for Defending the Spread with the 3-5-3 and Basics of the 3-5-3.

58 minutes. 2004.

See all the items in this series!

• Basics of the 3-5-3
• Defending the Wing-T with the 3-5-3 Defense
• Advanced Secondary Coverages for the 3-5-3
• Defending the Option with the 3-5-3
• 45 Blitzes for the 3-5-3
• Secondary Coverages for the 3-5-3
• Defending the Spread with the 3-5-3
• Defensive Line Drills and Techniques for the 3-5-3
• Linebacker Drills and Techniques for the 3-5-3
• Secondary Man-to-Man Techniques for the 3-5-3
• Defensive Back Drills and Techniques for the 3-5-3