This book is part 2 in a series of books meant to be a guide to the 34 SWARM system we use, but I think it will be something all defensive systems can use, as it will break down how to organize a system and practice. I am hopeful that this provides some new knowledge, or even just reminds you of some tips and tricks to improve as a defensive coach.

Defensive football is becoming more and more difficult to teach as the rules seem slanted to the other side of the ball, and often the culture of a program must be solid for the best athletes to want to play on the defensive side of the ball. I hope to give you some help in the X’s and O’s and in the organizational side, but don’t forget the number one goal of every defensive coordinator should be getting the players to SWARM to the ball and play hard. Try not to over complicate the defense and focus on getting great effort.

This book will feature the following sections:

Defensive Theory

Personnel Choices

Implementing

Build your Staff

Weekend Schedule

Weekly Schedule

Game Plan

Practice Organization

Drills that Translate

Game Duties

Coaches Organization

Opponent Prep

Play Call Sheet

Blitz Rules

If-Then