Continuous Improvement on Tackling During the Season - Vince DiGaetano, Assistant Coach, Fordham Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Over the course of our Season series, we have heard again and again about the importance of fundamentals from coaches at every level. Today we put the focus back on the fundamentals of tackling with our in-house tackling expert Fordham University assistant coach Vince DiGaetano.

Coach Dig joined us during camp to talk about tackling situations that are difficult to work on in practice but are important to prepare for in the game. It’s worth going back to those ideas.

Today the focus is on improving tackling early season and coach Digaetano shares insight he has gained from his study of tackling. He gives suggestions that you can implement in your program to help improve this important fundamental.

Show Notes:

Staying with the same tackling circuit

Grading practice tackling drills

Entry point - square to the ball

Put a shell around the ball

What statistics show

Keep circuits the same but use mini-circuits

More reps for the two deep and for young kids

Hoop tackle drill

Back end - working those that play together in reps

Working against jump cut


Additional Coach DiGaetano Episodes:
Player Vocal Leadership Plus Early Camp Tackling Considerations 
The Players Write the Practice Plan
Defining Practice Tempos and Finishes for Better Performance
Deep Dive on Defense: Team Tackling
Trends in Teaching Tackling
Short Prep Time for the Season
Related Resources:
Coach DiGaetano has some of the best tackling resources available, including:
Winning Gaps with Engaged Tackles
Deep Dig: Preseason Tackling Fundamentals
Effective Team Tackling with the 3 C’s: Contact, Chase, and Converge
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