DC Ferrara Aquile Ferrara Italy . Former UMass, Yale, and Northeastern Coach. Former HS in VA and MA Author of 2 defensive books. Play Defense..not Defenses.
Chatham MA
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The art of being a DC is not scheme. Its the way and order you install and the way you correct what you install. Can you TEACH it and FIX it. Does one thing tie into the next? What overlaps? What is same as?
Great thread. Thank you @ThadWells
I would say ALL kids
Coaching thought for the day...
Most kids today are carrying silent stress. Family pressure, social anxiety, school demands.
They don’t need a coach who only cares about winning. They need someone who sees them, believes in them, and reminds them they’re more than their performance.
Right now, think of that one kid that needs to know you care. Now go tell him!
Let me know when you do 60 over 60. I nominate @kdawgswift
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Great video from @CoachjjClark talking about LB pass game fundamentals. very precise and imo can easily be taught at the hs level . Its located on the @GlazierClinics drive production.glazierdrive.com/…
Finally actual FULL squats posted on Twitter
NEW ARMY FOOTBALL SQUAT RECORD!!!
Javon Smith Freshman D-lineman @Jsmjth77 Straining through 635lbs for a single.
No Stories, No Bama, Just meat and potatoes. I was able to install these coverages at the HS level and also in Italy. If they can do it so your guys. only $15!
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Great clinic by @Fertitta_Gabe on HIGH SCHOOL OLine development
youtube.com/watch?v=gUtrWgzX…
Jerry Gordon retweeted
“If they can see it in their minds, they’ll get it done.”
– Dante Scarnecchia
The best coaches don’t just talk—they paint pictures.
In times like these, clarity > noise.
Lead with purpose.
Listen with intent.
Jerry Gordon retweeted
You can, simultaneously:
- Dollar cost average, remain long-term optimistic.
- Not panic.
- Enjoy the outdoors, kids, good food, etc.
- Realize how unbelievably destructive and unnecessary this is.
I saw Eddie Robinson at an AFCA convention many years ago. Same thing. He was in the FRONT row. When you are done learning you are done
Awesome turnout for the LFCA Clinic @Nicholls_FB
The winningest football coach OF ALL TIME sat front and center, notebook in hand, taking notes the ENTIRE time. Inspiring from Coach JT. Some act like they have it all figured out. Others never stop learning! @Curtis_Patriots
I've had a few questions about defending about defending heavy sets. Here is a zoom clinic I did in early 2022 youtu.be/q3IIol9lhhI