Usa Football Coach And Coordinator Podcast

On todays' episode, Lazarus Morgan joins us to discuss how he helped develop the #5 defense in NCAA D3 in 2021 at SUNY Cortland. Coach Morgan also talks about his plan to lead his new program where he has become the head coach at Buffalo State University. Shownotes: -Start in coaching -It’s about developing people and relationships -Being patient for the right opportunity -Be yourself -Reset the culture -The players hold each other accountable on championship teams -It takes time -How the pandemic allowed the defense to come together -Unique aspects of SUNY Cortland defense -Zone blitzing -Game planning the zone blitz - what type of quarterback are we playing? -Practicing the pressure skills -Teaching the “Steal” technique -Teaching tackling with limitations -Live, thud and buzz practice tempos -Productive missed tackles -Advice to advance through the profession -Don’t lose sight of the fundamentals -Winning edge - play for each other Connect with Coach Morgan: @FB_Coach_Morgan NYSHSFCA Clinic/Mega