Usa Football Coach And Coordinator Podcast

Shane Dierking is the Defensive Coordinator for North Central College - the 2022 Division III National Champions. He was also named the Football Scoop D3 Coordinator of the Year for 2022.  In this episode, we learn of Coach Dierking's obsession with learning the game of football that developed at a young age and continues for him today. We talk about his 4-2-5 defense and the 3-3 stack package within it, his approach to the profession, and his view on how to achieve success and continue growing. Show Notes: Decision to become a coach Influence of John Thorne Studying schemes of the best Obsession to become better as a 24-year-old defensive coordinator Continuing to improve Not being satisfied with success as an individual or team To be the best, you have to change your best every single day Philosophy of their 4-2-5 defense Using 3-3 Stack in situations Pressure percentages have gone down the older he’s gotten Reasons for less pressure Limiting explosives How the 3-3 Stack fits into their 4-2-5