Football's Eagle & Stack Defenses » (New Edition)

Ron Vanderlinden has been Penn State University's linebacker coach since 2001, where he is recognized for developing one of the top linebacker units in the nation. He coached the 2005 and 2006 Bednarik Award winners, the 2005 Butkus Award winner, two-time first-team All-American Paul Posluszny, and consensus All-American Dan Connor. Vanderlinden began his coaching career in 1978 as a graduate assistant for Bowling Green State University in Ohio, where he had earned his master's of arts degree. He has enjoyed great success in his career as a Division I coach with stints at the University of Colorado, Northwestern University, the University of Maryland, and his current position at Penn State. Vanderlinden has been an integral part of four Big Ten championship teams, three Big Eight championship teams, and one National Championship team. He and his wife, Lisa, live in State College, Pennsylvania.

Challenge any offensive game plan with Football’s Eagle and Stack Defenses. Providing a thorough explanation of these popular defenses, their structures, techniques and positional responsibilities, as well as coaching points for success, this book will ensure that your team is ready to defend and dominate any offensive strategy.

Introduction: Development of a Defensive System
Chapter 1. Offensive Line Gap Designations
Chapter 2. Eagle Defense Structure
Chapter 3. Stack Defense Structure
Chapter 4. High-Pursuit Philosophy and Tactics
Chapter 5. Player-Specific Roles in the Eagle Defense
Chapter 6. Defensive Line Stunt Package
Chapter 7. Zone and Man Pressure Packages
Chapter 8. Goal Line Defense
Chapter 9. Defensive Line Techniques, Reads, and Reactions
Chapter 10. Linebacker Techniques, Reads, and Reactions
Chapter 11. Defensive Back Techniques, Reads, and Reactions
Chapter 12. Game Strategies and Plans
Chapter 13. Player Organization