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.
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7 Feb 2023
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?
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3 Aug 2025
Great thread. Thank you @ThadWells
2 Aug 2025
Matt Drinkall—new head football coach at Central Michigan University—gets it.
"I love football, but I am never going to let it consume my life.
I make everybody leave the office at 5:30 every day."
🧵 THREAD on his journey to CMU.
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Teachers can live forever!
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I would say ALL kids
13 May 2025
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!
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8 May 2025
Let me know when you do 60 over 60. I nominate @kdawgswift
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7 May 2025
Looking forward to this pod!
7 May 2025
HEY NOW! New pod talking 2-Gap Open-Gap (1-Gap/TGOG/Deuce technique) with Cody Gardner!
We are back!
I also have a request in the opening part of the pod!
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6 May 2025
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/…
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Finally actual FULL squats posted on Twitter
29 Apr 2025
NEW ARMY FOOTBALL SQUAT RECORD!!!
Javon Smith Freshman D-lineman @Jsmjth77 Straining through 635lbs for a single.
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23 Apr 2025
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!
amazon.com/Split-Field-Cover…
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22 Apr 2025
I am looking to purchase a subscription with my own money. I most value depth of the content and a good variety of topics. WHICH ONE? Ps I like both but am too cheap to buy both
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14 Apr 2025
Now I have a plan of attack before the ball is snapped
Here’s a 1 minute and 22 second masterclass on Linebacker play from Luke Kuechly:
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13 Apr 2025
Great clinic by @Fertitta_Gabe on HIGH SCHOOL OLine development
youtube.com/watch?v=gUtrWgzX…
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Jerry Gordon retweeted
12 Apr 2025
“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.
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4 Apr 2025
Mentally sweating or mentally straining is key to being a linebacker
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Jerry Gordon retweeted
4 Apr 2025
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.
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4 Apr 2025
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
4 Apr 2025
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
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1 Apr 2025
Say it louder
31 Mar 2025
Aren’t we tired of attending the Cool Clinics live or virtual as well as every other Clinic in The USA or in Foreign Countries and hearing one more clinic on ZONE PLAYS. At least DUO has snuck thru that Door. How about taxing our brains and mixing in some: TRAPS, DRAWS G PLAYS
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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
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