On today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski talks with Ball State defensive coordinator David Elson for the first edition of our “Training Camp” series. Elson has served as the Cardinals’ defense coordinator since 2017 and has had other stints as defensive coordinator at Western Illinois, Southern Illinois and New Mexico State. Elson joins the podcast today to talk about how he installs his defense during camp as well as adjustments he may need to make during those dog days of August.
Show Notes:
2:40 Coach’s Journey
6:22 Teaching his defense while having to adjust and add new players/parts
12:09 Making adjustments during camp based on what you see as a coach
19:19 Ideal time to install base defense in camp
24:16 Distribution of reps during camp
28:23 Making sure the staff stays sharp during camp
30:59 Balancing camp and family life
34:27 The Cardinal Way and recognizing it during camp
40:16 Blending and evaluating guys who buy into culture and communicating with players
46:42 Winning edge
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