with Jason Burianek,
Missouri Baptist University Head Coach;
former McKendree University Assistant Coach;
former Belleville West High School (IL) Offensive Coordinator
In order to keep up with today's offenses, defenses are becoming more complex and versatile. Between combo coverages, robber packages, match-up defenses and more, defensive coordinators are constantly trying to disrupt quarterback reads.
This video featuring Jason Burianek has a proven, simplified answer to beat today's most prominent defensive strategies. Inside, you'll find answers that are easy for players to learn quickly and retain as the season progresses.
Coverage Families
Coach Burianek breaks down defensive coverages into two sections, or "families." All possible coverages will fall under one of these two families. Knowing these families inside and out will help your QB decide which route or area of the field he should look to throw. Simplifying coverage reads like this will be sure to improve the success and efficiency of your passing game.
Route Running
Next, Burianek describes how he teaches his receivers to know which route to run, based on their alignment. He also uses chalk talk diagrams, plus game and practice film cut-ups, that demonstrate his system on the field.
This video is a must-have for any coach that needs or wants to simplify reads for their quarterback and receivers. The components provided by Coach Burianek are applicable to any offensive situation and, if followed, will ultimately help your team both on the practice field and on game night.
58 minutes. 2021.
FD-05888B:
with Jason Burianek,
Missouri Baptist University Head Coach;
former McKendree University Assistant Coach;
former Belleville West High School (IL) Offensive Coordinator
In this video featuring Missouri Baptist University head coach Jason Burianek, you will learn all about taking an analytical approach to offensive game planning. Coach Burianek covers some of the most pressing questions that offensive coordinators would want to know in order to help any coach improve their team's performance.
Using Analytics
Burianek begins by covering how a young or inexperienced offensive coordinator should approach putting together an offensive game plan, including how to practice to achieve the plan's goals. He details pertinent information on field position vs. scoring likelihood that should be considered when planning out any offensive approach. Additionally, Coach Burianek gives you ideas on how to attack various defenses in order to stretch them out and make them defend the entire field.
Key Highlights
Throughout his presentation, Burianek passes along teaching points on spreading the field, practice planning, and how to most efficiently use player/practice time to maximize game performance. You'll see him utilize a white board and video to provide insight on how he sets up game plans and puts them to use. Among this insight is how his program keeps the defense honest with formations and play calls that depend on down and distance.
Fast-paced offenses with no-huddle, spread the field formations are prominent in the game today. Coach Burianek does a great job providing ways in which to challenge defenses and utilize different types of offensive personnel. Coaches of any level are sure to add to their repertoire after viewing the content in this video.
65 minutes. 2021.
FD-05888C:
with Jason Burianek,
Missouri Baptist University Head Coach;
former McKendree University Assistant Coach;
former Belleville West High School (IL) Offensive Coordinator
Cover 3 is one the most utilized coverages in football due to the three deep structure which protects the deep part of the field, and allows the defense to keep enough defenders in the box to outnumber the run. Cover 3 match allows the defense to play a three deep zone defense against four verticals, and modern spread RPO attacks that put defenders in conflict. In this video, Missouri Baptist head coach Jason Burianek delivers some of his best cover 3 tactics for you to take and apply with your own team.
Carry Call
Coach Burianek begins by diagramming how his team plays cover 3 match. He explains that the safety on each side of the field has the ability to make a carry call. The carry call tells the curl/flat defender to carry the slot receiver on a vertical route. This adjustment to the basic three deep zone allows the defense to protect cover 3 against four verticals. Burianek covers how to play man to one side and zone to the other side, how to communicate secondary rotation, and how to teach three deep zone landmarks.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Coach Burianek gives a detailed explanation on the strengths and weaknesses of the traditional cover 3 zone defense and the cover 3 match scheme. Throughout the presentation, several game footage examples are shown of how each of the weaknesses of the coverage are addressed, such as:
- Handling motion and shifts.
- Playing cover 3 match vs 3x1 formations.
- Utilizing the free safety against QB run teams to keep the numbers in your favor.
Cover 3 match coverage is one of the most effective coverages that is being played against modern offensive attacks. The methods covered in this video by Coach Burianek can be a true difference maker for your program!
104 minutes. 2021.
FD-05888D:
with Jason Burianek,
Missouri Baptist University Head Coach;
former McKendree University Assistant Coach;
former Belleville West High School (IL) Offensive Coordinator
The cover 1, or man-free defense, is one of the most widely used and simple defenses that can be implemented at any level of play. The cover 1 allows the defensive team to play tight man-to-man coverage on every receiver and have middle of the field help. Also, the cover 1 defense allows the defensive team to play with an 8-man front to stop the run. In this video, Coach Jason Burianek gives a detailed look at cover 1 and some of the variations that he utilizes with his team.
Cover 1 Variations
Coach Burianek gives a detailed overview of the alignments, techniques, and coaching points for each player involved in the coverage in the cover 1 defense. Cover 1 allows the defense to be multiple with different looks while playing the same coverage concept.
One of the most crucial aspects of the cover 1 defense is the low-hole defender. Burianek gives a detailed explanation of the technique and provides several coaching points using game and practice video that demonstrate proper technique. He also diagrams simple 5-man pressure concepts using the same coverage. The variations of cover 1 discussed are cover 1 single, cover 1 cut, and cover 1 robber.
Cover 1 Adjustments
Coach Burianek gives several common adjustments that are necessary to handle some of the man coverage "beaters" that teams will run. Coverage adjustments are shown for y-off, 2 backs, bunch, stacks, compressed formations, short motion, and more! The key to being successful with the cover 1 defense is having simple adjustments and answers to common issue. Some of the concepts discussed are:
- 2-man stack and bunch alignments.
- How to use the low hole cutter to defend shallow crossers.
- How to defend short motion using the "axe" call.
The cover 1 defense is a simple, yet effective system that allows the defense to be sound and play fast. Coach Burianek diagrams three versions of cover 1, and gives several adjustments to common issues that man coverage teams face. Using some of the concepts in this video will have your defense ready to dominate this fall!
94 minutes. 2021.