2021 Coach of the Year (District 2 - 6A);
2020 Midland Reporter-Telegram (MRT) Coach of the Year;
52-19 as current head coach at Midland Legacy High School (TX) from 2016 to present;
Made the playoffs in all three seasons as head coach and athletic director at Central High School (San Antonio, TX), from 2013-2015;
3X Coach of the Year (2009, 2011, 2012) as head coach at Clear Springs High School (TX), District 24-5A
Match Quarters Coverage
Coach Hartman begins by explaining how the match quarters coverage system ensures the defense is always at a numbers advantage vs the pass or run. Rules for the corner and safety are explained and several examples of individual routes are drawn up. Also, Hartman diagrams two options that can be utilized against 3x1 formations in order to maintain the numbers advantage and coverage integrity.
Learn How to Play “Rip Liz Match”
Coach Hartman then goes into how he plays the famous “rip liz match” coverage that has been made famous by Coach Nick Saban. Coach Hartman describes how this variation of cover 3 can be utilized to gain the added security of a post safety, and the 8 man front that a traditional three deep zone allows while allowing tighter coverage against routes that are designed to take advantage of cover 3 zone. Coach Hartman diagrams the coverage against several different routes and explains the basic rules for each position.
- Learn how to coach the safeties and corners to play the rules of rip liz match.
- Learn how to defend shallow cross and mesh concepts.
- Learn some of the coaching points that Coach Hartman uses to help the free safety play more effectively.
This is a great addition to any football coach’s library. Coach Hartman gives a detailed, easy to understand presentation of match coverages that are being utilized at the college and pro levels regularly.
60 minutes. 2022.
FD-05985B: with Clint Hartman, Head Football Coach, Midland Legacy High School (TX);
2021 Coach of the Year (District 2 - 6A);
2020 Midland Reporter-Telegram (MRT) Coach of the Year;
52-19 as current head coach at Midland Legacy High School (TX) from 2016 to present;
Made the playoffs in all three seasons as head coach and athletic director at Central High School (San Antonio, TX), from 2013-2015;
3X Coach of the Year (2009, 2011, 2012) as head coach at Clear Springs High School (TX), District 24-5A
Coach Clint Hartman does a great job in this video breaking down the philosophy of why he chose to run a hurry up offense and what you must do in practice and during games to keep the offense moving fast. Using a “chalk talk” approach he shows you how he gets his coaches and players to beat defenses by making defenses play more base defense and minimize stunts and disguised coverages.
The Hurry-Up Philosophy
Coaches are always trying to find advantages to get the most out of the players and put them in positions to win. Imagine having to go against some of the biggest and best Texas high school football programs week in and week out. How could your team compete and match their size, strength or depth? Hartman’s tactic is by employing a hurry up/play fast offense where he has a shot to level the playing field and put his teams in competitive positions to take on any teams.
Practice Fast to Play Fast
From placement on the field to lifting fast in the weight room, learn what you and your program can do to get ready to play at speeds most defenses can’t match. Are your play calls taking too long, with too much time wasted between plays? Learn how to effectively signal in plays and formations so you can get your playmakers to make more plays. The faster you go, the harder it is for defenses to get set. Most defensive coordinators signal in plays after they see the offensive formation. The faster the ball can be set and the play can be called, the more likely you are to catch the defense off guard!
Staying Fast Between Plays
Teach your players how to help the refs keep the game moving. Coach Hartman’s players know how to not be fancy after having a big play. Find the ref quickly and get them the ball where it needs to be spotted. Did your receiver just run a deep route? Have your next guy ready to step onto the field with a fresh set of legs to wear down the defenders. Playing in a loud and hostile environment? Have signals ready so all the players can know what to do before the ball is snapped. What has to be done to have your offense run 85-90 plays per game?
Examples of How They Do It
At the end of the video Coach Hartman shares examples of his Midland Lee offense doing what he has described; Getting the plays called quickly, being ready for the snap, helping the refs get the ball, and even having your big guys up front in shape so they can run to the play and be ready for the next snap.
Coach Hartman takes the time in this video to dissect and reinforce ‘WHY to run the hurry-up’. Getting your coaches and players to understand the philosophy in the off season can help prepare your team to play faster in season, score more points, and win more games.
“I’ve run the hurry-up air raid offense … with great success but have had some issues with getting other coaches to understand the philosophy of why we do it. Coach Hartman answers all the questions I’ve ever been asked about playing fast and then points out some advantages and in game ideas I have never even thought of. He really does a great job (in this video) of showing you how you can use this to your advantage, even against better teams.”
Coach Collins, Basha High School
51 minutes. 2022.
FD-05985C: with Clint Hartman, Head Football Coach, Midland Legacy High School (TX);
2021 Coach of the Year (District 2 - 6A);
2020 Midland Reporter-Telegram (MRT) Coach of the Year;
52-19 as current head coach at Midland Legacy High School (TX) from 2016 to present;
Made the playoffs in all three seasons as head coach and athletic director at Central High School (San Antonio, TX), from 2013-2015;
3X Coach of the Year (2009, 2011, 2012) as head coach at Clear Springs High School (TX), District 24-5A
Coach Clint Hartman has put together a fantastic video of an under-utilized coverage against modern offenses - the Cover 2. The Cover 2 is a team coverage that doesn’t put anyone on an island and keeps everything in front of you. In its essence as a system, learning the Cover 2 allows for the basics of defensive football that allows everyone to be successful!
Rules of Cover 2, Combinations
Coach Hartman equips you with the base rules of the Cover 2 and teaches a high level of football that many college programs teach. Getting your players on board is essential, and the fact that it is employed across the board at the college level helps with player buy-in and familiarity.
Coach Hartman dives into 2x2 Routes vs Match Cover 2, Route Combinations and Cover 2 into the Boundary.
Benefits of Cover 2
Hartman covers many facets of this versatile defense that make it particularly intriguing and beneficial to employ, including:
- Cover 2 allows the defense to face any offense with very little change
- Cover 2 is a team coverage that helps underneath players to play fast
- Most teams don’t run Cover 2 as a base coverage which can put the opposing offense into trouble because they are not used to it.
- You’ll learn how to cover popular high school offensive formations better
- Learn to cover multiple bunch sets - this helps with quick in and out routes
- You’ll learn how to play coverage in the boundary
- And, how to cover the backside from trips
Coach Hartman has put together a terrific video for coaches familiar with Cover 2 who want to increase their teams’ tools in their tool box and an insightful introduction for those coaches wanting to learn some new wrinkles for growing their defensive coverage philosophies and IQ.
57 minutes. 2022.
FD-05985D: with Clint Hartman, Head Football Coach, Midland Legacy High School (TX);
2021 Coach of the Year (District 2 - 6A);
2020 Midland Reporter-Telegram (MRT) Coach of the Year;
52-19 as current head coach at Midland Legacy High School (TX) from 2016 to present;
Made the playoffs in all three seasons as head coach and athletic director at Central High School (San Antonio, TX), from 2013-2015;
3X Coach of the Year (2009, 2011, 2012) as head coach at Clear Springs High School (TX), District 24-5A
Teams that can effectively run the ball against you can control the clock, making it more difficult to not only score, but also to win. The 4-2-5 defense was designed to be strong against the run, but also flexible and effective against the pass.
The best part about this video is it covers defending multiple offenses – from the Wing-T to the Pistol Spread. No matter who you play and what offense they run, the 4-2-5 can work week in and week out against the opponents you’ll face!
Why the 4-2-5
Coach Clint Hartman does a great job in this video showing where to line up your defense against multiple offensive fronts. Getting your defense in the right place to be effective before the ball snaps allows your guys to play to the rule of two – don’t ask them to do more than two things or they will play slow and non-aggressive. By giving each of your front seven just two things to do, they can work together as an effective team and get to the ball quickly.
The 4-2-5 defense allows you to adjust to multiple fronts quickly and prevents the offense from out numbering you on one side of the field. By having linebackers that can play like defensive ends and safeties that can play like linebackers, it will be tough for offenses to find holes to run in. With this video you can teach your defenders how to line up and who to read quickly. This defense is also flexible enough to rush four and drop five in coverage by finding the right type of player for each position.
Get Better by Staying Consistent
Because the 4-2-5 is so flexible, you won’t need to use a lot of practice time each week installing a new defense. Coach Hartman shows you how to stop the run game against traditional run offenses like the Wing T to more modern offenses like the Spread with a dual threat QB.
You’ll also learn about ‘The Rule of Two ‘ – once lined up each player only needs to focus on two things so they can stay confident and aggressive week in and week out.
Examples of how they do it - At the end of the video Coach Hartman shows examples of his Midland Lee defense doing what he has described - Getting set quickly, being ready for the snap, and knowing what your two things are to key on!
How to Run the 4-2-5
Coach Hartman takes the time in this video to really cover the “how to” run the 4-2-5. He gives countless examples of alignment and even covers how to stop specific run plays like Iso and counters in multiple formations.
Employ the mechanics and lessons from Coach Hartman in the off season and put your team in a position to see improved results on the defensive side of the field this fall!
“So many defenses now are focused on stopping the pass, if you face a balanced offense - or especially a run-dominated offense, you might not have the right guys in the right spot to be effective. Coach Hartman does a great job of using a pass focused defense that can stop the run.”
Coach Collins, Basha High School
58 minutes. 2022.
FD-05985E: with Clint Hartman, Head Football Coach, Midland Legacy High School (TX);
2021 Coach of the Year (District 2 - 6A);
2020 Midland Reporter-Telegram (MRT) Coach of the Year;
52-19 as current head coach at Midland Legacy High School (TX) from 2016 to present;
Made the playoffs in all three seasons as head coach and athletic director at Central High School (San Antonio, TX), from 2013-2015;
3X Coach of the Year (2009, 2011, 2012) as head coach at Clear Springs High School (TX), District 24-5A
3-4 Defense
Coach Hartman begins this presentation with an overview of the 3-4 defensive system that he utilizes with great success with his team. Coach Hartman explains that this style of defense is easily compatible with a traditional four down system because of the single gap control principals, rather than a two-gap system used by traditional 3-4 defenses.
Slide Front, Wave Front & Heavy Front
Coach Hartman then diagrams the Slide front, Wave front, and Heavy front that he uses with his teams. Examples of each front are shown using game footage against a variety of run schemes and concepts.
- Learn how to set up the 3-4 system, and how this front can be implemented alongside a 4-man front.
- Learn how to use the three fronts to create confusion for the offense.
- Learn some of Coach Hartman’s coaching points for defeating blocks and keeping yourself in great position to make plays.
Learn How to Defend Common Run Plays
Coach Hartman then goes into specifics of how each front can be utilized to defend the most common zone based and gap based run schemes. The key to making this defense work is to have enough movement to keep the offense guessing. Coach Hartman shows how the Slide front and Wave front moves the defensive lineman, along with how the linebackers run fits adjust based on front movement.
Also, the Heavy front is diagrammed and Coach Hartman explains how it is used as a changeup to keep the offense off-balance.
- Learn how to coordinate the linebacker run fits with the front movements.
- Learn how to defend gap and zone based schemes from the 3-4 defense.
- See several examples of each front defending a variety of schemes and formations.
This is a great addition to any football coach’s library! Coach Hartman’s insights and excellent coaching points on some critical keys for a 3-4 defense to stop a spread offense’s running game – including shutting down inside-zone and outside-zone run games, and how to implement slide fronts as a defensive weapon - is phenomenal!
52 minutes. 2022.
FD-05985F: with Clint Hartman, Head Football Coach, Midland Legacy High School (TX);
2021 Coach of the Year (District 2 - 6A);
2020 Midland Reporter-Telegram (MRT) Coach of the Year;
52-19 as current head coach at Midland Legacy High School (TX) from 2016 to present;
Made the playoffs in all three seasons as head coach and athletic director at Central High School (San Antonio, TX), from 2013-2015;
3X Coach of the Year (2009, 2011, 2012) as head coach at Clear Springs High School (TX), District 24-5A
Zone Blitz
Coach Hartman begins this video with an overview of what a zone blitz is and why it is run.
Also, Coach Hartman explains how he and his staff determine the best scenarios for when to call zone blitzes. Coach Hartman diagrams several calls from both a three man and four man front that all include a 5 man pressure. Coach Hartman also describes the three-under, three-deep zone coverage that is utilized with the zone blitz system in great detail.
- Learn how to set up a zone blitz system that is easy to each (and fun for the players to execute).
- Learn several blitzes that can be used in both three man and four man fronts.
- Learn to coach the zone blitz coverage in detail including responsibilities for each player.
Learn Zone Blitzes for all Situations
Coach Hartman shows several examples of zone blitzes from both 3 man and four man fronts using video examples of game footage. Coach Hartman also gives detailed instructions on how to coach blitzers, and how to coach the end when he drops into coverage.
As an added bonus, Coach Hartman explains that several of the zone blitz calls would match up against some of the more common running plays used today.
Learn how to create confusion among the offensive line with zone blitzes while still maintaining solid coverage in the secondary with this excellent video!
46 minutes. 2022.
FD-05985G: with Clint Hartman, Head Football Coach, Midland Legacy High School (TX);
2021 Coach of the Year (District 2 - 6A);
2020 Midland Reporter-Telegram (MRT) Coach of the Year;
52-19 as current head coach at Midland Legacy High School (TX) from 2016 to present;
Made the playoffs in all three seasons as head coach and athletic director at Central High School (San Antonio, TX), from 2013-2015;
3X Coach of the Year (2009, 2011, 2012) as head coach at Clear Springs High School (TX), District 24-5A
A sound secondary unit is a must for any team looking to take it to the next level! Coach Hartman has put together one of the best videos you’ll see on what you can do to mold your secondary into an elite, reliable part of your team!
Stance & EveryDay Drills
Coach Hartman begins with teaching you how to start your secondary in a stance; the importance cannot be understated as withoutaproper stance, it is difficult for defensive players to be in a position to execute their assignment
Drills covered include: Backpedal drills, Baseball Turn drills, Run Fit, Step and more!
Drills For Man Technique
Next, Coach Hartman gets into essential drills for man technique - Fade drill, No Hands drill and more! The Face drill is important to learn because it teaches the secondary how to defend a receiver from a defeated position and the techniques used to get back and gain an advantage over the offensive player.
The Step drill is essential training for technical footwork in the secondary - and it allowsplayers to diagnose run or pass with the read steps. This drill also allows for the entire group to work at the same time.
Finally and importantly, you will learn drills for man to man coverage; this is a critical learning nuance as manyzonecoverages turn into man after a few yards.
Practice Applications
Coach provides practice film to see all drills and how they apply at the beginning of practice and are still a main focus as you move into 7 on 7 periods and 11 on 11. A major benefit of Coach Hartman’s video is the emphasis on the run game and proper fun fits in the secondary.
With today’s game focusing more on spread offensive attacks, it is important for the back end of your defense to make tackles and plays in space; there are many instances where this is broken down for you in practice in this video.
This video is a must-have for any coach looking to make their secondary one of the top units in their league against the run and pass. This video is a must buy alongside Coach Hartman’s Cover 2 and Cover 4 videos.
Allow your team to take it to the next level this season with Coach Clint Hartman!
46 minutes. 2022.