Fixing Defensive Coverages w/ PJ Gibbs

On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson are joined by Florida coach PJ Gibbs to discuss fixing defensive coverages through “addition and subtraction,” including separating scheme problems from execution and personnel issues. After a Buddha quote on staying present, Simpson shares a Fieldhouse one-off on a structured halftime adjustment card and film review, and the hosts plug sponsors. Gibbs explains building multiple coverages in camp, game-planning on Monday, and subtracting by Wednesday if it doesn’t look right; Simpson emphasizes knowing scheme weaknesses, correcting wrong numbers with schematic answers, and addressing technique and personnel with drills and lineup changes. They cover when to add opponent-specific tags or simulated looks, when to simplify to avoid busts, and how to adjust via preparation, clear verbiage, small changes (alignment/reads), and weeklong install and rep progression. Gibbs highlights his program’s defensive success (5.4 points per game) and directs coaches to fbcoachgibbs.com and Gibbs Defense Lab. 00:00 Football Made Simple 00:08 Meet the Hosts 00:39 Weather and Early Practice 02:52 Quote of the Week 04:13 Fieldhouse Halftime Plan 05:58 Sponsors and Tools 07:40 Fixing Defensive Busts 11:14 Scheme vs Technique 16:08 Know Your Weaknesses 20:56 Add or Subtract 24:23 Kenny on Smart Additions 28:57 Practical Coverage Tags 30:27 Bubble Screen Answers 31:53 Multiple Front Changeups 32:53 Opponent Specific Packages 33:52 When To Subtract 35:15 Halftime Adjustment Prep 40:41 Verbiage For Flexibility 44:20 Smallest Possible Changes 50:17 Weekly Install Workflow 53:35 Wrap Up And Resources Daniel Chamberlain: @CoachChamboOK [email protected] chamberlainfootballconsulting.com Kenny Simpson: @FBCoachSimpson [email protected] FBCoachSimpson.com