{"product_id":"complete-linebacking-paperback","title":"Complete Linebacking - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLou Tepper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKhalil Mack\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Learn from a legend. Lou Tepper, coach to more than 20 NFL linebackers, including 3 Butkus Award winners, has created the most in-depth book ever written on football's most important defensive position. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In \u003ci\u003eComplete Linebacking\u003c\/i\u003e, players and coaches receive a clinic on fundamentals, presnap keys, and techniques used by inside and outside linebackers in specific defenses, including the 32, 31, 52, 51, and 33. Coverage includes 4 key linebacker diagnostic tests, 44 drills to improve linebacking skills, presnap communication, relaying defense signals from the sideline, and special practice and game grading systems to evaluate and maximize performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The authoritative guide on playing the position, \u003ci\u003eComplete Linebacking\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have for any linebacker, head coach, or defensive coach in today's fast-paced, ever-evolving game. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLou Tepper\u003c\/b\u003e brings more than 45 years of experience as a college football coach to \u003ci\u003eComplete Linebacking\u003c\/i\u003e. Since 2012, Tepper has served as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at the University of Buffalo. As head coach, Tepper has won over 100 games, with stints at the University of Illinois (1991-96), Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (2000-05), and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2006-10). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e He took the Illini to three bowl games, including a win in the 1994 Liberty Bowl. At Edinboro, Tepper led his teams to three Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) titles and two NCAA Division II playoff appearances. He was twice named PSAC West Coach of the Year. At Indiana University of Pennsylvania, he led the Crimson Hawks to an NCAA playoff appearance and was named PSAC West Coach of the Year for the third time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In compiling an impressive 101-75-2 overall record as head coach, Tepper is well known for his genius on the defensive side of the ball. Tepper held the positions of defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Louisiana State University (1997-99); defensive coordinator and assistant head coach at Illinois (1988-91); linebackers coach, defensive coordinator, and assistant head coach at the University of Colorado (1983-87); and linebackers coach at Virginia Tech (1978-82). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e As linebackers coach, Tepper mentored three Butkus Award winners--Colorado's Alfred Williams and Illinois' Dana Howard and Kevin Hardy--and developed more than 20 NFL linebackers, including Simeon Rice and John Holecek. In recognition of his accomplishments and decade of service to the school, the University of Illinois endowed the Lou Tepper Football Scholarship to benefit linebackers in 2006. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.9 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 10, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42169191989383,"sku":"9781450466455","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/e98c24fbee9a278c95f82b8efa476fe9.webp?v=1733339865","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/complete-linebacking-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}