Learn from the Coaches Behind Indiana's #1 Ranked 4A Defense

Led by Dan Knepper and Bishop Dwenger Defensive Staff

2025 IFCA Class 4A Assistant Coach of the Year

2025 IHSAA 4A State Champion

8+ Years Defensive Coordinator

9.53 PPG

#1 in 4A

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WINTER CAMP

STATUS

Coming late January. Dates announced soon.

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WHO

Athletes in grades 5–8

LOCATION

Fort Wayne, IN · Indoor

FORMAT

90-minute sessions · Full defensive system

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Bishop Dwenger Saints State Championship Team at Lucas Oil Stadium

Led Saints to 2025 4A State Championship

First title since 2018

Coach Knepper celebrating with Bishop Dwenger players and trophy

Best Defense in Bishop Dwenger History

Held opponents to ≤7 points in 10 of 15 games

TRAIN LIKE A STATE CHAMPION

Athletes won't just learn techniques — they'll learn the language, structure, and responsibilities of our defensive system.

D-LINE

Stance • Starts • Scheme Responsibility

LINEBACKER

Stance • Footwork • Reads • Scheme Responsibility

SAFETY

Stance • Footwork • Reads • Coverage Structure

CORNER

Stance • Footwork • Reads • Coverage Technique

Every Session Includes

90 minutes of premier defensive training.

15 MIN Speed Training
15 MIN Tackling Training
20 MIN Position-Specific Training
30 MIN Live 7v7 Coached Game Play
10 MIN Virtue Training / Guest Speakers

Plus full access to the Bishop Defense Academy resources.

Past Camps

Two sessions, ten days on the field, and 77 roster spots filled in 2026.

Every athlete coached by the Bishop Dwenger defensive staff

Preseason Academy 2026

Past Camp

4 sessions • 41 athletes • July 2026

Preseason academy at St. Vincent Football Field. Full defensive system install, position work, and live 7v7.

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Spring 2026

Past Camp

6 sessions • 36 athletes • March – April 2026

Our inaugural session at the Ash Centre. Defensive fundamentals, Storm coverage scheme, position-specific drills.

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Questions? Contact Coach Knepper at Klemmskafe@gmail.com

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