The Football Coaching Podcast with Joe Daniel

How to Develop Your Offensive Line

Developing your Offensive Line is one of the most important tasks you can perform as a coach. Whether you’re the Offensive LIne coach, the Offensive Coordinator, or the Head Coach, you’ll find your success goes as the OL development goes....

How to Defend TE Nub and Condensed Edge Formations

Offensive Coordinators LOVE trying to break your defensive rules. As defenses get more “simple,” OC’s try to make your simplicity work against you. Even your most basic rules can become jumbled when dealing with condensed edges and TE Nub formations....

How to Level Up Your Coaching Game

You’ve probably noticed that Joe and Daniel have been starting the podcasts a little differently recently. We’re doing what all good coaches do, stealing an idea and making it our own.  On this episode, we’re talking about our new “Level...

All About Coaching Quarterback Reads

Teaching Quarterback reads isn’t the easiest part of coaching, for sure. Often coaches start in the trenches and learn the run game. But, eventually you have to get to the passing concepts and how your QB will decide who to...

Improving at Watching Football Film

Watching game film is just like every other skill in coaching, it takes practice to get good at. Unfortunately, we don’t watch enough film when the pressure is off as coaches. We see it as a time-sink and keep that...

Game Planning your Defensive Coverages

In the current world of high fly, high movement, “formation them to death” offenses that seemingly have all the rules in their favor, just getting an efficient defense on the field can feel like an impossible task.  On this episode...

A Deep Dive into Football’s 2-Minute Offense

The 2-minute offense is something that only comes around twice per game, but is used in every game! It’s a fairly special scenario in which your offensive play calling may see a break from all other tendencies to take advantage...

Critical Information for Handling Football Concussions

Concussions have, unfortunately, been a part of football for as long as we can remember. Even when it was just a statement, “Dude, I got my bell rung,” they were still happening. Today is no different. In the “Arms Race”...

Coaching a 2-High Safety Scheme

In 2023-24 we saw a LOT of football being played out of the two-high safety shell. High School to the NFL, size and league did not matter. What’s this “static” look all about, and how are we coaching our players...

Coaching Quick Game Concepts in your Offense

The Quick Game isn’t some new fangled thing in football. In fact, in the passing game, it may be as old as the power/counter combo. However, it is still extremely effective. The quick game can give you a quick strike...

Variations of Power

Power, the backbone of the gap-scheme world. A foundational play for offenses the world around. But, with the evolution of defenses, multiple front teams, and high pressure packages, how can we ensure the Power play stays relevant? On this episode...

How to Get the Most Out of Clinic Season

Clinic Season is a FULL GO! But, are you getting the most out of it? Do your coaches disappear to the bar on Friday night and show up to catch the ride home? Are they sitting at the back of...

Promoting a Coordinator on Your Staff

Decentralized command is a tenant of leadership for us military members. In football, you just call it hiring a coordinator. But, that task isn’t always as simple as “just hiring a coordinator.” Sometimes you get to hire someone in, and...

Organizing Your Offensive Coaching Staff

As with the Defensive Staff Break Down from two weeks ago, we go through all the ways you can organize your Offensive Staff to get the most efficient coach-to-player coverage. This episode was recorded at the 2024 American Football Coaches...

Developing Your New Coaches

Adding to your staff can be a great thing! Many coaching staffs are short at least one guy, and likely more than one. But, if you aren’t getting that new coach ready to be a functioning part of the team,...

Defensive Staff Organization

Your team is only as good as your staff. But, your staff is only as good as your ability to organize them. You have to get the best coaches coaching the players they’re the best at coaching to maximize your...

How to Land Your Dream Football Coaching Job

Last week we talked about finding the perfect job, so it’s only right to follow it up with HOW to get the job. We invited eightlaces.org founder, Chris Fore, to come shed some light on this topic. On this episode...

Finding the Best New Coaching Job

It’s job hunting season. Many coaches, head and assistant, are moving on from one place to find greener pastures. But, what is the perfect job?  On this episode Joe and Daniel discuss why the job matters, what the red flags...

Shuffling Your Football Coaching Staff

There comes a time in every job when talent must be rearranged. Football Coaching is no different. You could even say, as a Head Coach, talent management is the majority of your job. But, when is the right time to...

Developing a Plan of Communication

Communication tends to be most Football Coaches’ weak spots. In an Alpha dominated world, we just think everyone else around us has our knowledge base or assume they know what needs to be done. Unfortunately, in most cases, our assumptions...

Reviewing and Updating Your System

Another season has come and gone. Unless you’re holding the trophy at the end (and maybe even if you’re holding the trophy), there’s at least one thing you need to fix or update in your system. No system...

Lessons Learned From the 2023 Season

Every season we learn lessons as coaches. What are we good at, what are we bad at, what do we need to expand or contract in our playbook and system. This year was no different.   ...

Removing Toxic Coaching

Toxicity happens in every profession. It happens on Wall Street, it happens in the military, and it happens in sports. Generally, it’s magnified in positions when the rules or positions put a toxic person “in charge”...

Importance of the Weight Room

As the off season begins for many across the country, it’s time to focus on what you need to improve for next year. Without a doubt, many of you have strength and speed on your improvement list. But,...

All About Parenting

As voted on by the loyal listeners, we bring you a peek into our lives as parents.   On this episode Joe and Daniel are joined by veteran coach Kenny Ridley to talk all things,...

How to Feature a Star WR in the Pro Style Offense

The Pro Style Offense is an ever evolving system. Originally named after the actual schemes being used in the NFL, it has taken an identity of its own as a balanced offense capable of being used as a...

Defending the Buck Series with the 4-2-5 Defense

With the Wing-T, and its variations, being so popular, and the 4-2-5 being the most used JDFB defensive system, we figured it was time to put the two together. We’re talking about defending the Buck Series with the...

All About the Tiger Cat Blitz

The Tiger Cat Blitz… super solid name (especially if your mascot is a tiger), but even more solid of a scheme. This is the cheat code of all blitzes, by reducing your risks and multiplying your reward. ...

How to Feature a Star QB in the Spread Style Offense

Having a Star QB can open up a WORLD of opportunity. But, if you aren’t prepared to really let him shine, you could find yourself wasting some top tier talent.   On this episode, Joe...

Featuring a Star Defensive End in the 4-2-5

In any defense, you need ALL 11 men to fill their role, “Do your job,” if you will. But, on the defensive line, a man amongst boys can make your life much easier. Not all stars look the...

Game Film Analysis

Getting help running our schemes is something that EVERY coach struggles with. Having someone else point out our flaws isn’t an easy thing to do. But, it could be one of the most beneficial things you can do...

How to Use Multiple Offenses in Your System

Lots of teams are “multiple” on Defense. You’ll get a little odd front, a little even. Maybe they’ll play a quarter in attack mode, and then one just playing base. But, being multiple on offense is a fairly...

Attacking the 4-2-5 Defense with Zone Scheme Run Plays

As football defenses continue to trend… as they will do… we’re seeing more 4-2-5 on friday nights. If you’re running an “old school” offense, like the wing-t, you’re probably thanking the football gods that you get to block...

Defending Buck Series Plays in the 3-4 Defense

Gap Scheme and odd fronts CAN seem like a mismatch for the defense at face value. But, knowing your defense and using your advantages in your favor can lead to some great outcomes. On this episode Joe and Daniel discuss...

How to Feature a Star RB in the Pro Style Offense

We all dream of having a “bell cow” running back to hang our hat on throughout the season. But, misusing that type of player in the Pro Style Offense can see you losing your best player before year end. ...

Athletic Speed and Movement Pt. 1 w/ Justin Dottavio

Justin Dottavio is a strength and conditioning coach and long time user of the Dale Baskett Speed and Movement training program. He uses Dale’s teachings in his every day work to help kids of all sports and disciplines. Joe Daniel...

How to Feature a Star Inside Linebacker in the 4-2-5

A star Inside Linebacker can be an absolute game changer for your defense, especially in the run game. But, are you getting the full potential out of your linebacker? If not, is it your playcalling that’s holding him back? On...

Attacking the 3-4 Defense with Gap Scheme Run Plays

Gap scheme, old school football, can be run against any defense. The 3-4 defense is taking the country by storm, and it’s inevitable that you’ll see it this season. We’re taking a look at these two proven systems against each...

How to Feature a Star WR in the Spread Offense

If you have a star WR, you probably know it. What you may not  know is how to use him to his fullest. How can I get the ball in his hands when I know he’s getting double coverage every...

How to Feature a Star FS in the 4-2-5 Defense

The Free Safety is likely the best player on your defense right now. But, is he a star? If you have a star, how do you utilize him to really let him shine? On this episode Joe Daniel and Daniel...

Defending the Zone Run w/ the 3-4 Defense

The Zone Running Scheme and the 3-4 Defense are two of the most popular schemes in football today. Chances are, if you run the 3-4, you’ll face a zone team this season. You need to be prepared when that week...

Attacking the 4-2-5 with Gap Scheme Run Plays

The 4-2-5 has become one of the most used defenses around the country. Which means you’ll likely face it at some point this season. Gap scheme run plays are the backbone of many offenses. So, you’re probably running at least...

Best Coaching Advice

Breaking into coaching or getting your first Head Coach job, much like learning any new skill, can be like drinking water from a fire hose. You can’t possibly take it all in until you become grounded on a foundation. But,...

The Spread vs the Pro Style Offense

It’s the Battle of the Titans… football edition. This time, we’re putting two of the most used offenses against each other. Whether you’re looking to throw it around in the Spread Offense, or wanting to be more balanced in the...

4-2-5 vs 3-4

Coaches Gone Gamer

Each Season we take a break from talking football for a week and just discuss something else in our lives. This season we landed on video games. On this episode, Joe and Daniel discuss games that make them feel nostalgic,...

Sprint Out Game

The Sprint Out Game can be very useful to every team for a multitude of reasons. Maybe you’re already using it some, and maybe you’ve never known the difference in Sprint Out, Roll Out, and Bootleg. On this episode Joe...

Introduction to Interior Blitzes

The interior blitz may be every new DC’s original go-to call. But, they are very likely misusing them. Interior blitzes are a great addition to any playbook, and can range from the most simple to excessively complex.  On this episode...

Option Football

Football is a game of evolution, adaptation, and sometimes… cycles. Option football seems to fit into each of those descriptions, and has since the fall of 1964 when Coach Bill Yeoman told his Offensive Tackle “You can’t block him anyway,...

Match Quarters Coverage

Quarter Coverage, or Match Quarter, is widely believed to be one of the best pass stopping coverages. In a world full of Cover 1, 2, and 3 “beaters”, pattern matching helps players match up to any passing concept thrown at...