Game Planning

Joe Daniel / August 12, 2020

Defending a Running Quarterback | Quick Clinic 225

When you look at that exchange film and find out you'll be defending a running quarterback this week, it gives you the chills. The best athlete on the field is …

Joe Daniel / July 23, 2020

The 5 Defensive Schemes that Dominate

Photo by Claire Cook44 on Flickr.com / CC BY 2.0 There are many good defensive schemes in football today. What is the best defense for your football team …

Joe Daniel / July 22, 2020

Football Play Call Sheet | Quick Clinic 222

When you see that big time coordinator on the sidelines covering his face with that football play call sheet, it's pretty exciting. You think that's just what a …

Joe Daniel / July 15, 2020

Defending Jet Sweep Motion | QC Episode 221

There's a special challenge for linebackers in defending jet sweep motion. When they see it, they forget everything they've been taught and start chasing the …

Joe Daniel / January 11, 2019

How Many Fronts Does your Multiple Front Defense Need?

The idea of having a Multiple Front Defense sounds really good. Until you realize that your kids see every front as a whole new defense. That doesn’t always …

Guest Author / February 23, 2018

4 Keys to Defensive Game Film Breakdown

This is a Guest Post from Coach Brent Wasche, a Texas High School Football Coach. If you would like to write for Joe Daniel Football, check the information at …

Guest Author / January 2, 2018

How To Get Critical Football Game Film Analysis For Your Defense

At the end of the season, football game film analysis is critical for off season development. Properly analyzing the previous season helps you to better come up …

Joe Daniel / September 14, 2017

5 Ways to Get a Better Look From Your Defensive Scout Team

Football coaches have been fighting this battle since the beginning of the game. Trying to get a realistic look from your defensive scout team during practice …

Joe Daniel / September 3, 2017

8 Simple Ways Football Coaches Over-Complicate Your Defensive Playbook

A football coach’s defensive playbook rarely wins the game for you. More often, you may use it to ruin your football team. A few years ago, we had a really …

Joe Daniel / April 6, 2017

9 Steps to Evaluate Your Offensive Run Plays

You've got a lot going on in that playbook. More than your kids can learn. More than you need. It's time to look deeper. Which plays are must-have's? …