Podcasts

JDFB Quick Clinic #49 – Coaching the Midline Option Play

June 2, 2017 by Joe Daniel

This the third Quick Clinic on the different styles of old school option attack. In previous Quick Clinics, I’ve talked about the Inside Veer and Outside Veer as well. The Midline Option might be my favorite football play. Though we’ve run it at times, and with some success, it never became a … [Read more...]

JDFB Quick Clinic #48 – Over-Coaching Your Football Player

May 31, 2017 by Joe Daniel

Over-coaching your athletes might be the biggest problem coaches like us can run into. You love the game. You’re not lazy. You’re actively engaged at your practice. And you see the details. But that doesn’t mean constantly pointing them out to your players is the right way to get things done. … [Read more...]

FBCP Episode 197 – Coaching with Technology

May 30, 2017 by Joe Daniel

We’re always looking for new technology to give your football team an edge on the opponent. And there’s an increasing number of options. In this episode of The Football Coaching Podcast, I’ll look at a few of those different options. From video analysis, to playbook, team organization and safety … [Read more...]

JDFB Quick Clinic #47 – Executing Defensive Line Twist Stunts

May 26, 2017 by Joe Daniel

Adding more movement to your defensive line can cause havoc for the offensive blocking schemes. And it doesn't take as much as you might think. Executing twist stunts is simple and involves teaching two skills: the Penetrator, and the Looper. Once your players know these two pieces of defensive … [Read more...]

JDFB Quick Clinic #46 Coaching the Outside Veer Option

May 24, 2017 by Joe Daniel

The Outside Veer continues to expand on your Option package. This play hits one man wider than the Inside Veer we talked about in the Quick Clinic on the Inside Veer Option. The Outside Veer is great to use when you need to expand your attack and option a wider defender. It is particularly good … [Read more...]

FBCP Episode 196 – Defending Trips Formations

May 23, 2017 by Joe Daniel

This week's winner on our Twitter poll @footballinfo was Defending Trips Formations. We look at multiple ways to defend 3 by 1 formations no matter what defense you're running. In any game plan, you'll need 3 ways to defend Trips Formations. I'll give you plenty to think about. As with any … [Read more...]

JDFB Quick Clinic #45 Coaching Your Tackling Circuit

May 19, 2017 by Joe Daniel

Tackling circuits are a great way to get lots of reps on the single most important aspect of defensive football. And do it in a short time. When you put together a circuit, it's important that you are trying to address only one significant problem with each drill. That will keep your practice … [Read more...]

JDFB Quick Clinic #44 Coaching the Inside Veer Option

May 17, 2017 by Joe Daniel

Taking it way back to the 1960's and the foundations of the Split Back Veer option offense. This is the original Triple Option run game. And it still works today. Probably more so than ever. In different versions and variations, but we're going back to the beginning. Split Back Veer is the … [Read more...]

FBCP Episode 195 – Offensive Play Calling in The Red Zone

May 16, 2017 by Joe Daniel

The Red Zone is the Scoring Zone. When you get there, you've just got to put points on the board. And a field goal isn't good enough. No, in fact, a field goal represents a failure for the Offense in the Red Zone (still a positive for the team!). Red Zone Offense needs to be one of your top … [Read more...]

Quick Clinic #43 – Player Personnel: Odd Front Nose Guard

May 10, 2017 by Joe Daniel

The only guy closer to the football than the Center, is the Odd Front Nose Guard. In your 33 Stack Defense or 3-4 Defense, the play of this guy is critical. You can play him in two different ways. Either use a big, strong 2-Gap Nose Guard, or get your guy moving using slant calls. I mentioned … [Read more...]