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11 Keys for Developing the New Coach on your Staff

June 12, 2017 by Joe Daniel

I missed the first week of camp at my first coaching job. We were already getting off on the wrong foot. I don't remember the circumstances that kept me from being there. But I was moving from Georgia to Virginia. Got the Budget truck. Drove up and got moved in on a Saturday. On Monday … [Read more...]

JDFB Quick Clinic #51 – How Deep Should Your Running Back Be?

June 9, 2017 by Joe Daniel

Before you decide how deep the running back should be aligned in your offense, you have to understand the purpose of depth. It’s all about timing. Which means your running back depth will be determined by a number of factors. What offense do you run? How fast does your blocking take to … [Read more...]

How to Defend the Power Read Play in the 4-2-5 Defense

June 8, 2017 by Joe Daniel

Visit http://425defense.com/youtube to get instant access to my Foundations of the 4-2-5 Defense video series at no charge. Power Read is a great play, and has become increasingly popular from Spread Offense attacks. You better be ready to defend this play! Here we look at how to handle the Power … [Read more...]

JDFB Quick Clinic #50 – How to Defeat a Double Team Block

June 7, 2017 by Joe Daniel

I don’t believe in teaching my players the right way to lose a play. So I don’t teach my guys to screw their shoulder into the ground when they’re getting the snot kicked out of them on a double team. That doesn’t make my way right or wrong, but it’s important to understand. You defeat a double … [Read more...]

FBCP Episode 198 – Coaching Linebacker Reads

June 6, 2017 by Joe Daniel

It’s the single most searched term on Joe Daniel Football. “Linebacker Reads.” So it’s about time we do the definitive podcast on coaching linebacker reads. Of all styles. Because I coach them all. It’s about finding what works best for your players, in your defense. And every player is … [Read more...]

How to Find The Leaders on Your Football Team

June 5, 2017 by Joe Daniel

Every football coach is looking for leaders. Player leadership is critical for the success of your football team. But how do you find them? How do you know who has the potential to lead your football team? Some kids are going to have strong personalities. They'll take over the role whether … [Read more...]

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...]

How to Coach the Shovel Option Play

June 1, 2017 by Joe Daniel

Check out https://joedanielfootball.com/ppovideos to get Exclusive Instant Access to my 3 Video Series on the Pistol Power Offense System. The Shovel Option is a great play. It's an extension of the Triple Option, but with a completely different look. You can use a variety of blocking schemes to … [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...]