The Football Coaching Podcast with Joe Daniel

We've all had that one player who just HAS to test the limits. We know it's only natural, but it can definitely test us as coaches. Whether it's your star running back showing up late consistently or a youth player whose parents just can't seem to get them to practice on time, we all have to have a plan in place to ensure the discipline of the team doesn't falter due to our "problem child". In thi...

Regardless of the record, history, or size of your team, something all coaches have to deal with is parents. Some can be jet fuel for your system, and some can feel like an anchor dragging you down. But, parent involvement is a currency that every team needs to help maximize their potential in the fall. On this episode Joe and Daniel are joined by Coach Rick Stewart to discuss some successful ways...

On this episode we're talking to Dale Baskett, a renowned speed coach with over 40 years of speed training experience in the NFL, MLB, and numerous collegiate and high school powerhouse schools, about the intricacies of training speed throughout the year, how little time it can really take away from you, and some mistakes of guys who are trying to do it on their own. Dale is a big part of our "If...

No matter the size or level of your program, adding players to your roster is always a good thing. Maybe you're under the roster size expected for your school size, or you're seeing kids in the hallway that you know could help you be successful. Either way, you have to be able to recruit the building to add numbers and hopefully talent. On this episode Joe and Daniel discuss the importance of recr...

The H-Back is a position that few admit to or knowingly use. However, they're showing up more and more across the world of Football. In the NFL, Travis Kelce has been playing the role since his emergence in 2014. In college, the Oklahoma Sooners have had a pair of H-Backs helping in their bread-and-butter counter game for at least the last 5 years. Last but not least, the High School ranks have be...

Every coach in the game has a "best" player on defense. They may or may not be a talent that will move on in the game. But, we all need to know how to identify who our best player is in each position group, and where to play them within that group on Friday nights. In this episode we're talking about why you need to identify your best players, which player in each position group is really your bes...

When it comes to learning how to coach football, we all have to start somewhere. Everyone's starting point will be different, and for various reasons. Some of us start coaching after successful playing careers and learning comes easy, some of us haven't touched a football in 10+ years and it feels like the lingo is in a different language. Some start with highly successful mentors that pass on the...

How to call football plays from the sideline is one of the most asked questions from new coordinators or play callers. Everyone does it a little differently, and even if you have a way, you may be looking for a more efficient method. In this episode, we will discuss exactly that. How do we like to call plays, whether on the offensive or defensive side of the ball, and what are some pros and cons f...

Defensive line drills can be a key piece to having your big boys playing their most efficient, most effective football. They're not the only tool you need in your toolbox, but one you need without a doubt. In this episode we're talking ways to improve your players with defensive line drills and focusing on the fundamentals of D-Line play.

Every coach is looking for the best football fundraising ideas. It's part of the job. Regardless of your school size, being a good steward of the program's finances is a key to success.  Whether you're trying to bring money in, or stop the flow of money going out, you need to be on top of the organization's "check book" to ensure you have the finances to continuously be improving. In this episode,...

RPO plays have changed the game on both sides of the football. Run Pass Option offenses are not just at the college level and big high schools, though. You can use these schemes in your small school football offense. In this episode, we're talking to back-to-back Oklahoma State Champion coach Lynn Shackelford from Cashion High School (Cashion, OK) about his evolution into RPO plays, how they helpe...

Are you still scared of playing press man coverage? Man coverages seems to be every DC's "off" coverage, usually to compliment cover 3 or in blitzing situations. But, seemingly just as many coaches stay away from man coverage all together for their own personal reasons. On this episode, we're speaking with Sooner legend, NFL GREAT, and Owasso Rams DB Coach Dominique Franks about how press man tech...

As the season comes to a close, we're all evaluating where our strengths and shortcomings were this fall. More than likely, many of us have found that there is improvement needed in the strength and speed departments of our team. In this episode we discuss the why, the what, and the how of preparing football workouts and building a successful weight room program.  

The Air Raid Offense is one of the most popular offensive systems in football today. There are also a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings about the offense.  Coach Patrick Taylor is the Head Coach of North Surry High School in North Carolina. He's an expert in the Air Raid Offense and joins the podcast to share his knowledge. Learn the base philosophy of the offense, what coaches moving in...

As most of us get into our offseason, sending our student athletes to different sports, it's a great time to start planning ahead for spring ball and summer workouts. 

On any given Friday night, an uncountable number of offensive schemes are being ran across the country. But, from pee wee to the collegiate level, you can always find a team running the Wing-T. Tonight, we're going to discuss the basics of the offense, everything you need to know to get your feet wet. 

As defensive coaches, we're constantly stuck between keeping coverages simple enough for our kids to execute, and complex enough to make an opposing QB wrong. In today's episode we will discuss how to change-up from your base coverage, ways to disguise what you're doing from play to play, and small tweaks that can change up your base to make it more effective for the team you're facing without slo...

We've discussed revolving offenses in previous episodes, and how there is no king of the mountain. However, the spread offense has held its own for several years. In today's episode, we will skim the surface of the spread option, why people continue to use it, what its key formations and plays are, and what weaknesses a coach can expect from year to year.

Sometimes the season just doesn't go your way. Every season, at every level, there are teams at the bottom of the standings. Every season there is even an NFL team who is so bad, they get the #1 draft pick. Most of us have had to deal with it at one point or another. But, regardless of the score board or district standings, you can successfully utilize the games you have left. In today's episode,...