A football coaching staff is often made up of a bunch of the same type of people. Those people aren’t great at communicating, they all think their way is the best way, and often they won’t even speak the same language due to the influence of different coaching trees throughout their careers. Sometimes that inability to communicate can hurt the team…

Every year, the law of averages says you’ll face at least two teams that simply have better talent than you do. But, you don’t have to concede those games. You can have a plan to go out and beat them on the gridiron. On this episode Joe and Daniel discuss the beating teams by eliminating errors using the Coach Simple philosophy, and how to unlock t…

Stopping the run is imperative in the game of football. You have to take away the opponents ability to move the rock, especially between the tackles. On this episode Joe and Daniel discuss the umbrella run fits, how you can use it with the scheme, coaches, and players you have now, and how you can stop any offensive formation or scheme.…

The success of a team is tied to so many variables. X’s and O’s can’t win every game. Jimmy’s and Joe’s can take you far, but how can we get those guys on the field if we aren’t at a powerhouse school? Your support chain, the parents, admin, community, all play a very large role in the success of a team. On this episode Joe and Daniel are joined by…

Practice makes perfect. WRONG! Perfect practice makes perfect… any your 3 hour practices aren’t perfect. In today’s game, the science says less is more when it comes to “getting in work.” Your extended practices are making your players worse on Friday night. On this episode Joe and Daniel discuss all things practice schedules. Being efficient with …

So, your passing game is broken. Your QB is terrible, your receivers can’t catch, the O-Line can’t block a soul… we’ve been there. Luckily, you don’t have to install a non-passing offense and become one dimensional. On this episode Joe and Daniel discuss the usability and benefits of a simplified passing game, why you don’t need to teach progressio…

In this episode of The Football Coaching Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Joe delve into the intricacies of the 4-2-5 Defense. They emphasize the simplicity and effectiveness of the 4-2-5 defense, discuss its historical roots and evolvement in JDFB, and its adaptability to various coaching needs. The episode also covers how new coaches or thos…

Relational coaching, although not a brand new concept, has been on the rise as of recently. With the increase of NIL opportunities and Transfer Portal antics, coaches have had to rely on relationships in the locker room more than ever before. On this episode, Joe and Daniel are joined by Travis Davidson of Team Sports Consulting Group to talk about…

Friday Nights in the fall to the common person is about Friday Night Lights, “the boys of fall,” and the 11 v 11 competition on the field. For the coaches on the sidelines, Friday nights are just an “unstandardized test.” We’ve studied all week, and now we just have to solve the problems as they come along. On this episode Joe and Daniel talk with …

We all know a coach is only as good as the staff they hire. But, hiring the right guys out of the pool you have access to isn’t always the easiest thing to do. We’re breaking it down to try and make it easier. On this episode Joe and Daniel talk everything you need to know about the wrong coaches to hire, the right coaches to hire, and what to do w…

Quarters coverage, with man or zone match principles, can be one of the best defensive coverages in football if you get the proper reps and communication. But, there are even options within the coverage, a dime package as Joe was introduced to it, that allows you to be more efficient and look more complex. On this episode Joe and Daniel talk all ab…

It’s the offseason, which mean the weights in your weight room should already be bangin’ and clangin’. But, we aren’t all being the absolute most efficient with our weight room practices. On this episode Joe and Daniel discuss the importance of the right person running your weight room, getting an expert to develop your weight room plan, and who al…

“QB Guru” is a title that’s often thrown around… and seems to be rarely regulated. We aren’t QB Guru’s on the podcast, and we’re big on “hire a professional.” So, we brought the professional to you! On this episode, Joe and Daniel are joined by Mitch Wieland to discuss developing your QBs, what fundamentals are absolutely necessary for them to have…

Defensive lines come in various shapes and sizes… and techniques and alignments and stances and stunts and… On this episode Joe and Daniel discuss the different defensive fronts that are in use today. They discuss the odd and even fronts, odd (different) fronts gaining popularity, and the reasoning behind all these alignments.…

Not all QB Alignments are made the same. Some allow you to do more in the run game, while others help your High School Quarterback see the field better for passing. The option game is different in each. So which is right for you? On this episode Joe and Daniel are discussing the benefits of each QB alignment, what they lack, and how you can use eac…

“There’s nothing new under the sun,” is a statement that lives in football as much as anywhere else. At this point, recreating the wheel for a football system, offensive or defensive, is like recreating the wheel… it's unnecessary. On this episode Joe Daniel and Daniel Chamberlain are joined by Brandon Samuels to discuss finding and utilizing coach…

When regular defenses wouldn’t work for his team, Coach Hicks turned to his studies to create a new look defense for the Baltimore area. On this episode Joe and Daniel are joined by Coach Hicks to talk through his 2-3 defense, why he made it, and what the numbers said about how it turned a program around.…

In this episode of the Football Coaching Podcast, host Daniel Chamberlain is joined by Coach Chris Cole to discuss high-pressure defensive strategies in football, particularly focusing on how to implement and adapt these techniques. They explore the concept of drinking from the fire hose as a new head coach, referencing experiences from both small …

As most of our seasons have come to an end, it’s time to take note of the good and bad from the last 10+ weeks. There has no doubt been some highlights that you’ve handled perfectly… and some lowlights of things you just weren’t prepared for. On this episode Joe and Daniel discuss the methodical evaluation of your program, from what makes up an eva…

Football is the greatest game ever. EVER! But, that doesn’t mean it comes without its issues. Unfortunately, most of those issues we bring on ourselves. On this episode Joe Daniel and Daniel Chamberlain discuss the newest issues they’re seeing in their respective states, how recruiting and NIL have helped and hurt High School Football, and how a “t…

Building a successful program is something most coaches dream of. Sure, taking over a juggernaut and continuing that success is great… but building from the ground up and breaking through to new levels of success is what we nearly all have an urge for. But, what does a successful program look like? What are the building blocks that make it up? On t…

Combo blocking is the key to your Zone run game, and maybe your gap scheme too. They could be the most important blocks your offensive line will make all year. But, the most important part of any system needs to be coached the hardest. On this episode Joe and Daniel discuss what combo blocks are, why we use them, and how to coach them to ensure the…

The playoffs are a magical time for football coaches, players, and teams. But, they do not come without their own hurdles. It’s always great to coach the extra games, but you’ll find there’s a little more to it than your regular game week. On this episode Joe Daniel and Daniel Chamberlain breakdown the advantages and disadvantages to playing a new …

Bracket coverages are an advanced way to help lock down, or eliminate the threat of, a star WR. You can also use it to cover a bunched group of WRs. On this episode Joe and Daniel talk all things double coverage, what it is, why you need to carry it, and how to best utilize it in your base defenses.