Whether you’ve got a lot of players on one team, or you’re combining your JV and Varsity just to have enough to run a team session, almost every team has some guys hanging out on the sidelines not participating.
In today’s JDFB Quick Clinic, we look at ways to get everyone involved (within your 90 minute practice plan!) and actually produce better football players doing it. These are some tricks that can really help your younger football players develop.
This was a response to a listener question sent on Twitter. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
This week’s JDFB Quick Clinic hits close to home, since it’s something I’m pretty familiar with. How can you be the Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, and Offensive Line coach at the same time and still make sure everything is getting done?
It takes a lot of organization and planning to do all of this, and keep a fast paced practice. Check out this episode to find out how you can handle all these roles at once!
This was a response to a listener question sent by email. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
The rare 2 for 1 question on JDFB Quick Clinic! Today’s questions are all about the Pistol Power Offense System and how you can get more by focusing on the details.
The first question relates to the Guard wrapping to the front side linebacker in the power. The second question looks at receiver get off, timing, and improving the break on the Curl route.
This was a response to a listener question sent by email. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
OK this question goes all over the place. We’re talking about the 5-3 Defense against the Beast Formation. And against a Double Formation. There’s a lot happening here.
We’re also talking about keeping it simple. Having a philosophy. Not changing your defense. Having principles within your defense that adapt to absolutely any Offensive attack. Really, that last one is everything going on in today’s episode.
This was a response to a listener question sent by twitter. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
High School Football has a big range of talent on the field. You’ve got guys who will never play a down of college football (and maybe shouldn’t have played any High School downs), against kids who are going to be in the NFL one day. The elite of elite athletes.
On the Quick Clinic today, I’ll talk about a few defensive strategies for shutting down those really special players. Or maybe a better way to put it, slowing down those standout athletes.
This was a response to a listener question sent by twitter. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
Is there a ‘right call’ for the defense to make in any given situation? Will calling that perfect blitz at the right time bring the offense to its knees?
Sure, there are situations where you can dictate to the defense with the right blitz call. But that call could get you in a lot more trouble down the road if you don’t execute correctly. This episode of the JDFB Quick Clinic takes a look at both sides.
This was a response to a listener question sent by twitter. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
It’s a hard task. Kids are emotional and… well, kind of over dramatic sometimes. But when there’s a significant injury during practice, how do you get your guys to get that fire back?
This episode shares some strategies both short and long-term to get your players back on track. Whether during a game or in practice, you’ve got to have a plan to get the attention back on the task at hand.
This was a response to a listener question sent by twitter. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
Offenses are always trying to use formations to break the defense. Get you in a position where you’re not as effective. Stacked receivers are one example.
When the offense stacks two or three receivers up, how do you adjust? What can you do to tweak your man coverage or zone coverage to handle the stacks? I’ll give you some suggestions on this episode of the JDFB Quick Clinic.
This was a response to a listener question sent by email. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
Are the force defenders the most important players on your defense? It seems like these are the guys that can really break your defense if they’re not getting the job done. Outside linebackers or safeties, whatever you call them - they’re critical.
But are they the most important players? Where should you invest your best coaches on staff? Check out this episode of the JDFB Quick Clinic to find out which position gives you the biggest returns on defense.
This was a response to a listener question sent by twitter. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
Those signs on the sidelines with funny pictures are great. Unfortunately, many coaching staffs don’t have the man-power to run an operation like that. We want to go fast, but what’s the most efficient way to get the calls in?
In today’s episode, we’re answering a listener question on Hurry Up communication. Hand signals, wrist bands and other methods to get the call in are discussed. Check it out!
This was a response to a listener question sent by twitter. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
Great question and topic for this week’s JDFB Quick Clinic. One that I’m kind of passionate about. It’s the ridiculous #grindallthetime #nodaysoff stuff we see on Social Media all the time.
For a young coach trying to move up in the ranks, it might seem like the right way. Spend all your time in the office Outwork everyone. Climb the ladder.
This week’s questions comes from a new coach who wonders if he’s letting himself and his team down by not being the last one to leave the office every day. Check out the show to get my perspective on this ridiculous, old school mentality.
This was a response to a listener question sent by email. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
Does it matter which hand your Defensive Linemen put down in their stance? Well, that all depends on what you’re going to ask those guys to do.
There’s a big difference between the stance for a 2-gap lineman in a 3-4 Defense or a slanting 33 Stack lineman, compared to your shaded 40 front guys. We’ll look at all the differences in this episode of the JDFB Quick Clinic.
This was a response to a listener question sent on Twitter. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
Strength calls are always a big topic of conversation. How do you make the strength call for your defense? Why do you make the strength call? And how much should it affect your alignment?
The answer depends on your defensive front, but the most important question for determining if you want to flip to the strength call is WHY you’re doing.
Today’s question asks IF you should flip. The answer is always yes - if you have a good reason. Let’s take a better look at WHY you should flip the defensive front to your strength call.
This was a response to a listener question sent by email. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
If you coach for a while, you’ll notice this guy. Especially now that you know to look out for him.
It’s the stud finder. The guy who just looks for the best talent in the room and latches on to them. They don’t want to bring up the lesser talented guys. Just right the coattails of the biggest stud in the room.
This JDFB Quick Clinic looks at coaches who are afraid to deal with anything but the best.
This was a response to a listener question sent by email. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
The football playbook is something we’ve all been obsessed with for years. We draw them up, download them off the internet, and study every one we can get our hands on.
Unfortunately… most of your players are NOT like that. They don’t stuff football playbooks between the pages of Shakespeare and sneak a chance to study the blocking scheme.
Printed playbooks have value, but they don’t have much value today. Listen to this episode of the JDFB Quick Clinic to find out why you should not be handing out printed playbooks anymore.
This was a response to a listener question sent on Twitter. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
One of the biggest problems you’ll run into with slanting defensive linemen, is getting washed when you slant the direction they want to take you. Down blocks and zone blocks can be a special problem for 3-4 defense slanting linemen.
We adjusted the technique. I’ve talked about this in two previous podcasts of late:
Today’s Quick Clinic question asks how you teach your players to handle two difficult situations - the down block, and the double team. I’ll break it down for you on this show.
This was a response to a listener question sent on Twitter. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
The Strong Safety in your 4-2-5 Defense may need to wear a lot of hats, depending on the coverage package you choose.
He might be just a Linebacker, or he may truly need the ability to play as a hybrid defender running in man coverage with slot receivers. How do you plan for and prepare a player like that?
This was a response to a listener question sent on Twitter. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
There’s no substitute for a supportive administration. You’re going to love going to work every day when you have one. And it’s going to be a struggle to be successful (and sane) when you don’t.
Today’s question comes from a coach who’s concerned about the support he’s getting from the people above him. How do you handle the situation to give your players the best chance for success?
This was a response to a listener question sent on Twitter. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
Defending outside run plays all comes down to the umbrella. You’ve got to figure out where the breakdown is.
With the Jet Sweep and other runs with fast action to the edge, the fault usually comes in your Force Player not forcing a change of direction. That goes for Rocket Toss, Truck Toss, quick pitches and everything else out there.
Today’s question comes from Germany with a coach who needs help defending the Jet Sweep with his 3-4 Defense. Check it out to find out how your defense can adjust to do a better job on the perimeter runs.
This was a response to a listener question sent by email. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
Sometimes just reload… but this season, you are definitely in a rebuild.
Good news and bad news, coach.
Good news: this is an investment in your future. Do it right, and you will see incredible dividends down the road.
Bad news: It’s gonna be frustrating. Really frustrating.
Listen to this episode to learn how to approach your season when it’s time to rebuild and go with a youth movement for your Varsity football team!
This was a response to a listener question sent by email. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
A great question this week on the Quick Clinic. We’re looking at coaching Defensive Ends in a 2-point stance.
Should the Defensive End that’s standing up have his inside foot back, like traditional shaded Defensive Linemen in a 3-point stance? Or should he keep the inside foot up.
There’s a few things to consider. It really comes down to what you’re asking him to do.
Listen to this week’s episode to find out what’s the best way to coach your Defensive End’s 2-point stance.
This was a response to a listener question sent by email. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
The 4-2-5 Defense is a great front for Youth Football, and today’s question comes from a 12u coach looking to make some adjustments to his current 4-4 Defense.
And of course, I had to go on a short tangent about the 4-4 Defense vs 4-2-5 Defense alignment.
But after that’s over, we talk about the Over Front vs Heads Front. Do you need to play in the more traditional 5-1-3-6 alignment (or 5-2i-3-6)?
Take a look at how you can utilize head-up alignments in your 4-2-5 Defense. And why slanting Defensive Ends might get you in trouble.
This was a response to a listener question sent by email. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
Back on the Quick Clinic Episode 120 we talked about those young coaches hungry to get their first head football coach job. Any job. And how the wrong job might set you back. For years.
That inspired one of those young coaches, looking at a potential job offer, to ask the question… is this a good head football coach job? Or is it going to set him back 10 years?
Obviously, I can’t get the definitive answer. Only time will tell. But I can point out the red flags I see. And that’s what we’re doing on this episode of the JDFB Quick Clinic.
This was a response to a listener question sent on Twitter. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
Today’s question for the JDFB Quick Clinic is really interesting. Despite never having been in the situation, I have some pretty strong feelings. I’ve worked with a lot of coaches in this situation.
Started coaching football to help out your son’s Youth Football team? How long should you continue on? When should you let ‘more experienced’ coaches take over? That’s the discussion for this episode!
This was a response to a listener question sent on Twitter. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.
Learning to watch game film is a little bit like training a muscle. You’re going to have to watch a lot of film, for a long time, before you’ll start seeing everything.
You’ve probably heard not to watch football game film like a fan. Don’t just watch the ball. But if you go too far the other direction, you end up wasting a lot of time and not finding any useful information.
This was a response to a listener question sent on Twitter. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.