The Football Coaching Podcast with Joe Daniel

Coach Joe Daniel from JoeDanielFootball.com helps you build a better football team at any level. Youth Football Coaches, Middle School Football Coaches, High School Football Coaches, College Football Coaches and Semi-Professional Football Coaches will get great ideas and discussion from The Football Coaching Podcast.

We Can’t Move the Ball Consistently 09/11/2025

We Can’t Move the Ball Consistently At some point we all struggle with it… consistently moving the ball down the field. You lose a player, the defense has you out-manned, there can always be something to slow you down. But, you can do more before the season starts to prevent it from happening. On this episode Joe and Daniel discuss how to get the ball rolling again in your favor. From attacking weakness, to ensuring your game day isn’t derailed by a flawed offensive playbook, we’re covering it all! /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/38177455

We Have No Identity as a Team 09/04/2025

We Have No Identity as a Team In this episode of 'The Football Coaching Podcast,' hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Joe Daniel discuss the current excitement of scrimmage week and share insights into recent college football strategies. They delve into the topic of establishing a team's identity by focusing on core principles, non-negotiables, and creating player buy-in. Key themes include the importance of consistent communication, understanding player challenges, and employing a well-defined practice structure. Additionally, they emphasize the value of adopting a 'coach simple, play fast, win' approach and explore the application of military leadership models to coaching. Personal updates include Daniel's office reorganization and exploration of new ventures, highlighting their commitment to personal and professional growth. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/38083640

We Don't Have Enough Depth! 08/28/2025

We Don't Have Enough Depth! Depth wins championships. It doesn’t matter how talented your starters are — if you’ve got no one ready to step in when it counts, you’re in trouble. Backups matter. Depth matters. And if you’re not preparing those guys now, you’ll pay for it later. On this episode of The Football Coaching Podcast, Daniel Chamberlain and Joe Daniel talk about how to build depth on your roster, get your backups game-ready, and keep your team competitive no matter the numbers. You’ll hear why the Coach Simple philosophy is the fastest way to boost confidence and performance, how to train your scout team to become tomorrow’s starters, and how to adapt your drills when roster sizes are smaller than you’d like. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/37999990

We Can’t Keep Up with Spread Offenses 08/21/2025

We Can’t Keep Up with Spread Offenses There isn’t a perfect defensive scheme in football. Let’s say that again, there isn’t a perfect defensive scheme in football. They all work. Pro’s and Con’s… sure they exist. But, the truth is, every modern defense should be able to work successfully against any offensive scheme, you just have to remain adaptable. On this episode Joe Daniel and Daniel Chamberlain talk about adapting your defense to whatever you’ll see this season, how you can shut down the spread specifically, and coaching your defense to SWARM the football! /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/37902315

Our Offensive Line Gets Overpowered 08/14/2025

Our Offensive Line Gets Overpowered The offensive line is the HEART of your football team. It doesn’t matter what the skill level of everyone else on the field is, you win or lose behind the O-Line. If yours is getting steam rolled each and every game, you’re likely losing each and every game. On this episode, Joe and Daniel are talking how to get your O-Line to improve by simplifying your communication, simplifying your scheme, and getting your players to love their craft! /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/37815565

I Feel Like I’m Coaching Alone 08/07/2025

I Feel Like I’m Coaching Alone We often hear, “Your players won’t be as passionate and committed as you are.” What we don’t hear as often is that your coaches may not be on your level either. Sometimes you’re going to get a guy, or multiple guys, that you have to win games with, but may not be on the same level of football coaching as you. On this episode Joe and Daniel are discussing ways to prevent the feeling of coaching alone. They discuss the need to develop your philosophy and systems, communicating with your staff, and getting buy-in from everyone in the program. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/37718620

Our Players Don’t Execute on Game Day 07/31/2025

Our Players Don’t Execute on Game Day Practice doesn’t always equal performance. You can dominate the practice field all week, but if it doesn’t show up under the lights on Friday night… something’s missing. Maybe practice wasn’t hard enough. Maybe the scout team didn’t look anything like your opponent. Or maybe your kids just didn’t buy in. In this episode, Joe and Daniel dive into how to turn practice success into real game-day results. They break down how to make practice tougher than the game, why specific drills lead to better buy-in, and what to do when your scout team can’t replicate your opponent. They also share stories from their own coaching experience, discuss highlights from the Texas High School Coaches Association Clinic, and even drop a few book recommendations for coaches who want to think deeper about football—and probability. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/37620110

We’re Not Getting the Most Out of Our Talent 07/24/2025

We’re Not Getting the Most Out of Our Talent Coaching is a game of efficiency. Don’t run too much, or you’ll be tired. Don’t run too little, or you’re out of shape. Don’t tackle too much or you’re risking injury… too little, well you get the point. We have to find the best way to get the most out of the talent on our team. On this episode Joe and Daniel discuss the way they get the most out of their players. They talk about setting up a depth chart, identifying the right guys for the position, and getting kids to play a position they may not want to. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/37533345

We Struggle to Call Plays Under Pressure 07/17/2025

We Struggle to Call Plays Under Pressure Calling plays when the lights are brightest, things aren’t going your way, or the game is on the line can be a challenge. Especially for coaches who haven’t experienced it before, you can start to be too aggressive or pull too many punches. But, it’s something you can get better at. On this episode Joe Daniel and Daniel Chamberlain are discussing how to better your play calls in the biggest spots in football. They talk setting up a play call sheet, playing the game before the game, and using your play calls to attack weaknesses of the defense. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/37440005

Our Players are Out of Shape in the 4th Quarter 07/10/2025

Our Players are Out of Shape in the 4th Quarter We’ve unfortunately all been there… the 4th Quarter starts and our best 11 have their hands on their knees and are too exhausted to perform up to the standard. It’s cost many coaches a game or two, but there is a way to prevent it from ever happening again. On this episode Joe Daniel and Daniel Chamberlain discuss the more modern approaches to getting your players in shape for the season, how to condition in practice, keeping things from getting too tyrannical, and how to hold your player accountable so they’ll want to be in shape in the 4th. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/37359850

We Give Up Too Many Big Plays 07/03/2025

We Give Up Too Many Big Plays In a game of inches, giving up “busts” or Big Plays can quickly become a mistake too big to overcome. The other sideline earns a paycheck too, so you likely can’t stamp out big plays altogether, but you can get your team to limit them enough. On this episode Joe and Daniel discuss how to limit big plays against your defense by simplifying your scheme, cutting out the wanted complexity, and getting your players to consistently be in a place to make a play. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/37269345

We Make Too Many Mental Mistakes! 06/26/2025

We Make Too Many Mental Mistakes! Undisciplined teams lose games. And sloppy habits in practice show up under the lights. In this episode, Joe and Daniel break down how to build discipline and efficiency into every rep. You’ll learn how to simulate high-stress situations in practice so your players stay sharp when it counts. They’ll show you how to tighten communication, dial in on the small details, and run drills that actually translate to game-day success. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/37159240

We Waste Too Much Time in Practice 06/19/2025

We Waste Too Much Time in Practice Wasted time in practice leads to unprepared players on game day. And with limited hours on the field, every minute has to count. In this episode, Joe and Daniel dive into how to run efficient, high-energy practices that get your players ready—fast. They share how to build out practice plan shells, keep the tempo up with smooth transitions, and make sure your drills actually matter. You’ll also hear how to lean on veteran players, use film for faster corrections, and even streamline scouting with tools like wristbands. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/37069585

Our Offense is Stagnant 06/12/2025

Our Offense is Stagnant A stagnant offense can stall an entire season — even with the right athletes on the field. But constantly adding new plays without structure usually leads to confusion, not results. On this episode of the Football Coaching Podcast, Daniel Chamberlain and Joe Daniel share how to build a dynamic offense the right way — starting with mastery of a base play and layering in variation through motions, shifts, unbalanced formations, and tags. They also introduce the containers principle — a smart way to install new ideas without overwhelming your players or your practice time. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/36967425

We Keep Losing Close Games 06/05/2025

We Keep Losing Close Games The end of the game of football can be intense! The crowd, the officials, the clock… they all add extra pressure to an already high pressure game. If you keep finding yourself on the losing end of close games, it’s likely that you, your coaches, and your players don’t understand the situation(s) they are in during crunch time. On this episode, Joe and Daniel discuss the need to add situational football into your practice planning, what situations you should practice, and the need to mentally prepare your players. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/36859400

Our Defense is too Undisciplined 05/29/2025

Our Defense is too Undisciplined An undisciplined defense can bring even the best program to its knees. But, as schemes become more and more complex to try to match the offenses running all over the field, the byproduct is often undisciplined chaos. On this episode Joe and Daniel discuss fixing tackling and executing through ASKA, fixing alignments, and ensuring players are doing their job and not their neigbors’ jobs through the umbrella principles. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/36766395

Our Special Teams Aren’t Special 05/22/2025

Our Special Teams Aren’t Special Special Teams, the Third Side of the Ball, can be a secret weapon or a glaring flaw for your team this year. If you keep chasing different schemes week after week, or year after year, you’ll never learn to problem solve within your own game. On this episode Joe and Daniel discuss how to simplify your Special Teams, teaching each team one way for the whole season, getting rules put in to place so your players can use them to problem solve. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/36667740

My Players Won’t Buy In to the System 05/15/2025

My Players Won’t Buy In to the System Getting buy in is the foundation of any system in football. Not just Xs and Os systems, but strength and conditioning, recruiting, culture, etc. On this episode Joe and Daniel discuss the SCS System, coaching like you’re teaching a new prep for the first time, and what all goes into the Players’ Creed. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/36575630

We Don’t Have Enough Players to Win 05/08/2025

We Don’t Have Enough Players to Win Across the Nation there are teams that are struggling to keep the program afloat due to low numbers. The game is slowly dying, and we’re all paying the price. But, you don’t have to watch your program die off. On this episode Joe and Daniel discuss the need to have a system to get players out to play, how we can get more players to say YES to playing, and how to get your players to be salesmen for the team. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/36482145

We Aren’t Tough Enough to Win 05/01/2025

We Aren’t Tough Enough to Win It seems like every coach on Earth has the same three complaints: We aren’t fast enough, we don’t have as many players as the other teams, and we aren’t tough enough. But, a general consensus of multiple 30+ year coaches says kids haven’t changed… expectations have. On this episode Joe and Daniel discuss what it means to be tough, how accountability can toughen up your players, and the fact that relationships still reign supreme. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/36385195

My Coaching Staff Isn’t on the Same Page 04/24/2025

My Coaching Staff Isn’t on the Same Page 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. On this episode Joe and Daniel discuss the ASKA Principle, how to get your staff using the same language, and the benefits of you, your staff, and your team when communication is streamlined and made common. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/36291870

How to Beat Teams That Have More Talent 04/17/2025

How to Beat Teams That Have More Talent 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 the potential of your team. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/36204085

We Can’t Stop the Run 04/10/2025

We Can’t Stop the Run 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. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/36084045

I Have No Support from Parents or Administration 04/03/2025

I Have No Support from Parents or Administration 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 Coach Justin Kinzie to talk all things support. They talk about the groups you need to prioritize to gain supports, what that conversation might look like, and when you’ll know that enough is enough and a situation just isn’t winnable. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/35985465

I Don’t Have Time to Coach the Right Things 03/27/2025

I Don’t Have Time to Coach the Right Things 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 your time, prioritizing what the “right” things are you need to be practicing, and ensuring your players get what they need, but not everything and the kitchen sink. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/35885495

Our Passing Game Sucks! 03/20/2025

Our Passing Game Sucks! 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 progressions, and how you can add options to your passing game to meet your players where there are and bring them forward. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/35787265

I Need A Simple Defense 03/13/2025

I Need A Simple Defense 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 those in struggling programs can benefit from this defense setup, touching on its ease of installation, teaching, and play-calling. They highlight the significant advantages for undersized teams, emphasizing the need for a robust system that requires minimal special players. Lastly, they discuss the importance of coaching simplicity and efficient player execution for optimal performance. 00:00 Introduction and Host Updates 00:37 Episode Topic: 4-2-5 Defense Overview 01:42 Coaching Philosophy and Strategies 04:47 Level Up Segment: Personal and Professional Growth 11:39 Promotions and Sponsorships 18:45 Deep Dive: 4-2-5 Defense Explained 26:42 JDFB 4-2-5 Defense System 34:36 Evolving the 4-2-5 Defense 35:34 Fundamentals of Defensive Strategy 36:09 Challenges for New Coaches 38:02 Simplifying Defensive Schemes 40:03 Turning Around Struggling Teams 43:57 Maximizing Player Potential 46:15 Adapting to Different Player Skills 55:15 Promoting and Sharing the Podcast /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/35668755

Everything You Need to Know about Relational Coaching 03/06/2025

Everything You Need to Know about Relational Coaching 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 the options available to coaches to ensure they’re building the relationships that matter. /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/35557190

Solving Problems with Your Play Calling 02/27/2025

Solving Problems with Your Play Calling 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 Jackson Wiggins to cover common Friday Night problems, usual ways that they solve those problems and others, and how to implement changes in the heat of the game! /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/35453825

How to create a Play Calling System 02/21/2025

How to create a Play Calling System /episode/index/show/footballcoachingpodcast/id/35373940

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