In episode 85 of  The Football Coaching Podcast, we will answer the question “How one term can describe so many looks? Question & Answer How to run the Jet Sweep off of my Inside Zone play? What are the main differences between a run blitz vs. a pass blitz? Lists of Points The origins of […]

Question & Answer What coverages from the 4-2-5 do you utilize against trips and doubles formations? When does gap responsibility get tossed out the door? Why do you shade your N on the center instead of a traditional 1 technique? The difference between the Miami 4-3 Defense Linebacker fits and other 4-3 Defenses? Do you […]

In Episode 86 of Football Coaching Podcast, we talk about 3 plays you can base an offense around. Improve your playbook by focusing on a centerpiece for your offense. This is about being great at one play that gives you Identity.  Question & Answer How do you decide which play calls to use, and when […]

In episode 85 of The Football Coaching Podcast, we talk about becoming a football coach. This is for coaches who are trying to get their foot in the door. It is a list of stuff the other coaches don’t want to do. Question & Answer We are pattern reading in Quarters. How can you stop […]

Episode 84 of The Football Coachign Podcast focuses on two big topics. First, we’re talking some more advanced coverage topics. Fiddle and Banjo, to be specific. Fiddle is used for 2 on 1 coverage. That can help us erase a mismatch. Banjo is for 2 on 2. We use that with bunched or stacked receivers. […]

Big thanks to Coach Mike O’Donnell from Rush City High School (MN) for the inspiration for this podcast. He sent me an email on the 5 Minute Plan that he’s been using for the last decade. The 5 Minute Plan is all about making sure that you stay true to your scheme. This short version […]

Earlier this week I hosted a free Web Clinic on Zone Coverage for Defensive Football Coaches. It’s not a sexy topic. But we had close to 200 football coaches who wanted to get better. Those are coaches who get it – they aren’t looking for the next hot gimmick. They know that sound football wins a lot […]

On Episode 81 of The Football Coaching Podcast, we are looking back at the past. Back to the days when I was a first-year football coach who knew it all! We’ve probably all been there. You simultaneously know everything, and nothing. On Football-Offense.com, I recently posted a huge list – 53 Things I Wish I […]

There are only 4 types of defenses in football. That is a fact. Non-negotiable. Your defensive scheme is based in one of these 4 boxes… It doesn’t matter what you run or what you call your defense. There are a limited number of gaps down there, anyway. Listen to Episode 80 of the Football Coaching […]

This week on The Football Coaching Podcast, we’re taking a look at the offensive side of the ball. More specifically, we’re talking about the Spread Offense. There’s nothing new about the Spread Offense. It has been a big part of High School Football for well over a decade now. We are even seeing a shift […]

There are tons of things you can do to help your football team – at least it seems that way. But they don’t do you much good in February. Most of us are trapped in our weight rooms until Spring Break. Whether by choice, by weather, or by state regulations, we are limited. In Episode […]

Chris Fore from CoachFore.org joins us again on this episode of The Football Coaching Podcast. Coach Fore is an expert in helping coaches improve their resume, apply and interview for Coaching and Athletic Director positions. This week we’re talking about the time between sending in your resume, and actually getting that first interview. The job […]

As I recorded Episode 76 of The Football Coaching Podcast, I was packing up for my first football clinic of the 2014 Clinic Season. I’m really excited, as always, get out and hear what other coaches are doing – and what they learned from the season that just passed. Clinics are an experience every football […]

Tons of stuff in Episode 75 for your Even Front Defense. I’ve been doing a ton of work on the 4-2-5 Defense lately so that’s where the questions are going. I would LOVE for you to send in a question or two on Offense. But for now, we’re the least offensive podcast on the internet. […]

We’ve got some great questions this week on The Football Coaching Podcast. Lots of 4-2-5 Defense topics have been coming up, and that’s only appropriate! Coaching Football’s 4-2-5 Defense eBook  has been my top selling eBook over the last year. Not only that, in January I’ll be doing the 4-2-5 Defense eCourse to even more in […]

In Episode 73 of The Football Coaching Podcast we’re answering more listener questions from Email and the Football-Defense.com Forum.  Some good topics this week including: Defending the Zone Read Play with your 4-2-5 Defense Making adjustments during the game Working with players who are playing both ways and helping them transition from one side of […]

In Episode 72 of The Football Coaching Podcast, we’ve got a new segment for you! Chris Fore from CoachFore.org joins us to talk about the professional side of coaching. This week we’re looking at how to handle knowing it’s time to go when there’s still time on the clock! We’re also talking… 4-2-5 Defense vs. 4-3 Defense, […]

The 2013 Football Season is moving right along and we’re back with another episode of The Football Coaching Podcast! Lots of fun stuff is going on and we’re talking about it all on this week. The first question this week hit really close to home. How do you build a winning tradition? There is nothing […]

Another very defense heavy episode. “Dark Siders” only! In Episode 70 of The Football Coaching Podcast, we’re talking about defending everything from Empty Formations to Double Wing and Goal Line Defense. What do you do with your defense when you want to keep 6 defenders in the box against Empty Formations? Today’s Empty Formation teams are not […]

A brief show this week, but some really interesting questions to listen to! Check out Episode 68 of The Football Coaching Podcast. We’re talking about Cover 3 and the 4-2-5 Defense, discussing route tags in the Air Raid system, and looking at the advantages of Half-Slide Pass Protection over Full Slide or BOB Protections. If […]

This episode is going up a little late, so I’ll add the show notes and everything later! But we are going to be talking about moving from Triple Option under center to the Shotgun Triple Option. Is Zone Read the only way to go? And when you’re seeing nothing but teams that pound the football, […]

After a week off, the Football Coaching Podcast is back! This week we get to talk a little Offense with the Power O Play. Is it a must have for your playbook? (is anything?) We also get some good defensive questions and we have an official winding-down point for 7 on 7 Discussion! Check it […]

Here we are again! The topics are all defense… at this point, I’m assuming we have run everyone who coaches offense out of the audience. Here’s the feature of this week’s podcast: my stuffed up nose, and probable occasional snort or sniffle. I didn’t do a lot of editing because I was heading out of […]

We have a mixed bag on Episode 64 of The Football Coaching Podcast. We’re answering your questions on everything under the sun. Remember that you can submit your questions by using our Contact Button at the top left. Offense, Defense or Special Teams – I just want to talk ball! In This Episode… Can you […]

In Episode 63 of The Football Coaching Podcast we have a range of topics to cover. We start with 2 and 3 sport athletes in your football program. They’re missing weight room time, 7 on 7 and team bonding experiences. Should we worry? I want to hear your thoughts on those multi-sport athletes. More specifically, […]