The Coaching 101 Podcast

Going 0-10 as a new head coach is the ultimate nightmare scenario, but not unheard of. The old saying, “good jobs don’t come open,” has never been truer than today. But, new HC’s have to break in somewhere. Coach Spain joins us on the show to talk about living through that nightmare scenario, and coming out the other side with a 10-0 regular season. To watch the video from this episode or others l...

Daniel Chamberlain: @CoachChamboOK ChamberlainFootballConsulting@gmail.com chamberlainfootballconsulting.com Kenny Simpson: @FBCoachSimpson fbcoachsimpson@gmail.com FBCoachSimpson.com

Installing and maintaining an explosive but simple passing game can be a tedious process if you’ve never done it before. For some coaches, the run game comes naturally. But, the passing concepts that we need to be successful can be a whole other story. Dub Maddox joins Kenny and Daniel to talk install, non-negotiables, and changing routes at the line. What is a basic install? Compare talent to sys...

The Offensive Line may be the most important position on the field, regardless of your scheme. As they go, you go in most cases. As they are the most important group, your development of them may be the most important work you’ll do as a position coach throughout your career.  To watch the video from this episode or others like it, check out the Youtube pages of Kenny and Daniel . What skills are...

Coverages can be as complex or as simple as you want. But, you may not always NEED that complexity. “Country Cover 3” has been around forever, and it’s not going anywhere soon. However, you may find other factors that dictate you need more than spot drop zone coverage. On this episode Kenny and Daniel are talking about building out your coverage playbook. What is your home? Zone or man 2 High or 1...

Offensive skill players are the Lamborghinis of football. They need to be properly tuned to really run the race.  On this episode we caught up with Chris and Danny Haddad at the 2024 AFCA, and we're talking all about how to tune your supercars. We talk drills and skills by position for your offensive players.  Chris Haddad Twitter: @ChrisvIQtory Danny Haddad Twitter: @CoachHaddadJr Daniel Twi...

It's AFCA season! We sat down with Joe Daniel and Adam Harvey at the convention to talk a little DB play. Daniel Chamberlain: @CoachChamboOK ChamberlainFootballConsulting@gmail.com chamberlainfootballconsulting.com Kenny Simpson: @FBCoachSimpson fbcoachsimpson@gmail.com FBCoachSimpson.com

On this episode Kenny and Daniel are joined by Bo Gould (OL Coach, Southside) and PJ Gibbs (DC, Golden Gate) to talk Offensive and Defensive line. We're stepping back and letting the experts talk technique, and how they would defeat each other's scheme.  This was our first recording at the AFCA Convention 2024 in Nashville, TN. We apologize for the audio being a little different. Daniel...

On this episode Kenny and Daniel discuss what you should be looking for when you’re putting together your run game. To watch the video from this episode or others like it, check out the Youtube pages of Kenny and Daniel . What goes into a Rushing Attack? Identity of offense Zone or Gap Scheme How to gain numbers Foot to foot - Run behind the wall Why do we organize it in families or series? Run, A...

Running your system at the Varsity level takes time, practice, fine tuning, and even some system changes as you go along. Running that same system at lower levels is all of those, with less time to install, less football IQ amongst players (and often coaches), and lack of experience for all parties involved. But, it’s not only doable, but something you SHOULD DO. On this episode we're joined...

In most modern defenses the Safeties are the leaders of the group… the QB of the defense if you will. So, it’s only right that they’re a player you build around and one that you prioritize developing. To watch the video from this episode or others like it, check out the Youtube pages of Kenny and Daniel . What skills are you looking to develop? Tackling Coverage Ability to align correctly Leadersh...

With the end of football season comes the rebuild for next year. Whether you’re pulling magnets off of a depth chart board, or just erasing names in an Excel document, most of us are identifying the starters for Week 1 2024. The QB is THE MOST IMPORTANT position you can fill this year, and every year. But, how do you identify who should be playing for you? And how do you develop them this offseaso...

This week we were joined by a professional. JP Nerbun is a leadership coach who travels the US giving counsel to coaches in need. We picked his brain on the most common things coach miss and how to tackle mental health in coaching. To watch the video from this episode or others like it, check out the Youtube pages of Kenny and Daniel . What are the top things you see that coaches need help with? D...

Listen as Coach Daniel Chamberlain and Coach Kenny Simpson breakdown the differences in Athletes and Football Players, how you should be planning to use each, and how you can help either one become a more rounded football player. What is the difference between Athletes and Football Players? Athletes generally measured on things you can see - size, strength, speed Football players may have a skill...

Now that most seasons have come to an end, it’s time to really dig in to how well you performed this past season. But, we’re not only worried about stats. How well did each piece of the machine do its job? It’s time you evaluate your system, your coaches, and your players. How do you evaluate your system? Games you “should win” - win/lose Should win Could win Have to be perfect Did you have one si...

The Offseason comes for us all, some earlier than others. Some coaches go into the offseason with anger, some with thankfulness, and some with excitement while hoisting some new hardware. But, no matter what, we all go into the offseason at some point. On this episode, Kenny and Daniel discuss how to effectively get your offseason started. Daniel Chamberlain: @CoachChamboOK ChamberlainFootballCons...

Playoff football is finally upon us! The win or go home mentality is one that some teams embrace and thrive in, while others fail to rise to the occasion. On this episode, Kenny and Daniel discuss their playoff experiences, why some teams are so good when everything is on the line, and how to become a better playoff coach. What has been your experience in the playoffs in previous years? 2009 - fir...

There are times throughout the season that a change in personnel just has to be made. It can be due to lack of performance, development of a player, or a matchup on game day.  On this episode Kenny and Daniel are talking all about why you might consider a change, why you may not make the change, and how to go about pulling the trigger when the time comes. What makes a team consider a change? 1 way...

There are many ways to configure your best 5 players on the offensive line. Some guys want to look like an NFL team with 5 of the biggest guys possible, some play small ball and choose mobility over everything. Coach Simpson utilizes a “Strong Side” and “Quick Side” when building his line. On this episode Kenny and Daniel discuss how to use a Strong and Quick side, why you use this method, and how...

“You live by the blitz, and you die by the blitz. It’s a double-edged sword.”  Blitzes are a tool to help your defense in many situations. The blitz for some, is a rarity, and for others an every play call. They range from simple to complex… to EXOTIC, generally based on how many people are doing a job they don’t normally do to make the blitz work. On this episode Kenny and Daniel are talking abou...

JV games can sometimes feel like a time and energy sink. You probably think you don’t have enough time as it is, and now you have to at least marginally scout a JV team, create another game plan, and take an hour plus bus ride on a Monday or Thursday night to play a game where the records don’t really matter. The big thing to remember here, everything else DOES MATTER. On this episode Kenny and Da...

The RPO is the Big Thing right now in football. Coaches across the nation are either running them, or wishing they knew how to run them. They’re no secret anymore, but they can still frustrate you on Friday nights.  On this Episode, we’re discussing how you can prevent some of that frustration by stopping the RPO Game in its tracks.  What is the RPO Game? QB reading a defender Can be a pull to run...

Big Rivalry Games are some of the most fun in our sport. For 364 days SOMEONE is going to have bragging rights around town, in the district, or in your region. Whether it’s a trophy game, the cross town team, or a seemingly annual playoff clash, these games can make or break a season for your team and your community. What defines a Rivalry? Years of competition  Geographically close teams Playoff...

Not every game goes the way you want it. Sometimes those bad games are worse than others. You may lose to a team well beneath your size, recent level of success, or maybe you give up the game on a bad play call late in the game. On this episode Kenny SImpson and Daniel Chamberlain are joined  by Prairie Grove Asst. Football Coach Beau Collins to discuss losing tough games, how to deal with the los...

Coaches meetings, and overall weekend schedules in season, are a thing of beauty. Each coach has a way he likes to do things, and they’re usually based on either, “the way it’s always been,” or “we never go into the office.” On this episode Kenny Simpson and Daniel Chamberlain are discussing the key pieces that must be covered during your meetings, how to keep them as short as possible, and making...