The Coaching 101 Podcast

How to Make Your Staff Attractive to Coaches

Kenny Simpson and Daniel Chamberlain Season 3 Episode 16

In this episode of the Coaching 101 podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny discuss the dynamics of coaching roles, particularly in managing and developing assistant coaches. They explore challenges such as missing episodes due to personal commitments and relate football to military leadership. Kenny outlines the importance of coaching cruises and camps for team development, while Daniel emphasizes leadership development. They discuss strategies for integrating inherited coaches, ranking coaching staff, and the importance of assistant coaches in program success. The episode concludes with insights on retaining quality coaches and wraps up with social media information and upcoming events, including a significant coaching clinic fundraiser.

00:00 Introduction and Apologies

00:36 Military and Football Parallels

01:40 Coach's Cruise Experience

02:37 Team Camp Insights

04:35 Season Preparations and Challenges

05:06 Simplifying Football for Coaches

07:13 Upcoming Events and Announcements

09:59 Attracting and Developing Coaches

18:39 Inheriting Coaches: Challenges and Strategies

22:28 The Role of Assistant Coaches

24:03 Delegating Responsibilities

26:33 Ranking Your Coaches

31:34 Leadership and Development

34:07 Retaining Coaches

39:02 Embracing Challenges

41:01 What Not to Do as a Coach

43:27 Closing Remarks and Social Media



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