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Refocusing Your Football Team After Dead Week

July 08, 2024 • Kenny Simpson and Daniel Chamberlain • Season 3 • Episode 19

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In the latest episode of the Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss the intricacies of managing a busy off-season, particularly following dead weeks. They explore personal experiences with balancing football duties and personal commitments, the importance of vacations versus family trips, and strategies for effective football conditioning. Key topics include optimizing the off-season schedule, refining offensive and defensive schemes, and the adjustment of weight room practices. The episode emphasizes the need for mental breaks for both coaches and players, ensuring everyone remains mentally refreshed and ready for the upcoming season. They also touch upon the importance of communicating realistic roles to players and give thoughtful advice on focusing on quality over sheer quantity in training regimes.

00:00 Introduction and Dead Week Discussion

01:10 Balancing Work and Vacation

04:00 Simplifying Football for Coaches

04:49 Special Teams Workbook and O Line Academy

09:21 Summer Break and Pre-Season Preparation

20:24 Install Schedule and Personnel Decisions

28:31 Speed Training Misconceptions

29:43 Conditioning for Football

30:20 Effective Football Drills

32:13 Weight Room Adjustments

33:27 In-Season Training Strategies

42:34 Mental Toughness in Football