The Coaching 101 Podcast
Welcome to The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosted by Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson, where football coaching takes center stage! Whether you're a seasoned football coach, a rookie on the sidelines, or just a die-hard fan eager to learn more about the game, this podcast is your playbook for success.
Join Daniel and Kenny as they break down game strategies, share insights on player development, explore leadership on and off the field, and tackle the challenges of coaching at every level. Featuring interviews with top coaches, athletes, and experts, every episode is packed with tips, stories, and strategies to help you build winning teams and inspire greatness.
Step onto the field and into the minds of coaching pros—because greatness starts with the right game plan!
The Coaching 101 Podcast
Trends and Insights for the Upcoming Football Season
In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss the transition from summer to fall football, including reflections on summer training and seven-on-seven matches. They examine emerging trends in football such as risk-taking on fourth downs, utilizing more athletic quarterbacks, and the increasing importance of gap schemes and formations. The hosts also explore how defenses are adapting with strategies like three-safety formations and more man coverage. They caution against overhauling core systems and advise on keeping football principles simple and effective. Additionally, the episode includes recommendations for resources like special teams workbooks and various coaching academies.
00:00 Introduction and Summer Recap
01:56 Seven on Seven Insights
03:56 Closing Out the Summer
06:07 Simplifying Football for Coaches
11:50 Trends in Football
21:24 Offensive Trends to Watch
24:03 GAP Scheme vs. Zone Scheme
25:02 Formations and Motions in Offense
26:04 The Rise of the RPO Game
27:34 Quarterback Run Game Evolution
32:54 Defensive Adjustments to Modern Offense
41:51 Coaching Philosophy and Final Thoughts
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