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.

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The Coaching 101 Podcast

First Week of Practice

August 12, 2024 • Kenny Simpson and Daniel Chamberlain • Season 4 • Episode 1

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Season 4 Kickoff: New Strategies and Evolving Football Trends

In this kickoff episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast's fourth season, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson celebrate achieving over 50,000 downloads. They reflect on their recent break, new release schedules, and the crucial balance between coaching and family time. The hosts discuss early-season practice structures, focusing on player acclimatization, balancing drills, and special teams preparation, while emphasizing the importance of player evaluation, organized practices, and safety. They also explore modern football trends, including the 'less is more' training approach, increased risky fourth-down plays, the rise of hybrid players, updated formations and gap schemes, and the evolution of the RPO game. The episode concludes with insights on defensive adjustments to offensive trends and core coaching principles, recommending resources like the O-Line Academy and the Special Teams Workbook for coach preparedness.

00:00 Welcome to Season Four!

00:39 Summer Break and New Schedule

01:25 Importance of Family Time

03:13 Simplifying Coaching for Staff and Athletes

05:29 Team Themes and Special Projects

09:36 First Days of Practice

17:47 Organizing Practice and Avoiding Injuries

23:52 Structuring Install and Scheme

33:58 Recording Practices: Tips and Tricks

35:13 Evaluating Players for Starting Positions

36:37 Importance of Scrimmages and Depth Building

45:31 Managing Player Fatigue and Health