In this episode of the Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Kenny Simpson and Daniel Chamberlain are joined by Zach Baber, a football coach at Central Noble in Northeastern Indiana and an attorney by profession. Baber shares his journey from being an attorney to becoming a head football coach, emphasizing the unusual path that led him to coaching. He discusses the challenges of his first year as head coach, including the steep learning curve and the need for preparation for unexpected situations. Baber i...
May 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Maximizing Special Teams Strategy in Coaching This episode of the Coaching 101 podcast, hosted by Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson, delves into the nuances of coaching special teams in football. They address the recent tornado devastation in Sulphur, OK, expressing condolences before transitioning into a comprehensive discussion on special teams. Emphasizing the importance of special teams, they explore strategies for organizing and prioritizing special teams practice, the decision-making pr...
May 05, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 11
In this episode of the Coaching 101 podcast, Coach Chambo and Coach Kenny Simpson delve into the concept of using 'tags' in coaching to simplify complex plays and strategies for players. The conversation highlights how tags can make a big impact by slightly altering plays, without overcomplicating the learning process for athletes. The discussion covers both offensive and defensive plays, stressing the importance of adapting coaching methods to the players' abilities and keeping the strategy sim...
Apr 30, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 10
This comprehensive episode of the Coaching 101 podcast, hosted by Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson, features an insightful discussion Coach Morgan Cruz on the multifaceted challenges of high school football coaching, development, and recruitment. The conversation highlights the importance of spring football, strategies for player development, and the crucial role of high school coaches in navigating the recruiting process to maximize athletes' potential. Coach Cruz shares his experience in r...
Apr 21, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this episode of the 'Coaching 101' podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss strategies and insights for spring football installations and seven on seven (7v7) tournaments. Daniel shares his experience as a National Guard member and new offensive coordinator, while Kenny, with his extensive coaching background, provides advice on installing core plays and concepts for both offensive and defensive coordinators. They emphasize the importance of limiting the playbook to managea...
Apr 14, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this insightful coaching podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson share their expertise on the diverse challenges and responsibilities of coaching, from fostering team unity and personal growth to handling non-cooperative team members and administrative obstacles. They discuss the importance of Easter and uncommercialized holidays in promoting family bonding and personal reflection, and the journey from assistant to head coach, facing the complexities of adult management, decision-...
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this episode of the Coaching 101 podcast, Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson dive into the nitty-gritty of defensive football strategies, specifically focusing on the 4-2-5 defensive formation. Joined by first-year head coach Brady Bradbury, they discuss the evolution of Bradbury's coaching career, transitioning from player to coach, and his recent shift to embracing the 4-2-5 defense at his school. The discussion further delves into the simplicity and flexibility of the 4-2-5 system, compa...
Apr 01, 2024•45 min•Season 3Ep. 6
This episode of 'Coaching 101' podcast, hosted by Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson, focuses on the intricacies of screen plays in football, the impact of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) on college football, and coaching strategies. The hosts share personal travel plans, and then delve into a detailed discussion about the NIL's effects on college athletics, specifically highlighting Nick Saban's critique of NIL and its influence on athletes' attitudes. The conversation transitions to a compre...
Mar 24, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 5
This podcast episode from "Coaching 101" features hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discussing the impact of free agency in football, strategies for high school football coaching, and the nuances of implementing effective offense through plays like the Buck Sweep. They dive into allocation of resources in a team, the importance of a strong quarterback and offensive line, and address defensive strategies to counter specific offensive plays. Kenny shares insights from his experience on of...
Mar 17, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 4
This comprehensive discussion from the Coaching 101 podcast, featuring hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson and guest coach Antonio Graham, explores the intricacies of building effective defensive strategies in football. The dialogue delves into the creation of pressure packages, the importance of adaptability, and keeping defensive plays simple yet effective. Highlighting the needs for both new and veteran defensive coordinates, the conversation emphasizes understanding team strengths, op...
Mar 10, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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 like it, check out the Youtube pages of Kenny and Daniel . What did you find out you didn’t know? X’s...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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 system Quick Game / RPO / Intermediate Boot / Sprint Out Power Pass Quick Game: RPO Stick/ Snag (phasin...
Feb 18, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 23
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 non-negotiable installs for O-Linemen? Match scheme to skills List skills required to make scheme suc...
Feb 11, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 22
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 How do you adjust to sets How do you work run fits with pass drops / who are conflict players and h...
Feb 04, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 21
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 Twitter: @CoachChamboOK Email: chamberlainfootballconsulting@gmail.com Kenny Twitter: @FBCoachSimpson Email: F...
Jan 28, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 20
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
Jan 21, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 19
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 Chamberlain: @CoachChamboOK ChamberlainFootballConsulting@gmail.com chamberlainfootballconsulting.com Kenny Sim...
Jan 14, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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, Adjusts, RPO, Play Action Motion, Can it be with different players Counters - Reverses Family - Zone/...
Jan 10, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 17
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 by Bixby High School's Freshman Offensive Coordinator, Cameron Palmer. Coach Palmer has been apart of one...
Dec 31, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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 Leadership Problem solving/ critical thinking What’s the best method to develop your Safeties? Look for best...
Dec 24, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 15
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 offseason to ensure they’ll have the tools to succeed? To watch the video from this episode or others like i...
Dec 17, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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? Do what I do not what I say Know yourself - find people to fill needs Building support system You rea...
Dec 10, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 13
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 set that translates Ability to process information - goes for any sport Toughness How do you plan to...
Dec 03, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 12
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 side of the ball “overachieve” Did injuries derail the season Did you ever find yourself without an an...
Nov 26, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 11
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 ChamberlainFootballConsulting@gmail.com chamberlainfootballconsulting.com Kenny Simpson: @FBCoachSimpson fbcoachsimpson@gma...
Nov 18, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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 - first experience - drew #2 in the state 2016 - first time for the school in history, knocked off winnin...
Nov 12, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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 vs 2 way players Player improvement vs regression Dynamic players Freshmen show up after the beginni...
Nov 05, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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 to prevent people from gaining tendencies. What are your Strong and Quick Side Linemen? Usually in ...
Oct 29, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 7
“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 about building out a Blitz package and layering those blitzes to keep things simple. Daniel Chamberlain: ...
Oct 23, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 6
