Utilizing Extra Surface Formations in Offensive Football with Shawn Cooley
Episode description
In this episode of the Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss various offensive football strategies, focusing on the use of extra surface formations like tight end and wing sets. They are joined by Coach Shawn Cooley, the Associate Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator at SSON High School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The discussion covers the benefits and challenges of employing these formations, ways to incorporate them into existing playbooks, and the strategic advantages they offer in both the running and passing game. Additionally, they delve into the importance of creating conflict for the defense, utilizing splits, trades, and motions, and ensuring offensive efficiency. The episode also touches on upcoming clinics and resources for coaches.
00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter
01:24 Guest Introduction: Coach Sean Cooley
02:13 Discussing Transfer Portals and High School Football
02:27 Exploring Extra Surface Formations
03:28 Simplifying Football for Players and Staff
04:28 Special Teams Academy and Upcoming Clinics
09:14 Deep Dive into Extra Surface Strategies
21:38 Same Plays, Different Ways
22:35 Challenges in Defensive Coordination
24:53 Incorporating New Formations
29:42 Utilizing Personnel and Splits
32:47 Creative Offensive Strategies
38:51 Podcast Wrap-Up and Guest Farewell
Daniel Chamberlain:
@CoachChamboOK
chamberlainfootballconsulting.com
Kenny Simpson:
@FBCoachSimpson