The Coaching 101 Podcast

Game Planning for Even Front Defenses


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In this episode of the 'Coaching 101 Podcast,' hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson dive into strategies for attacking even front defenses in football. Kenny shares his experiences and insights from coaching an All-Star game, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and continual learning. They discuss identifying and exploiting conflict players, employing various formations, and leveraging both zone and gap schemes. The episode also touches on the role of leadership and effective communication within coaching staff. Kenny and Daniel highlight the necessity of being open to new ideas, regardless of coaching tenure. The session is packed with technical insights and practical advice for football coaches looking to refine their game plans against even front defenses.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Opening

00:27 All-Star Game Experience

02:27 Coaching Reflections and Lessons

05:05 Gus Malzahn's Influence on Offense

08:33 Game Planning Against Even Front Defenses

16:52 Identifying Conflict Players

17:31 Strategies to Exploit Conflict Players

17:50 Using Formations and False Keys

20:24 Empty Formations and Conflict Players

21:49 Differences Between Even and Odd Fronts

23:15 Game Planning Against Even Fronts

25:49 Combos and Blocking Strategies

29:20 Coaching Philosophy and Continuous Learning

31:48 Closing Thoughts and Resources

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