The Coaching 101 Podcast

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/Gap
  • Ease of teaching
• Series - Everything looks the same
  • Allows me to know how the defense will likely play, and go where they aren’t
• Adjustments - Double Team (similar to doubling a WR on Def)

How can we develop a ground game that sets us up for success?

• Must be able to run to win at all levels of football - Finish games
• Physical Football 
• Get numbers right

What NOT to do as a Coach

• Today’s Lesson: “Don’t get ahead of yourself in building an offense.”

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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 of the most explosive offenses in the country for several years, and has found ways to adapt the system for his Freshman team each year.

To watch the video from this episode or others like it, check out the Youtube pages of Kenny and Daniel.

What parts of our scheme do we want to pass down to JH and Youth Coaches?

• Blocking/Tackling/Catching
• Terminology the SAME
• Non negotiables - how to practice

Why is it important for them to have our scheme?

• Makes it easier to develop
• Easier to have coaches work with multiple groups
• Can develop coaches quicker

How can we keep from crippling their creativeness within our system?

• What is a must, what creativity is “allowed”
• Give opportunity for them to “fail”

What NOT to do as a Coach

• Today’s Lesson: “Don’t try to do it all”

Social Media

• Guest
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• Daniel
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• Kenny
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Daniel Chamberlain:

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Kenny Simpson:

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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 athletes at young ages
• Work spacial drills - tackling in space, coverage skills 
• Give rules for alignment

What are your favorite drills?

• 2 on 1 tackling with OLB/Corner
• Coverage combos
• Fits from space - screen/sweep/inside run 
• Umbrella Drill
• Perimeter Drill

What NOT to do as a Coach

• Today’s Lesson:
  • “Don’t give your kids a lot of plays!”

Social Media

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• Daniel
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• Kenny
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Daniel Chamberlain:

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Kenny Simpson:

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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 it, check out the Youtube pages of Kenny and Daniel.

What QB skills are you looking for when evaluating players?

• Leadership skills - alpha
• Ability to be calm in big moments - helps if have been multi-sport guy
• Knowledge of the game - arm ability - running ability

What’s the best method to develop your QB’s?

• Strength he has that can be showcased
• What are areas he can improve in his throwing
• Reps and competitions

What skills do you work and how do you teach them?

• Pocket awareness drills
• Footwork for throwing the ball
• Anticipation drills - how to read the defense
• Understanding route concepts
• Reading/identifying coverages

What NOT to do as a Coach

• Today’s Lesson: “Don’t pick a QB based off looks”

Social Media

• Daniel
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• Kenny
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Daniel Chamberlain:

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[email protected]

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Kenny Simpson:

@FBCoachSimpson

[email protected]

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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 really need discipline in your life, moving you towards your goal
• How to establish your culture:
  •  Relationships vs Standards
• How do you support your standards?

Permissible vs. Militaristic?

• Relationships matter
• Do they know why
• Empower them to help others - “can you help me with”
• Punishment vs Consequences
  • Pushishment I’m doing to you, consequences you do to yourself
• Progression of discipline
• Gratitude > Entitlement

Mental Health of a Coach?

• Take a real off-season
• Find a hobby
• Priorities - Identity is ….

What NOT to do as a Coach

• Today’s Lesson: “Turn it off when it needs to be turned off”

Social Media

• Guest
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• Daniel
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• Kenny
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• Coaching 101 Podcast
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Daniel Chamberlain:

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Kenny Simpson:

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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 use each in your system?

• Need players to be in leadership roles
• Athletes need to touch the ball or tackle the ball
• Work to develop each - work on weakness, but coach to their strength

How do we help develop the other side?

• Football player - work on normal offseason - especially speed
• Athlete - Football 101 - work on knowledge of the game - Work on in practice
• “Football Academy”

What NOT to do as a Coach

• Today’s Lesson: “Don’t cry about what you don’t have, coach what you do.”

Social Media

• Daniel
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• Kenny
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Twitter: @Coaching101Pod

Daniel Chamberlain:

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[email protected]

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Kenny Simpson:

@FBCoachSimpson

[email protected]

FBCoachSimpson.com

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 answer

How do you evaluate your Coaches?

• Stats matter
  • Kids improve for two reasons
• Kids feedback - Admin feedback
• Did coach improve

How do you evaluate your Returning Players?

• What role did you ask them to fill?  Did they fill it?
• Did they improve as the season went on?
• Do they want to return?

What NOT to do as a Coach

• Today’s Lesson:  “Don’t think 10-0 means you coached better than 5-5”

Social Media

• Daniel
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• Kenny
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• Coaching 101 Podcast
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Daniel Chamberlain:

@CoachChamboOK

[email protected]

chamberlainfootballconsulting.com

Kenny Simpson:

@FBCoachSimpson

[email protected]

FBCoachSimpson.com

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

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Kenny Simpson:

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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 winningest team
• 2023 - now - first time in 5A

Why are some teams so successful in the playoffs, and others struggle?

• plan to play long game
• teams improve throughout season
• health of the team
• handle the big moments better

How can I get better in the playoffs as a coach?

• Continue to find ways to improve
• Know how to handle a ton of information - delegate
•  Stay calm and enjoy the moment

What NOT to do as a Coach

• Today’s Lesson: “Don’t think some passionate pre-game speech is going to win you the game.”

Social Media

• Daniel
  • Twitter: @CoachChamboOK
  • Email: [email protected]
• Kenny
  • Twitter: @FBCoachSimpson
  • Email: [email protected]
• Coaching 101 Podcast
  • Twitter: @Coaching101Pod

Daniel Chamberlain:

@CoachChamboOK

[email protected]

chamberlainfootballconsulting.com

Kenny Simpson:

@FBCoachSimpson

[email protected]

FBCoachSimpson.com

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 beginning of the season

Why would a coach not make a change?

• Routine and being comfortable
• Senior leadership
• Fear of failure

How do you make the change?

• Honesty all season
• Don’t embarrass a player - call in demotions 1-on-1
• Call in player being elevated 1-on-1 and lay out expectations
• Find another position that fits the strengths of whoever you’re demoting
• Prepare your staff for the banter

What NOT to do as a Coach

• Today’s Lesson: “Do what is needed, don’t hesitate to make the change”

Social Media

• Daniel
  • Twitter: @CoachChamboOK
  • Email: [email protected]
• Kenny
  • Twitter: @FBCoachSimpson
  • Email: [email protected]
• Coaching 101 Podcast
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Daniel Chamberlain:

@CoachChamboOK

[email protected]

chamberlainfootballconsulting.com

Kenny Simpson:

@FBCoachSimpson

[email protected]

FBCoachSimpson.com