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. Step onto the field and into the minds of coaching pros—because greatness starts with the right game plan!
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About the host
Kenny Simpson and Daniel Chamberlain hosts The Coaching 101 Podcast, a sports show with 172 episodes published.
Fall Camp Priorities: Efficiency, Identity, Depth, and Staying Healthy
Aug 13, 202646mEp. 14S8
On The Coaching 101 Podcast, Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson return after a busy summer, share a John Wooden quote on composure under pressure, and promote Simpson’s Fieldhouse session with his offensive coordinator
Good vs Great Assistant Coaches: Consistency, Program Fit, and Leading Beyond Your Position
Jul 2, 202649mEp. 13S8
On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss summer updates—Simpson’s busy fireworks fundraising business for coaches in Arkansas and Chamberlain’s new baby, Magnolia—then share a Tony
Red Zone Offense: High vs Low Red Zone, Man Beaters, Motion, and QB Run Game
Jun 18, 202651m
Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss summer coaching installs and upcoming open installs, the Field House’s June focus on defense, and a quote from the forthcoming Team Themes Volume Six: “Doubt kills more dreams
Defensive Breakdown of Offensive Opponents: Filtering Film, Automatics, and Staff Roles
Jun 11, 202658mEp. 11S8
On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss how to break down an opponent’s offense for defensive game planning, alongside a quote about how shared hardship builds deeper connection th
Coaching Adults: Delegation, Expectations, and Trust in Managing Assistant Coaches
Jun 4, 20261h 3mEp. 10S8
Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss offseason heat, bringing in Marines through a free Glazier program for a fitness/team-building test, and a Confucius quote about moving mountains by carrying small stones to f
Hard Coaching vs. Bad Coaching: Standards, Trust, and Relationships
Jun 2, 202654mEp. 9S8
Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss youth sports becoming a business and share stats on costs and participation drop-off, then move into the episode’s main topic: the difference between hard coaching and bad coa
Organizing Practice for Maximum Reps and Minimum Standing Around
May 21, 202658mEp. 8S8
On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Coach Kenny Simpson discuss why practice scheduling and efficiency matter, especially during spring ball and installs. They share a John Wayne quote on courage an
How to Teach Defensive Run Fits without Overloading Your Players
May 14, 202654mEp. 7S8
On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss spring football challenges and introduce Tom Landry’s quote, “Being aggressive doesn’t mean being undisciplined,” tying it to intelligent de
Core Run Plays: Choosing Families, Simplifying Teaching, and Maximizing Execution
May 7, 202655mEp. 6S8
Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss spring football scheduling, summer team camps, and a quote on maintaining standards through adversity, then focus on selecting and teaching core run plays. They emphasize firs
Rebuilding and Sustaining Culture: "Restore the Rock" w/ Eric Knickerbocker
Apr 30, 202656mEp. 5S8
On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson interview Connecticut head coach and author Eric Knickerbocker about rebuilding and sustaining football culture at Rockville High School after 15 st
What a Head Coach Actually Does in the Offseason
Apr 23, 202659mEp. 4S8
On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss what head football coaches do in the offseason, emphasizing that coaches “fall to the level of their systems” and should plan for worst-case
Q&A: Accountability, Building Culture, and Starting (or Rebuilding) a Program
Apr 16, 20261h 4mEp. 3S8
On the Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss being worn down late in the season, Kenny’s Coaches Cap (coachescap.com) and the importance of skin care after Daniel has minor surgery, the
Simple Defensive Answers vs Modern Spread & Tempo Offenses
Apr 9, 202654mEp. 2S8
On an Easter Sunday episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss simple defensive answers to modern spread offenses, focusing on defending space and tempo with rules-based syste
Building an Offensive Identity: How to Decide What Your Team Does Best w/ Jason Parker
Apr 6, 20261h 3mEp. 1S8
On this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson are joined by Caddo/“Cola” coach Jason Parker to discuss building an offensive identity and deciding what a team should do best. They cove
Coaching Mistakes to Leave Behind: Efficiency, Process Over Wins, and Honest Self-Reflection
Mar 26, 202651mEp. 22S7
On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson close out season seven by reflecting on coaching mistakes they’ve outgrown and how self-reflection improves teams and personal life. After a Lou Hol
The First 15 Plays in Football: Scripted Drives, Strategy, and Game Planning
Mar 21, 202650mEp. 21S7
On The Coaching 101 Podcast, Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson recap returning from Boston clinics, then discuss how they script plays and drives. Simpson explains that because their offense is unique, early plays aim
How to Teach Football Concepts to HS Players (not just coaches)
Mar 12, 202655mEp. 20S7
On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Coach Kenny Simpson discuss clinic season in Houston and Daniel’s new head coaching job, then share a quote: “The best competitors have a short memory and have a
Why Simple Football Offenses win More Game Than Complex Schemes
Mar 5, 202652mEp. 19S7
Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson close out a shorter Coaching 101 Podcast episode by discussing why coaches should keep their football systems simple during clinic season, when it’s easy to overload an offense or def
In-Game Adjustments in High School Football: How to Adapt without Overthinking
Feb 26, 20261h 4mEp. 18S7
Daniel Chamberlain and Coach Kenny Simpson open with February coaching updates, including state conventions, the coaching carousel, and clinic season, and discuss the difference between social/job-networking clinics and
Football Simplified: Mastering Box Counting and What it Means For Your Offense
Feb 19, 202647mEp. 17S7
In this episode of the Coaching 101 Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss strategies for simplifying football by effectively counting the box and leveraging formations. They share insights on han
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