The Coaching 101 Podcast

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!

Podcasting since 2023 • 179 episodes

The Coaching 101 Podcast

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Teaching Players the Game: Football IQ, Situational Awareness, and Practice Systems

On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson open with season updates and playoff goals, then share a James Clear quote about falling to the level of systems and habits. Simpson promotes his Fieldhouse sessions, inclu...

October 11, 2026 • 1:00:49

Fixing Defensive Coverages w/ PJ Gibbs

On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson are joined by Florida coach PJ Gibbs to discuss fixing defensive coverages through “addition and subtraction,” including separating scheme problems from execution and perso...

October 05, 2026 • Season 8 • Episode 20 • 1:00:49

Make Practice Harder Than the Game: Pressure, Situations, and Resiliency

On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson recap fall weather and bye-week approaches, then introduce the theme of making practice harder than the game with purpose, not just conditioning. Using Marv Levy’s quote, t...

September 27, 2026 • Season 8 • Episode 19 • 58:12

When the Game Plan Goes Bad: In-Game Adjustments and If/Then Answers

On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson open with season updates as Simpson’s team finishes non-conference play at 2-1, discusses a loss to a fast Jacksonville team, the response with a 27-24 win over a top 3A op...

September 17, 2026 • Season 8 • Episode 18 • 58:12

Your Scout Team is NOT a Punching Bag

On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson open with Simpson’s 35–23 win over Brookland, early-season injuries, and the value of scheduling tough non-conference games, including a planned short week and an upcoming ...

September 03, 2026 • Season 8 • Episode 17 • 55:14

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