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 • 169 episodes

The Coaching 101 Podcast

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Defensive Breakdown of Offensive Opponents: Filtering Film, Automatics, and Staff Roles

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 than shared success and a ...

June 11, 2026 • Season 8 • Episode 11 • 58:11

Coaching Adults: Delegation, Expectations, and Trust in Managing Assistant Coaches

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 frame staff development. ...

June 04, 2026 • Season 8 • Episode 10 • 1:03:27

Hard Coaching vs. Bad Coaching: Standards, Trust, and Relationships

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 coaching. Using examples li...

June 01, 2026 • Season 8 • Episode 9 • 54:04

Organizing Practice for Maximum Reps and Minimum Standing Around

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 and relate it to fear of f...

May 21, 2026 • Season 8 • Episode 8 • 58:50

How to Teach Defensive Run Fits without Overloading Your Players

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 defensive play. Simpson ex...

May 14, 2026 • Season 8 • Episode 7 • 54:55

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