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 • 162 episodes

The Coaching 101 Podcast

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What a Head Coach Actually Does in the Offseason

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 scenarios. Simpson shar...

April 23, 2026 • Season 8 • Episode 4 • 59:34

Q&A: Accountability, Building Culture, and Starting (or Rebuilding) a Program

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, then pivot to a Q&A epi...

April 16, 2026 • Season 8 • Episode 3 • 1:04:12

Simple Defensive Answers vs Modern Spread & Tempo Offenses

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 systems. They emphasize havin...

April 09, 2026 • Season 8 • Episode 2 • 54:00

Building an Offensive Identity: How to Decide What Your Team Does Best w/ Jason Parker

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 cover evaluating personnel r...

April 05, 2026 • Season 8 • Episode 1 • 1:03:41

Coaching Mistakes to Leave Behind: Efficiency, Process Over Wins, and Honest Self-Reflection

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 Holtz quote about character...

March 26, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 22 • 51:54

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