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Navigating the Challenges of Coaching: Transfer Portals, NIL, and Offensive Strategies w/ Kevin Wewers

May 25, 2025 • Kenny Simpson and Daniel Chamberlain • Season 5 • Episode 21

In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson interview Kevin Wewers, the offensive coordinator at Arkansas Tech. The discussion covers the complexities of the transfer portal and NIL in college football, drawing on insights from high school coaching experiences. The conversation highlights the importance of patience and persistence in recruiting, practical tips for high school coaches to support their athletes, and the influence of older coaching philosophies. They also delve into offensive schemes, particularly the use of quarterback run games and adapting personnel to formations. The episode concludes with advice on the transformational role of coaches at all levels.

00:00 Introduction and Transfer Portal Challenges

00:47 Meet the Hosts and Guest Introduction

03:02 Quote of the Week and Character in Coaching

04:55 Ad Break: Simplifying Football and Fundraising

10:18 High School Coaching Inspirations

18:01 Adapting Offenses to Personnel

28:01 Challenges of Recruiting Multi-Sport Athletes

29:02 Balancing Coaching and Recruiting

30:38 High School vs. College Coaching Dynamics

31:53 Tips for High School Coaches to Get Players Recruited

33:02 Importance of Patience and Persistence in Recruiting

36:21 The Role of Camps in Recruiting