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KAAA - Austin Gahafer - Fundamentals in Quarterback Training

May 22, 2025 • Kenny Simpson and Daniel Chamberlain

In this episode of 'The Coaching 101 Podcast,' co-hosted by Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson, the focus is on essential quarterback training, emphasizing the importance of foundational skills over fancy, advanced techniques. Special guest Austin Gahafer, a former Morehead State quarterback with professional experience, discusses his journey through football, the significance of footwork, reading defenses, and the fundamentals that lead to elite performances like those of Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. The conversation also covers the benefits of resiliency, the role of coaches as mentors, and the intricacies of the RPO game. This episode was recorded live at the Kentucky Athletic Administrator Association Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.

00:00 Introduction to Quarterback Basics

00:40 Welcome to the Coaching 101 Podcast

01:02 Live from the Kentucky Athletic Administrator Association Conference

01:14 ACE Sports: Revolutionizing High School Fundraising

01:54 Meet Austin Gayer: From High School to International Football

03:54 Quarterback Development: Focusing on Fundamentals

08:45 The RPO Game and Quarterback Run Strategies

12:07 Building Resiliency in Young Athletes

16:19 Austin Gayer's Recruitment and International Experience

19:41 Closing Remarks and Sponsor Shoutout

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