The Coaching 101 Podcast
Listen as Coach Kenny Simpson and Coach Daniel Chamberlain discuss the ins and outs of coaching fundamentals at the High School level. We will tackle becoming a new coach, how to take over a down program, best drills to install your new Defensive scheme, how to stop your cross town (or cross bridge) rival, and everything in-between.
New episodes will drop Sunday morning each week.
Episodes
71 episodes since 2023
Passing Concepts and Game Planning
In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson dive deep into offensive schemes, specifically focusing on passing concepts. They explore different types of passes, such as dropback, quick game, RPO, and ...
September 17, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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47:42
Preseason Strategies and Maximizing Non-Conference Games
Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson delve into the importance of non-conference games in the football season on the Coaching 101 Podcast. They discuss the strategic approaches to early-season games, balancing between wanting to win and buildin...
September 09, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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48:37
Mastering The Weekend: Opponent Scouting Tips and Coaching Resources
In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson provide in-depth strategies for effective opponent scouting and simplifying game plans. With an emphasis on week zero preparation, playbook optimization, an...
September 02, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:09:14
Utilizing Run and Pass Blitzes in Football
In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss the nuances and strategies behind run and pass blitzes. They delve into the timing, execution, and situational uses of different blitzes, stressing ...
August 25, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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46:36
Problem Solving Gap Scheme Plays
Hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Coach Kenny Simpson discuss the excitement of the upcoming football season on the Coaching 101 Podcast. They dive into different schemes and strategies, focusing heavily on gap scheme blocking and its challenges. Th...
August 19, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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52:09
First Week of Practice
Season 4 Kickoff: New Strategies and Evolving Football TrendsIn this kickoff episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast's fourth season, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson celebrate achieving over 50,000 downloads. They reflect on their...
August 12, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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55:59
Trends and Insights for the Upcoming Football Season
In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss the transition from summer to fall football, including reflections on summer training and seven-on-seven matches. They examine emerging trends in fo...
July 22, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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49:30
Optimizing Your Offense with Formations, Shifts, and Motions
In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss the importance of leveraging formation shifts and motions to improve team performance. They delve into detailed strategies on teaching players to understa...
July 14, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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49:31
Refocusing Your Football Team After Dead Week
In the latest episode of the Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss the intricacies of managing a busy off-season, particularly following dead weeks. They explore personal experiences with balancing football du...
July 08, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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59:27
Game Planning for Even Front Defenses
In this episode of the 'Coaching 101 Podcast,' hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson dive into strategies for attacking even front defenses in football. Kenny shares his experiences and insights from coaching an All-Star game, emphasizing ...
June 30, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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38:00
Combating Crab Mentality in Coaching and Team Dynamics
In this Coaching 101 podcast episode, Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss the prevalent issue of 'crab mentality' in coaching and team environments, where individuals attempt to pull others down when they achieve success. The hosts exp...
June 23, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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55:46
How to Make Your Staff Attractive to Coaches
In this episode of the Coaching 101 podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny discuss the dynamics of coaching roles, particularly in managing and developing assistant coaches. They explore challenges such as missing episodes due to personal ...
June 16, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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48:58
Defining and Choosing Quality Jobs in Football w/ Beau Collins
In this episode, coaches Daniel Chamberlain, Kenny Simpson, and guest Beau Collins discuss the importance of job quality in football coaching, covering key aspects such as resources, community support, realistic expectations, and autonomy. Coac...
June 02, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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56:49
Game Planning for Odd Front Defenses
Spring Ball Insights and Game Planning Against Odd FrontsIn this episode of the Coaching 101 podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss their experiences with spring ball, highlighting the less pressured and more enjoya...
May 26, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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41:48
Coaching Trips Passing Concepts
In this episode of the Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss the intricacies and versatility of trips formations in football. Recorded on Mother's Day, they express gratitude to their wives and all mothers. Th...
May 19, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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45:13
Mastering Football Coaching w/ Zach Baber
In this episode of the Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Kenny Simpson and Daniel Chamberlain are joined by Zach Baber, a football coach at Central Noble in Northeastern Indiana and an attorney by profession. Baber shares his journey from being an...
May 12, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:01:20
Developing Your Special Teams Philosophy
Maximizing Special Teams Strategy in CoachingThis episode of the Coaching 101 podcast, hosted by Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson, delves into the nuances of coaching special teams in football. They address the recent tornado devast...
May 05, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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48:41
Unlock the Potential of Your Offense with Tags
In this episode of the Coaching 101 podcast, Coach Chambo and Coach Kenny Simpson delve into the concept of using 'tags' in coaching to simplify complex plays and strategies for players. The conversation highlights how tags can make a b...
April 29, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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58:01
Coaching Running Backs, Recruiting, and Developing High School Football Talent w/ Morgan Cruce
This comprehensive episode of the Coaching 101 podcast, hosted by Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson, features an insightful discussion Coach Morgan Cruz on the multifaceted challenges of high school football coaching, development, and...
April 21, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:07:01
How to Manage Your Spring Practice and 7 on 7
In this episode of the 'Coaching 101' podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss strategies and insights for spring football installations and seven on seven (7v7) tournaments. Daniel shares his experience as a National Guard m...
April 14, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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47:43
Handling Tough Coaching Situations
In this insightful coaching podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson share their expertise on the diverse challenges and responsibilities of coaching, from fostering team unity and personal growth to handling non-cooperative team mem...
April 07, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:26:19
Simplifying Defense: The 4-2-5 System Explored
In this episode of the Coaching 101 podcast, Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson dive into the nitty-gritty of defensive football strategies, specifically focusing on the 4-2-5 defensive formation. Joined by first-year head coach Brady Brad...
April 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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44:39
Developing Your Screen Game
This episode of 'Coaching 101' podcast, hosted by Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson, focuses on the intricacies of screen plays in football, the impact of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) on college football, and coaching strategies. The host...
March 24, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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47:30
The Basics of Buck Sweep
This podcast episode from "Coaching 101" features hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discussing the impact of free agency in football, strategies for high school football coaching, and the nuances of implementing effective offense th...
March 17, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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50:05
Developing a Defensive Pressure Package w/ Antonio Graham
This comprehensive discussion from the Coaching 101 podcast, featuring hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson and guest coach Antonio Graham, explores the intricacies of building effective defensive strategies in football. The dialogue delv...
March 10, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:12:08