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!
Episodes
162 episodes
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The First 15 Plays in Football: Scripted Drives, Strategy, and Game Planning
On The Coaching 101 Podcast, Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson recap returning from Boston clinics, then discuss how they script plays and drives. Simpson explains that because their offense is unique, early plays aim to both score and gathe...
How to Teach Football Concepts to HS Players (not just coaches)
On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Coach Kenny Simpson discuss clinic season in Houston and Daniel’s new head coaching job, then share a quote: “The best competitors have a short memory and have a long focus,” emphasizing...
Why Simple Football Offenses win More Game Than Complex Schemes
Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson close out a shorter Coaching 101 Podcast episode by discussing why coaches should keep their football systems simple during clinic season, when it’s easy to overload an offense or defense with new ideas. The...
In-Game Adjustments in High School Football: How to Adapt without Overthinking
Daniel Chamberlain and Coach Kenny Simpson open with February coaching updates, including state conventions, the coaching carousel, and clinic season, and discuss the difference between social/job-networking clinics and scheme-intensive clinics...
Football Simplified: Mastering Box Counting and What it Means For Your Offense
In this episode of the Coaching 101 Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss strategies for simplifying football by effectively counting the box and leveraging formations. They share insights on handling snow days, recent ...
The Key to Long-Lasting Coaching Success w/ Kevin Swift
Join hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson on the Coaching 101 Podcast as they welcome special guest Kevin Swift from Oregon. In this episode, they delve into the importance of making football simple for success, exploring Coach Swift's im...
Mastering Offensive Line Development and Recruiting Insights with Coach Joel Nellis
In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss offensive line development and recruiting with Joel Nellis, Head Football Coach at Brookfield Central High School and owner of Trench Training. Coac...
Offensive Game Planning and Breaking Down Defenses
Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss their experiences and strategies in offensive game planning in football. They focus on analyzing opponents, adjusting to unexpected challenges, and using motion and shifts to manipulate defenses. The...
Adding Pin and Pull to Your Toolbox
In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson dive into their experiences during a busy football season. They discuss the implementation of the pin and pull play, differentiating it from traditional buc...
Embracing Non-Negotiables in Coaching
In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss the concept of non-negotiables in coaching, reflecting on their recent holiday breaks and returning to school. They delve into how non-negotiables s...
Transitioning High-Level Football Knowledge to High School Coaching w/ Tony Cotton
In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson engage in a deep discussion with Coach Tony Cotton, who shares his unique perspective on translating high-level football concepts to high school coaching. T...
Fundamentals of the 4-2-5 Defense w/ Joe Daniel
In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson dive deep into the 4-2-5 defensive scheme with expert Joe Daniel. The discussion covers the fundamental principles of the 4-2-5 defense, teaching methods, h...
Consistency and Fundamentals: Elevating High School Strength and Conditioning w/ Price Holmes
In this holiday break edition of The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson, along with guest Price Holmes, discuss strength and conditioning strategies for high school athletes. They emphasize the importance of consis...
Enhancing Game Day Atmospheres with Ace Sports Video Boards
In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson, along with special guests Brian Hughes and Michael Beaumont, discuss the evolving trends in improving athletic environments using advanced video boards. Br...
Jumping Into the Gun-T Offense with Bo Gould
In this episode of the Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson are joined by Bo Gould to discuss the Gun-T offense. They delve into its origins, key components, and nuances, providing insights into adapting the system f...
Exploring the Fast and Physical Three Safety Defense with PJ Gibbs
In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson are joined by PJ Gibbs, the creator of the Fast and Physical three Safety Defense. PJ discusses the origin and implementation of his defensive system, provi...
Jumping Into Your Off-Season: Wrapping Up and Moving Forward
In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss strategies for effectively closing out the football season and preparing for the next. They talk about assessing the performance of coaches, players...
Maximizing Team Potential: The Role of Underclassmen in High School Football
In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss the challenges and strategies of integrating underclassmen into high school football teams. They explore the decision-making process for playing you...
Building Winning Beliefs and Overcoming Challenges in Football
In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast hosted by Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson, the focus is on simplifying methods to improve team performance during playoff times. The hosts reflect on their recent games, detailing successes, and ...
The Importance of Consistency in Coaching Staffs
In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss the significance of keeping a coaching staff consistent as the football season draws to an end. They cover the benefits of staff continuity, such as...
