Best Kenny Simpson and Daniel Chamberlain Podcasts (2024)

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Game Planning for Odd Front Defenses 41:48

3h ago41:48

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Send us a Text Message. Spring Ball Insights and Game Planning Against Odd Fronts In 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 enjoyable aspects of this season. Both coaches share insights on the benefits of spring practic…

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Coaching Trips Passing Concepts 45:13

7h ago45:13

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Send us a Text Message. 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. The hosts delve into the advantages of trips formations, including their impact on d…

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Mastering Football Coaching w/ Zach Baber 1:01:20

2h ago1:01:20

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Send us a Text Message. 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 attorney to becoming a head football coach, emphasizing the unusual path that led hi…

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Developing Your Special Teams Philosophy 48:41

4d ago48:41

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Send us a Text Message. Maximizing Special Teams Strategy in Coaching This 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 devastation in Sulphur, OK, expressing condolences before transitioning into a comprehensive di…

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Unlock the Potential of Your Offense with Tags 58:01

27d ago58:01

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Send us a Text Message. 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 big impact by slightly altering plays, without overcomplicating the learning process for at…

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Coaching Running Backs, Recruiting, and Developing High School Football Talent w/ Morgan Cruce 1:07:01

1M ago1:07:01

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Send us a Text Message. 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 recruitment. The conversation highlights the importance of spring football, strategies f…

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How to Manage Your Spring Practice and 7 on 7 47:43

2M ago47:43

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Send us a Text Message. 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 member and new offensive coordinator, while Kenny, with his extensive coaching back…

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Handling Tough Coaching Situations 1:26:19

2M ago1:26:19

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Send us a Text Message. 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 members and administrative obstacles. They discuss the importance of Easter and uncom…

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Simplifying Defense: The 4-2-5 System Explored 44:39

2M ago44:39

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Send us a Text Message. 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 Bradbury, they discuss the evolution of Bradbury's coaching career, transitioning from pl…

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Developing Your Screen Game 47:30

2M ago47:30

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Send us a Text Message. 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 hosts share personal travel plans, and then delve into a detailed discussion about the…

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The Basics of Buck Sweep 50:05

3M ago50:05

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Send us a Text Message. 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 through plays like the Buck Sweep. They dive into allocation of resources in a team, th…

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Developing a Defensive Pressure Package w/ Antonio Graham 1:12:08

3M ago1:12:08

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Send us a Text Message. 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 delves into the creation of pressure packages, the importance of adaptability, and kee…

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First Year As a Head Football Coach w/ Logan Spain 1:13:28

3M ago1:13:28

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Send us a Text Message. Going 0-10 as a new head coach is the ultimate nightmare scenario, but not unheard of. The old saying, “good jobs don’t come open,” has never been truer than today. But, new HC’s have to break in somewhere. Coach Spain joins us on the show to talk about living through that nightmare scenario, and coming out the other side wi…

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Running with the Duo Play w/ Chip Seagle 1:06:46

3M ago1:06:46

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By Kenny Simpson and Daniel Chamberlain

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How to Organize Your Passing Attack w/ Dub Maddox 42:50

3M ago42:50

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Send us a Text Message. Installing and maintaining an explosive but simple passing game can be a tedious process if you’ve never done it before. For some coaches, the run game comes naturally. But, the passing concepts that we need to be successful can be a whole other story. Dub Maddox joins Kenny and Daniel to talk install, non-negotiables, and c…

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How to Develop Your Offensive Line w/ Tyler Reeves 50:09

4M ago50:09

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Send us a Text Message. The Offensive Line may be the most important position on the field, regardless of your scheme. As they go, you go in most cases. As they are the most important group, your development of them may be the most important work you’ll do as a position coach throughout your career. To watch the video from this episode or others li…

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Building Out Your Coverage Playbook 41:18

4M ago41:18

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Send us a Text Message. Coverages can be as complex or as simple as you want. But, you may not always NEED that complexity. “Country Cover 3” has been around forever, and it’s not going anywhere soon. However, you may find other factors that dictate you need more than spot drop zone coverage. On this episode Kenny and Daniel are talking about build…

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Offensive Skill Player Development w/ Chris and Danny Haddad 48:06

4M ago48:06

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Send us a Text Message. Offensive skill players are the Lamborghinis of football. They need to be properly tuned to really run the race. On this episode we caught up with Chris and Danny Haddad at the 2024 AFCA, and we're talking all about how to tune your supercars. We talk drills and skills by position for your offensive players. Chris Haddad Twi…

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Defensive Back Development w/ Joe Daniel and Adam Harvey 39:40

4M ago39:40

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Send us a Text Message. It's AFCA season! We sat down with Joe Daniel and Adam Harvey at the convention to talk a little DB play.By Kenny Simpson and Daniel Chamberlain

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Offensive Line vs Defensive Line: AFCA Live Chalkboard Wars 33:03

5M ago33:03

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode Kenny and Daniel are joined by Bo Gould (OL Coach, Southside) and PJ Gibbs (DC, Golden Gate) to talk Offensive and Defensive line. We're stepping back and letting the experts talk technique, and how they would defeat each other's scheme. This was our first recording at the AFCA Convention 2024 in Nashville, T…

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Organizing Your Rushing Attack 37:57

5M ago37:57

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode Kenny and Daniel discuss what you should be looking for when you’re putting together your run game. To watch the video from this episode or others like it, check out the Youtube pages of Kenny and Daniel. What goes into a Rushing Attack? Identity of offense Zone or Gap Scheme How to gain numbers Foot to foot …

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How to Install Your Scheme at Lower Levels w/ Cameron Palmer 42:42

5M ago42:42

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Send us a Text Message. Running your system at the Varsity level takes time, practice, fine tuning, and even some system changes as you go along. Running that same system at lower levels is all of those, with less time to install, less football IQ amongst players (and often coaches), and lack of experience for all parties involved. But, it’s not on…

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Developing Your Safeties 35:10

5M ago35:10

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Send us a Text Message. In most modern defenses the Safeties are the leaders of the group… the QB of the defense if you will. So, it’s only right that they’re a player you build around and one that you prioritize developing. To watch the video from this episode or others like it, check out the Youtube pages of Kenny and Daniel. What skills are you …

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How to Develop Your QB 33:39

6M ago33:39

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Send us a Text Message. With the end of football season comes the rebuild for next year. Whether you’re pulling magnets off of a depth chart board, or just erasing names in an Excel document, most of us are identifying the starters for Week 1 2024. The QB is THE MOST IMPORTANT position you can fill this year, and every year. But, how do you identif…

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Culture and Mental Health w/ JP Nerbun 56:38

6M ago56:38

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Send us a Text Message. This week we were joined by a professional. JP Nerbun is a leadership coach who travels the US giving counsel to coaches in need. We picked his brain on the most common things coach miss and how to tackle mental health in coaching. To watch the video from this episode or others like it, check out the Youtube pages of Kenny a…

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Athletes vs Football Players 46:36

6M ago46:36

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Send us a Text Message. Listen as Coach Daniel Chamberlain and Coach Kenny Simpson breakdown the differences in Athletes and Football Players, how you should be planning to use each, and how you can help either one become a more rounded football player. What is the difference between Athletes and Football Players? Athletes generally measured on thi…

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Evaluating Your Season 51:49

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Send us a Text Message. Now that most seasons have come to an end, it’s time to really dig in to how well you performed this past season. But, we’re not only worried about stats. How well did each piece of the machine do its job? It’s time you evaluate your system, your coaches, and your players. How do you evaluate your system? Games you “should w…

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Getting Your Offseason Started 49:59

7M ago49:59

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Send us a Text Message. The Offseason comes for us all, some earlier than others. Some coaches go into the offseason with anger, some with thankfulness, and some with excitement while hoisting some new hardware. But, no matter what, we all go into the offseason at some point. On this episode, Kenny and Daniel discuss how to effectively get your off…

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Playoff Football 41:35

7M ago41:35

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Send us a Text Message. Playoff football is finally upon us! The win or go home mentality is one that some teams embrace and thrive in, while others fail to rise to the occasion. On this episode, Kenny and Daniel discuss their playoff experiences, why some teams are so good when everything is on the line, and how to become a better playoff coach. W…

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Players Changing Positions Late Season 40:05

7M ago40:05

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Send us a Text Message. There are times throughout the season that a change in personnel just has to be made. It can be due to lack of performance, development of a player, or a matchup on game day. On this episode Kenny and Daniel are talking all about why you might consider a change, why you may not make the change, and how to go about pulling th…

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Strong Side, Quick Side 42:03

7M ago42:03

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Send us a Text Message. There are many ways to configure your best 5 players on the offensive line. Some guys want to look like an NFL team with 5 of the biggest guys possible, some play small ball and choose mobility over everything. Coach Simpson utilizes a “Strong Side” and “Quick Side” when building his line. On this episode Kenny and Daniel di…

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Layering Blitzes 37:16

7M ago37:16

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Send us a Text Message. “You live by the blitz, and you die by the blitz. It’s a double-edged sword.” Blitzes are a tool to help your defense in many situations. The blitz for some, is a rarity, and for others an every play call. They range from simple to complex… to EXOTIC, generally based on how many people are doing a job they don’t normally do …

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Importance of JV and Developmental Teams 44:58

8M ago44:58

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Send us a Text Message. JV games can sometimes feel like a time and energy sink. You probably think you don’t have enough time as it is, and now you have to at least marginally scout a JV team, create another game plan, and take an hour plus bus ride on a Monday or Thursday night to play a game where the records don’t really matter. The big thing t…

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Defending the RPO Game 35:13

8M ago35:13

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Send us a Text Message. The RPO is the Big Thing right now in football. Coaches across the nation are either running them, or wishing they knew how to run them. They’re no secret anymore, but they can still frustrate you on Friday nights. On this Episode, we’re discussing how you can prevent some of that frustration by stopping the RPO Game in its …

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Big Rivalry Games 40:35

8M ago40:35

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Send us a Text Message. Big Rivalry Games are some of the most fun in our sport. For 364 days SOMEONE is going to have bragging rights around town, in the district, or in your region. Whether it’s a trophy game, the cross town team, or a seemingly annual playoff clash, these games can make or break a season for your team and your community. What de…

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Tough Losses w/ Beau Collins 46:00

8M ago46:00

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Send us a Text Message. Not every game goes the way you want it. Sometimes those bad games are worse than others. You may lose to a team well beneath your size, recent level of success, or maybe you give up the game on a bad play call late in the game. On this episode Kenny SImpson and Daniel Chamberlain are joined by Prairie Grove Asst. Football C…

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Coaches Meetings 58:39

9M ago58:39

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Send us a Text Message. Coaches meetings, and overall weekend schedules in season, are a thing of beauty. Each coach has a way he likes to do things, and they’re usually based on either, “the way it’s always been,” or “we never go into the office.” On this episode Kenny Simpson and Daniel Chamberlain are discussing the key pieces that must be cover…

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Self Scouting 57:54

9M ago57:54

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Send us a Text Message. Self Scouting can be one of the most important things you’ll do for yourself as a coach and for your program. You can’t see everything on the practice field. And in game time scenarios, you’ll likely do things from the gut and less calculated. Self scouting is the best way to analyze what those gut calls are before they happ…

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Beyond the Game w/ Tyrell Shelley 1:01:46

9M ago1:01:46

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Send us a Text Message. Coaching sports is a very complex endeavor. In high school football, you are given 10 weeks to showcase the work you put in for the other 42. If you’re successful, you earn the right to play more and eventually, best case scenario, you win the last game of the year and hoist that championship trophy. But then what? The troph…

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RPO Game 1:07:16

9M ago1:07:16

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Send us a Text Message. RPO’s are the way forward in offensive football. You’re either using them, or being beaten by them. To take full advantage, you need to find a way to incorporate them with the system you’re already running, not changing systems just to run RPOs. On this episode, we discuss what RPO’s are, how to install them, and how to use …

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"Undefeated" w/ Bill Courtney 1:02:47

10M ago1:02:47

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Send us a Text Message. Coach Bill Courtney is an author, podcaster, and football coach. He was also the star of the Netflix documentary “Undefeated” in which he turned around a struggling North Memphis school and along the way helped change the lives of many players. Coach Courtney joined co-hosts Kenny Simpson and Daniel Chamberlain to discuss th…

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Defensive Coverages w/ Cody Alexander 1:16:04

10M ago1:16:04

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Send us a Text Message. High School defensive football is sometimes an anomaly. We’re constantly making up things to defend against the wild west that is offensive football in the early 2020’s, and yet we are also always on the lookout for the next big thing trickling down from the NFL or NCAA football. On this episode Kenny Simpson and Daniel Cham…

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Picking Your Defensive Scheme 1:05:48

10M ago1:05:48

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Send us a Text Message. There are so many defenses out there these days. 3-4, 4-2-5, 4-3, 3-3, 5-2… the list goes on and on. There is even some defense named after a Jaws movie… and it’s counterpart that has something to do with minnows of all things. On this episode we’re talking all about defense. How to pick yours, why you shouldn’t try to be “m…

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Picking Your Offensive Scheme 41:11

10M ago41:11

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Send us a Text Message. Picking your offense doesn’t have to be hard. You also can’t put an offense on repeat and expect the exact same results year in and year out. You have to fit your scheme to your situation. On this episode we’re talking all about offense, how to pick it, why you can’t run them all, and where to find info to ensure you have th…

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Football Through The Years w/ Houston Nutt 50:33

10M ago50:33

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Send us a Text Message. One of the all-time great HC’s, Houston Nutt, joined the show to talk about the evolution of football from “fist fight in a phone booth” to “spread em out”. On this episode we discussed the changes he’s seen in X’s and O’s, practice, discipline, and more. Who were your coaching influences? What did they instill in you to tak…

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Real Reasons Coaches Get Fired 1:01:27

11M ago1:01:27

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Send us a Text Message. One of the uncomfortable topics to discuss in coachins is that sometimes jobs end. Sometimes they’re long dramatic drawn out endings, and sometimes they’re abrupt endings. “All good things must come to an end,” is a statement that rings oh so true in football coaching. On this episode we’re talking all about why coaches get …

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Balancing Family and Football w/ Kaleb Nobles 1:03:03

11M ago1:03:03

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Send us a Text Message. Balancing your family time with your football time is a challenge for all coaches. Most of us are not getting paid full time to coach, which means we’re balancing another career and our family too. But, “times they are a changin’.” There are ways to help you get family time back. On this episode, we’re joined by University o…

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Fundraising 1:06:33

11M ago1:06:33

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Send us a Text Message. Fundraising can be one of the hardest parts of coaching. Anytime you’re asking for money from outsiders to help your program or selling some cheap product or unhealthy food as part of a fundraising campaign, many people will immediately be very uncomfortable. But, it doesn’t have to be like it’s always been. There are other …

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Transitioning from Coordinator to Head Coach w/ Beau Collins 1:08:36

11M ago1:08:36

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Send us a Text Message. Taking over a program can be one of the best times in a coach's career, or one of the worst bumps in the road. It’s a large undertaking that you must be prepared for. On this episode Kenny and Daniel are joined by Coach Beau Collins to talk about making the jump, problems you may find along the way, and what to do to be prep…

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Situational Football 1:04:48

12M ago1:04:48

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Send us a Text Message. Situational Football is more than just yelling at your favorite NFL coach on the TV for screwing up a timeout call. It’s married to all aspects of the game. Every single play is an example of 3+ situations; is it on the wide side of the field, or the boundary? Opening play of a drive? Just got a first down? What yard line? H…

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