Trends and Insights for the Upcoming Football Season
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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 football such as risk-taking on fourth downs, utilizing more athletic quarterbacks, and the increasing importance of gap schemes and formations. The hosts also explore how defenses are adapting with strategies like three-safety formations and more man coverage. They caution against overhauling core systems and advise on keeping football principles simple and effective. Additionally, the episode includes recommendations for resources like special teams workbooks and various coaching academies.
00:00 Introduction and Summer Recap
01:56 Seven on Seven Insights
03:56 Closing Out the Summer
06:07 Simplifying Football for Coaches
11:50 Trends in Football
21:24 Offensive Trends to Watch
24:03 GAP Scheme vs. Zone Scheme
25:02 Formations and Motions in Offense
26:04 The Rise of the RPO Game
27:34 Quarterback Run Game Evolution
32:54 Defensive Adjustments to Modern Offense
41:51 Coaching Philosophy and Final Thoughts
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