The Coaching 101 Podcast

On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson open with season updates and playoff goals, then share a James Clear quote about falling to the level of systems and habits. Simpson promotes his Fieldhouse sessions, including a previous discussion on halftime procedures and an upcoming one on weekend coaching duties, before sponsor mentions for Ace Sports, Winning Edge Performance Analytics, and Blended Threa...

On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson are joined by Florida coach PJ Gibbs to discuss fixing defensive coverages through “addition and subtraction,” including separating scheme problems from execution and personnel issues. After a Buddha quote on staying present, Simpson shares a Fieldhouse one-off on a structured halftime adjustment card and film review, and the hosts plug sponsors. Gi...

On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson recap fall weather and bye-week approaches, then introduce the theme of making practice harder than the game with purpose, not just conditioning. Using Marv Levy’s quote, they emphasize game-like difficulty through competition, worst-case scenarios, and mentally taxing situational football—red zone, third/fourth down, time management, and playing th...

On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson open with season updates as Simpson’s team finishes non-conference play at 2-1, discusses a loss to a fast Jacksonville team, the response with a 27-24 win over a top 3A opponent, and heading into a bye week, while Chamberlain shares his youth team’s strong start. After a Willie Nelson quote on counting blessings, they promote Simpson’s Field ...

On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson open with Simpson’s 35–23 win over Brookland, early-season injuries, and the value of scheduling tough non-conference games, including a planned short week and an upcoming opponent with multiple college signees. After a Bill Walsh quote on championship standards and a Field House update focused on weekly game review and coaches’ Q&A, they ...

On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson open with early-season updates, scrimmage takeaways, and how scheduling tougher opponents can better prepare a program for conference play, then share a Nick Saban quote on constant evaluation beyond the scoreboard. They discuss Simpson’s Field House coaching group and then focus on having a coach in the press box: why it’s a critical role (often be...

On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson share preseason updates, discuss the organizational “fires” of hosting scrimmages, and highlight the value of strong assistants, then use a Thomas Edison quote (“There is a better way. Find it.”) to introduce the episode’s focus on practice film. They promote Simpson’s Field House community (this week featuring his defensive ...

On The Coaching 101 Podcast, Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson return after a busy summer, share a John Wooden quote on composure under pressure, and promote Simpson’s Fieldhouse session with his offensive coordinator. They spotlight sponsors Winning Edge Performance Analytics (real-time in-game data and automated film tagging with a Coaching 101 discount), Ace Sports video board/scoreboard fundraising, and Blended Threads...

On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss summer updates—Simpson’s busy fireworks fundraising business for coaches in Arkansas and Chamberlain’s new baby, Magnolia—then share a Tony Dungy quote on consistent success and promote Simpson’s Field House coaching group. They outline differences between good and great assistant coaches: moving from being liked to truly d...

Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss summer coaching installs and upcoming open installs, the Field House’s June focus on defense, and a quote from the forthcoming Team Themes Volume Six: “Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” The episode’s main topic is red zone offense, defined less by the 20-yard line and more by when defenses change behavior, with Simpson distinguishing “high red...

On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss how to break down an opponent’s offense for defensive game planning, alongside a quote about how shared hardship builds deeper connection than shared success and a brief discussion of balancing “old school” toughness with modern sports science. They promote the Field House program (Gun-T and Three Force content, weekly calls, capped at...

Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss offseason heat, bringing in Marines through a free Glazier program for a fitness/team-building test, and a Confucius quote about moving mountains by carrying small stones to frame staff development. They promote “The Field House” membership, transitioning from May’s gun T offense sessions to June defensive topics starting with defensive game planning, and note they&rsqu...

Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss youth sports becoming a business and share stats on costs and participation drop-off, then move into the episode’s main topic: the difference between hard coaching and bad coaching. Using examples like Pete Carroll, Bill Belichick, and Nick Saban, they argue coaches can win with different personalities but must coach authentically, with clear intent, and avoid yelling as a default....

On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Coach Kenny Simpson discuss why practice scheduling and efficiency matter, especially during spring ball and installs. They share a John Wayne quote on courage and relate it to fear of failure through Daniel’s story about his son facing a pressure at-bat. The episode promotes Simpson’s Field House coaching community and briefly thanks sponsors Ace Sports, Winning...

On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss spring football challenges and introduce Tom Landry’s quote, “Being aggressive doesn’t mean being undisciplined,” tying it to intelligent defensive play. Simpson explains the Fieldhouse membership at fbcoachsimpson.com, including a free meeting offer tied to purchasing his first fiction book, Iron Valley, releasing May 15. The ma...

Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss spring football scheduling, summer team camps, and a quote on maintaining standards through adversity, then focus on selecting and teaching core run plays. They emphasize first deciding team identity (run-heavy, balanced, or pass-heavy), then choosing a small number of run concepts that attack the perimeter, interior, and a change-of-direction element (counter/reverse), while majoring in...

On The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson interview Connecticut head coach and author Eric Knickerbocker about rebuilding and sustaining football culture at Rockville High School after 15 straight losing seasons. Knickerbocker shares his 22-year coaching journey, how studying leadership and culture books led him to write Restore the Rock, and how reflective writing helped him evaluate what worked and w...

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 shares updates on moving toward spring football, a Sunday online workshop on installing the gun tee, and finishing staff hires. They outline offseason priorities: running an effective...

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 episode. Daniel shares he was let go from a new head coaching job after making too many small mistakes, losing the AD’s trust, and pushing culture changes too quickly, emphasizing ex...