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!
The Coaching 101 Podcast
Mastering Rules-Based Blocking and Adapting on the Fly in Football w/ Chip Seagle
In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson are joined by Coach Chip Seagle. They dive into the essentials of rules-based blocking schemes in football, focusing on key techniques like the gap-down-backer method. They also discuss the importance of adapting strategies to deal with various defensive fronts, leveraging simplicity without sacrificing flexibility. The conversation covers the evolution of offensive systems, clinic experiences nationwide, and the impact of sharing coaching insights through books and YouTube channels. They emphasize the value of constant learning and networking among coaches to stay effective on the field.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:29 Podcast Growth and Listener Appreciation
02:25 Clinic Experiences and Networking
05:11 Simplifying Football for Coaches and Players
06:07 Chip's Books and Resources
15:00 Gap Down Backer Blocking Scheme
25:52 The Power of Leverage in Football
26:25 Horizontal vs. Vertical Movement
27:01 Dealing with Penetration
27:41 Adapting Pull Techniques
28:43 Rules-Based Blocking Simplified
32:23 Problem Solving Defensive Fronts
36:38 Challenges with Four Techniques
40:44 Teaching Tracks for Effective Blocking
45:10 Final Thoughts and Coaching Philosophy
46:42 Promoting Coaching Resources and Closing Remarks
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