Refocusing Your Football Team After Dead Week
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In the latest episode of the Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss the intricacies of managing a busy off-season, particularly following dead weeks. They explore personal experiences with balancing football duties and personal commitments, the importance of vacations versus family trips, and strategies for effective football conditioning. Key topics include optimizing the off-season schedule, refining offensive and defensive schemes, and the adjustment of weight room practices. The episode emphasizes the need for mental breaks for both coaches and players, ensuring everyone remains mentally refreshed and ready for the upcoming season. They also touch upon the importance of communicating realistic roles to players and give thoughtful advice on focusing on quality over sheer quantity in training regimes.
00:00 Introduction and Dead Week Discussion
01:10 Balancing Work and Vacation
04:00 Simplifying Football for Coaches
04:49 Special Teams Workbook and O Line Academy
09:21 Summer Break and Pre-Season Preparation
20:24 Install Schedule and Personnel Decisions
28:31 Speed Training Misconceptions
29:43 Conditioning for Football
30:20 Effective Football Drills
32:13 Weight Room Adjustments
33:27 In-Season Training Strategies
42:34 Mental Toughness in Football
48:04 Balancing Football and Life
52:54 Final Thoughts and Sponsors
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