Football Simplified: Mastering Box Counting and What it Means For Your Offense

In this episode of the Coaching 101 Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss strategies for simplifying football by effectively counting the box and leveraging formations. They share insights on handling snow days, recent clinics they've attended, and upcoming events. The episode dives into the importance of understanding numbers and leverage in both the run and pass game, and offers tips on using formations, shifts, and motions to gain an advantage. They also discuss how to teach players, particularly quarterbacks, to recognize and exploit defensive weaknesses. Tune in to make football coaching simpler and more effective!

00:00 Introduction and Hosts

00:33 Weather and School Updates

01:36 Clinic Experiences and Travel Stories

03:47 Upcoming Clinics and Events

06:37 Quote of the Week and Announcements

12:43 Counting the Box: Basics and Importance

20:21 Edge Setting and Defensive Intentions

21:25 Formations and Motions to Gain Advantage

22:07 Run Game Solutions and RPO Strategies

22:54 Utilizing Shifts and Motions in Offense

24:31 Condensed Formations and Blocking Strategies

25:46 Quarterback Run Game and Defensive Challenges

28:57 Counting the Box and Leveraging Advantages

33:31 Teaching Players to Read Defenses

36:52 Coaching Strategies and Player Autonomy

40:13 Conclusion and Announcements

Daniel Chamberlain:

@CoachChamboOK

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chamberlainfootballconsulting.com

Kenny Simpson:

@FBCoachSimpson

[e-mail]

FBCoachSimpson.com