Episode Details

Going 0-10 as a new head coach is the ultimate nightmare scenario, but not unheard of. The old saying, “good jobs don’t come open,” has never been truer than today. But, new HC’s have to break in somewhere. Coach Spain joins us on the show to talk about living through that nightmare scenario, and coming out the other side with a 10-0 regular season.

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What did you find out you didn’t know?

• X’s and O’s
• Horrible with coaches
• Discipline is an every day task, not a single motivational speech
• Learning other coaches get paid too
• Being a head coach is lonely
• Get a support system, don’t complain down the chain of command
• Scheme is 90% of your job as an assistant, but 10% as a head coach

How will you adjust moving forward?

• When building a staff; hire people first
• Coaches can handle different amounts of responsibility
• “Are you a man, or are you a boy” conversations
• Enjoy the moments

What NOT to do as a Coach

• Today’s Lesson: “You are never “ready” as a new Head Coach, so don’t let that be a barrier.”

Social Media

• Logan Spain
  • Twitter: @coachspain_dq
• Daniel
  • Twitter: @CoachChamboOK
  • Email: chamberlainfootballconsulting@gmail.com
• Kenny
  • Twitter: @FBCoachSimpson
  • Email: FBCoachSimpson@gmail.com
• Coaching 101 Podcast
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Daniel Chamberlain:

@CoachChamboOK

ChamberlainFootballConsulting@gmail.com

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Kenny Simpson:

@FBCoachSimpson

fbcoachsimpson@gmail.com

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