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Efficient Practice Planning and Situational Drills

September 07, 2025 • Kenny Simpson and Daniel Chamberlain • Season 6 • Episode 14

In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, the hosts discuss the start of the football season in Oklahoma, sharing insights from their recent games and practices. They cover key topics such as adapting practice schedules to handle injuries, the importance of efficient practice sessions, and incorporating situational drills for better game preparedness. The episode also explores lifting and conditioning strategies, speed work, and the necessity of competition periods in practice. Finally, they touch on the value of practicing game-day situations to improve both player and coach readiness.

00:00 Introduction and Week One Recap

00:19 Game Performance and Areas for Improvement

02:09 Conditioning Philosophy and Results

04:38 Quote of the Week: Balancing Competitiveness and Compassion

07:11 Efficiency in Program Management

11:49 Practice Schedule and Structure

25:17 Physicality and Adjustments Based on Performance

27:26 Increasing Physicality in Practice

27:41 In-Season Strength Training

29:02 Balancing Speed and Conditioning

29:23 High-Intensity Practice Strategies

35:54 Situational Drills and Game Preparation