We Don’t Have Enough Players to Win | FBCP S18E09

In this episode of the Football Coaching Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Joe Daniel discuss the challenges of recruiting enough players for a high school football team. They outline the importance of having a system to continuously attract players, emphasizing the need for every coach, administrator, and even current team members to be involved in the recruitment process. They highlight the necessity of making kids feel wanted and explore strategies for getting them to say yes to joining the team. Additionally, they discuss how players can act as salespeople for the team through a structured referral system. The episode offers practical advice on building a football program that not only attracts but retains players, ensuring the team’s success on and off the field.

00:28 Episode Overview: Addressing Player Shortages
01:15 Challenges Facing Football and Other Sports
02:20 The Importance of Multi-Sport Athletes
09:27 Finding Your 'Why' in Coaching
19:02 Level Up: Personal Growth and Hobbies
31:22 Recruitment Strategies for Small Schools
45:48 Unexpected Schedule Changes
46:18 Building a Recruitment System
47:19 Administrative Challenges and Solutions
51:16 Importance of Middle School and JV Programs
53:28 Strategies to Get Kids to Say Yes
59:37 The Power of Feeling Wanted

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