In this episode of the Football Coaching Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Joe Daniel are joined by coach Tony DeMeo. Together, they discuss the ups and downs of their respective coaching weeks and dive into Coach DeMeo’s rich football journey.

Coach DeMeo shares his unique experiences, from running the wishbone offense to implementing smart splits, and highlights key strategies like the hitch and the pitch. He also reflects on coaching philosophies, pivotal games, and the importance of adaptability in modern football. The episode encapsulates valuable lessons in football coaching with anecdotes ranging from high school to professional football.

• 00:00 Introduction and Week One Recap
• 01:14 Guest Coach Tony DeMeo’s Football Journey
• 02:35 Learning the Wishbone from Darrell Royal
• 08:44 Coaching at Iona College and Early Success
• 10:19 Lessons from Jim Valvano
• 23:56 Innovations and Challenges in Coaching
• 33:54 The Birth of a Game-Changing Strategy
• 34:41 Innovative Techniques and Their Impact
• 36:24 Strategic Flexibility in Play Design
• 38:33 The Evolution of Smart Splits
• 43:08 Adapting to Player Strengths
• 45:56 Insights from Coaching Legends
• 49:01 Game Management and Tactical Adjustments
• 01:04:10 Situational Football and Final Thoughts

• Coach DeMeo isn’t the first legendary coach we’ve had on the podcast. Check out our conversation with Bill Blankenship here.
• It’s football season again, which means there is an increased chance of                    concussions on your team. Listen here to get the critical info you need.
• With football season also comes parents. Parents are not, and do not have to be, the enemy. Listen to this episode to find ways to better communicate with the parents of your players.

• Tony DeMeo
         • Twitter: @TDCoach
• Daniel
         • Twitter: @CoachChamboOK
         • Email: ChamberlainFootballCoaching@gmail.com
• Joe
          •Twitter: @FOOTBALLINFO
          •Email: Joe@JoeDanielFootball.com
•Podcast
         •Twitter: @TheFBCP