Find A Way — What I Wish I’d Known When I Became a Head Football Coach

Find A Way is a practical coaching leadership book from Coach Kenny Simpson written specifically for football coaches — especially those transitioning into or aiming for a head coaching role.

Unlike X’s and O’s guides, this book focuses on real-world coaching wisdom, offering insight into the leadership, culture, communication, and organizational skills that make coaches successful on and off the field.

‍ A Must-Read Football Coaching & Leadership Resource

Every head coach knows that stepping into a leadership role brings challenges that no playbook prepares you for. Find A Way explores the mindset, strategy, and leadership skills that coaches discover only after becoming a head coach — but teaches them before they take the job.

This book is ideal for:

• Current head football coaches

• Assistant coaches preparing to lead

• Youth and high school coaching staffs

• Coaches focused on leadership and program culture

• Anyone committed to improving as a football leader

What You’ll Learn in This Coaching Book

Find A Way breaks down key areas every head coach must navigate:

🧠 Getting the Job

How to prepare for and succeed in head coaching interviews with confidence and clarity.

🏈 Day One & Culture Building

Insights on what to do after you get the job — from establishing norms to sharing your vision.

📣 Sharing Your Vision

How to communicate mission, expectations, and culture to players, staff, and your community.

👥 Staffing & Delegation

Learn how to decide, delegate, and depart — empowering assistants and building trust.

🛠️ Offseason Mindset

Why there is no offseason when it comes to leadership, preparation, and culture.

📊 X’s and O’s vs Talent

How to balance schematic preparation with the realities of the players you have.

🔁 Mistakes & Growth

Coach Simpson shares lessons learned from his own experiences to help you avoid common pitfalls.

Why Coaches Love This Book

✔️ Real coaching wisdom you can use today
✔️ Focus on leadership, not just strategy
✔️ Insight into managing personnel, culture, and program growth
✔️ Written from real experience in high school football
✔️ Encourages coaches to think deeper and lead stronger

Coaches consistently praise Find A Way as not just a book, but a guide for coaching growth, leadership, and long-term program success.

Who This Book Is For

• New head coaches

• Assistant coaches preparing for leadership roles

• Coaches seeking mentorship through reading

• Youth and high school football staffs

• Anyone building a coaching career mindset

Whether you’re about to take your first head coaching job or want to sharpen your leadership edge, Find A Way gives you the tools to step confidently into head coaching success.