Hi Jeremy. It is just two ways to show the same thing. No difference in actual music and what is played.
It is a common issue Bret. Strumming SOS is great. All who have taken the course recommend it. https://www.justinguitar.com/classes/strumming-sos
Also try this topic: Counting and keeping time when playing to a backing track - #5 by Richard_close2u
Ad try some of the live clubs perhaps or check out the resources from the club archive: