Inside the Headset with the AFCA
369 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 216 ratingsInside the Headset with the AFCA takes you in-depth with interviews, career breakdowns, and coaching development with football coaches around the country.
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Tony Annese, Head Coach - Ferris State
April 07, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Ferris State’s Head Coach, Tony Annese. In this episode, Coach Annese reflects on last year’s Division II National Championship run, details where his passion for teaching and leading young men came from, and highlights the importance of sharping your personal skillset. Tony Annese is entering his tenth season as the Head Coach for the Ferris State Bulldogs. During the 2021 season, Annese lead his team to their first national championship ...
Bobby Kennedy, WR - Stanford
March 31, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Stanford’s Wide Receivers Coach, Bobby Kennedy. Coach Kennedy shares the positive impact that coaching mentors have played in his life, highlights the importance of setting players up for success after their football career, and speaks on the benefits of being involved with the AFCA. Bobby Kennedy is entering his fifth season as the Wide Receivers Coach for the Stanford Cardinal. Despite injuries plaguing the Cardinal wide receiving corps, ...
Corey Hetherman, Linebackers - Rutgers
March 24, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Rutgers Linebackers Coach, Corey Hetherman. Coach Hetherman shares his personal experience playing and coaching in Europe, details the knowledge he gained from coaching different position groups throughout his career, and speaks on his time being apart of the AFCA 35 Under 35 Leadership Institute. Corey Hetherman is in his first season as linebackers coach for Rutgers football. Hetherman comes to Piscataway after working the past three sea...
Newland Isaac, OC - Coastal Carolina
March 17, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Coastal Carolina’s Co-Offensive Coordinator and Running Backs Coach, Newland Isaac. In this episode Coach Isaac takes us through his personal coaching journey, shares how to build team culture that goes beyond the field, and dives into his personal offensive philosophy. Newland Isaac recently completed his 13th year as a college coach with the last four coming at Coastal Carolina. Coach Isaac led the Chanticleers’ to the No. 7 scoring (40.4...
Cedric Douglas, D-line - Buffalo
March 10, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring University of Buffalo Defensive Line Coach, Cedric Douglas. In this episode, Coach Douglas details how he identifies talent while recruiting football players, highlights the benefits of tailoring your coaching style to the type of player you are coaching, and shares what it means to play with a “samurai” mindset. Cedric Douglas is in his second season as Buffalos defensive line coach. Coach Douglas led an aggressive defensive line in 2021....
Lou Marinelli, Gary Rankin, Jake Gilbert, Bill Blankenship, & Tim Brennan - AFCA POI Regional Award Winners
March 03, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring the 2021 AFCA Regional Power of Influence award winners. These coaches include Lou Marinelli from New Canaan High School (Conn.), Gary Rankin from Boyd Buchanan High School (Tenn.), Jake Gilbert from Westfield High School (Ind.), Bill Blankenship from Owasso High School (Okla.) and Tim Brennan from Bishop Kelly High School (Idaho). Lou Marinelli has been the head coach for the New Canaan Rams for 40 seasons and has a record of 349-103-6. If...
Chris Oliver, Brad Griffin & Joe Prud’homme - NAIA AFCA Regional Coaches of the Year
February 24, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring the 2021 AFCA NAIA Regional Coaches of the year. These coaches include Lindsey Wilson College Coach Chris Oliver, Southwestern College Coach Brad Griffin and Texas Wesleyan University Coach Joe Prud’homme. Chris Oliver recently completed his 12th and final season as the head coach of the Blue Raider football program. This past spring Coach Oliver lead his team to an undefeated 11-0 record and took home the first NAIA National Championship i...
Mike Toop, Jerheme Urban, Dustin Beurer & Jeff McMartin - AFCA DIII Regional Coaches of the Year
February 17, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring the 2021 AFCA D-III Regional Coaches of the year. These coaches include U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Coach Mike Toop, Trinity University Coach Jerheme Urban, Albion College Coach Dustin Beurer, and Central College Coach Jeff McMartin. Mike Toop recently completed his 17th and final season as the head coach of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy since he announced his retirement at the conclusion of the season. A former graduate of the USMMAC,...
Jim Clements, Damon Wilson, Rob Keys, Jeff Girsch, Jas Bains - AFCA DII Regional Coaches of the Year
February 10, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring the 2021 AFCA D-II Regional Coaches of the year. These coaches include Kutztown University Coach Jim Clements, Bowie State University Coach Damon Wilson, University of Findlay Coach Rob Keys, Angelo State University Coach Jeff Girsch, and Western Colorado University Coach Jas Bains. Jim Clements recently completed his seventh season as Kutztown University's head coach. Clements has achieved winning seasons in each of his seven seasons at t...
Luke Fickell, Sam Pittman, Mel Tucker, Jeff Traylor - Werner Ladder AFCA FBS Regional Coaches of the Year
February 03, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring the 2021 AFCA FBS Regional Coaches of the year. These coaches include Cincinnati Coach Luke Fickell, Arkansas Coach Sam Pittman, Michigan State Coach Mel Tucker, and UTSA Coach Jeff Traylor. Luke Fickell recently completed his 5th season as the Head Coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats. Fickell has found much success with the Bearcats where he has led Cincinnati to back-to-back 11-win campaigns in 2018 and 2019 and an undefeated regular season...
Mark Ferrante, Matt Entz, K.C. Keeler - AFCA FCS Regional Coaches of the Year
January 27, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring the 2021 AFCA FCS Regional Coaches of the year. These coaches include North Dakota State Coach Matt Entz, Villanova Coach Mark Ferrante, and Sam Houston State Coach K.C. Keeler. K.C. Keeler recently completed his eight season as head coach of the Sam Houston State University Bearcats. In his tenure he has directed the Bearkats to a 90-23 record with 14 wins in NCAA postseason action including the 2021 FCS National Championship (Spring). Pr...
Craig Bohl, Head Coach - Wyoming
January 20, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring University of Wyoming head coach, Craig Bohl. Coach Bohl explains the importance of having a clear vision for your program, discusses why you should trust your instincts as a coach, and highlights the benefits of finding players that fit your specific program. Craig Bohl recently completed his 8th season as the head coach of the University of Wyoming and his 19th season as a head coach at the collegiate level. Coach Bohl has has brought a l...
Sam Pittman, Head Coach - Arkansas
January 13, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week on Inside the Headset we are featuring University of Arkansas Head Coach Sam Pittman's speech from the 2022 AFCA Convention.
Mack Brown, Head Coach - North Carolina
January 06, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring University of North Carolina Head Coach, Mack Brown. Coach Brown shares tips on how to be an effective communicator, explains what it takes to win at a high level, and highlights the importance of setting an edge every day within a program. A 43-year veteran of collegiate coaching, Mack Brown has served as a head coach for 33 seasons with stops at Texas (1998-2013), North Carolina (1988-97, 2019-21), Tulane (1985-87), and Appalachian State ...
Todd Knight, Head Coach - Ouachita Baptist
December 30, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Ouachita Baptist Head Coach, Todd Knight. Coach Knight takes us on a deep dive into his program philosophy, highlights the importance of making practice count, and shares his personal relationship working with the AFCA. After 21 seasons - and 22 years - as head coach at Ouachita, Todd Knight is the longest-standing college head football coach in Arkansas. Knight has established Ouachita as an elite program among all Division II institutions...
Jamey Chadwell, Head Coach - Coastal Carolina
December 23, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Coastal Carolina University Head Coach, Jamey Chadwell. Coach Chadwell discusses what it takes to build a winning team, shares the core values he implements in his program, and highlights the ways he helps his players stay accountable on and off the field. Jamey Chadwell recently completed his third season as the Head Coach of the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. In just three seasons, Chadwell has built Coastal into one of the best teams in ...
Phillip Fulmer, Former President - AFCA
December 16, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring College Football Hall of Fame Head Coach, Phillip Fulmer. Coach Fulmer reflects on his legendary career at the University of Tennessee, discusses why it is important to embrace change and shares advice for young coaches attending the AFCA Convention. Phillip Fulmer is the longtime former Head Coach of the Tennessee Volunteers (1992-2008). As the 1998 AFCA National Coach of the Year, Phillip Fulmer achieved 137 wins in his first 15 campaigns...
Joe Taylor, Former President - AFCA
December 09, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring College Football Hall of Fame Coach and former AFCA President, Joe Taylor. Coach Taylor dives in on how he uses coaching as a ministry, shares the keys on how to maintain long term success, and highlights his personal experience serving as the AFCA President. The all-time winningest coach in Hampton history, Joe Taylor compiled an impressive 233 wins during his standout 30-year career. His remarkable 70.6 winning percentage ranks in the top...
Brad McCaslin, Asst. Coach - St. Charles HS (IL)
December 02, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring St. Charles East High School Assistant Coach, Brad McCaslin. Coach McCaslin takes us on a deep dive into his coaching journey, highlights the importance of prioritizing athletes’ mental health, and shares how he uses technology to better connect with his players. McCaslin has over 20 years of coaching experience with most of it coming at the collegiate level. Prior to St. Charles East, McCaslin spent two separate stints at the University of...
Ken Hatfield, Former AFCA President
November 18, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring longtime Division I Head Coach, Ken Hatfield. Coach Hatfield highlights what inspired him to get into coaching, shares his personal philosophy for leading a football team, and explains why he enjoys attending the annual AFCA conventions. Coach Hatfield began his college head coaching career at the United States Air Force Academy from 1979 to 1983. He gradually rebuilt a program that had struggled through most of the 1970s and laid the found...
Mel Tjeerdsma, Former AFCA President
November 11, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring former Northwest Missouri Head Coach and College Football Hall of Famer, Mel Tjeerdsma. Coach Tjeerdsma highlights the importance of building relationships, discusses what it takes to turn a struggling program around, and gives insight on his experience working as a collegiate athletic director. Mel Tjeerdsma is the winningest head coach in both Austin College and Northwest Missouri State history. Boasting an impressive 74.4 winning percent...
Tyrone Willingham, Former President - AFCA
November 04, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring longtime Division I Head Coach, Tyrone Willingham. Coach Willingham shares his thoughts on how representation can be better achieved in the coaching world, details his experience working for the College Football Playoff, and highlights what he valued during his time as the President of the AFCA. Tyrone Willingham's successful coaching career stretched over 30 years and had stops all across the country. After serving as an assistant coach at...
Dwain Crawford, DC - Dallas Spruce HS (TX)
October 28, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Dallas Spruce High School (TX) Defensive Coordinator, Dwain Crawford. Coach Crawford speaks on the valuable lessons he learned as a young coach, details his personal experience working in athletic performance at the collegiate level, and highlights the importance of having a learning mindset. Dwain Crawford is currently the defensive coordinator at Dallas Spruce High School (TX). Prior to arriving at Dallas Spruce, Coach Crawford was the Co...
David Dean, Head Coach - University of West Georgia
October 21, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring West Georgia Head Coach, David Dean. Coach Dean shares why he loves coaching in the state of Georgia, highlights how he builds a positive team culture within his program, and shares his personal experience with the AFCA. David Dean is currently in his fifth season as the Head Coach of WGU, returning to a program where he was part of two Gulf South Conference championships and three trips to the NCAA Playoffs as an assistant in the 1990s. Si...
Will Finley, Head Coach - Waldorf University
October 14, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Waldorf University Head Coach, Will Finley. Coach Finley shares his plan for handling adversity, highlights the importance of building a strong coaching staff, and explains his motivations that drive his passion for coaching. Will Finley became the head coach for the Warriors in the spring of 2020 after spending one season as the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator. In his first season as the Warriors head coach, Finley led Waldo...
Bob Trott, Defensive Coach
October 07, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring longtime college coach, Bob Trott. Coach Trott discusses the importance of cultivating relationships throughout the coaching journey, discusses the evolution of recruiting in the college game, and gives advice on how to maintain professional development. Bob Trott is a former College and NFL coach where he most recently spent time as the Defensive Coordinator at East Carolina. His coaching career spans four decades, which includes 17 years...
Bud Foster, Former DC - Virginia Tech
September 30, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring longtime Virginia Tech Defensive Coordinator, Bud Foster. Coach Foster shares the life lessons he learned through coaching, speaks on his personal relationship with Hall of Fame Coach Frank Beamer, and highlights how he adapted his defensive schemes to compete with everchanging offenses. Bud Foster is the former longtime Virginia Tech Defensive Coordinator where he spent 33 seasons coaching. The architect of Tech’s famed Lunch Pail Defense...
Alex Washington, Head Coach - Carroll HS (LA)
September 23, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Carroll High School Head Coach, Alex Washington. Coach Washington highlights his experience transitioning from player to coach, shares lessons he learned while working as a Graduate Assistant, and discusses his methods on how he keeps his players accountable on and off the field. Alex Washington is entering his fourth season as the Head Coach of Carroll High School in Monroe, Louisiana. This is his fifth season overall coaching at Carroll s...
Cody Wells, Wide Receivers - Jacksonville State
September 16, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Jacksonville State Receivers Coach, Cody Wells. Coach Wells reflects on this past year’s football season that was impacted by COVID, discusses last week’s thrilling upset victory over Florida State, and gives insight on how to keep a team focused going forward after a big win. Cody Wells enters his sixth season on John Grass’ staff after returning in 2016 to take over as the quarterbacks coach. The 2021 season will be his third leading the...
Todd Berry, Charlie Weatherbie, & Fisher DeBerry - Former HC's for Army, Navy, & Air Force
September 09, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThis week on this special edition of Inside the Headset, we are featuring the former Head Coaches of the military academies that coached during the tragedy of 9/11. These coaches include former Air Force Head Coach Fisher DeBerry, former Navy Head Coach Charlie Weatherbie, and former Army Head Coach Todd Berry. In this episode all three coaches tell their personal 9/11 stories while coaching at their military academy institution, discuss what recruiting was like post 9/11, and highlight the ...
Tyler Sutton, OC - San Diego
September 02, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring University of San Diego’s Offensive Coordinator and Running Backs Coach Tyler Sutton. Coach Sutton highlights his early coaching experience as a graduate assistant, shares advice on how to become an effective coordinator, and explains his philosophy for coaching running backs. Tyler Sutton enters his ninth season as an assistant coach with San Diego in 2021 and his second as the offensive coordinator. Sutton has risen through San Diego’s c...
Reilly Murphy, Head Coach - Lake Erie College
August 26, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Lake Erie College Head Coach, Reilly Murphy. Coach Murphy discusses his different experiences coaching at various college levels, provides insight on how to turn a struggling program around, and highlights the culture of accountability he has created within his team. Reilly Murphy is entering his third season as the Head Football Coach at Lake Erie College. Murphy came to Lake Erie College after serving as the offensive coordinator for fe...
Cris Reisert, Head Coach - Tiffin University
August 19, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Tiffin University Head Coach, Cris Reisert. Coach Reisert shares the importance of learning the opposite side of the ball, discusses his personal transition from player to coach, and goes into detail throughout his journey to becoming a head coach. Cris Reisert is entering his third season as the Head Football Coach at Tiffin University. Tiffin officially claimed the conference championship title in 2020 with a perfect 6-0 mark, playing a ...
Chip Vaughn, Defensive Assistant - New York Jets
August 12, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring New York Jets Defensive Assistant, Chip Vaughn. Coach Vaughn details his personal football journey, explains the motto he lives and coaches by, and discusses embracing challenges and adversity. Chip Vaughn is entering his second season with the New York Jets as a defensive assistant coach where he works with the secondary. Prior to the Jets, Vaughn spent one season as the defensive backs coach for the Air Force Falcons where he helped the t...
Adam Morris, Passing Game Coord. - Campbell
August 05, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Campbell University Quarterbacks Coach, Adam Morris. Coach Morris discusses the recently founded Coaches Coalition group, shares what recruiting looks like at the FCS level, and highlights the importance of the AFCA 35 Under 35 program. Adam Morris is entering his ninth year at Campbell University where he serves as the Camels' offensive pass game coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Despite playing a four-game, all-FBS schedule in 2020, Co...
Jeris Getter, QC - Dayton
July 29, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring University of Dayton’s Assistant Coach, Jeris Getter. Coach Getter discusses his journey with cerebral palsy, highlights the importance of building lasting relationships with players, and explains his why. Jeris Getter is entering his second season at the University of Dayton as Assistant Defensive Coach, Scout Special Teams and Scout Offense. He is a 2017 Indiana University East graduate, where he earned his bachelors in Business Administ...
Tyler Carlton, OC - Wofford
July 22, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Wofford’s Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach Tyler Carlton. Coach Carlton highlights the importance of leaving a positive impacts on players, shares how he has turned past negatives into positives, and gives his testimony on how the AFCA 35 Under 35 program has helped his career thus far. Tyler Carlton was named the quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator at Wofford in July of 2021. Carlton spent five seasons on the coachi...
Jake Griedl, Head Coach - Marshall H.S. (TX)
July 15, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Marshall High School (TX) Head Coach, Jake Griedl. Coach Griedl discusses the importance of investing time in your athletes, speaks on the challenges of coaching at a historically good programs, and gives advice to young coaches who aspire to advance in the coaching ranks. Jake Griedl is entering his third season as the Head Coach for Marshall High School. Griedl came to Marshall in the spring of 2017 serving as the Offensive Coordinator. ...
Aaron Smetanka, Head Coach - Saint Vincent College
July 08, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Saint Vincent College Head Coach, Aaron Smetanka. Coach Smetanka describes the meaning behind his teams “Rise Together” motto, shares the importance of developing players on and off the field, and gives his personal takeaways from the COVID-19 football season. Aaron Smetanka is entering his third season as the Head Coach for the Saint Vincent Bearcats. Prior to St. Vincent, Smetanka was the Head Coach at Greensburg Central Catholic High Sc...
Justin Hood, Defensive Quality Control - Green Bay Packers
July 01, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring the Green Bay Packers Defensive Quality Control Coach, Justin Hood. Coach Hood highlights the importance of integrity and coaching the “right way”, details his personal experience transitioning from college into the NFL, and speaks about the benefits of AFCA 35 Under 35 program. Justin Hood is entering his first season as the Defensive Quality Control Coach for the Green Bay Packers. Hood arrived in Green Bay after working as the secondary ...
Chris Oliver, Head Coach - Lindsey Wilson College
June 24, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Lindsey Wilson College Head Coach, Chris Oliver. Coach Oliver reflects on his teams’ journey to winning the NAIA National Championship, details how he’s built a football program from the ground up, and speaks on the importance of having strong senior leaders in the locker room. Chris Oliver is entering his 12th season as head football coach of the Blue Raider football program. This past spring Coach Oliver lead his team to an undefeated 11-...
Randy Hedberg, Quarterbacks - North Dakota State
June 17, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring North Dakota States Quarterback Coach and Associate Head Coach, Randy Hedberg. Coach Hedberg highlights the importance of developing relationships in the coaching world, goes in depth on how he prepares his quarterbacks to be successful on gameday, and shares why coaches need to be adaptable to an ever-changing profession. Randy Hedberg has been North Dakota States Quarterback Coach since 2014. He was elevated to Associate Head Coach and p...
Scott Wachenheim, Head Coach - VMI
June 10, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Virginia Military Institute’s (VMI) Head Coach, Scott Wachenheim. Coach Wachenheim highlights the unique challenges of coaching during the pandemic, shares the importance of recruiting players that fit your program, and gives tips on how to turn a struggling football program around. Scott Wachenheim recently completed his sixth season as the as the Head Coach of VMI. This past season, Coach Wachenheim lead the team to a 6-2 overall record a...
Duane Taylor, Offensive Coordinator - Alabama A&M
June 03, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Alabama A&M’s Offensive Coordinator, Duane Taylor. Coach Taylor discusses how to coach with confidence, highlights the importance of learning from other coaches, and gives his philosophy for coaching the receiver position. Duane Taylor recently completed his third season as the offensive coordinator for the Alabama A&M football program. This past season, Coach Taylor helped lead the Bulldogs to their second ever SWAC National Title where they...
K.C. Keeler, Head Coach - Sam Houston State
May 27, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring current FCS National Champion and Sam Houston State University Head Coach, K.C. Keeler. Coach Keeler shares the importance of viewing obstacles as opportunities, discusses implementing newfound techniques, and highlights the significance of developing relationships through football. K.C. Keeler recently completed his seventh season as head coach of the Sam Houston State University Bearkats, capping it off with an FCS National Championship....
Taylor Chapatte, Passing Game Coord. - San Diego
May 20, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring San Diego’s Passing Game Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach, Taylor Chapatte. Chapatte discusses how to build a winning culture, highlights the unique differences of coaching at the FCS and Division III level, and shares his personal involvement with the AFCA. Taylor Chapatte is entering his fourth season with San Diego and second as the passing game coordinator/quarterbacks coach. In his first two years, he was the wide receivers coach. C...
Ed Jones, Assistant AD of Player Development - Baylor
May 13, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBThis week on Inside the Headset we are featuring Baylor Assistant AD of Player Development, Ed Jones. Jones discusses his personal journey from coaching to player development, shares the importance of mentoring athletes to become well-rounded individuals, and gives insight on the future of player development in college athletics. Ed Jones serves as Assistant AD for Player Development under head coach Dave Aranda in the Baylor Football program. Jones made the move to Waco following two sea...
Mike Mendenhall, ST Coordinator - Princeton
May 06, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Princeton’s Special Teams Coordinator and Outside Linebackers Coach, Mike Mendenhall. Mendenhall discusses his personal journey into college coaching, shares the unique aspects of coaching at an HBCU and Ivy League program, and highlights ways he uses technology on the football field. Mike Mendenhall is entering his sixth season as the outside linebackers coach at Princeton, and his impact has been felt during his tenure. He helped the Tig...
Tobruk Blaine, Dir. of Beyond Football - San Jose State
April 29, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThis week on Inside the Headset we are featuring the San Jose State University Coordinator of Beyond Football, Tobruk Blaine. Blaine discusses three key pillars of the Beyond Football program, shares the importance of impactful leadership, and highlights the value of pursuing personal goals. Tobruk Blaine is the coordinator for the Beyond Football program at San Jose State University. In her role, she is responsible for enhancing the lives of football student-athletes. Through the Beyond ...
Neal Brown, Head Coach - West Virginia
April 22, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBThis week on Inside the Headset we are featuring West Virginia University Head Coach, Neal Brown’s session from the 2021 AFCA Virtual Convention. Coach Brown has been named the honorary head coach of the 2020 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team for his leadership in the Morgantown community and his commitment to education, developing future leaders and giving back. During this session, Coach Brown shares the personal impact of Coach John Schlarman, discusses the importance of developing a plan, an...