Inside the Headset with the AFCA
373 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 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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Friday Night Lights: Season 2 Trailer
August 21, 2019 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.78 MBFootball is back. As teams across the country prepare for kickoff we're proud to announce season 2 of Friday Night Lights presented by the AFCA and Inside the Headset. This year we are following Greenwood High School in Greenwood, Arkansas. Led by Coach Rick Jones, Greenwood has won back to back state championships and eight since 2004. This season we will cover coaching philosophy, scheme, and everything else that goes into running a championship program. As the Bulldogs look to pull o...
David Marsh, Offensive Coordinator - Texas Southern University
August 15, 2019 11:00 - 41 minutes - 56.3 MBThis week on Inside the Headset we speak with David Marsh, Offensive Coordinator for Texas Southern University. We discuss why he joined the Marine Corps, how he got into coaching, and his unusual path to climbing the ladder in the coaching profession. Coach Marsh's career began as an assistant at Mesquite HS (AZ) in 2008, after he completed five years of service as a member of the United States Marine Corps. Following his three years at Mesquite, Marsh spent the 2011 and 2012 seasons at S...
Fisher DeBerry
August 08, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBThis week on Inside the Headset we speak with Fisher DeBerry, former Air Force head coach. We discuss what motivated him to become a coach, the changes he saw in football over his nearly 50-year coaching career, and his advice for coaches. Coach DeBerry's career began at Bennettsville HS (SC) as an assistant coach in 1962. He then spent the next six seasons as an assistant at Florence McClenaghan HS (SC) before joining the staff at Wofford College (1969-1970). Coach DeBerry also served as ...
Matt Wells, Head Coach - Texas Tech University
August 01, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThis week on Inside the Headset we speak with Matt Wells, Head Coach for Texas Tech University. We discuss taking over the Red Raider football program, transitioning his staff to a new school, and establishing his culture in a new environment. Coach Wells' career began at the Naval Academy, where he worked with quarterbacks, fullbacks, and receivers (1997-2001). From there he coached tight ends and was a recruiting coordinator at Tulsa (2002-2006), coached receivers and served as recruitin...
Travis Niekamp, Defensive Coordinator - Illinois State University
July 25, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBThis week on Inside the Headset we speak with Travis Niekamp, Defensive Coordinator for Illinois State University. We discuss the transformation of the Illinois State football program, his development as a coach on both sides of the ball, and how he strives to prioritize his family while also being a coach. Coach Niekamp's career began at his Illinois State, his alma mater, as an outside linebackers and safeties coach (1998-1999). In 2000, he joined the staff at Army working with the tight...
Kris Price, Head Coach - Leander HS (TX)
July 18, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBThis week on Inside the Headset we speak with Kris Price, Head Coach for Leander HS (TX). We discuss the ins and outs of his transition to becoming a head coach and taking over the Leander program, including changing the offensive identity, growing the program, and his advice to others who want to become a head coach. After getting his start as a coach at the middle school level in Texas, Coach Price quickly rose to be named the co-defensive coordinator at Dunbar HS (TX) in 2005. Two seaso...
Urban Meyer
July 11, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBThis week on Inside the Headset we're joined by three-time national champion Head Coach Urban Meyer. We discuss his coaching career, the "Real Life Wednesdays" program he instituted with his teams, and what he would change about college football. Coach Meyer's career began as an assistant at St. Xavier HS (OH) working with the defensive backs in 1985. He went on to be a graduate assistant at Ohio State for two years (1986-1987) before joining the staff at Illinois State to work with the ou...
Jeremy Hawkins, Defensive Line - Mercer University
July 04, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBThis week on Inside the Headset we sit down with Jeremy Hawkins, defensive line coach at Mercer University. We discuss his journey through the coaching profession, which includes experiences at the high school, NAIA, Division II, FCS, and FBS levels. Coach Hawkins' career began as a graduate assistant at Troy in 2010. His first full-time position was working with the running backs and tight ends at Central Oklahoma in 2011. He then became the defensive coordinator at Dublin HS (GA) for two...
Adam Cushing, Head Coach - Eastern Illinois University
June 27, 2019 11:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBThis week on Inside the Headset we sit down with Adam Cushing, Head Coach for Eastern Illinois University. As he enters his first season leading EIU, we discuss how he prepared himself to become a head coach, building trust with his new players, and his recruiting philosophy. Coach Cushing's career began as an assistant coach at the University of La Verne in California (2002-2003). After staying in contact with Northwestern University, he was brought on as a graduate assistant working with...
Nick Rolovich, Head Coach - University of Hawaii
June 13, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MBThis week on Inside the Headset we speak with Nick Rolovich, Head Coach for the University of Hawaii. We discuss his coaching philosophy, bringing the run-and-shoot offense back to the Rainbow Warriors, and the unique mindset he and his staff use to prepare their players for travel. Coach Rolovich's career began while he was still playing professional football. After graduating from Hawaii, he had experiences in NFL mini-camps, NFL Europe, and the Arena Football League over the next seven ...
Dana Holgorsen, Head Coach - University of Houston
June 06, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week on Inside the Headset we are featuring Dana Holgorsen’s general session from the 2019 AFCA Convention. Mario Price served as the moderator for the conversation, and audience members were able to submit their questions for Coach Holgo. We discuss some of his coaching mentors, the importance of developing relationships with players, and his transition to becoming the head coach for the University of Houston. Coach Holgorsen's career began at Valdosta State working with the quarterb...
Chris Marve, Linebackers - Mississippi State University
May 30, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBThis week on Inside the Headset we speak with Chris Marve, defensive run game coordinator and linebacker coach for Mississippi State University. We discuss building credibility as a coach, his philosophy on recruiting and coaching linebackers, and how he works to develop his players on and off the field. Chris Marve's coaching career began at Vanderbilt University as a defensive quality control coach (2014). Prior to the 2015 season, he became a defensive graduate assistant, and he was eve...
Chili Davis, Wide Receivers - New Mexico State University
May 23, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBThis week on Inside the Headset we speak with Chili Davis, inside wide receivers coach and special teams assistant for New Mexico State University. We discuss his coaching background, what he's looking for in student-athletes during the recruiting process, and the uniqueness of coaching an FBS independent team. Chili Davis' coaching career began at Campbell University as an offensive quality control coach for two seasons (2013-14). He then spent the 2015 season as an offensive graduate ass...
Rob Everett, Tight Ends - Memphis Express
May 16, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBThis week on Inside the Headset we speak with Rob Everett, who most recently coached tight ends and was a defensive assistant for the Memphis Express in the AAF. We discuss how he has incorporated technology to more efficiently coach and teach players at the high school, college, and professional levels. The best part? All the technology he uses is free. Rob Everett's coaching career began as an offensive line coach at Washington-Lee HS (VA) in 2002. From there, he worked with the offensiv...
Danny Dudgeon & Johnathon Haddock, Co-Offensive Coordinators - Abilene Cooper HS (TX)
May 09, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBThis week on Inside the Headset we speak with Danny Dudgeon and Johnathon Haddock, Co-Offensive Coordinators at Abilene Cooper HS (TX). We discuss how they are able to successfully collaborate from game planning to calling plays on Friday nights, they share their offensive philosophy, and we get a unique approach to getting players a ton of reps during spring ball. Coach Dudgeon began his career as the offensive line coach for Breckenridge HS (TX) (2010-2013). He spent the 2014 season work...
Cedric Whitaker, Cornerbacks - Houston Baptist University
May 02, 2019 11:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBThis week on Inside the Headset we speak with Cedric Whitaker, Cornerbacks Coach at Houston Baptist University. We focus on his time as a restricted earnings coach at the Division III level, and his time as a defensive graduate assistant at Baylor. He shares some terrific insights that he gained through his experiences, and some of the major lessons he's learned along the way. Cedric Whitaker's coaching career began in 2015 as a restricted-earnings coach working with the defensive line at ...
Bryan Nardo, Defensive Coordinator - Emporia State University
April 25, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBThis week on Inside the Headset we speak with Bryan Nardo, Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach for Emporia State University. We dive in to his coordinator philosophy, and he gives us the details on how he and the rest of the defensive staff approach each day of a typical game week. Bryan Nardo's coaching career began as a student assistant coach at Ohio University in 2005, and he worked with the linebackers and defensive backs (2005-2007). In 2008, he briefly served as the offensiv...
Mike Dovenberg, Assistant Coach - College of San Mateo
April 18, 2019 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we speak with Mike Dovenberg from College of San Mateo. We discuss his coaching background, including how he went on to become a junior college head coach at the age of 25. Coach Dovenberg was diagnosed with Leukemia in June of 2018--he fills us in on his fight with cancer, and he shares how he managed to coach last fall while undergoing chemo-therapy treatments. Mike Dovenberg's coaching career began as offensive coordinator at Patrick Henry HS (MN) while ...
Nick Hill, Head Coach - Southern Illinois University
April 11, 2019 11:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we speak with Southern Illinois Head Coach Nick Hill. We discuss his offensive philosophy, some of his coaching influences, and we cover his journey from basketball player at Western Kentucky, to NFL quarterback, and now serving as the head coach at his alma mater. Nick Hill's coaching career began as head coach of Carbondale Community HS (IL) in 2013 after finishing a six-year career in professional football. From there, he joined the Southern Illinois Uni...
Dan Mulrooney, Head Coach - Anna Maria College
April 04, 2019 11:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we speak with Dan Mulrooney--Head Coach for Anna Maria College. We cover the ins and outs of being a young coach, including how he approaches interviewing and hiring coaches to his staff. We also discuss building a program of young players, creating a brand, and we hear the story of how he saved his neighbor's life. Dan Mulrooney's career began as a linebackers coach at Worchester Polytechnic Institute in 2013. Mulrooney was promoted to defensive coordinato...
Alvin Parker, PhD, Head Coach - Virginia Union University
March 28, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we speak with Dr. Alvin Parker, Head Coach for Virginia Union University. We discuss his commitment to education, how he prepared himself to eventually become a head coach, and what he learned during his first season leading a program. Dr. Parker got his start in coaching at Virginia Union in 1999 after he finished his playing time there. He served as the offensive coordinator and running backs coach at VUU until 2003. In 2004, Coach Parker was hired as the...
Frank Frigo, Co-Founder of EdjSports
March 21, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we take a deep dive in to analytics with EdjSports co-founder, Frank Frigo. We discuss using analytics to make better in-game decisions, how the Eagles used EdjSports on their way to winning Super Bowl LII, and we talk about being process-oriented rather than result-oriented. Frank Frigo has a passion for games and markets. He is a former winner of the Backgammon World Championship in Monte Carlo and has held the #1 international ranking of both on-line and...
Callie Brownson, QC - Dartmouth College
March 14, 2019 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we speak with Callie Brownson, offensive quality control coach for Dartmouth College. We discuss her background story, how she went on to become the first full-time Division I female football coach, and she offers her advice to coaches. Although unable to play high school football, Callie Brownson went on to play eight seasons of professional football in the Women's Football Alliance, and she also competed for the U.S. Women's National Team. She began her f...
Vincent Cashdollar, Offensive Coordinator - Manchester University
March 07, 2019 12:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we speak with Vincent Cashdollar, the offensive coordinator for Manchester University. We discuss his offensive philosophy, how he balances coaching the offensive line while serving as the OC, and his commitment to professional development in the offseason. Coach Cashdollar's career began in 2008 as a quality control coach on Frank Solich's staff at Ohio University (2008-2009). He then became a graduate assistant for Bill Stewart and later Dana Holgorsen at...
Van Malone, Cornerbacks - Kansas State University
February 28, 2019 12:00 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we speak with Kansas State Cornerbacks Coach Van Malone. We discuss how he builds relationships with players and other coaches, how he has navigated transitions throughout his career, and his commitment to balancing time with his family. Coach Malone began his career at the high school level not long after retiring from the NFL in 1998, where he spent 1994-1997 with the Detroit Lions, and he played collegiately at the University of Texas from 1989-1993. His...
Chris Hixson - QBIQ, & "Padding" the Rams
February 21, 2019 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we speak with Chris Hixson—Founder of QBIQ—and later on the show we breakdown the concept of “padding”. With Coach Hixson, we discuss the QBIQ system and how his experiences as a player and coach helped lead to its creation. During our discussion on padding, Mike Cross sits down with Mario Price and Alec Finch to learn more about their experience and the insights they gained by going through the process of charting the Rams’ offense. Coach Hixson was a four...
Larry Kindbom, Head Coach - Washington University in St. Louis
February 14, 2019 12:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we speak with Larry Kindbom, head coach of Washington University in St. Louis. Coach Kindbom was the Honorary Head Coach of the 2018 AllState AFCA Good Works Team. We discuss his time as a GA for Woody Hayes, his Playbook of Champions letter project, and his annual coaches summit that organizes for football coaches from all around his region. Coach Kindbom's career began at Ohio State University in 1977 as a graduate assistant for Woody Hayes (1977-1978). S...
Rick Jones, Head Coach - Greenwood HS (AR)
February 07, 2019 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we speak with Rick Jones, head coach of Greenwood High School in Arkansas. Coach Jones was the recipient of the 2018 AFCA Power of Influence Award, presented by TeamSnap. We discuss some of his off-season programs, leadership classes for players, advice for the interview process, and stories from his career. Rick Jones began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Harding University (1976-1977) before becoming an assistant coach at Del City HS in Okl...
Woody Blevins, Safeties - Northern Colorado
January 31, 2019 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we speak with Northern Colorado's Safeties Coach and Special Teams Coordinator Woody Blevins. We discuss his time as Sport Psychology Director, how he approaches player development on and off the field, and his 30-day challenge for his players. Woody Blevins began his coaching career in 2011 as a student assistant at his alma mater, Colorado Mesa, and he worked with the cornerbacks and assisted with special teams. In 2012, he was brought on staff at the Uni...
Sajan Thakkar, Running Backs - Harvard
January 24, 2019 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we speak with Harvard Running Backs Coach Saj Thakkar about his time as a young offensive coordinator, his experience working on the defensive side of the ball, and some of the unique aspects of coaching in the Ivy League. Coach Thakkar's career began at Fitchburg State University immediately after he finished playing for them. During his two years on staff (2013-14), he coached quarterbacks, running backs and special teams, plus spent time working as the v...
2019 Coaches Awards Green Carpet
January 17, 2019 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring interviews that we recorded on the Green Carpet prior to the AFCA Coaches Awards ceremony at the 2019 AFCA Convention in San Antonio. We spoke with some of our award winners, presenters, and members of the AFCA's Board of Trustees, including Verne Lunquist, Mike Leach, Marv Levy, Pat Fitzgerald, and Bronco Mendenhall. This episode is brought to you in part by GameStrat. Use the promo code AFCA2019 for 10% off any package. Have any questio...
2019 Convention Preview
January 03, 2019 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBThe countdown is over--it's time for the 2019 AFCA Convention in San Antonio! AFCA Director of Coaching Education Mario Price, Director of Social Media Mike Cross, and graduate assistants Alec Finch, Mike Muto, and Maura Walsh cover what to look forward to at this year's Convention, including the schedule for each day! Check out the full schedule of events: https://www.afca.com/the-playbook-a-guide-to-the-2019-afca-convention/ Top 10 Things You Need to Do at the 2019 AFCA Convention: h...
Bob Stoops
December 27, 2018 12:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are releasing our Victory Formation session from the 2018 AFCA Convention, which featured former Oklahoma Sooners' Head Coach Bob Stoops. The talk was moderated by the AFCA's Executive Director Todd Berry, and audience members were able to submit questions to ask Coach Stoops. Their conversation included various stories from the course of Stoops' career, his mentorship of current Sooners' Head Coach Lincoln Riley, and the qualities he looked for in young c...
Gus Malzahn, Head Coach - Auburn University
December 20, 2018 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Auburn Head Coach Gus Malzahn’s General Session at the 2018 AFCA Convention in Charlotte. During the speech he details his career path that began as a high school coach in Arkansas, and he explains coaching philosophy, including the identity of his offense. Coach Malzahn's career began as a defensive coordinator at Hughes HS (AR) in 1991, but he was promoted to head coach after one season. From there, he was the head coach at Springdale Shi...
P.J. Fleck, Head Coach - University of Minnesota
December 13, 2018 12:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBThis week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring P.J. Fleck’s General Session from the 2017 AFCA Convention in Nashville. Addressing the audience shortly after accepting the head coaching position at the University of Minnesota, Coach Fleck shared his coaching philosophy, the importance of developing a strong program culture, and he explained the meaning behind the “Row the Boat” mantra. Coach Fleck's career began as a graduate assistant for Ohio State in 2006, where he worked with the ti...
Bronco Mendenhall, Head Coach - University of Virginia
December 06, 2018 12:00 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBThis week on Inside the Headset we are featuring Bronco Mendenhall's General Session from the 2018 AFCA Convention in Charlotte. Coach Mendenhall spoke on the power of expectations and reference several studies as he drew connections between coaching and teaching. He also shared several stories from throughout his coaching career, including the Eco-Challenge he created while at New Mexico. Coach Mendenhall's career began at Oregon State as a graduate assistant (1989-1990) before moving to ...
Nick Saban, Head Coach - University of Alabama
November 29, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBThis week on Inside the Headset we are featuring Nick Saban’s General Session from the 2014 AFCA Convention in Indianapolis. Coach Saban delivered a passionate speech on coaching today’s athletes, and he shared stories that helped to pull back the curtain on his program at Alabama. Coach Saban’s career began as a graduate assistant at Kent State for two seasons (1973-1974) before he was brought out full-time to work with the linebackers (1975-1976). From there, he coached outside linebacke...
Fox Sports Broadcast Team - Brady Quinn, Robert Smith, & Dave Wannstedt
November 22, 2018 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBOn this week's episode of Inside the Headset we speak with current Fox Sports college football analysts Brady Quinn, Robert Smith, and Dave Wannstedt. We caught up with them over the summer at the Big 12 Media Days, and we discussed their careers in football, the role that coaches played in their lives, and some organizations that they're involved with. Brady Quinn starred as quarterback for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (2003-2006) before being drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the first...
113 Friday Night Lights: Triple Overtime
November 20, 2018 12:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBIn Episode 13 of Friday Night Lights we recap Keller's 33-27 triple overtime playoff loss to Lewisville HS. After one of the best seasons in Keller's football history, we hear Coach Stralow's message to the seniors and to next year's team. We also get his takeaways from the season, and we hear from some of the other coaches on staff discuss why they are in the coaching profession.
Chris Klieman, Head Coach - North Dakota State and Jennifer Gardner, Head Coach - Lovell HS (WY)
November 15, 2018 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBOn this week's episode of Inside the Headset we speak with Chris Klieman, Head Coach for North Dakota State University, and Jennifer Gardner, Head Coach for Lovell HS (WY). With Coach Klieman, we discuss his 2017 national championship team, how his players hold each other accountable, and how his dad influenced his coaching style. With Coach Gardner, we discuss how she became the first female HS head coach in Wyoming history and the importance of building relationships with players. Coach ...
112 Friday Night Lights: The Season You're Remembered For
November 13, 2018 12:00 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBIn Episode 12 of Friday Night Lights we recap Keller's 49-7 victory over Keller Central HS in the regular season finale. After securing only the third eight-win season in school history, and back-to-back playoff appearances, we discuss the logistics of scheduling a first round playoff matchup. Coach Stralow shares what his message is to the players this week before previewing Keller's game against the Lewisville HS Farmers (Lewisville, TX).
Joshua Eargle, Offensive Coordinator - Austin Peay State University
November 08, 2018 12:00 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBOn this week’s episode of Inside the Headset we speak with Joshua Eargle, Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach for Austin Peay State University. We discuss his diverse coaching background, the importance of establishing a winning program culture, the turnaround at Austin Peay, and how he balances coaching and family. Coach Eargle began his career as a graduate assistant at the University of Southern Mississippi (2003-2004) before getting his first full-time position at Ouachita B...
111 Friday Night Lights: Playoff Bound
November 06, 2018 12:00 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBIn Episode of 11 of Friday Night Lights we recap Keller's rivalry matchup against Fossil Ridge on Senior Night. With a victory, Keller secured a playoff berth in back-to-back seasons for the first time since Offensive Line Coach Colby Meek was playing for the Indians. When this year's seniors were sophomores, Keller went 1-9, and this week they have the opportunity to win 8 games for the first time since 2004. We hear from Coach Stralow about what he sees as the legacy of this year's team, a...
Bill Snyder, Head Coach - Kansas State University and Dan Casey, Head Coach - St. David's School (NC)
November 01, 2018 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBOn this week's episode of Inside the Headset we speak with Bill Snyder, Head Coach for Kansas State University, and Dan Casey, Head Coach at St. David's School (NC). We spoke with Coach Snyder at the Big 12 Media Days about his legacy from over 50 years as a coach, the evolution of his offense, and how he built the program at K-State. With Coach Casey, we discussed lessons he learned after his first season of coaching, adaptations in eight-man football, and his experience coaching football i...
110 Friday Night Lights: The Battle for the Tower
October 30, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBIn Episode 10 of Friday Night Lights it's rivalry week: Keller versus Fossil Ridge (Keller, TX). After we get Coach Stralow's recap of Keller's game against Byron Nelson HS, we hear from people on both sides of the "Battle for the Tower": Colby Meek (Keller's offensive line coach and Keller alum), Howard Marrow (former Texas A&M receiver and Fossil Ridge alum), and Gina Gow (athletic trainer at Fossil Ridge and wife of Keller's defensive line coach Patrick Gow).
Scotty Walden, Receivers Coach - University of Southern Mississippi
October 25, 2018 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBOn this week's episode of Inside the Headset we speak with Scotty Walden, receivers coach for the University of Southern Mississippi. We discuss how he became a collegiate play-caller while serving as a graduate assistant, some of the lessons he learned as a 26 year-old head coach, and he offers some advice for young coaches. Coach Walden's career began at Sul Ross State as a graduate assistant in 2012. Before the season began, the offensive coordinator left, and the head coach handed Wald...
109 Friday Night Lights: Coaching Next Year's Team This Year
October 23, 2018 11:00 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBIn Episode 9 of Friday Nights Lights we recap the Indians' game against Guyer HS (Denton, TX). Head Coach Carl Stralow fills us in on his philosophy regarding players development, and coordinators Wes Cope and Kris Price detail how the staff focuses on getting each player one year better. Coach Stralow updates the district standings and provides a preview of this week's game against Byron Nelson HS (Trophy Club, TX).
Kenny Dillingham, Offensive Coordinator - University of Memphis
October 18, 2018 11:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBOn this week's episode of Inside the Headset we speak with Kenny Dillingham, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the University of Memphis. We discuss his time as a graduate assistant, how he prepared himself to become a coordinator, and he offers advice for high school coaches trying to transition to the collegiate level. Coach Dillingham's career began after a season-ending injury during his senior year of high school, and he became a junior varsity coach at the age of 17 fo...
108 Friday Night Lights: Winning in the Kicking Game
October 16, 2018 11:00 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBIn Episode 8 of Friday Night Lights we recap Keller's matchup against Eaton HS (Fort Worth, TX). Head Coach Carl Stralow details how the program navigated a short week and how they handle Fridays after a Thursday night game. We also learn about the Indians' special teams philosophy and how they seek to weaponize their kicking units. We give an updated playoff picture, and Coach Stralow previews Keller's game versus Guyer HS (Denton, TX).
Tremaine Jackson, Defensive Coordinator - Abilene Christian University
October 11, 2018 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBOn this week's episode of Inside the Headset we speak with Tremaine Jackson, Defensive Coordinator for Abilene Christian University. We discuss how he's built a culture for the defense, including their mission statement, and we talk about his defensive philosophy and approach to game planning. Coach Jackson's career began as a defensive line coach at Texas A&M-Kingsville in 2006. He also worked with the defensive line when he joined the staff at Trinity Valley CC in 2007. In 2008, Jackson ...