ポッドキャスト Inside The Headset With The AFCA

On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset presented by CoachComm, AFCA Executive Director, Todd Berry, shares how he got his start in coaching, the highs and lows he experienced throughout his career, and why young coaches should get involved with the AFCA. Coach Berry is a former FBS Head Coach and has led the AFCA since 2016. Connect with the …

On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset presented by CoachComm, Heather Marini, the quarterbacks coach at Brown University, shares about beginning her coaching career in Australia, taking opportunities as they present themselves, and becoming the first female position coach in Division 1. Coach Marini is in her fourth season at Brown and third…

On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset presented by CoachComm, C.J. Cox, the Corners coach at Kent State, shares how coaching many positions has benefitted him, how he found his voice as a young coach, and where he has seen the most growth throughout his career. Coach Cox, a member of the 2023 AFCA 35 Under 35 Class, is in his third season wi…

On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset presented by CoachComm, Braxton Harris, the Head Coach at Houston Christian University, shares his lifelong dream of being a football coach, how he takes lessons from past experiences and applies it to current challenges, and his takeaways from his AFCA 35 Under 35 Experience. Coach Harris is in his firs…

On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset presented by CoachComm, Danny Collins, the Safeties coach for Minnesota, shares how he got started as an equipment manager, the value he places on working hard in everything he does, and why his experience in the AFCA 35 Under 35 was so valuable. A 2023 AFCA 35 Under 35 participant, Coach Collins and the…

On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset presented by CoachComm, Tyler Osborne, the Wide Receivers coach at Stanford, shares his lifelong passion for football, the value that connections have on getting future jobs, and quickly adapting to and learning about Stanford Football. A 2023 AFCA 35 Under 35 participant, Coach Osborne and the Stanford …

On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset presented by CoachComm, Chidera Uzo-Diribe, the Outside Linebackers coach for the Georgia Bulldogs, shares his beginnings as a young coach, his opportunity to start his career in the Power 5, and his experience coaching in the National Championship game. A member of the 2023 AFCA 35 Under 35 class, Coach…

On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset presented by CoachComm, Christian Robinson, the Inside Linebackers Coach at Baylor University, shares his transition from a player to a GA with Georgia, his journey to his first full-time job, and the impact that building relationships has had on his career. Coach Robinson, a 2022 AFCA 35 Under 35 recipi…

On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, Ryan Smith, the corners coach for the Arizona Cardinals, shares the importance of coaching where your feet are, his experience coaching at many levels throughout his career, and his AFCA 35 Under 35 experience. Coach Smith, a member of the 2022 AFCA 35 Under 35 class, and the Ca…

On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, Scotty Walden, the head coach at Austin Peay, talks through his journey as a football coach. Coach Walden shares how he got his first opportunities in coaching, the learning curves he experienced throughout his career, and how he has grown into the coach he is now. Coach Walden,…

On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, the Head Coach of Southern Illinois, Nick Hill, dives into his career as a football coach. Coach Hill shares about his entry into the coaching profession, the process he uses to hire a staff that fits his program, and why he chooses to include his family in his work with the tea…

On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, Harland Bower, the defensive ends coach at Duke University takes us inside his career as a football coach. Coach Bower discusses the impact moving from job to job had on his family, the value of networking and having connections, and his experience participating in the AFCA 35 U…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Steve Steele, the Head Coach for T.F. Riggs High School in South Dakota. In this episode, Coach Steele shares about the adjustments that he made in his first few years of coaching, his unique way of repeating success, and his experience in AFCA 30 under 30 Program. Coach Steele has led T.F. Riggs to…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Kevin May, the Defensive Coordinator at Seton Hill University. In this episode, Coach May shares about his entry into the coaching profession, his experience as a GA and doing many roles within a program, and how he took advantage of the AFCA 35 Under 35 Program. Coach May will be entering into his …

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Tremaine Jackson, the Head Coach at Valdosta State University. In this episode, Coach Jackson shares about coaching at many different levels, his rise to becoming a Head Coach, and what he learned from being a part of the AFCA 35 Under 35 Program. Coach Jackson is beginning his second season at Vald…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring TJ Vernieri, the Wide Receivers coach at Gannon University. In this episode, Coach Vernieri shares how he started out as a young coach, his experience coaching different position groups at different levels, and what the AFCA 35 Under 35 Program means to him. Coach Vernieri recently transitioned to G…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Tanner Jacobson, the Head Coach at Tyler Junior College. In this episode, Coach Jacobson shares his experience transitioning from a player to a coach, starting out as a young Head Coach, and his experience in the AFCA 35 Under 35 program. Coach Jacobson, who is beginning his second season with Tyler…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Ed Raby, the Head Coach at SUNY Morrisville. In this episode, Coach Raby shares about the value of coaching many positions, coaching through the COVID-19 Pandemic, and his experience with the AFCA 35 Under 35 Program. Coach Raby was a part of the 2023 35 Under 35 class and is beginning his second se…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Kyle Segler, the offensive line coach at the University of Louisiana-Monroe. In this episode, Coach Segler shares his passion for coaching, reflects on change within coaching, and discusses his experience with the AFCA 35 Under 35 Program. Coach Segler is in his second stint at ULM after coaching at…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Nick Davis, the head coach at Ottawa University. Coach Davis reflects on his career progression, growth as a coach, and experience with the AFCA 35u35. Coach Davis enters his second year as the head coach at Ottawa University, after successful stops at Rose-Hulman, Michigan, Western Illinois, and Mo…

This week on Inside the Headset we are featuring De'Rail Sims, the running backs coach at Cincinnati. Coach Sims discusses his coaching development, where he has seen growth and the transition to Cincinnati. Coach Sims has seen success at all levels of collegiate football as a running backs coach for a national championship with JMU to multiple tea…

This week on Inside the Headset we are featuring Justin Hoffman, Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment and assistant coach at Concordia University - Nebraska. Coach Hoffman highlights his passion for coaching, his career path, and maintaining boundaries for a good work-life balance. Coach Hoffman previously spent time at Peru State College and…

This week on Inside the Headset we are featuring Adam Waugh, the head coach at Southeastern University. Coach Waugh discusses his coaching journey, his family of football coaches, and the influence of former coaches and the AFCA. Coach Waugh is in his first season as the head football coach for Southeastern after serving as the defensive coordinato…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Darius Davis, the defensive line coach at Robert Morris. Coach Davis reflects on his journey, development as a coach, and stepping into his current role at RMU. Coach Davis is entering his second year at Robert Morris as the defensive line coach after a 5-year run at Findlay as the Co-Defensive Coor…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Andrew Heffler, the WR coach and ST coordinator at Culver-Stockton. Coach Heffler discusses his start in coaching, convention experience, and the transition from being a defensive player to now an offensive coach. Coach Heffler is entering his second year at Culver-Stockton College as the wide recei…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Joe Bowen, the defensive run game coordinator and linebackers coach at Miami (OH). Coach Bowen discusses his entrance into the profession, time as a GA at high-level FBS programs, and returning to his alma mater to coach. Joe Bowen recently completed his first year at Miami (OH) and will add defensi…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Blaise Faggiano, the head coach at Utica University. Coach Faggiano details his coaching journey, hiring process, and the value he finds in the AFCA convention. Blaise Faggiano has been the head coach at Utica University since 2008. This past year, Coach Faggiano led Utica to a 10-2 record and 2nd r…

This week on Inside the Headset we are featuring Dr. Alvin Parker, the head coach at Virginia Union. Coach Parker discusses his rare sustainability in the coaching profession and his passion for the AFCA. Coach Alvin Parker recently completed his 5th season as the head coach at Virginia Union. He has over 24 years of coaching experience, all within…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Maurice Linguist, the head coach at Buffalo! Coach Linguist discusses his rapid rise in the profession, influences in the profession, and involvement in the AFCA. Maurice Linguist is entering his third season with the University at Buffalo after various stints as a successful assistant and coordinat…

This week on Inside the Headset we are featuring Dave Clawson, the head football coach at Wake Forest. Coach Clawson reflects on his start in the profession, and his reputation as a program builder, and offers some advice to young coaches. Dave Clawson has been the head coach at Wake Forest since 2014. With a track record of high-level success and …

This week on Inside the Headset we are featuring Jarae Thurmond from Georgia Southern. Coach Thurmond reflects on his time in the Navy, his career progressing to a spot at Georgia Southern, and the impact the AFCA has had on his career and network. Jarae Thurmond spent 12 years in the United States Navy as a Lead Instructor before medically retirin…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Marco Regalado, the Executive Director of Player Personnel & Recruiting at Rice. Coach Regalado discusses his career path from GA to collegiate recruiting and his meteoric rise on social media. Marco Regalado begins his second year with the Rice football staff as the director of player personnel and…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Anna Caruso, the In-Game Strategy & Data Research Student Assistant at the University of St. Thomas. Coach Caruso discusses her experience growing up as a coach’s kid, her current role with the Tommies, and the relationships built with other women in the profession. Anna Caruso is currently a freshm…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Drew Dallas, the head coach at Hutchinson CC. Coach Dallas discusses his own experience as a transfer player, learning & playing for his father, and reflects on his selection as the American Community College Football Coaches Association (ACCFCA) Coach of the Year. Drew Dallas became the head footba…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Corey Parker, the cornerbacks' coach at Toledo. Coach Parker discusses his coaching start, and the transition from HS to college coaching, and offers advice to young coaches. Corey Parker is in his second year as the cornerbacks' coach at Toledo. Coach Parker was a three-time letter winner as a defe…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Nate Shreffler, the offensive coordinator at Hillsdale College. Coach Shreffler recaps his collegiate coaching career and experience as a play-caller. He also reflects on his selection as the AFCA Division II Assistant Coach of the Year. Nate Shreffler has been the offensive coordinator for Hillsdal…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Coach Joe Gerbino, the offensive coordinator at Bethune-Cookman. Coach Gerbino discusses his start in coaching, recaps his season, and reflects on his selection as the DIII Assistant Coach of the Year. Joe Gerbino became the Pioneers' offensive coordinator in the Summer of 2017. Gerbino was original…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Coach George Papageorgiou, the offensive line coach at Benedictine College (KS). Coach "Pops" reflects on his coaching career, some changes he sees in the next generation of players, and reflects on his selection as the 2022 AFCA NAIA Assistant Coach of the Year. George Papageorgiou, or as his playe…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring John Loose, the Assistant Head Coach & Outside Linebackers at Army West Point. Coach Loose recaps his coaching career, discusses the unique experiences coaching at a service academy, and discusses Lauren's First and Goal Foundation. Lauren's First and Goal Foundation was founded in 2004 to raise mon…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Chris Kappas, Head Coach at Lousiville HS (OH). Coach Kappas recaps his collegiate coaching career and his transition to the high school level. He also discusses his unique experience coaching on all sides of the ball and reflects on his selection as the AFCA FCS Assistant Coach of the Year. Chris K…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring our Division 1 - FCS Coach of the Year regional winners in a panel discussion. The coaches reflect on their year, discuss key mentors in their life, and review some takeaways from the AFCA convention.

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring our Division II Coach of the Year discussion. The coaches recap this past season, reflect on key mentors in their life, and discuss the connections they have made through the AFCA. The regional coach of the year winners for Division II are: Region 1: Ernie McCook, Shepherd University Ernie McCook re…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring our Division III Coach of the Year discussion. The coaches discuss some highlights of their program this past season and some key mentors in their life that have helped push them to their success. The regional coach of the year winners for Division III are: Region 1: Mike Toerper, Ithaca College Mic…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring our NAIA regional coaches' discussion. The coaches recap their seasons, and the team’s culture, and reflect on some influential leaders in their life. The regional selections for NAIA are: Region 1: Mike Jasper, Bethel University (Tenn.) Mike Jasper recently led his Bethel Wildcats to an 11-1 record…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring our 2022 Regional Power of Influence Award winners in a roundtable discussion. The coaches discuss their journey, some of the mentors who have had an impact on them, and some pillars of their football program. 2022 AFCA/AFCF Regional Power of Influence Award winners are: Region 1: Jim Kelliher, Abin…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring our GA panel from the 2022 AFCA convention. The panelists discuss what they look for in a GA, how to be successful, and maintaining discipline through adversity. Bret Bielema recently completed his second season as the Head Coach of Illinois. Bielema arrived in Champaign with 24 years of collegiate …

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Ohio State's Head Coach, Ryan Day. Coach Day discusses his experience at previous conventions, being successful at a historic university, and maintaining efficiency within his football program. Coach Ryan Day is currently in his 4th year as the head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes football program.…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are honoring the life and legacy of Coach Mike Leach with his general session from the 2009 convention. Coach Leach was a pioneer in the game and the AFCA and the coaching community are better because of his impact. One of the masterminds of the air raid offense and a pioneer for the coaching profession, Coach Le…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Sonny Dykes, head coach at TCU, the #3 seed in the 2023 College Football Playoff! Coach Dykes discusses his coaching path, recruiting philosophy, and some keys to building a winning program. Coach Dykes was named head coach at TCU on November 30, 2021, after 4 successful seasons at SMU. He has worke…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring the Defensive Line Coach and Defensive Run Game Coordinator from Eastern Kentucky, Jeremy Hawkins. Coach Hawkins discusses the adversity faced in the profession, the financial sacrifice of being a coach, and his professional development with the AFCA. Jeremy Hawkins joined Eastern Kentucky's staff a…