On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Coe College Defensive Coordinator and 2024 AFCA Division 3 Assistant Coach of the Year, Cody Baethke. In this conversation, Coach Baethke discusses why he wanted to become a football coach, being willing to take risks, and being recognized as the Division 3 Assistant Coach of the Year. Coach Baethke helped lead the Kohawks to a 9-2 record and a berth in the NCAA Division 3 Playoffs in the 2024 season.

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1:30 Breaking into the profession at the High School level after a collegiate playing career.

14:45 Jumping to the college level as a GA, impact of family on career decisions, and returning to your alma mater.

31:13 Serving as a baseball coach while coaching football, becoming the Defensive Coordinator at Coe College, being named as 2024 AFCA D3 Assistant Coach of the Year.