For the next three episodes, we’ll be catching up with alums of the AFCA/NCAA 30 Under 30 Coaches’ Leadership Institute.

In today’s episode we’re joined by 2017 selection Mike Ridings, safeties coach at Marian University. Coach Ridings shares his coaching philosophy, connections he made in 30 Under 30, and a wise tip he learned from Duke University head coach David Cutcliffe.

Follow Coach Ridings on Twitter: @CoachRidings

In our second segment, our first AFCA Staff Spotlight, AFCA Graduate Assistant Shelby Cozette sits down with the AFCA’s Director of Media Relations Vince Thompson. He shares how he got his start at the AFCA, how interested coaches can get involved on a committee, and his award-winning weekend hobby.

Have any questions, comments or ideas for the show? Send us an email, podcast at afca (dot) com. Enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday and check back next Thursday for another episode of Inside the Headset with the AFCA.