Inside the Headset with the AFCA

By American Football Coaches Association

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Inside 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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Inside the Headset with the AFCA episodes:

04.18.2024
Mike Bloomgren, Head Coach - Rice
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Mike Bloomgren, the Head Coach at Rice University. In this conversation, Coach Bloomgren takes us through his career that has taken him to schools...
04.11.2024
Jeff McMartin, Head Coach - Central College
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Jeff McMartin, the Head Coach at Central College. In this conversation, Coach McMartin discusses why he got into coaching, getting to serve as the...
04.04.2024
Clark Lea, Head Coach - Vanderbilt
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Clark Lea, the Head Coach at Vanderbilt University. In this conversation, Coach Lea talks through his journey to becoming the head coach of his...
03.28.2024
Jay Norvell, Head Coach - Colorado State
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Jay Norvell, the head coach at Colorado State University. In this conversation, Coach Norvell takes us through the journey he took to get to...
03.21.2024
Craig Bohl, Executive Director - AFCA
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Craig Bohl, the new Executive Director of the AFCA. In this conversation, Coach Bohl walks through his career as a coach, shares his love...
03.14.2024
Ben Gibboney, Defensive Coordinator - Carnegie Mellon
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Ben Gibboney, the defensive coordinator at Carnegie Mellon. In this conversation, Coach Gibboney discusses how he got his start in the coaching profession, his unique...
03.07.2024
Justin Robinson, Defensive Coordinator - Marian
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Justin Robinson, the defensive coordinator at Marian University. In this conversation, Coach Robinson discusses why he chose to be a football coach, the impact...
02.29.2024
Gerry Gallagher | Kurt Tippmann | Rodney Saulsberry Sr. | Lee Wiginton | John Mannion
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we are featuring the 2023 Power of Influence Roundtable. This year's Regional Winners, Gerry Gallagher of Delbarton School in New Jersey, Rodney Saulsberry Sr. of Whitehaven High School in...
02.22.2024
Doug Socha, Lenoir-Rhyne | Mike Feminis, Saint Xavier | Chuck Hepola, Evangel | Matt McCarty, Northwestern
This week, on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we are featuring the 2023 D3 COTY Panel. In this discussion, Former Keiser HC Doug Socha, Saint Xavier HC Mike Feminis Evangel HC Chuck Hepola, Northwestern HC Matt McCarty,...
02.15.2024
Christian Taylor, Defensive QC - Buffalo Bills
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we hear from Christian Taylor, current Defensive Quality Control coach for the Buffalo Bills. In this episode, Coach Taylor discusses the importance of making and sustaining good connections, having...
02.08.2024
Curt Fitzpatrick | Greg Chimera | Jerheme Urban | Jason Couch | Chris Winter
This week, on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we are featuring the 2023 D3 COTY Panel. In this discussion, Cortland HC Curt Fitzpatrick, Johns Hopkins HC Greg Chimera, Trinity HC Jerheme Urban, Alma HC Jason Couch, and...
02.01.2024
Jim Clements, Kutztown | Chennis Berry, SCSU | Josh Lamberson, UCM | Paul Simmons, Harding
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we are featuring the 2023 D2 COTY Panel. In this discussion, Kutztown HC Jim Clements, Central Missouri HC Josh Lamberson, Harding HC Paul Simmons, and former Benedict College HC...
01.25.2024
Greg Gasttuso, Head Coach - Ualbany | Clay Hendrix, Head Coach - Furman | Todd Stepsis, Head Coach - Dranke
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we are featuring the 2023 FCS COTY Panel. In this discussion, Albany HC Greg Gattuso, Furman HC Clay Hendrix, and Drake HC Todd Stepsis dive into what culture means...
01.18.2024
Mike Norvell, Head Coach - Florida State | David Braun, Head Coach - Northwestern | Jerry Kill, Former HC - NMSU
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we are featuring the 2023 FBS COTY Roundtable. In this discussion, Florida State HC Mike Norvell, Northwestern HC David Braun, and Former New Mexico State HC Jerry...
01.04.2024
GA Career Forum Panel, 2023 AFCA Convention
On this week’s epsiode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we are featuring the Graduate Assistant Panel discussion from the 2023 AFCA Convention. In this discussion, panelists Fred Farrier, Justin Burke, Charles Huff, Joseph Henry, and Kenny...
12.28.2023
Joey McGuire, Head Coach - Texas Tech
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset presented by CoachComm, we are featuring Texas Tech Head Coach, Joey McGuire’s High School Academy talk from the 2023 AFCA Convention. In this conversation, Coach McGuire expresses his passion for high...
12.21.2023
Bret Bielema, Head Coach - Illinois
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset presented by CoachComm, we are featuring Illinois Head Coach, Bret Bielema’s General Session speech from the 2023 AFCA Convention. In this talk, Coach Bielema discusses how he creates a culture of...
12.14.2023
Jonathan Smith, Head Coach - Michigan State
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset presented by CoachComm, we are featuring Michigan State Head Coach, Jonathan Smith’s General Session talk from the 2023 AFCA Convention. In this conversation, Coach Smith reflects on those who have impacted...
12.07.2023
Willie Fritz, Head Coach - Houston
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset presented by CoachComm, we are featuring University of Houston Head Coach, Willie Fritz’s General Session speech from the 2023 AFCA Convention. In his talk, Coach Fritz highlights his coaching career, some...
11.30.2023
Todd Berry, Executive Director - 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...
11.16.2023
Heather Marini, Quarterbacks - Brown
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...
11.09.2023
C.J. Cox, Corners - Kent State
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...
11.02.2023
Braxton Harris, Head Coach - Houston Christian
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...
10.26.2023
Danny Collins, Safeties - Minnesota
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...
10.19.2023
Tyler Osborne, Wide Receivers - Stanford
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...
10.12.2023
Chidera Uzo-Diribe, Outside Backers - Georgia
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...
10.05.2023
Christian Robinson, Inside Backers - Baylor
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...
09.28.2023
Ryan Smith, Cornerbacks - Arizona Cardinals
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...
09.21.2023
Scotty Walden, Head Coach - Austin Peay
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,...
09.14.2023
Nick Hill, Head Coach - Southern Illinois
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...
09.07.2023
Harland Bower, Defensive Ends - Duke
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...
08.31.2023
Steve Steele, Head Coach - T.F. Riggs HS (SD)
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...
08.24.2023
Kevin May, DC - Seton Hill
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...
08.17.2023
Tremaine Jackson, Head Coach - Valdosta State
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...
08.10.2023
T.J. Vernieri, WR - Gannon
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...
08.03.2023
Tanner Jacobson, Head Coach - Tyler Junior College
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...
07.27.2023
Ed Raby, Head Coach - SUNY Morrisville
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...
07.20.2023
Kyle Segler, OL - ULM
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...
07.13.2023
Nick Davis, Head Coach - Ottawa
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...
07.06.2023
De'Rail Sims, RB - Cincinnati
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...
06.29.2023
Justin Hoffman, RB - Concordia University
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...
06.22.2023
Adam Waugh, Head Coach - Southeastern University
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...
06.15.2023
Darius Davis, DL - Robert Morris
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...
06.08.2023
Andrew Heffler, WR/ST Coord - Culver-Stockton
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...
06.01.2023
Joe Bowen, LB - Miami (OH)
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...
05.25.2023
Blaise Faggiano, Head Coach - Utica
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...
05.18.2023
Dr. Alvin Parker, Head Coach - Virginia Union
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...
05.11.2023
Maurice Linguist, Head Coach - Buffalo
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...
05.04.2023
Dave Clawson, Head Coach - Wake Forest
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...
04.27.2023
Jarae Thurmond, Dir. of Player and Recruiting Relations - Georgia Southern
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...

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Inside the Headset with the AFCA episodes:

Mike Bloomgren, Head Coach - Rice

Jeff McMartin, Head Coach - Central College

Clark Lea, Head Coach - Vanderbilt

Jay Norvell, Head Coach - Colorado State

Craig Bohl, Executive Director - AFCA

Ben Gibboney, Defensive Coordinator - Carnegie Mellon

Justin Robinson, Defensive Coordinator - Marian

Gerry Gallagher | Kurt Tippmann | Rodney Saulsberry Sr. | Lee Wiginton | John Mannion

Doug Socha, Lenoir-Rhyne | Mike Feminis, Saint Xavier | Chuck Hepola, Evangel | Matt McCarty, Northwestern

Christian Taylor, Defensive QC - Buffalo Bills

Curt Fitzpatrick | Greg Chimera | Jerheme Urban | Jason Couch | Chris Winter

Jim Clements, Kutztown | Chennis Berry, SCSU | Josh Lamberson, UCM | Paul Simmons, Harding

Greg Gasttuso, Head Coach - Ualbany | Clay Hendrix, Head Coach - Furman | Todd Stepsis, Head Coach - Dranke

Mike Norvell, Head Coach - Florida State | David Braun, Head Coach - Northwestern | Jerry Kill, Former HC - NMSU

GA Career Forum Panel, 2023 AFCA Convention

Joey McGuire, Head Coach - Texas Tech

Bret Bielema, Head Coach - Illinois

Jonathan Smith, Head Coach - Michigan State

Willie Fritz, Head Coach - Houston

Todd Berry, Executive Director - AFCA

Heather Marini, Quarterbacks - Brown

C.J. Cox, Corners - Kent State

Braxton Harris, Head Coach - Houston Christian

Danny Collins, Safeties - Minnesota

Tyler Osborne, Wide Receivers - Stanford

Chidera Uzo-Diribe, Outside Backers - Georgia

Christian Robinson, Inside Backers - Baylor

Ryan Smith, Cornerbacks - Arizona Cardinals

Scotty Walden, Head Coach - Austin Peay

Nick Hill, Head Coach - Southern Illinois

Harland Bower, Defensive Ends - Duke

Steve Steele, Head Coach - T.F. Riggs HS (SD)

Kevin May, DC - Seton Hill

Tremaine Jackson, Head Coach - Valdosta State

T.J. Vernieri, WR - Gannon

Tanner Jacobson, Head Coach - Tyler Junior College

Ed Raby, Head Coach - SUNY Morrisville

Kyle Segler, OL - ULM

Nick Davis, Head Coach - Ottawa

De'Rail Sims, RB - Cincinnati

Justin Hoffman, RB - Concordia University

Adam Waugh, Head Coach - Southeastern University

Darius Davis, DL - Robert Morris

Andrew Heffler, WR/ST Coord - Culver-Stockton

Joe Bowen, LB - Miami (OH)

Blaise Faggiano, Head Coach - Utica

Dr. Alvin Parker, Head Coach - Virginia Union

Maurice Linguist, Head Coach - Buffalo

Dave Clawson, Head Coach - Wake Forest

Jarae Thurmond, Dir. of Player and Recruiting Relations - Georgia Southern