Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm welcomes Jericho Silvernail, Associate Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator at Long Beach City College.

In this episode, Coach Silvernail details his coaching journey, the challenges he’s faced, and how he earned recognition as part of the 2025 AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute.

🕒 Episode Timestamps

• 01:11 – Introduction

• 01:30 – When did you know you wanted to coach?

• 04:21 – First coaching stop at Santiago High School

• 06:05 – Making the big leap early in your career

• 07:50 – Handling adversity and adapting in your role

• 09:10 – Coaching at Cerritos High School

• 13:00 – Preparing to be a Special Teams Coordinator

• 18:42 – Getting started at Long Beach City College

• 23:00 – Promotion to Defensive Front Coordinator

• 26:25 – Transitioning to the Offensive Line

• 29:35 – Path to Associate Head Coach & Special Teams Coordinator

• 31:20 – Why apply for the AFCA 35 Under 35 program

• 34:00 – Conclusion

📲 Follow Coach Silvernail & Long Beach City Football:

• @CoachSilvernail

• @LBCCFB_VGOH

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