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 returning to his alma mater to coach.  Joe Bowen recently completed his first year at Miami (OH) and will add defensive run game coordinator to his responsibilities for the fall. Coach Bowen is a Miami graduate and has spent time at numerous Power 5 programs as a graduate assistant learning from some of the best in the profession. He has also coached and worked with multiple defensive NFL draft selections.  Follow Coach Bowen and the Miami Redhawks on Social Media  @Coach_JoeBowen & @MiamiOHFootball  1:10 Start in coaching  3:30 Student Assistant at Miami University  7:19 Responsibilities  10:20 Learning more about the game  12:35 Disciplined approach  15:25 Remaining on staff as defensive GA  18:50 Being vocal as a young coach  23:00 Time at high-level schools as a GA  28:50 Takeaways as GA  32:00 Various memories at GA spots  34:25 Decision-making process for job selection  38:15 Development as a coach 41:00 Returning to alma mater  44:00 Importance of the AFCA  46:10 Social/Conclusion