On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Missouri State Head Coach, Ryan Beard. In this conversation, Coach Beard discusses the value of building genuine relationships, taking leaps of faith to advance his career, and his AFCA 35 Under 35 experience this past January. Coach Beard, a member of the 2023 AFCA 35 Under 35 class, just kicked off his second season leading the Bears.

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1:05 Transitioning from player to coach, building genuine relationships with your network, and volatility of the coaching profession.

20:57 Defining your why as a coach, coaching at the Division 2 level, and returning to Western Kentucky.

40:01 Benefits of coaching special teams, navigating the profession with your spouse, and transition to Central Michigan.

1:02:14 Adapting to the ever-changing nature of football, becoming the Head Coach at Missouri State, and experience in the AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute.