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 Coach, and his experience in the AFCA 35 Under 35 program. Coach Jacobson, who is beginning his second season with Tyler Junior College, was a member of the 2023 AFCA 35 Under 35 Class.  

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Show Notes: 

0:32 Introduction 

0:55 Playing High School football in Texas 

2:05 Playing at Texas Tech University 

6:08 Experience serving in a church mission  

10:03 When did you know you wanted to coach? 

15:15 Transition to Snow College  

19:19 Beginning as the Head Coach at Tyler JC 

21:38 Decision to apply for Tyler JC Head Coach job 

26:16 Experience of being a first-year head coach 

33:20 Hiring assistant coaches 

35:53 Experience with AFCA 35 Under 35 Program 

38:28 Conclusion