The Unscripted Huddle

Helmets are like mobile phones. The technology is improving so quickly that you want the newest and best available. Join Joe and John as they discuss the #1 rated helmet on the market today, according to VA Tech's ratings. LIGHT Helmet CEO, Nick Esayian, joins our show to share how he is disrupting the industry and making the game we love better.

What happens when MMA meets Football Linemen? Join Joe and John as they discuss the most cutting edge of line play with Mike Pollack, Director of Training with Tip of the Spear (TOS). Learn how the NFA is partnering with TOS to help you get reduced pricing access to the best football line techniques on the market.

Join Joe & John as they welcome Mazi Moayed, Head Coach of Marin Catholic talking about creating a strong, winning, consistent football culture. Joe and Mazi also share working together as a youth and high school program, a key to strengthening both teams.

Join Joe & John as they connect with Dr. Jillian Urban, Assistant Professor at Wake Forrest Medical Center, and co-creator of the NFA's research approach. Dr. Urban will share her insights and experiences working with youth football organizations to implement safety protocols and procedures.

Join Joe & John as they explore the position of Running Back, Coaching Legacies, and the question of "Why do we coach Football?" with Coach Juwan Lewis of Alabama State. We'll cover coaching tips for RBs and the bigger purpose behind football coaches from Coach Lewis' and the NFA's perspective.

Join Joe & John as we connect with Lisa Ertz, Chief Engagement Officer for the National Football Alliance, Mom of 4 boys including Zach Ertz, and head of the Ertz Family Foundation. We'll talk about what it is like to be an NFL Mom, raising four boys who all played different sports, and why she volunteers for the National Football Alliance.

Join Joe & John as we connect with Dr. Alicia Trbovich, Chief Medical Officer for the National Football Alliance and Neuropsychologist for the Pittsburgh Steelers to explore the latest from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on neurology, being a Mom of 3 under the age of 5, and why she chooses to volunteer for the National Football Alliance.

Join Joe & John as they connect with Chris Fore, California High School Principal and Former California Coaches Association President. We'll talk about the state of head coaching in SoCal, Chris's insights on the shield punt, and more!

Join us to hear our "four-down" perspective on the NVL MVP contest, how we evaluate players, our coaching philosophy on using player evaluations, the NCAA Football Playoff Bracket, and our plans to attend the 2025 AFCA Convention.

Join Joe & John as they recap their experiences, learnings, and insights into the American Football Coaching Association's 2025 Convention in Charlotte. John is a veteran of the convention while this was Joe's first convention. Hear why this event is now a standard annual experience for the NFA!