Podcast Inside The Headset With The Afca

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring North Dakota State’s, Offensive Coordinator, Tyler Roehl. Coach Rhoel goes in-depth about his coaching philosophy, gives insight into the Crew Chiefs, and talks about life after football. Tyler Roehl is a former All-American running back turned coach at his alma mater, North Dakota State. Roehl now …

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring the University of Montana’s head coach, Bobby Hauck. Coach Hauck discusses his deep history with the university, explains Montana’s unique football culture, and shares why he decided to serve on the AFCA Board of Trustees. Bobby Hauck is preparing for his fourth season in his second stint as the hea…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring the University of Louisiana Monroe's running backs coach Tony Hull. In this episode, Coach Hull talks about coaching in his home state, transitioning from working as an engineer at NASA to coaching, and shares how he puts players in a position to be successful. Tony Hull, one of the most respected c…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Coastal Carolina Head Coach, Jamey Chadwell. In this episode, Coach Chadwell talks about maintaining success with increasing public expectations, details the value of keeping a coaching staff intact, and shares how he approaches recruiting and roster management in the transfer portal era. Jamey Chad…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Lake Forest College Head Coach, Jim Catanzaro. In this episode, Coach Catanzaro details the value of recruiting multi-sport athletes out of high school, highlights his personal coaching philosophy, and shares the impact that the transfer portal has had at the Division III level. Jim Catanzaro will b…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Kennesaw State University’s Head Coach, Brian Bohannon. In this episode, Coach Bohannon details his journey starting the Kennesaw State football program from the ground up, highlights the importance of being passionate about what you do, and shares how he combines old and new school coaching philoso…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Former Utah State and Texas Tech Head Coach, Matt Wells. In this episode, Coach Wells shares his past experience coaching his alma mater at Utah State, highlights the importance of getting players involved in the local community, and shares what being a part of the Allstate Good Works team has meant…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Wayne State University Head Coach, Paul Winters. In this episode, Coach Winters highlights the various factors that go into selecting a coaching job, shares his thoughts on the evolving nature of college football, and details his personal involvement with the AFCA. Paul Winters is entering his 19th …

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Western Michigan’s Head Coach, Tim Lester. In this episode, Coach Lester shares his personal experience coaching at his alma mater, highlights how he seeks out young coaching talent in college football, and details what it’s like preparing for weekday games in the Mid-American Conference. Tim Lester…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring William & Mary’s Head Coach, Mike London. In this episode Coach London speaks on the importance of having a healthy work-life balance, highlights the offseason program he implemented to develop his players for beyond the field, and shares the benefit of cultivating relationships with high school coa…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Campbell University Head Coach, Mike Minter. Coach Minter speaks on transitioning Campbell from a non-scholarship to scholarship program, details the commonalities of a great team that he’s found across various levels of football, and shares the impact that former coaches have had on his coaching ca…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Morningside University Head Coach, Steve Ryan. In this episode, Coach Ryan shares his experience navigating his program through the pandemic, explains the importance of developing men beyond the playing field, and highlights the lessons he learned early in his career as a high school freshman footba…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Ferris State’s Head Coach, Tony Annese. In this episode, Coach Annese reflects on last year’s Division II National Championship run, details where his passion for teaching and leading young men came from, and highlights the importance of sharping your personal skillset. Tony Annese is entering his t…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Stanford’s Wide Receivers Coach, Bobby Kennedy. Coach Kennedy shares the positive impact that coaching mentors have played in his life, highlights the importance of setting players up for success after their football career, and speaks on the benefits of being involved with the AFCA. Bobby Kennedy i…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Rutgers Linebackers Coach, Corey Hetherman. Coach Hetherman shares his personal experience playing and coaching in Europe, details the knowledge he gained from coaching different position groups throughout his career, and speaks on his time being apart of the AFCA 35 Under 35 Leadership Institute. C…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Coastal Carolina’s Co-Offensive Coordinator and Running Backs Coach, Newland Isaac. In this episode Coach Isaac takes us through his personal coaching journey, shares how to build team culture that goes beyond the field, and dives into his personal offensive philosophy. Newland Isaac recently comple…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring University of Buffalo Defensive Line Coach, Cedric Douglas. In this episode, Coach Douglas details how he identifies talent while recruiting football players, highlights the benefits of tailoring your coaching style to the type of player you are coaching, and shares what it means to play with a “sam…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring the 2021 AFCA Regional Power of Influence award winners. These coaches include Lou Marinelli from New Canaan High School (Conn.), Gary Rankin from Boyd Buchanan High School (Tenn.), Jake Gilbert from Westfield High School (Ind.), Bill Blankenship from Owasso High School (Okla.) and Tim Brennan from …

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring the 2021 AFCA NAIA Regional Coaches of the year. These coaches include Lindsey Wilson College Coach Chris Oliver, Southwestern College Coach Brad Griffin and Texas Wesleyan University Coach Joe Prud’homme. Chris Oliver recently completed his 12th and final season as the head coach of the Blue Raider…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring the 2021 AFCA D-III Regional Coaches of the year. These coaches include U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Coach Mike Toop, Trinity University Coach Jerheme Urban, Albion College Coach Dustin Beurer, and Central College Coach Jeff McMartin. Mike Toop recently completed his 17th and final season as the hea…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring the 2021 AFCA D-II Regional Coaches of the year. These coaches include Kutztown University Coach Jim Clements, Bowie State University Coach Damon Wilson, University of Findlay Coach Rob Keys, Angelo State University Coach Jeff Girsch, and Western Colorado University Coach Jas Bains. Jim Clements rec…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring the 2021 AFCA FBS Regional Coaches of the year. These coaches include Cincinnati Coach Luke Fickell, Arkansas Coach Sam Pittman, Michigan State Coach Mel Tucker, and UTSA Coach Jeff Traylor. Luke Fickell recently completed his 5th season as the Head Coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats. Fickell has foun…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring the 2021 AFCA FCS Regional Coaches of the year. These coaches include North Dakota State Coach Matt Entz, Villanova Coach Mark Ferrante, and Sam Houston State Coach K.C. Keeler. K.C. Keeler recently completed his eight season as head coach of the Sam Houston State University Bearcats. In his tenure …

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring University of Wyoming head coach, Craig Bohl. Coach Bohl explains the importance of having a clear vision for your program, discusses why you should trust your instincts as a coach, and highlights the benefits of finding players that fit your specific program. Craig Bohl recently completed his 8th s…

This week on Inside the Headset we are featuring University of Arkansas Head Coach Sam Pittman's speech from the 2022 AFCA Convention.

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring University of North Carolina Head Coach, Mack Brown. Coach Brown shares tips on how to be an effective communicator, explains what it takes to win at a high level, and highlights the importance of setting an edge every day within a program. A 43-year veteran of collegiate coaching, Mack Brown has se…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Ouachita Baptist Head Coach, Todd Knight. Coach Knight takes us on a deep dive into his program philosophy, highlights the importance of making practice count, and shares his personal relationship working with the AFCA. After 21 seasons - and 22 years - as head coach at Ouachita, Todd Knight is the …

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Coastal Carolina University Head Coach, Jamey Chadwell. Coach Chadwell discusses what it takes to build a winning team, shares the core values he implements in his program, and highlights the ways he helps his players stay accountable on and off the field. Jamey Chadwell recently completed his third…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring College Football Hall of Fame Head Coach, Phillip Fulmer. Coach Fulmer reflects on his legendary career at the University of Tennessee, discusses why it is important to embrace change and shares advice for young coaches attending the AFCA Convention. Phillip Fulmer is the longtime former Head Coach …

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring College Football Hall of Fame Coach and former AFCA President, Joe Taylor. Coach Taylor dives in on how he uses coaching as a ministry, shares the keys on how to maintain long term success, and highlights his personal experience serving as the AFCA President. The all-time winningest coach in Hampton…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring St. Charles East High School Assistant Coach, Brad McCaslin. Coach McCaslin takes us on a deep dive into his coaching journey, highlights the importance of prioritizing athletes’ mental health, and shares how he uses technology to better connect with his players. McCaslin has over 20 years of coachi…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring longtime Division I Head Coach, Ken Hatfield. Coach Hatfield highlights what inspired him to get into coaching, shares his personal philosophy for leading a football team, and explains why he enjoys attending the annual AFCA conventions. Coach Hatfield began his college head coaching career at the U…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring former Northwest Missouri Head Coach and College Football Hall of Famer, Mel Tjeerdsma. Coach Tjeerdsma highlights the importance of building relationships, discusses what it takes to turn a struggling program around, and gives insight on his experience working as a collegiate athletic director. Mel…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring longtime Division I Head Coach, Tyrone Willingham. Coach Willingham shares his thoughts on how representation can be better achieved in the coaching world, details his experience working for the College Football Playoff, and highlights what he valued during his time as the President of the AFCA. Tyr…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Dallas Spruce High School (TX) Defensive Coordinator, Dwain Crawford. Coach Crawford speaks on the valuable lessons he learned as a young coach, details his personal experience working in athletic performance at the collegiate level, and highlights the importance of having a learning mindset. Dwain …

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring West Georgia Head Coach, David Dean. Coach Dean shares why he loves coaching in the state of Georgia, highlights how he builds a positive team culture within his program, and shares his personal experience with the AFCA. David Dean is currently in his fifth season as the Head Coach of WGU, returning…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Waldorf University Head Coach, Will Finley. Coach Finley shares his plan for handling adversity, highlights the importance of building a strong coaching staff, and explains his motivations that drive his passion for coaching. Will Finley became the head coach for the Warriors in the spring of 2020 a…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring longtime college coach, Bob Trott. Coach Trott discusses the importance of cultivating relationships throughout the coaching journey, discusses the evolution of recruiting in the college game, and gives advice on how to maintain professional development. Bob Trott is a former College and NFL coach w…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring longtime Virginia Tech Defensive Coordinator, Bud Foster. Coach Foster shares the life lessons he learned through coaching, speaks on his personal relationship with Hall of Fame Coach Frank Beamer, and highlights how he adapted his defensive schemes to compete with everchanging offenses. Bud Foster …

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Carroll High School Head Coach, Alex Washington. Coach Washington highlights his experience transitioning from player to coach, shares lessons he learned while working as a Graduate Assistant, and discusses his methods on how he keeps his players accountable on and off the field. Alex Washington is …

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Jacksonville State Receivers Coach, Cody Wells. Coach Wells reflects on this past year’s football season that was impacted by COVID, discusses last week’s thrilling upset victory over Florida State, and gives insight on how to keep a team focused going forward after a big win. Cody Wells enters his …

This week on this special edition of Inside the Headset, we are featuring the former Head Coaches of the military academies that coached during the tragedy of 9/11. These coaches include former Air Force Head Coach Fisher DeBerry, former Navy Head Coach Charlie Weatherbie, and former Army Head Coach Todd Berry. In this episode all three coaches tel…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring University of San Diego’s Offensive Coordinator and Running Backs Coach Tyler Sutton. Coach Sutton highlights his early coaching experience as a graduate assistant, shares advice on how to become an effective coordinator, and explains his philosophy for coaching running backs. Tyler Sutton enters hi…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Lake Erie College Head Coach, Reilly Murphy. Coach Murphy discusses his different experiences coaching at various college levels, provides insight on how to turn a struggling program around, and highlights the culture of accountability he has created within his team. Reilly Murphy is entering his th…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Tiffin University Head Coach, Cris Reisert. Coach Reisert shares the importance of learning the opposite side of the ball, discusses his personal transition from player to coach, and goes into detail throughout his journey to becoming a head coach. Cris Reisert is entering his third season as the He…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring New York Jets Defensive Assistant, Chip Vaughn. Coach Vaughn details his personal football journey, explains the motto he lives and coaches by, and discusses embracing challenges and adversity. Chip Vaughn is entering his second season with the New York Jets as a defensive assistant coach where he w…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Campbell University Quarterbacks Coach, Adam Morris. Coach Morris discusses the recently founded Coaches Coalition group, shares what recruiting looks like at the FCS level, and highlights the importance of the AFCA 35 Under 35 program. Adam Morris is entering his ninth year at Campbell University w…

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring University of Dayton’s Assistant Coach, Jeris Getter. Coach Getter discusses his journey with cerebral palsy, highlights the importance of building lasting relationships with players, and explains his why. Jeris Getter is entering his second season at the University of Dayton as Assistant Defensive …

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Wofford’s Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach Tyler Carlton. Coach Carlton highlights the importance of leaving a positive impacts on players, shares how he has turned past negatives into positives, and gives his testimony on how the AFCA 35 Under 35 program has helped his career thus far. …

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Marshall High School (TX) Head Coach, Jake Griedl. Coach Griedl discusses the importance of investing time in your athletes, speaks on the challenges of coaching at a historically good programs, and gives advice to young coaches who aspire to advance in the coaching ranks. Jake Griedl is entering hi…