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Inside the Headset with the AFCA

American Football Coaches Association

Inside the Headset with the AFCA takes you in-depth with interviews, career breakdowns, and coaching development with football coaches around the country.

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23:00

Paul Michalak, Assistant Head Coach - Trinity University

Inside the Headset with the AFCA ·

2022/09/01

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Trinity University’s Assistant head coach, and the AFCA’s D3 Assistant Coach of the Year, Coach Paul Michalak. Coach Michalak talks about both his and his family’s football journey, shares what it is like recruiting at a non-scholarship, high academic performance university, and gives us insight into the advanced technology used to run Trinity’s camps. Coach Paul Michalak is entering his 14th season at Trinity University, where he serves as the

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29:20

Darren Jackson, Head Coach - Sterling College

Inside the Headset with the AFCA ·

2022/08/25

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Sterling College’s head football coach, Darren Jackson. Coach Jackson tells us how he got his start in coaching, explains how he balances work and family and walks us through the changes he is making at Sterling. Darren Jackson is the head coach at Sterling College. Coach Jackson was hired in the spring of 2022 and will be relying on his extensive experience and faith-based values to lead Sterling this season. Prior to coaching at Sterling Coach

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28:18

Tim Brooks, Defensive Assistant - McKinney Boyd HS (TX)

Inside the Headset with the AFCA ·

2022/08/18

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring McKinney Boyd High School’s assistant coach, Tim Brooks. Coach Brooks describes his coaching path, shares his coaching philosophy, and talks about his experiences with the AFCA’s 30 Under 30. Tim Brooks is an assistant coach at McKinney Boyd High School. Prior to coaching high school Coach McKinney was the defensive coordinator at University of Saint Mary and a defensive backs graduate assistant at Texas A&M Commerce. Coach Brooks was a part of a

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24:11

Josh Jones, Safeties - Northwestern State

Inside the Headset with the AFCA ·

2022/08/11

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Northwestern State’s safeties coach and recruiting coordinator, Josh Jones. Coach Jones talks about chasing knowledge of the game, shares his experience recruiting in the heart of high school football, and discusses what it’s like being a member of the AFCA’s 35Under35 Institute. Josh Jones is the safeties coach and recruiting coordinator at Northwestern State. Coach Jones began his coaching career as a GA at three schools, Arkansas Tech, Troy, and

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25:04

Matt Perotti, Head Coach (Sprint Team) - Alderson...

Inside the Headset with the AFCA ·

2022/08/04

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Alderson Broaddus University’s head sprint football coach, Matt Perotti. Coach Perotti explains sprint football, discusses recruiting, and gives insight into how he learns more about the game. Matt Perroti is the head sprint football coach at Alderson Broaddus University in West Virginia. The Battler’s sprint football team was formed in 2019 and Coach Perotti was hired as the defensive coordinator, linebackers coach, and recruiting coordinator. In

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26:18

Aaron Pflugrad, OC - Northern Arizona

Inside the Headset with the AFCA ·

2022/07/28

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Northern Arizona University’s, Aaron Pflugrad. Coach Pflugrad takes us through his coaching philosophy, talks about quarterback recruiting, and shares the impact his father had on his coaching journey. Over the past eight years, Aaron Pflugrad has made himself quite the career at Northern Arizona coaching the Lumberjacks. Coach Pflugrad is the Offensive Coordinator and the quarterback coach at North Arizona and has been for the past five years

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26:52

AJ Steward, Running Backs - Oregon State

Inside the Headset with the AFCA ·

2022/07/21

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Oregon State’s Running Backs Coach, AJ Steward. Coach Steward discusses stepping outside his comfort zone, applying his life philosophy to his coaching philosophy, and using AFCA 35under35 to climb the coaching ladder AJ Steward attended Kansas from 2007-2011 where he spent most of his career as a tight end. Following his playing career Coach Steward coached at Rice, BYU, Arizona, and now at Oregon State. Coach Steward is the running backs coach at

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26:40

David Shaw, Head Coach - Stanford

Inside the Headset with the AFCA ·

2022/07/14

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Stanford’s Head Coach, David Shaw. Coach Shaw speaks about his dad’s legacy, shares his impressive list of mentors, and discusses the importance of community. David Shaw is preparing for his 12th season as the Bradford M. Freeman Director of Football at Stanford University. Coach Shaw is Stanford's winningest coach in program history. In 11 seasons Coach Shaw and his teams have accomplished the following: 93 wins, 8 bowl games with 5 wins, 4 Pac-12

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21:46

Mike Short, Head Coach - St. Cloud HS (FL)

Inside the Headset with the AFCA ·

2022/07/07

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring St. Cloud High Schools, Head Coach Mike Short. Coach Short speaks about the importance of multiport involvement, discusses how he is learning to find balance in his professional life and shares his experience with Turf Tank. Mike Short is the head coach at St. Cloud High School in Florida. He became the head coach at St. Cloud for a second time in March of 2022. First inspired to coach in college coach short has been all over the country serving as a

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30:16

Tyler Roehl, OC - North Dakota State

Inside the Headset with the AFCA ·

2022/06/30

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 serves as the Bison’s Offensive Coordinator and Tight End and Fullbacks coach. Roehl is no stranger to success, team accomplishments while Roehl has been

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18:20

Bobby Hauck, Head Coach - Montana

Inside the Headset with the AFCA ·

2022/06/23

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 head coach at the University of Montana. Hauck first coached at Montana in 1988 after graduating in 1987 and is now the winningest coach in Montana's

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32:08

Tony Hull, Running Backs - ULM

Inside the Headset with the AFCA ·

2022/06/16

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 coaches in the state of Louisiana, is entering his second season at The University of Louisiana Monroe and his first season as the team's running backs

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25:50

Jamey Chadwell, Head Coach - Coastal Carolina

Inside the Headset with the AFCA ·

2022/06/09

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 Chadwell is entering his fourth season as the Head Coach of the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. In just three seasons, Chadwell has built Coastal into one of

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27:03

Jim Catanzaro, Head Coach - Lake Forest College

Inside the Headset with the AFCA ·

2022/06/02

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 be entering his 14th season as the Foresters' head coach and 16th season with the program overall. In addition to being the head coach, Catanzaro also

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31:23

Brian Bohannon, Head Coach - Kennesaw State

Inside the Headset with the AFCA ·

2022/05/26

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 philosophies to be successful. Brian Bohannon has constructed Kennesaw State from the ground up and turned the Owls into a powerhouse program at the FCS level

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20:07

Matt Wells, Analyst - Oklahoma

Inside the Headset with the AFCA ·

2022/05/19

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 to him. Matt Wells was named the honorary coach for the Allstate Good Works Team this past year. Coach Wells was most recently the head coach for the

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20:33

Paul Winters, Head Coach - Wayne State

Inside the Headset with the AFCA ·

2022/05/12

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 season as the Wayne State University head football coach this upcoming football season. Winters is the school leader in coaching victories with 93 and is

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41:33

Tim Lester, Head Coach - Western Michigan

Inside the Headset with the AFCA ·

2022/05/05

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 is entering his sixth season as the head coach at Western Michigan. Lester has risen through the coaching ranks after completing a Hall of Fame playing

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25:56

Mike London, Head Coach - William & Mary

Inside the Headset with the AFCA ·

2022/04/28

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 coaches in your state. Mike London’s playing career in the NFL was finished after a knee injury in his first season with the Dallas Cowboys, and he went on

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21:45

Mike Minter, Head Coach - Campbell

Inside the Headset with the AFCA ·

2022/04/21

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 career. Mike Minter, a former Carolina Panthers standout and Nebraska Football Hall of Famer, is entering his 10th season as head football coach at

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