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🎙️ Building Calvin Football with Head Coach Trent Figg | DingoTalk This week on DingoTalk, we welcome Calvin University Head Football Coach Trent Figg for a conversation about his coaching journey and the work behind building the Knights’ football program. Starting a program means establishing traditions, setting expectations, and giving players something to build together. Get to know Coach Figg...

🎙️ This week on DingoTalk, we welcome Endicott College Head Football Coach Paul McGonagle! Get to know the coach leading the Gulls in a conversation about his football journey, his approach to leadership, and Endicott football. It’s an opportunity for recruits, families, alumni, and Division III fans to learn more about the person behind the headset and the program he leads. DingoTalk puts the spo...

🎙️ DingoTalk welcomes Wesleyan University Head Football Coach Dan DiCenzo! This week, Coach DiCenzo joins us for a one-on-one conversation about his coaching journey, leading the Cardinals, and what makes Wesleyan football special. Get a closer look at his approach to building relationships, developing student-athletes, and creating a program that values success on the field and in the classroom....

🎙️ DingoTalk welcomes Lewis & Clark College Head Football Coach Brett Elliott! In this week’s episode, Coach Elliott joins us for an in-depth conversation about his football journey, his transition into coaching, and the work behind building a competitive program at Lewis & Clark. We discuss: 🏈 Coach Elliott’s journey from player to head coach
🏈 The lessons he has carried from his playing career...

🎙️ DingoTalk welcomes Middlebury College Head Football Coach Doug Mandigo! In this week’s episode, Coach Mandigo joins us for an in-depth conversation about his journey through football, taking over the Middlebury program, and what it takes to compete in the NESCAC. We discuss: 🏈 Coach Mandigo’s path to becoming a head coach
🏈 The responsibility of leading Middlebury football
🏈 Building a stron...

🎙️ DingoTalk welcomes Howard Payne University head football coach Coby Gipson! In this week’s episode, Coach Gipson joins the show to discuss his coaching journey, the responsibility of leading the Yellow Jackets, and his vision for building a successful program at Howard Payne. 🏈 Inside the episode: • Coach Gipson’s path through the coaching profession • What attracted him to Howard Payne Univer...

DingoTalk: Richard Sanchez, University of La Verne Division III football is back — and we’re heading to Southern California for this week’s DingoTalk. Joining us is Richard Sanchez, Head Football Coach at the University of La Verne, for a conversation about his journey through the game, building the Leopards, and what lies ahead for La Verne football. 🏈 Inside University of La Verne Football Coac...

🎙️ DingoTalk: From the Sidelines — A D3FB Coaches Roundtable What’s behind the rise of high-academic football in Division III? In this episode of DingoTalk: From the Sidelines, we’re joined by three accomplished Division III head coaches for an in-depth conversation about recruiting, retention, culture, and the growing national impact of high-academic programs. 🏈 Chris Robertson – WPI 🏈 BJ Hamme...

Player development has always been the foundation of Division III football—but in today’s game, developing players also means keeping them engaged, connected, and committed to your program. In this episode of DingoTalk: From the Sidelines, we’re joined by two respected Division III head coaches for a thoughtful conversation about the challenges of building players, strengthening culture, and leadi...

Building a successful Division III football program has never been more challenging—or more rewarding. In this episode of DingoTalk: From the Sidelines, we’re joined by three accomplished Division III head coaches for an in-depth roundtable discussion on what it really takes to build and sustain a winning program in today’s college football landscape. 🏈 Mike Turk – Huntingdon College 🏈 Mike Budz...

Building the future of Division III football requires more than winning games—it requires vision, leadership, and a willingness to embrace change. In this episode of DingoTalk: From the Sidelines, we’re joined by three highly respected veteran head coaches for a thought-provoking roundtable discussion on the future of the Division III game. 🏈 Sherman Wood – Salisbury University 🏈 Ralph Isernia –...

Can Division III football keep pace with the ever-changing landscape of college football? In this episode of DingoTalk: From the Sidelines, we’re joined by three outstanding Division III head coaches for a candid conversation about the biggest challenges—and biggest opportunities—facing the game today. 🏈 Brant McAdams – Pacific Lutheran University 🏈 Jason Couch – Alma College 🏈 Mike Palazzo – M...

The landscape of #d3fb is changing—and this week’s DingoTalk: From the Sidelines tackles the biggest issues facing Division III football. Joining us for this roundtable are three outstanding head coaches: 🏈 Brad Spencer – North Central College 🏈 Tony Kunczewski – Berry College 🏈 Dan Wodicka – Johns Hopkins University Together, they discuss one of the hottest topics in college football today: 👉...

The future of #d3fb is on the table. In this episode of DingoTalk: From the Sidelines, we’re joined by three of the most respected voices in Division III football: 🏈 Mike Sirianni – Washington & Jefferson 🏈 Geoff Dartt – Mount Union 🏈 Ryan Munz – UW–Platteville Together, they tackle one of the biggest questions facing the division today: 👉 What Should Division III Football Look Like? This roun...

This week on DingoTalk, we’re joined by St. John Fisher University Head Football Coach Ed Raby Jr. — one of the fastest-rising coaches in Division III football and the new leader of one of the Empire 8’s premier programs. After revitalizing the program at SUNY Morrisville and leading the Mustangs to their most successful Empire 8 seasons, Coach Raby now takes the reins at St. John Fisher following...

This week on DingoTalk, we’re joined by Keystone College Head Football Coach Hugh Kirwan — a coach tasked with building, developing, and shaping a program in one of the most challenging environments in Division III football. Coach Kirwan joins the show to discuss the unique opportunities and challenges that come with leading Keystone football, building a culture from the ground up, and creating a...

This week on DingoTalk, we’re joined by Hampden-Sydney College Head Football Coach Vince Luvara — one of the rising leaders in Division III football and the architect behind one of the most respected programs in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). Coach Luvara joins the show to discuss building a championship-caliber culture, developing student-athletes, and maintaining success in a confe...

This week on DingoTalk, we’re joined by Lebanon Valley College Head Football Coach Chris Thompson — a coach who understands exactly what it takes to build a winning culture, develop student-athletes, and compete in one of the toughest regions in Division III football. Coach Thompson joins the show to discuss the growth of Lebanon Valley football, the challenges of recruiting and retaining players...

This week on DingoTalk, we’re joined by Colby College Head Football Coach Jack Cosgrove — one of the most accomplished and respected coaches in college football. With decades of coaching experience and hundreds of victories to his name, Coach Cosgrove has built a career defined by leadership, consistency, and developing young men both on and off the field. After a highly successful run at the Divi...

This week on DingoTalk, we’re joined by Carthage College Head Football Coach Matt Popino — one of the rising leaders in Division III football and the man leading a program looking to climb in one of the toughest conferences in the country. Coach Popino joins the show to talk about taking over the Carthage football program, building a culture players believe in, and competing week in and week out i...

This week on DingoTalk, we’re joined by University of Redlands Head Coach Jim Good one of the most respected offensive minds and longtime leaders in Division III football. After spending more than a decade helping build Redlands into a consistent contender, Coach Good stepped into the head coaching role and immediately continued the Bulldogs’ tradition of competing for championships in the SCIAC a...

This week on DingoTalk, we’re joined by new Cortland Head Coach Tom Blumenauer — stepping into one of the biggest jobs in all of Division III football. After one of the most dominant stretches in #d3fb history, the expectations at Cortland are crystal clear: compete for championships. Coach Blumenauer joins the show to talk about taking over a national powerhouse, maintaining the culture that buil...

This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with Ryan Maiuri, the head football coach at University of Dubuque, for a real conversation about building a program in today’s Division III landscape. Coach Maiuri dives into what it actually takes to establish identity, develop players, and create a culture that lasts — not just buzzwords, but the day-to-day reality of running a D3 program. From recruiting bat...

DingoTalk is back with another must-listen episode — this week featuring Head Coach Reed Hoskins of Simpson College. In this conversation, we dive into what it really takes to build a program in today’s Division III landscape. Coach Hoskins shares his approach to establishing culture, developing student-athletes, and creating a standard that goes beyond the scoreboard. From the day-to-day grind to...

DingoTalk is back with another powerful conversation — this time with Head Coach Spencer Crace. In this episode, we sit down with one of the rising voices in Division III football to talk about what it really takes to build a program the right way. From culture and leadership to recruiting and long-term vision, Coach Crace brings honesty, energy, and a clear perspective on where #d3fb is headed. T...