Inside the Headset with the AFCA

Gary Fasching, Head Coach at Saint John's University (MN), joins this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm. Coach Fasching discusses what it means to lead his alma mater, the responsibility of following a legendary coach, and the values that have guided one of the nation's premier Division III football programs. He also shares leadership lessons, the importance of building...

On this episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Tony Kunczewski, Head Football Coach at Berry College. Coach Kunczewski discusses the experiences that shaped his coaching career, from wearing multiple hats early on to building football programs from the ground up. He shares lessons on leadership, perseverance, staff development, and creating a culture that produces...

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Deke Adams, Defensive Ends Coach at West Virginia University. Coach Adams shares his coaching journey through multiple levels of football and reflects on the experiences, relationships, and family support that helped shape his career. From his early days in the profession to coordinating at the FCS level and co...

On this episode of AFCA Studio, former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick joins AFCA Director of Education Mario Price to discuss the coaches who influenced his football journey, the lessons he learned during a 17-year NFL career, and how those experiences helped inspire the creation of Crucible. Having played for nine NFL organizations and learned under numerous offensive coordinators, Fitzpatrick...

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm , we're joined by Joe Battaglia, Head Coach at Lock Haven University. Coach Battaglia shares the leadership and business lessons he has applied throughout his coaching career, discusses the value of professional development, and reflects on the journey that led him to become the head coach at Lock Haven. During the conversation,...

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by EJ Barthel, Running Backs Coach at Nebraska. In this conversation, Coach Barthel reflects on his unique path through the coaching profession, from working in recruiting and player personnel to coaching running backs at the collegiate and NFL levels. He discusses the lessons he learned from legendary coaches, the...

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Peter Davila, Defensive Coordinator at Keiser University. In this conversation, Coach Davila shares the journey that has shaped his coaching career, discussing how purpose, perseverance, and professional development have guided him through opportunities at multiple levels of football. He reflects on the mentors...

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm , we're joined by Joey McGuire , head coach of Texas Tech Red Raiders football . In this conversation, Coach McGuire discusses his path from Texas high school football to becoming the head coach at Texas Tech, the mentors who shaped his coaching philosophy, and the lessons learned while building successful programs at Cedar Hill...

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm , we're joined by Bobby Wilder, head coach at Tennessee Tech. In this conversation, Coach Wilder reflects on his coaching journey, building and leading programs, developing team culture, and adapting through change. He also shares lessons on leadership and what it takes to guide coaches and student-athletes at a high level. Foll...

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Matt Nardo, Head Coach at Muskingum University. In this conversation, Coach Nardo discusses the sacrifices he made early in his coaching career, the importance of maximizing opportunities, and how experiences across multiple levels of football helped shape his leadership philosophy. He also reflects on stepping...

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm , we're joined by Tony Dungy . In this conversation, Coach Dungy reflects on his journey from collegiate quarterback at the University of Minnesota to Super Bowl-winning NFL head coach. Coach Dungy shares lessons learned from legendary coaches like Chuck Noll, Bill Walsh, Marty Schottenheimer, and Dennis Green while discussing l...

On this episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm , we're joined by Kaz Kazadi , Football Human Performance Coach and member of the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association Board. Coach Kazadi shares his journey from a professional playing career into the strength and conditioning profession, along with the lessons learned through transitions across multiple programs....

On this episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm , we're joined by Ricky Rahne, Head Coach at Old Dominion. Coach Rahne shares his journey from collegiate quarterback to FBS head coach, including the key moments that shaped his path, the mentors who influenced his development, and the lessons learned through coaching transitions at multiple programs. He also discusses building an off...

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm , we're joined by Sean Lewis, Head Coach at San Diego State. Coach Lewis shares his journey into the coaching profession, the offensive philosophy that helped accelerate his rise to a young head coach, and the lessons learned through both success and adversity along the way. He also discusses the importance of staying involved i...

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm , we're joined by Nick Garrett, Head Coach at Andrew College. Coach Garrett shares the key moments that led him into the coaching profession and reflects on his journey through multiple levels of football. He discusses transitioning from player to coach, lessons learned from working under different staffs, and how those experien...

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm , we're joined by Joe Price III, Wide Receivers Coach at Kentucky. Coach Price shares his journey through the coaching profession, from his early days at the high school level to coaching in the SEC. He discusses the importance of relationships, maintaining a servant mindset, and the lessons learned at each stop along the way. I...

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm , we're joined by Eric Jones, Offensive Line Coach at Central College and AFCA Division III Assistant Coach of the Year. Coach Jones shares his journey from high school coaching to the college level, lessons learned along the way, and how he develops offensive linemen while building meaningful relationships with his players. Fol...

Kennesaw State Head Coach Jerry Mack joins Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm to share his journey through the coaching profession and the lessons that shaped him along the way. From breaking into coaching at Delta State to leading programs at multiple levels of college football and gaining experience in the NFL. Coach Mack reflects on the key moments that defined his career. He discusses...

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm , we're joined by Steve Englehart, Head Coach at West Georgia and the 2025 AFCA FCS Coach of the Year . Coach Englehart reflects on the journey that shaped his career in the coaching profession, including building programs at multiple levels of college football, launching a startup program at Florida Tech, and the lessons learne...

Film study has always been one of the most time-consuming parts of the coaching profession. Hours of data entry, tagging plays, and searching through film can take coaches away from what matters most developing players and preparing their team. ANSRS is changing that. In this video, we take a closer look at how ANSRS is transforming the way football coaches analyze film, build scouting reports, an...

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Tyler Almond, Head Coach at Carson-Newman University. In this conversation, Coach Almond shares his journey through the coaching profession, beginning as a young coach trying to establish himself at just 19 years old and working his way through multiple roles across college football. Coach Almond discusses his e...

On this episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Bryant Haines, Defensive Coordinator at Indiana University and the 2025 AFCA FBS Assistant Coach of the Year. Coach Haines shares the experiences that shaped his coaching journey from his early days as a graduate assistant to leading a Power Four defense. He discusses lessons learned early in his career, mentorship and...

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm , we're joined by Brent Vigen , head coach at Montana State University . Coach Vigen shares his journey from graduate assistant to national championship head coach and reflects on the lessons that shaped his leadership philosophy. He discusses learning under Craig Bohl , developing players at a high level — including his experie...

On this episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm , we're joined by Keith Clark, Offensive Line Coach at Dartmouth and the 2025 AFCA FCS Assistant Coach of the Year. Coach Clark shares his unconventional coaching journey, including his early experience coaching football in Italy, the lessons he learned as a young head coach overseas, and how those experiences shaped his teaching philo...

On this episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Matt Walker, head football coach at University of Wisconsin–River Falls . Coach Walker reflects on his journey through the profession, including his early years as both a head baseball and football coach, the lessons learned from navigating tough seasons, and the mindset shifts that helped him build a national champion...