Inside the Headset with the AFCA

Apr 10 2025 420 ep. 35 mins 57
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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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Tim Polasek, Head Coach - North Dakota State

Apr 10 2025 70 mins  
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Tim Polasek, Head Coach of North Dakota State University Football. From his early days in coaching to leading the Bison to a 2024 National Championship, Coach Polasek shares his journey, lessons learned, and insights into building a championship culture. 🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How Coach P

Kalani Sitake, Head Coach - BYU

Apr 03 2025 49 mins  
In this episode of Inside the Headset, BYU Head Coach Kalani Sitake joins us to share his journey in college football coaching, overcoming career challenges, and how he finds joy and purpose in his work. As he enters his 10th season at BYU, Sitake reflects on an impressive 2024 season (11-2 record, Alamo Bowl win) and his appointment to the AFCA Board of Trustees. 1:17 – Introduc

Bob Nielson, Director of Divisional Football - AFCA

Mar 27 2025 56 mins  
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Bob Nielson, the Director of Divisional Football at the AFCA. In this conversation, Coach Nielson shares insights on his new role at the AFCA, his journey through the coaching ranks, and the importance of building strong relationships in the profession. Coach Nielson joins the AFCA after sp

Tim Plough, Head Coach - UC Davis

Mar 20 2025 43 mins  
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with UC Davis Head Coach, Tim Plough. In this conversation, Coach Plough discusses his early start as an OC, the importance of surrounding yourself with good people, and how he made the most out of difficult situations. Coach Plough was recognized as the 2024 AFCA FCS Region 5 Coach of the Year

Nathan Brown, Head Coach - Central Arkansas

Mar 13 2025 38 mins  
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Central Arkansas Head Coach, Nathan Brown. In this conversation, Coach Brown discusses getting an early start in the profession at his alma mater, learning from the great coaches around him, and becoming the Head Coach at UCA. Coach Brown was recognized as the 2024 AFCA FCS Region 3 Coach o

Roy Thompson, Head Coach - Arkansas Tech

Mar 06 2025 57 mins  
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Arkansas Tech Head Coach and 2024 AFCA Division 2 Assistant Coach of the Year, Roy Thompson. In this conversation, Coach Thompson discusses the impact that professional development has had on his career, working to prove himself as a coach, and the importance of relationships throughout his

Spencer Danielson, Head Coach - Boise State

Feb 27 2025 43 mins  
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Boise State Head Coach, Spencer Danielson. In this conversation, Coach Danielson discusses how he constantly works to add value to the program, how he climbed the ladder at Boise State, and being named as a 2024 FBS Regional Coach of the Year by the AFCA. In 2024, Coach Danielson helped lea

Don Dobes, Defensive Coordinator - Dartmouth

Feb 20 2025 75 mins  
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Dartmouth Defensive Coordinator and 2024 AFCA FCS Assistant Coach of the Year, Don Dobes. In this conversation, Coach Dobes discusses his journey through the coaching profession, how he navigated change many times in his career, and the lessons he has learned over his 44-year career. Coach

Sean Saturnio, Special Teams Coordinator - Army

Feb 13 2025 37 mins  
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Sean Saturnio, Army Special Teams Coordinator and 2024 AFCA FBS Assistant Coach of the Year! 🚨 In this episode, Coach Saturnio shares his inspiring journey from Hawai’i to West Point, his passion for developing young men, and the one-of-a-kind experience of coaching at Army. Learn how he helped lead

Cody Baethke, Defensive Coordinator

Feb 06 2025 51 mins  
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Coe College Defensive Coordinator and 2024 AFCA Division 3 Assistant Coach of the Year, Cody Baethke. In this conversation, Coach Baethke discusses why he wanted to become a football coach, being willing to take risks, and being recognized as the Division 3 Assistant Coach of the Year. Coac