Inside the Headset with the AFCA

Dec 05 2024 405 ep. 34 mins 58
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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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Corey Mace, Head Coach - Saskatchewan Roughriders

Dec 05 2024 53 mins  
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm we sit down with Corey Mace, the head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. In this conversation, Coach Mace discusses the uniqueness of the CFL, his journey to becoming a head coach, and how he approaches roster management and culture building. Coach Mace led the Roughriders to a 9-8 record this past seaso

Barry Odom, Head Coach - UNLV

Nov 21 2024 39 mins  
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we are featuring UNLV Head Coach, Barry Odom’s General Session talk from the 2024 AFCA Convention. In this talk, Coach Odom discusses his coaching journey, how he approaches building a program, and his recruiting philosophy. Coach Odom has led the Rebels to an 8-2 record so far in the 2024 campaign. F

Corby Meekins, Head Coach - Lutheran South Academy

Nov 14 2024 83 mins  
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm we sit down with Corby Meekins, the head coach at Lutheran South Academy in Houston, Texas. In this conversation, Coach Meekins discusses the uniqueness of coaching high school football, how he went about building successful cultures, and his experience at the college level. Coach Meekins is in his first se

Payton Pardee, Wide Receivers - San Antonio Brahmas

Nov 07 2024 64 mins  
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset, we sit down with Payton Pardee, the Special Teams Coordinator for the San Antonio Brahmas. In this conversation, Coach Pardee discusses landing his first coaching job, learning how to recruit and manage rosters, and the uniqueness of his experience coaching in the UFL. Coach Pardee is preparing for his second season with the Brahmas

Brandon Napoleon, Safeties - Jacksonville State

Oct 31 2024 58 mins  
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Jacksonville State Safeties coach, Brandon Napoleon. In this conversation, Coach Napoleon discusses how he broke into the profession, the lessons he learned as a young coach, and how he works to take advantage of every opportunity he is given. Coach Napoleon is in his first season at Jax St

Jeff Long, Head Coach - Moravian

Oct 24 2024 62 mins  
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Moravian Head Coach, Jeff Long. In this conversation, Coach Long discusses how his background as a teacher helped him in coaching, how he grew as a young coordinator, and being handed the keys to the Moravian program. Coach Long is in his second season leading the Moravian program and was a

Reid Sanders, Running Backs - West Georgia

Oct 17 2024 56 mins  
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with West Georgia Running Backs coach, Reid Sanders. In this conversation, Coach Sanders reflects on the moment he realized he wanted to pursue coaching, his early experiences leading a team as a young coach, and his time as a high school Head Coach. Coach Sanders is in his first season at West

Duane Vaughn, Defensive Coordinator - Furman

Oct 10 2024 64 mins  
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Furman Defensive Coordinator, Duane Vaughn. In this conversation, Coach Vaughn discusses his career with Furman, how he has continued to develop as a coach, and his experience in the AFCA 35 under 35. Coach Vaughn is in his 13th season with the Paladins and was a member of the 2024 AFCA 35

Mike Barainyak, Head Coach - Widener

Oct 03 2024 72 mins  
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Widener Head Coach, Mike Barainyak. In this conversation, Coach Barainyak discusses his passion for the game of football, how he strives to serve his players, and the importance of being where your feet are. Coach Barainyak is in his sixth season at Widener and was a member of the 2020 AFCA

Danny Wuerffel, President - Wuerffel Foundation

Sep 26 2024 31 mins  
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Danny Wuerffel from the Wuerffel Foundation as he reflects on his playing career, shares his passion for community service, and talks about the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy and its collaboration with the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. A former Heisman Trophy winner and National Champion at the University of F