Inside the Headset with the AFCA

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Texas Tech University Strength and Conditioning Coach, Dave Scholz. Coach Scholz discusses how he stayed connected with his players in the midst of a pandemic, offers advice for other coaches as athletes return to campus, and shares the experience of coaching a first-round NFL draft pick.

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring North Dakota State University Defensive Coordinator and Safeties Coach, David Braun. Coach Braun discusses his journey from graduate assistant to defensive coordinator, the importance of learning and coaching various positions, and the value of maintaining personal and professional relationships.

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring University of Utah Head Coach, Kyle Whittingham's Victory Formation session from the 2020 AFCA Convention. Coach Whittingham discusses his tenure at Utah, shares practical ways for coaches to continuously develop, and speaks to the importance of recruiting and maintaining a united culture.

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Cedar Hill High School Quarterback Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, DJ Mann. Coach Mann discusses the importance of being a recruiting coordinator for the right reasons, the significance of knowing the academic component to recruiting, as well as the value in positively promoting your athletes.

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Super Bowl XXXV champion, and current Lipscomb Academy Head Coach, Trent Dilfer’s session from the 2020 AFCA Convention. Coach Dilfer discusses the importance of developing pros, the concept of thermostat leadership, and the significance of Energy, Effort, Attitude, and Focus.

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Eastern Illinois Head Coach, Adam Cushing’s Building Culture Virtual Clinic. Cushing discusses the process of establishing a new culture, the meaning behind “Clarify & Simplify”, as well as the importance of teaching kids how to lead.

This week on Inside the Headset, AFCA conducted a panel discussion with six directors of strength and conditioning from colleges across the country amid the coronavirus pandemic. Those strength coaches included: Darl Bauer, University of Houston Dantonio Burnette, Director of Strength & Conditioning, NC State Bryan Fitzpatrick,Navy Brian Johnson, Arizona Justin Lima, Towson University John Williams, East Carolina

This week on Inside the Headset we are featuring Villanova University Defensive Coordinator, Ola Adams. Coach Adams discusses the importance of being flexible as a coach, his favorite defensive schemes, as well as the significance of pursuing career development opportunities.

This week on Inside the Headset we are featuring the University at Buffalo Head Coach, Lance Leipold. Coach Leipold discusses the opportunity to coach at his alma mater, the importance of creating a consistent winning mentality, and recent accomplishments at the University at Buffalo.

This week on Inside the Headset we speak with North Central College Head Coach, Jeff Thorne. We discuss his transition from the financial sector into coaching, the secrets behind the Cardinal’s winning culture, as well as the meaning behind the program’s “Chase the Lion” mantra.

This week on Inside the Headset we speak with Washington Redskins Defensive Backs Coach, Chris Harris. We discuss the challenges of going from a player to a coach, the importance of getting out of your comfort zone when networking, as well as the differences and challenges of coaching at the NFL level.

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring the University of North Carolina Special Teams Coordinator and Outside Linebackers Coach, Jovan Dewitt. Coach Dewitt discusses the importance of seeking different perspectives, his unexpected battle with cancer, and the significance of meaningful relationships.

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Jersey Mike's Subs co-founder and CEO, Peter Cancro. Cancro discusses how his youth football coach helped him buy his first sub shop, the similarities between football and business, as well as the importance of giving back and impacting others.

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring the Edmonton Eskimos Passing Game Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach, Winston October. Coach October discusses his transition from playing to coaching, the challenges of coaching in different leagues, and the importance of networking at the annual AFCA Convention. Winston October re

This week on Inside the Headset we are featuring Texas Tech Graduate Assistant, John Cannova. Coach Cannova discusses his path to coaching at the FBS level, the importance of personal development, and the significance of relationships within the industry.