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Inside the Headset with the AFCA
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Jas Bains, Head Coach - Western Colorado
Inside the Headset with the AFCA
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Michael Christensen, Former HC - Carson HS (CA)
Inside the Headset with the AFCA
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Inside the Headset with the AFCA
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Inside the Headset with the AFCA
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Jerheme Urban, Head Coach - Trinity
Inside the Headset with the AFCA
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Michael Jones, Head Coach - Florida Memorial
Inside the Headset with the AFCA
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Jerry Olszewski, Head Coach - Augustana
Inside the Headset with the AFCA
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Jim Clements, Head Coach - Kutztown
Inside the Headset with the AFCA
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Todd Knight, Head Coach - Ouachita
Inside the Headset with the AFCA
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Todd Knight, Head Coach at Ouachita Baptist University. With 25 years at the helm, Coach Knight shares his journey from discovering his passion for the game to becoming one of OBU’s all-time winningest coaches. We discuss: His early career at Delta State and UTEP Lessons from becoming a head coach at just 28 Building longevity and success at Ouachita Baptist Leading the Tigers to a 10-2 season and a Division 2 playoff berth in 2024 His induction into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame and...
info_outlineIn this episode of Inside the Headset, presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Woody McCorvey, Chief of Staff for Clemson Football. Coach McCorvey reflects on nearly 50 years in the coaching profession, sharing his journey through triumphs and challenges—including breaking barriers in the SEC and battling cancer three times.
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Discover how Coach McCorvey started his coaching career.
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Learn about his transition from high school to college football.
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Hear his inspiring story of resilience through three battles with cancer.
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Explore his role at Clemson and how he motivates others through his perseverance.
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