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Inside the Headset with the AFCA
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Zach Kittley, Head Coach at Florida Atlantic University. Coach Kittley shares his path from following his father’s coaching legacy to becoming a Division I head coach, his experiences with the Air Raid offense, and the process of building his staff and culture at FAU. If you’re a coach, player, or fan interested in offensive strategy and leadership, this episode is packed with valuable insight. Episode Timestamps: 1:13 – Introduction 1:48 – Deciding to pursue coaching 8:10 – Balancing...
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Grant Olson, Defensive Coordinator - North Dakota State
Inside the Headset with the AFCA
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Grant Olson, Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach at North Dakota State University. Coach Olson shares his journey from student assistant to defensive coordinator at his alma mater, with lessons learned at Wyoming and Indiana State, the influence of NDSU’s coaching tradition, and the honor of being selected for the AFCA 35 Under 35 program. 📌 Inside the Headset delivers weekly conversations with coaches from all levels of football. Episode Timestamps 1:13 – Introduction 1:50 – Deciding to pursue...
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Khenon Hall, RB/Associate HC - Baylor
Inside the Headset with the AFCA
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Khenon Hall, the Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach at Baylor University. Coach Hall shares his coaching journey, how he overcame a career-ending injury, and his approach to developing running backs at the college level. From growing up in the Dallas high school football scene to coaching stops at New Mexico, Illinois State, Texas Southern, SMU, and now Baylor, Hall explains how resilience and perseverance have shaped his path. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow, rate, and review...
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Jericho Silvernail, Sp Teams Coordinator - LBCC
Inside the Headset with the AFCA
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Cody Alexander - MatchQuarters
Inside the Headset with the AFCA
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Chris Stutzriem, Head Coach - Rocky Mountain College
Inside the Headset with the AFCA
In this episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Chris Stutzreim, Head Football Coach at Rocky Mountain College. Coach Stutzreim shares his coaching journey from player to graduate assistant and eventually head coach, offering valuable insights into program building, leadership development, and the importance of genuine relationships in football. We discuss how he navigated the transfer portal, secured his first coaching position, adapted to new offensive systems, and prepared to lead his own program. He also reflects on personal growth as a coach and the...
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Bob Stitt, Head Coach - Colorado Mines
Inside the Headset with the AFCA
This week on Inside the Headset, presented by sat down with Colorado School of Mines Head Coach Bob Stitt to talk about his return to the sidelines, how he’s using the to improve recruiting, and what it means to lead the Orediggers again as a Hall of Famer. Coach Stitt also reflects on his earlier success at Mines, shares insight from his time at Montana and Texas State, and breaks down his lasting impact on offensive football including the popular jet sweep pass. 🎧 Episode Timestamps: 1:12 – Introduction 2:00 – Returning to the profession 5:50 – Adapting to modern...
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Alex Golesh, Head Coach - South Florida
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On this episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Alex Golesh, Head Football Coach at the University of South Florida. Coach Golesh takes us behind the scenes of his transition into the USF program, sharing insights on preparing for a head coaching role, adapting to the modern recruiting landscape, and building a strong team culture from the ground up. Whether you're a football coach, administrator, or fan of the game, this conversation is packed with leadership lessons and real-world takeaways from one of college football’s rising head coaches. What You'll...
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Winston DeLattiboudere III, Defensive Line - Arizona Cardinals
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Aaron Fierbaugh, Safeties - Liberty
Inside the Headset with the AFCA
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Aaron Fierbaugh, the Safeties Coach at Liberty University and a 2025 member of the AFCA 35 Under 35 class. In this episode, Coach Fierbaugh shares his coaching journey—from his start as a student assistant at Auburn to his current role at Liberty. He discusses the value of patience, taking roles that build long-term success, and the importance of family and mentorship in the coaching profession. 🎙️ Topics include: Starting as a student assistant at Auburn Working in quality control roles at South Carolina ...
info_outlineOn this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Khenon Hall, the Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach at Baylor University.
Coach Hall shares his coaching journey, how he overcame a career-ending injury, and his approach to developing running backs at the college level. From growing up in the Dallas high school football scene to coaching stops at New Mexico, Illinois State, Texas Southern, SMU, and now Baylor, Hall explains how resilience and perseverance have shaped his path.
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Show Notes with Timestamps
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1:12 – Introduction
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2:34 – When did you know you wanted to coach?
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4:00 – Growing up in Texas high school football
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8:00 – Transitioning into a student assistant role after injury
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10:48 – Adjusting to the coaching lifestyle
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13:31 – Early rewarding moments
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17:15 – Opportunity to become a GA at New Mexico
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23:26 – Considering coaching at the high school level
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29:38 – Overcoming adversity as a GA and mentoring younger coaches
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33:20 – First position group as DB coach at Illinois State
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37:25 – Importance of developing as a recruiter and RB coach
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41:08 – Being let go from Illinois State
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47:07 – Opportunity at Texas Southern
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51:06 – The value of the running back position
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54:50 – Transition to SMU as RB coach and Run Game Coordinator
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59:25 – Coaching differences between public and private schools
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1:02:00 – Decision to join Baylor
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1:08:08 – Growth as Baylor’s Associate Head Coach
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1:11:57 – One sentence of advice for young coaches
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1:12:30 – Conclusion