Inside the Headset with the AFCA takes you in-depth with interviews, career breakdowns, and coaching development with football coaches around the country.
Inside the Headset with the AFCA
Claim This Podcastby American Football Coaches Association
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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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Recent Episodes
May 21, 2026
Bobby Wilder, Head Coach - Tennessee Tech
Host Chris Brown interviews Tennessee Tech Head Coach Bobby Wilder about his coaching journey, building culture, and leadership lessons for coaches and athletes.
May 14, 2026
Matt Nardo, Head Coach - Muskingum
<p class="isSelectedEnd">On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Matt Nardo, Head Coach at Muskingum University.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">In this conversation, Coach Nardo discusses the sacrifices he made early in his coaching career, the importance of maximizing opportunities, and how experiences across multiple levels of football helped shape his leadership philosophy. He also reflects on stepping outside of his comfort zone, building high standards within a program, and lessons learned throughout his journey from graduate assistant to collegiate head coach.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Whether you are a young coach looking to grow in the profession or a veteran coach seeking perspective on leadership and development, this episode offers valuable insight into navigating a coaching career with purpose and persistence.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Follow Coach Nardo and Muskingum Football here: @CoachMNardo & @MuskingumFB</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">1:08 Introduction<br /> 1:26 When did you know you wanted to be a part of the profession?<br /> 3:00 How did you get selected to be a student assistant?<br /> 4:58 Sacrifices early in his coaching career<br /> 7:25 Getting his initial coaching opportunity<br /> 10:01 First position coached<br /> 12:22 First experience at Muskingum<br /> 14:41 Teaching high standards<br /> 16:22 Transition to high school football<br /> 19:41 Getting outside your comfort zone<br /> 22:15 Importance of varied experiences<br /> 24:27 Returning to college coaching<br /> 29:25 Maximizing opportunities<br /> 31:09 Time at Emporia State<br /> 35:01 Returning to Kansas high school football<br /> 39:26 Coaching in North Carolina<br /> 43:17 Lessons from first collegiate head coaching experience<br /> 47:07 Difference between GA Matt Nardo and Head Coach Matt Nardo<br /> 52:12 Advice for young coaches<br /> 54:46 Closing</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">🎧 Subscribe to Inside the Headset on your favorite podcast platform and follow along for new episodes every week.</p> <p>🔗 <a href= "https://linktr.ee/insidetheheadset">https://linktr.ee/insidetheheadset</a></p>
May 7, 2026
Tony Dungy, Former Head Coach - Indianapolis Colts
<p data-start="0" data-end="284">On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by <span class= "whitespace-normal">Tony Dungy</span>. In this conversation, Coach Dungy reflects on his journey from collegiate quarterback at the University of Minnesota to Super Bowl-winning NFL head coach.</p> <p data-start="286" data-end="714">Coach Dungy shares lessons learned from legendary coaches like Chuck Noll, Bill Walsh, Marty Schottenheimer, and Dennis Green while discussing leadership, staff building, professional development, and the importance of leading through encouragement. He also opens up about navigating adversity, handling difficult seasons, building championship cultures in Tampa Bay and Indianapolis, and mentoring future coaches and players.</p> <p data-start="716" data-end="956">The conversation also dives into Coach Dungy's experiences as one of the early African American NFL head coaches, what it takes to lead in today's NFL, and the advice that shaped his coaching philosophy throughout his Hall of Fame career.</p> <p data-start="958" data-end="990">Follow Coach Dungy: @TonyDungy</p> <p data-start="992" data-end="1180">Be sure to follow Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe for weekly conversations with coaches from across the football profession.</p> <p data-start="1182" data-end="1241" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Find more episodes here: <a class= "decorated-link" href="https://linktr.ee/insidetheheadset" target= "_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1207" data-end="1241" data-is-last-node="">https://linktr.ee/insidetheheadset</a></p>
490 total episodes available with 69 transcripts
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