Inside the Headset with the AFCA takes you in-depth with interviews, career breakdowns, and coaching development with football coaches around the country.
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Dartmouth Defensive Coordinator and 2024 AFCA FCS Assistant Coach of the Year, Don Dobes. In this conversation, Coach Dobes discusses his journey through the coaching profession, how he navigated change many times in his career, and the lessons he has learned over his 44-year career. Coach Dobes is entering his 15th season with Dartmouth and helped the Big Green to an 8-2 record in 2024. Follow Coach Dobes and Dartmouth Football on social media: @coach_dobes & @DartmouthFTBL 1:30 Pursuing a GA opportunity as a young coach, learning to be a football coach, and journey to Penn. 27:49 Opportunities at Rice and Temple, learning to be creative in coaching, and navigating unexpected staff changes. 57:08 Opportunities at Princeton and Dartmouth and being named 2024 AFCA FCS Assistant Coach of the Year
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Sean Saturnio, Special Teams Coordinator - Army
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Sean Saturnio, Army Special Teams Coordinator and 2024 AFCA FBS Assistant Coach of the Year! 🚨 In this episode, Coach Saturnio shares his inspiring journey from Hawai’i to West Point, his passion for developing young men, and the one-of-a-kind experience of coaching at Army. Learn how he helped lead the Black Knights to a 12-2 record and an American Conference Championship in 2024. 🏈 ⏱️ 1:30 | Football roots in Hawai’i & the Midwest, coaching at Waipahu High, and lessons in leadership. ⏱️ 12:29 | Joining Georgia Southern & balancing coaching with family life. ⏱️ 21:08 | Transitioning to Army, West Point’s unique culture, and earning AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year honors. 📲 Follow Sean Saturnio & Army Football: Twitter: @CoachSaturnio | @ArmyWP_Football Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more insightful conversations with the game’s top coaches! 🔔
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Cody Baethke, Defensive Coordinator
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Coe College Defensive Coordinator and 2024 AFCA Division 3 Assistant Coach of the Year, Cody Baethke. In this conversation, Coach Baethke discusses why he wanted to become a football coach, being willing to take risks, and being recognized as the Division 3 Assistant Coach of the Year. Coach Baethke helped lead the Kohawks to a 9-2 record and a berth in the NCAA Division 3 Playoffs in the 2024 season. Follow Coach Baethke and Coe Football on social media here: @CodyBaethke & @KohawksFootball 1:30 Breaking into the profession at the High School level after a collegiate playing career. 14:45 Jumping to the college level as a GA, impact of family on career decisions, and returning to your alma mater. 31:13 Serving as a baseball coach while coaching football, becoming the Defensive Coordinator at Coe College, being named as 2024 AFCA D3 Assistant Coach of the Year.
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Sherman Wood, Head Coach - Salisbury
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Salisbury University Head Coach and 2024 AFCA Division 3 Coach of the Year, Sherman Wood. In this conversation, Coach Wood discusses his journey in the coaching profession, navigating challenges while maintaining consistency, and what the AFCA has meant to his career. Coach Wood led the Sea Gulls to a 12-1 record and a berth in the NCAA Division 3 Quarterfinals during their 2024 campaign. Follow Coach Wood and Salisbury Football on social media here: @slwood4 & @SeaGullFootball Show Notes: 1:30 Entering into the coaching profession at your alma mater and early years in the coaching profession. 13:58 Opportunity at Bowie State, helping a program grow into a playoff team, navigating quick staff changes, and returning to Salisbury as the Head Coach. 35:44 Growing and Developing as a Head Coach, opportunity to return to Salisbury, and maintaining consistency. 47:12 Being named 2024 AFCA Division 3 Coach of the Year and impact of the AFCA.
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Myles Russ, Head Coach - Keiser
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Keiser University Head Coach and 2024 AFCA NAIA Coach of the Year, Myles Russ. In this conversation, Coach Russ discusses his entry into the profession, his journey to becoming the head coach at Keiser, and being named Coach of the Year in the NAIA by the AFCA. Coach Russ led the Seahawks to an undefeated regular season and an appearance in the NAIA National Championship game in 2024. Follow Coach Russ and Keiser football on social media here: @CoachMylesRuss & @KeiserFootball Show Notes: 1:30 Navigating the transition away from playing and moving into the coaching profession. 21:11 Transition to Keiser, building a culture from the ground up, and becoming an Assistant Head Coach. 35:56 Becoming the Head Coach at Keiser and building a staff. 54:59 Being named 2024 AFCA NAIA Coach of the Year and 2024 AFCA 35 Under 35 class.
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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