Inside the Headset with the AFCA American Football Coaches Association

On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm we sit down with Chennis Berry, the head coach at South Carolina State University. In this conversation, Coach Berry talks through the journey he took into the coaching profession, the impact that building relationships can have on your career, and coaching HBCU football. Coach Berry is beginning his first season at South Carolina State after a successful tenure at Benedict College.  

Follow Coach Berry and South Carolina State Football on social media here:  

@coachberry77 & @SCState_Fb 

Show Notes:  

1:05 Starting your journey in the profession and navigating being let go from a position. 

16:28 Developing as a young coach and getting opportunities through past relationships. 

31:54 Serving as an interim Offensive Coordinator and learning to call plays.  

43:25 Returning to North Carolina A&T and growing as a coordinator.  

1:00:21 Getting the opportunity to be a head coach at Benedict and coaching HBCU football.  

 

 

On this episode of The Extra Yard, AFCA Executive Director, Craig Bohl, sat down with Steve Hatchell and Matthew Sign of the National Football Foundation. Steve Hatchell serves as the President and CEO and Matthew Sign serves as the COO of the NFF, which is an organization that strives to support football student athletes in their pursuit of academic excellence through a variety of programs, such as the Chick-Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, the National Scholar-Athlete Program, the Future for Football initiative, and their annual Awards Dinner in Las Vegas. In this episode, they discuss the history of the National Football Foundation, some of the initiatives that the organization runs, and the impact that football has had on our society.  

Learn more about the National Football Foundations and their initiative and programs here: https://footballfoundation.org 

Show Notes:  

0:39 Episode Introduction 

3:31 Programs and Initiatives run by the National Football Foundation 

21:24 Impact of football on the community and the players 

25:16 Episode Conclusion 

 

On this weeks’ episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Brennan Marion, the Offensive Coordinator at UNLV. In this conversation, Coach Marion discusses why building relationships with players is central to who he is as a coach, how he has continued to grow as a coach, and the origin of the Go-Go Offense. Coach Marion, fresh off his first season in Las Vegas, helped lead the Rebels to a 9-5 record and a bowl appearance in 2023.  

Follow Coach Marion and UNLV football on social media here:  

@BrennanMarion4 & @unlvfootball 

1:05 Finding success at the high school level through relationships and innovation.  

14:33 Jumping up to the college level and first opportunity as a position coach in college.  

32:51 Opportunities to serve as an OC at Howard and William & Mary and the development of the Go-Go Offense.  

47:30 Opportunities at Pitt and Texas and developing authentic relationships with players.  

This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Anthony Goliver a defensive GA at UCLA. In this conversation, Coach Goliver discusses his transition from serving in the US Marine Corps to coaching at UCLA, getting the opportunity to coach on-base while in Japan, and his future goals in the profession. Coach Goliver is a 7-Year Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and is entering his third season with the Bruins. 

Follow Coach Goliver and UCLA Football on social media: 

@anthony_goliver & @UCLAFootball 

Show Notes:  

1:06 Experience in the Marines and coaching while on base in Japan.  

11:35 Soldiers to Sidelines Program experience and transition to UCLA. 

22:00 Navigating staff changes and growing as a young coach. 

27:54 Future goals and advice to young GA’s. 

On this episode of The Extra Yard, we sit down with Clark Flatt of the Jason Foundation and Dr. Don Arterburn of Baylor Athletics to discuss mental health awareness. May is Mental Health Awareness month, and Mr. Flatt and Dr. Arterburn talk about preparing coaches to recognize warning signs of mental health struggles in their players and staffs, how coaches can help players navigate through mental health struggles, and how to handle crises and emergencies should they arise.  

Learn more about the Jason Foundation and the NCAA’s Mental Health Best Practices here: https://jasonfoundation.com/ & https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2016/5/2/mental-health-best-practices.aspx 

Show Notes:  

0:47 Episode Introduction 

2:20 Clark Flatt – President, Jason Foundation 

17:32 Dr. Don Arterburn – Director of Mental Health Services, Baylor Athletics  

42:01 Episode Conclusion 

This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Van Malone, the Assistant Head Coach and Corners coach at Kansas State. In this conversation, Coach Malone discusses his journey into the profession following a successful NFL career, his passion for developing young athletes, and his commitment to pushing for minority inclusion in the game of football. Coach Malone, who is entering his sixth season in Manhattan, KS, helped lead the Wildcats to a 9-4 record and a victory in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in 2023.  

Follow Coach Malone and K-State Football on social media here:  

@VanBMalone3rd & @KStateFB 

Show Notes:  

1:05 Getting started in the coaching profession following an NFL career. 

16:00 Adjusting, growing, and learning as a young college coach. 

34:51 Opportunities at Texas A&M, Tulsa, and Oklahoma State and finding on field success in the DB room.  

45:02 Taking on a Coordinator role at SMU and an Assistant Head Coach role at K-State.  

1:02:55 Being heavily involved in Minority Advancement in the coaching profession.