Featuring: Coach Paul Rosa • Coach Ben McEnroe • Brock Galvin • Dwight Smith • Nick KingPresented by: BPMNJ • Next Level Sports • Larison Real Estate • Moon Real Estate Part 2 of our playoff-week double feature brings you into a rare, meaningful, and deeply insightful conversation with two longtime coaches — Coach Paul Rosa of Wilcox High School and Coach Ben McEnroe of Heritage Christian — both of whom have sons playing as freshmen for UC Davis. This episode is about football, yes, but even more about fatherhood, development, culture, and the behind-the-scenes realities of raising young men in the sport. Brock, Dwight, and Nick guide the conversation through origin stories, coaching philosophies, the recruiting process, emotional turning points, and the unique experience of watching their sons take the field in a playoff environment. You’ll hear stories of scout-team quarterbacking, GA jobs paying $11k, flag-football bans, developmental programs, halftime adjustments, finding joy, and how Davis has lived up to the reputation these coaches knew from decades in the game. This is a special, relational, high-wisdom episode for Aggie fans, parents of athletes, and anyone who loves the heart behind football. Coach McEnroe on growing up with Texas football DNA and getting his GA start in 1992. Coach Rosa on being a college baseball player who unexpectedly fell in love with coaching football. Cory McEnroe’s path from two-way high school standout to choosing Davis over Princeton, Montana, and Cal Poly — and why “the process” mattered most. Brayden Rosa’s late PwO opportunity, the importance of development-driven programs, and choosing a place where measurables aren’t everything. Both coaches independently praise: Elite halftime adjustments Development of 2s and 3s just like 1s Honesty in recruiting A culture that produces leaders, not just players Old-school, build-from-within philosophy vs the portal arms race Nick asks a standout question about how to support your kid without over-coaching them.The coaches discuss: Cooling-off periods after games Not giving their own kids the “coach’s kid advantages” — sometimes to a fault Finding joy in this stage Letting their sons lead the football conversations now Brayden Rosa getting his most extended defensive reps yet — boundary safety snaps, multiple tackles, and a two-point breakup. The surreal experience of watching your son play in a playoff environment. Coach Rosa: Why beating a team twice is hard The urgency of a fast start Why Davis’ conference prepares them for postseason adversity Coach McEnroe: Detailed breakdown of ISU fronts, pressures, boundary safety blitzes, and personnel Offensive comparisons (Baker Mayfield-type QB, talented RB #5, RPO structure) Why Davis has the more athletic roster but must stay disciplined Coach Rosa gives heartfelt advice for any parent in the recruiting journey: Look beyond football to culture, trust, and player development Seek environments that develop character, not just athletics UC Davis is already shaping his son into a better teammate and young man “Football is the ultimate team sport — you need all 22 guys, all the coaches, all the scout players. You can’t do it alone.” — Coach Rosa “By the grace of God, I haven’t had another job since 1992.” — Coach McEnroe “They’ve followed through on every single thing they said in the recruiting process.” — Coach McEnroe “Imagine if we ever played a first half like we play our second halves.” — Coach Rosa “There’s no greater joy I’ve ever had in coaching than coaching my son.” — Coach McEnroe If you’re enjoying these playoff-week episodes:👍 Like the episode💬 Comment your thoughts on the coaches’ perspectives🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss future playoff breakdowns👕 Grab your Aggie Pride merch and beanies before Saturday Go Ags. Beat the Redbirds.
