🎙️ Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm

This week, we’re joined by Michael Jones, Head Coach at Florida Memorial University (FMU). In this episode, Coach Jones shares his journey from social work to coaching, his role in building FMU’s football program, and his recent promotion to Head Coach after being named the 2024 AFCA NAIA Assistant Coach of the Year.

⏱️ Episode Highlights:

• [1:22] Introduction

• [1:43] Discovering a passion for coaching

• [3:55] Balancing social work and high school football

• [14:16] Building FMU’s football program from the ground up

• [16:34] Transitioning to Quarterbacks Coach

• [19:02] Growing as Offensive Coordinator

• [21:17] Adjusting offensive systems year by year

• [24:36] Coaching at an HBCU in the NAIA

• [27:47] Being named 2024 AFCA NAIA Assistant Coach of the Year

• [29:18] Becoming FMU’s Head Coach

• [32:18] Conclusion

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On this episode of Inside the Headset, presented by CoachComm, we talk with Jerry Olszewski, Head Coach at Augustana University and the 2024 AFCA Division 2 Regional Coach of the Year. Coach Olszewski shares his journey of growth, his leadership philosophy, and how he uses his platform to help athletes become better people.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 1:36 – When Coach Olszewski knew he wanted to coach.

• 2:23 – Showing the coaching staff his commitment.

• 3:47 – Learning how to coach.

• 8:03 – Biggest areas of growth as a young coach.

• 12:42 – First opportunity at Minnesota State.

• 21:05 – Value of coaching multiple positions.

• 26:45 – Balancing career moves with family decisions.

• 31:08 – Lessons learned from Arena Football.

• 42:25 – Returning as Defensive Coordinator at his alma mater.

• 51:28 – Rebuilding the Augustana program.

• 59:34 – Developing athletes into better people.

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In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Jim Clements, the Head Coach at Kutztown University. With over a decade of sustained success and a recent honor as the 2024 AFCA Division II Regional Coach of the Year, Coach Clements shares:

• His journey into coaching and professional growth

• Strategies for building strong programs and coaching staffs

• The value of staying connected within the coaching community

Entering his 11th season, Coach Clements has led Kutztown to an incredible 10 consecutive winning seasons, including an 11-1 record in 2024. Don’t miss this insightful conversation packed with coaching wisdom, leadership advice, and practical takeaways for coaches at every level.

📖 Episode Highlights:

• 1:25 Introduction

• 3:15 Starting as a student assistant at Widener

• 8:54 Coaching high school and returning to alma mater

• 14:16 Including family in career decisions

• 28:49 Benefits of JV programs

• 42:02 Building a winning culture at Kutztown

• 55:40 Honored as 2024 AFCA Regional Coach of the Year

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