by American Football Coaches Association
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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April 17, 2025
<p class="MsoNormal">This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Jim Nagy, the General Manager of Oklahoma Football. With 18 years of NFL scouting experience and a tenure as Executive Director of the Senior Bowl (2018–2024), Nagy brings a unique background to the Sooners.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this episode, Nagy shares his journey from discovering his passion for football to becoming a leader in the sport. Learn how he broke into the competitive world of NFL scouting, key traits he looked for in players, and how he’s adapting his pro-level experience to college football as Oklahoma’s GM.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> 💡</span> <strong>Key Topics Covered:</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">When he knew football was his career path.</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Breaking into the NFL and thriving as a scout.</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Key characteristics of successful players.</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Leading the Senior Bowl and navigating leadership transitions.</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Vision and goals for Oklahoma Football.</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ⏱️</span> <strong>Episode Highlights:</strong><br /> 1:16 – Introduction<br /> 1:40 – Discovering a football career path<br /> 3:10 – Getting started in NFL scouting<br /> 7:44 – Early days as a scout<br /> 15:59 – Leading the Senior Bowl<br /> 22:19 – Becoming Oklahoma Football GM<br /> 26:00 – Adapting NFL experience to college football</p> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"> <hr align="center" size="2" width="100%" /></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> 📢</span> Follow Us for More:</strong><br /> Subscribe to Inside the Headset on your favorite podcast platform for weekly episodes featuring top names in coaching, scouting, and football leadership.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> 💬</span> <strong>Connect with Coach Nagy:</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><strong>Jim Nagy:</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/JimNagy_Sooners" target="_new">@JimNagy_Sooners</a></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><strong>Oklahoma Football:</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/OU_Football" target="_new">@OU_Football</a></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> 📥</span> <strong>Don’t Forget:</strong> If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with your network—it helps more listeners discover our show!</p>
April 10, 2025
<p class="" data-start="220" data-end="560">This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by <strong data-start="296" data-end="311">Tim Polasek</strong>, Head Coach of North Dakota State University Football. From his early days in coaching to leading the Bison to a <strong data-start="425" data-end="455">2024 National Championship</strong>, Coach Polasek shares his journey, lessons learned, and insights into building a championship culture.</p> <p class="" data-start="562" data-end="601">🔑 <strong data-start= "565" data-end="599">In This Episode, You’ll Learn:</strong></p> <ul data-start="602" data-end="832"> <li class="" data-start="602" data-end="651"> <p class="" data-start="604" data-end="651">How Coach Polasek started his coaching career</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="652" data-end="714"> <p class="" data-start="654" data-end="714">The challenges and rewards of coaching at different levels</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="715" data-end="772"> <p class="" data-start="717" data-end="772">The importance of balancing tradition with innovation</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="773" data-end="832"> <p class="" data-start="775" data-end="832">Key leadership lessons for aspiring coaches and players</p> </li> </ul> <p class="" data-start="834" data-end="1101">🏆 <strong data-start= "837" data-end="865">About Coach Tim Polasek:</strong><br data-start="865" data-end="868" /> Coach Polasek’s leadership earned him the <strong data-start="910" data-end="963">2024 AFCA FCS Region 4 Regional Coach of the Year</strong> honor after an incredible season at NDSU. His career is a masterclass in perseverance, adaptability, and creating a culture of success.</p> <p class="" data-start="1103" data-end="1131">📌 <strong data-start= "1106" data-end="1129">Episode Highlights:</strong></p> <ul data-start="1132" data-end="1405"> <li class="" data-start="1132" data-end="1188"> <p class="" data-start="1134" data-end="1188">3:27: Why Coach Polasek chose coaching as his career</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="1189" data-end="1239"> <p class="" data-start="1191" data-end="1239">15:37: Building a championship culture at NDSU</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="1240" data-end="1284"> <p class="" data-start="1242" data-end="1284">29:37: Balancing tradition with progress</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="1285" data-end="1344"> <p class="" data-start="1287" data-end="1344">42:24: Navigating challenges as a first-time head coach</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="1345" data-end="1405"> <p class="" data-start="1347" data-end="1405">1:06: Reflecting on national success and personal growth</p> </li> </ul> <p class="" data-start="1407" data-end="1454">🔗 <strong data-start= "1410" data-end="1452">Follow Coach Polasek and NDSU Football</strong></p> <ul data-start="1455" data-end="1580"> <li class="" data-start="1455" data-end="1517"> <p class="" data-start="1457" data-end="1517">Twitter: <a class="" href="https://twitter.com/CoachTimNDSU" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="1466" data-end="1515">@CoachTimNDSU</a></p> </li> <li class="" data-start="1518" data-end="1580"> <p class="" data-start="1520" data-end="1580">Twitter: <a class="" href="https://twitter.com/NDSUfootball" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="1529" data-end="1578">@NDSUfootball</a></p> </li> </ul> <p class="" data-start="1582" data-end="1722">💬 <strong data-start= "1585" data-end="1611">Join the Conversation:</strong><br data-start="1611" data-end="1614" /> What’s your biggest takeaway from Coach Polasek’s journey? Share your thoughts and tag us on social media!</p> <p class="" data-start="1724" data-end="1938">🔥 <strong data-start= "1727" data-end="1756">Subscribe & Stay Updated:</strong><br data-start="1756" data-end="1759" /> Never miss an episode! Follow Inside the Headset on <a class="" href="#" rel= "noopener" data-start="1813" data-end="1825">Spotify</a>, <a class= "" href="#" rel="noopener" data-start="1827" data-end="1846">Apple Podcasts</a>, or your favorite podcast app. Drop a review or rating—it helps others discover the show.</p>
April 3, 2025
<p class="" data-start="314" data-end="712">In this episode of Inside the Headset, <strong data-start="355" data-end="387">BYU Head Coach Kalani Sitake</strong> joins us to share his journey in <strong data-start="421" data-end="450">college football coaching</strong>, overcoming <strong data-start="463" data-end= "484">career challenges</strong>, and how he finds <strong data-start="503" data-end="522">joy and purpose</strong> in his work. As he enters his <strong data-start="553" data-end= "575">10th season at BYU</strong>, Sitake reflects on an <strong data-start="599" data-end="655">impressive 2024 season (11-2 record, Alamo Bowl win)</strong> and his appointment to the <strong data-start="683" data-end="709">AFCA Board of Trustees</strong>.</p> <p class="" data-start="746" data-end="1459">1:17 – Introduction<br data-start="765" data-end="768" /> 1:36 – Being named to the <strong data-start="794" data-end= "820">AFCA Board of Trustees</strong><br data-start="820" data-end= "823" /> 3:24 – When did Sitake know he wanted to coach?<br data-start="870" data-end="873" /> 7:12 – Learning from <strong data-start="894" data-end= "915">legendary coaches</strong> & mentorship<br data-start= "928" data-end="931" /> 10:43 – Breaking into <strong data-start="953" data-end= "973">college coaching</strong> & landing his first job<br data-start="997" data-end="1000" /> 15:44 – The importance of <strong data-start="1026" data-end= "1058">learning what you don’t know</strong><br data-start="1058" data-end="1061" /> 18:45 – How Sitake’s <strong data-start="1082" data-end= "1105">Polynesian heritage</strong> shaped his coaching style<br data-start="1131" data-end="1134" /> 26:04 – Academics & its role in his <strong data-start="1170" data-end="1188">playing career</strong><br data-start="1188" data-end="1191" /> 29:14 – Asking for help & continuous <strong data-start="1228" data-end="1250" data-is-only-node="">growth in coaching</strong><br data-start="1250" data-end="1253" /> 34:16 – Overcoming <strong data-start="1272" data-end= "1298">challenges & hardships</strong> in the profession<br data-start="1316" data-end="1319" /> 37:40 – Coaching at a <strong data-start="1341" data-end= "1366">religious institution</strong> & its unique impact<br data-start="1386" data-end="1389" /> 44:04 – <strong data-start="1397" data-end="1424">Gratitude & finding joy</strong> in coaching<br data-start="1436" data-end= "1439" /> 47:18 – Conclusion</p> <h3 class="" data-start="1461" data-end="1493">🎧 <strong data-start="1468" data-end="1491">Listen & Subscribe:</strong></h3> <p class="" data-start="1494" data-end="1729">📌 <strong data-start= "1497" data-end="1515">Apple Podcasts</strong> | <strong data-start="1518" data-end="1529">Spotify</strong> | <strong data-start="1532" data-end="1551">Google Podcasts</strong> | <strong data-start="1554" data-end="1570">Amazon Music</strong><br data-start="1570" data-end="1573" /> 📌 Subscribe for <strong data-start="1590" data-end="1611">weekly interviews</strong> with top coaches & football minds<br data-start="1645" data-end="1648" /> 📌 Enjoyed this episode? <strong data-start="1673" data-end= "1698">Leave a 5-star review</strong> & help others find the show!</p> <h3 class="" data-start="1731" data-end="1780">🔹 <strong data-start="1738" data-end="1778">Follow Kalani Sitake & BYU Football:</strong></h3> <p class="" data-start="1781" data-end="1898">📲 Twitter/X: <a class="" href="https://twitter.com/kalanifsitake" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1795" data-end="1846">@kalanifsitake</a> | <a class="" href="https://twitter.com/BYUfootball" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1849" data-end= "1896">@BYUfootball</a></p> <h3 class="" data-start="1900" data-end="1952">🔹 <strong data-start="1907" data-end="1950">Stay Connected with Inside the Headset:</strong></h3> <p class="" data-start="1953" data-end="2071">📺 Watch exclusive coaching content on <strong data-start="1992" data-end= "2003">YouTube</strong><br data-start="2003" data-end="2006" /> <br /></p>
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