On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Jerheme Urban, Head Coach at Trinity University and a proud alum. Coach Urban takes us through his incredible journey—from setting records as a Trinity athlete to leading the Tigers as Head Coach since 2013.

Discover how Coach Urban’s playing career shaped his coaching philosophy, the value of being a multi-sport athlete, and the strategies behind building a perennial playoff contender.

🕒 Episode Highlights & Timestamps:

• 1:21 – Introduction.

• 1:40 – When did you know you wanted to be a part of the coaching profession?

• 4:03 – Breaking into the profession.

• 7:12 – Looking back on your playing career and how it has helped you as a coach.

• 10:18 – Experience as a multi-sport athlete and the value of doing multiple sports.

• 12:29 – Learning to coach both sides of the ball.

• 14:37 – Acclimating to the coaching lifestyle.

• 16:12 – Becoming a full-time coach.

• 18:58 – Developing a scheme that fits the players you have.

• 21:28 – Becoming the head coach at Trinity.

• 24:49 – Weathering the storm in the early days as Head Coach.

• 31:38 – Preparing for the future, now.

• 35:09 – Finding your place as a Head Coach.

• 39:03 – Philosophy in hiring coaches.

• 42:43 – Building a program into a perennial playoff team.

• 45:43 – Passion and drive for the success of Trinity Football.

• 48:19 – Joining the AFCA Board of Trustees.

• 51:06 – Uniqueness and success of Trinity Football Camps.

• 54:13 – Conclusion.

Follow Coach Urban and Trinity Football on Twitter: @JerhemeUrban83 & @TUFootballTX

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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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• Follow Coach Olszewski: @CoachOJ_

• Follow Augustana Football: @AugieFB

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