On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Jake Wissing, Head Football Coach at UW-River Falls. Named interim head coach in February 2026, Wissing has the Falcons off to a 3-0 start and ranked No. 2 nationally.

Wissing spent 15 seasons on the UW-River Falls staff before taking over, coaching both sides of the ball and helping the Falcons capture the 2025 NCAA Division III National Championship. As defensive coordinator, he led a unit that topped the nation with 40 turnovers gained during that championship season. His coaching journey also includes stops at Alfred, Norwich, Saint Joseph's, DePauw, and Sewanee.

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On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Travis McClain, Head Football Coach and Athletic Director at Mount Vernon High School in Texas.

McClain took over at Mount Vernon in January 2025 after spending two seasons as Head Football Coach and Athletic Director at Rivercrest High School. His coaching background also includes eight years at Celina, where he served as offensive coordinator before becoming a head coach.

A native of Weatherford, Texas, McClain played wide receiver and special teams at Baylor before beginning his coaching career. His journey has taken him from college football to leading high school programs in the Lone Star State.

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On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Brian Ware, Defensive Coordinator at Cy Ranch High School in Texas.

Coach Ware discusses his return to coaching, reflects on the experiences that have shaped his career, and shares how participating in the AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute influenced his growth as a leader. He also offers advice for coaches looking to continue developing both personally and professionally.

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On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Vann Hunt, Head Coach at Manchester University.

Coach Hunt reflects on the early experiences that shaped his coaching philosophy and leadership style. He discusses the value of embracing failure as an opportunity to learn, grow, and become a better coach, while sharing lessons that have guided him throughout his career.

The conversation also explores Coach Hunt's experience in the AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute, highlighting the relationships, professional development and leadership opportunities the program provided as he prepared to lead his own program.

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On Part 2 of this two-part episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by former Georgia Tech and Temple head coach Geoff Collins.

Coach Collins discusses his defensive philosophy and approach to player development, the importance of building meaningful relationships and trust with players and staff, and the leadership, standards and daily habits required to create a successful program culture.

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On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Rashard Alston, Running Game Coordinator and Running Backs Coach at South Carolina State.

Coach Alston discusses his journey from playing at Newberry College to beginning his coaching career at North Charleston High School. He shares how his experiences at Hastings College and Bluefield State helped shape him as a coach, including his role in rebuilding the Bluefield State program and his progression through several offensive and leadership positions.

He also discusses his move to South Carolina State, his approach to developing running backs and the lessons he has learned throughout his career.

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On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Mack Brown, former head coach at Texas and North Carolina.

Coach Brown reflects on his coaching career, the path that led him to Texas and UNC, and how the Longhorns built a championship program that captured the 2005 national title. He also discusses the importance of building meaningful relationships, continually developing as a coach and the impact the AFCA has had on his career, including his time serving as AFCA President in 2013.

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This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by MD Daniels, Head Coach at Mount Mercy.

The first head football coach in Mount Mercy history, Daniels previously served as co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach at Bethel University in Tennessee and as head coach at Iowa Wesleyan. He shares the opportunities and experiences that shaped his journey, the importance of building genuine relationships with players, and why fundamentals, hard work, and continued growth remain central to his coaching approach.

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