Inside the Headset with the AFCA

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. Join us for this week's conversation with Coach McClain, and subscribe for more stories from coaches at every level of the game. 🏈 Become an AFCA member: afca.com/become-a-member 🎙️ Follow the AFCA and find more Inside the Headset episodes: linktr.ee/AFCA

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. Listen to this week's conversation with Coach Wissing and follow Inside the Headset on your favorite podcast platform for more stories from across the coaching profession. Learn more about the AFCA and become a member at afca.com.

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Nate Langford, Defensive Line Coach at UTRGV. Coach Langford reflects on his experiences coaching at various levels of football, the meaningful relationships that have shaped his career, and the passion for the profession that continues to drive him. Tune in for a conversation about growing as a coach and building connections throughout your coaching journey. Follow Coach Langford and UTRGV Football: • Nate Langford: https://x.com/coachlangford46 • UTRGV Football: https://x.com/UTRGVFootball Follow Inside the Headset for new episodes every Thursday. Enjoyed this conversation? Leave a rating and review, and share it with a fellow coach. Find all listening platforms: https://linktr.ee/insidetheheadset Learn more about AFCA membership: https://www.afca.com/become-a-member/

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. Follow Coach Daniels on X: @CoachMDDaniels Follow Mount Mercy Football on X: @MountMercyFB AFCA membership is open! Explore coaching education, connect with fellow coaches, and invest in your development at afca.com. New episodes drop every Thursday. Follow Inside the Headset on your favorite podcast platform, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with a fellow coach. Listen, watch, and follow Inside the Headset.

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. Follow Coach Brown on X: @CoachMackBrown https://x.com/CoachMackBrown Follow Inside the Headset on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/insidetheheadset Learn more about the AFCA and membership opportunities at: https://www.afca.com