Beyond The Game Archives

Inside the Headset: Juwan Lewis

This week on Inside the Headset we are featuring Davenport University’s running backs coach, Juwan Lewis. Coach Lewis discusses his passion for educating others, shares how his faith guides him to pour into both his players and his family, and reflects on the impact his community has had on his coaching career. Coach Juwan Lewis joined the Davenport staff in 2021 as the running backs coach and high school recruiting coordinator. Prior to coaching at Davenport Coach Lewis was an influential leader at the University of Findlay. Coach Lewis has also coached at Hiram College and Mount Union. Coach Lewis started coaching following a career in Arena Football. Coach Lewis played college football at Eastern Michigan University and Ferris State …

Inside the Headset: Jacob Bronowski

This week on Inside the Headset we are featuring Miami University Ohio’s Special Teams Coordinator, Jacob Bronowksi. Coach Bronowski talks about his journey to special teams coordinator, how he adjusts for close games, and how he navigates being a great coach and a great family man. Coach Bronowski is in his first season at Miami (OH) University as the Special Teams coordinator. Coach Bronowski has also had stops at Tennessee, UCF, and Robert Morris. He got his start in coaching in 2017 as a special teams graduate assistant at his alma mater at the University of New Mexico. He played quarterback at UNM (2013) and also spent time as a special teams student assistant with the Lobos in 2014-16 before …

Inside the Headset: Mike Dovenberg

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring The College of San Mateo’s Offensive Coordinator & QB’s coach, Coach Mike Dovenberg. Coach Dovenberg was also part of the inaugural AFCA 35 under 35 class. Coach Dovenberg discusses his win against cancer, the unique experience and challenges of coaching players in junior college football, and where he gained a lot of his insight and guidance as a young coach in the profession.

Inside the Headset: Darren Jackson

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Sterling College’s head football coach, Darren Jackson. Coach Jackson tells us how he got his start in coaching, explains how he balances work and family, and walks us through the changes he is making at Sterling.

Inside the Headset: AJ Steward

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Oregon State’s Running Backs Coach, AJ Steward.

VMI’s Scott Wachenheim: Perseverance & Grit

Virginia Military Institute head coach Scott Wachenheim led his program to its first FCS ranking and its first appearance in the FCS playoffs, two of many accomplishments for the Keydets during the spring 2021 season.

Drew Dallas, Hutchinson Community College

Hutchinson’s Drew Dallas: Sticking To What Works

Hutchinson Community College head coach Drew Dallas used his years of playing and coaching experience to secure a national championship victory in his first season as head coach. His program’s focus and grind-it-out mentality shaped their season and their championship win.

K.C. Keeler: Exhausted, But Victorious

Sam Houston State University claimed their first FCS National Championship this spring, after rallying together during tough times and continually responding to adversity without flinching.

Coaching Football Beyond The X’s & O’s

Coaching beyond the X’s and O’s means leading, guiding and mentoring young men both on and off the field. It means continually proving to yourself that you have what it takes to be successful in this profession.

Create The Right Performance Climate And Culture

Possibly the single best expression of a holistic, athlete-centered coaching philosophy, and arguably the most crucial part of the process, is developing an appropriate performance climate or culture.

Dean Hood: Model, Mentor And Monitor

Dean Hood has a wealth of experience, having coached for Kentucky, Wake Forest, Charlotte and Ohio, as well as several other colleges, and now Murray State. He is well known as not only a talented football coach, but also for his leadership off the field with student-athletes.

Teaching Players About Justice And Respect For Others

Concepts like justice and respect for others is important for enjoyment in sports, as well as meaningful interactions in life. Several factors that promote respect for others are described in the following paragraphs.