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Maurice Flowers, Head Coach - Johnson C. Smith

On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, Maurice Flowers, head coach at Johnson C. Smith University, joins the show to discuss his coaching journey and the lessons that prepared him to lead a college football program.   Coach Flowers shares his approach to turning around…

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Dennis Long explains Monmouth’s kickoff coverage drills at the 2026 AFCA Convention

Building a Championship Kickoff Unit: Inside Monmouth’s Teaching Progression

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North Central Picked No. 1 In AFCA D3 Preseason Poll

North Central the favorite to win title No. 4

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Geoff Collins, Former Head Coach – Part 2

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AFCA Letter to Senate Commerce Committee Leadership Regarding the Protect College Sports Act

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Building a Championship Kickoff Unit: Inside Monmouth’s Teaching Progression
At the 2026 AFCA Convention, Monmouth University special teams coordinator Coach Dennis Long broke down the drill work, teaching progressions, and in-season philosophy that have made the Hawks’ kickoff coverage unit one of the most reliable units on the field. Coach Long built his presentation around a simple idea: with limited practice time, every rep […] ...
North Central the favorite to win title No. 4
Last season’s national runner-up is the preseason favorite to win it all in 2026. North Central received 50 first-place votes and is the No. 1 team in the AFCA Division III Coaches Preseason Poll. The Cardinals have played in the last six national title games, taking home three championships. North Central’s season gets started on […] ...
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Geoff Collins, Former Head Coach – Part 2
In 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 shares his defensive philosophy and approach to developing players. He also explains why building meaningful relationships and establishing trust with players and staff are critical […] ...
AFCA Letter to Senate Commerce Committee Leadership Regarding the Protect College Sports Act
August 14, 2026 Dear Chairman Cruz and Ranking Member Cantwell:  On behalf of college football coaches, the AFCA welcomes the recent progress of the Protect College Sports Act and strongly urges Congress to continue advancing this important legislation.  College football is at a critical point, and meaningful federal action is needed to establish a more consistent, accountable, and sustainable framework for […] ...

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