Inside the Headset Presented by CoachComm
C.J. Cox, Corners – Kent State
November 9, 2023
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset presented by CoachComm, C.J. Cox, the Corners coach at Kent State, shares how coaching many positions has benefitted him, how he found his voice as a young coach, and where he has seen the most growth throughout his career. Coach Cox, a member of the 2023 AFCA 35 Under 35 Class, is in his third season with the Golden Flashes.
Follow Coach Cox and Kent State Football on social media here:
@CoachCox_GF & @KentStFootball
Show Notes:
0:59 Introduction
1:17 When did you decide to be a football coach and was that your plan going into college?
3:15 Benefits of being around and coaching many different positions
5:36 Learning from other coaches and past experiences
8:04 Experience as the Director of Player Personnel at UNLV
10:34 Concern with serving in an off-field role
11:54 Getting back on the field at Sacramento State
14:13 Importance of having conversations with your Head Coach
15:53 Learning curves in your first year with your own position and your own room
17:42 Preparing to be knowledgeable in coaching an unfamiliar position
20:05 Transition to Montana
22:38 Approaching tough conversations with people affected by moving jobs
24:32 Experience having 3 jobs in 3 years at 3 different places
26:34 Finding your voice as a young coach
29:20 Transition to Kent State
31:58 Approaching moving conversations with your wife
34:07 Experience as an interim DC
36:59 Biggest areas of growth throughout your career
39:24 Conclusion
For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. For more interesting articles, check out The Insider and subscribe to our weekly email.
If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
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C.J. Cox, Corners – Kent State
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset presented by CoachComm, C.J. Cox, the Corners coach at Kent State, shares how coaching many positions has benefitted him, how he found his voice as a young coach, and where he has seen the most growth throughout his career. Coach Cox, a member of the 2023 AFCA 35 Under 35 Class, is in his third season with the Golden Flashes.
Follow Coach Cox and Kent State Football on social media here:
@CoachCox_GF & @KentStFootball
Show Notes:
0:59 Introduction
1:17 When did you decide to be a football coach and was that your plan going into college?
3:15 Benefits of being around and coaching many different positions
5:36 Learning from other coaches and past experiences
8:04 Experience as the Director of Player Personnel at UNLV
10:34 Concern with serving in an off-field role
11:54 Getting back on the field at Sacramento State
14:13 Importance of having conversations with your Head Coach
15:53 Learning curves in your first year with your own position and your own room
17:42 Preparing to be knowledgeable in coaching an unfamiliar position
20:05 Transition to Montana
22:38 Approaching tough conversations with people affected by moving jobs
24:32 Experience having 3 jobs in 3 years at 3 different places
26:34 Finding your voice as a young coach
29:20 Transition to Kent State
31:58 Approaching moving conversations with your wife
34:07 Experience as an interim DC
36:59 Biggest areas of growth throughout your career
39:24 Conclusion
For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. For more interesting articles, check out The Insider and subscribe to our weekly email.
If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
