Inside the Headset – Nick Davis, Head Coach – Ottawa
July 13, 2023
This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Nick Davis, the head coach at Ottawa University. Coach Davis reflects on his career progression, growth as a coach, and experience with the AFCA 35u35. Coach Davis enters his second year as the head coach at Ottawa University, after successful stops at Rose-Hulman, Michigan, Western Illinois, and Monmouth. Coach Davis was recently a part of the 2022 AFCA 35u35 class and is active in the coaching education community.
Follow Coach Davis and Ottawa University on social media
@CoachNickDavis & @OttawaBravesFB
0:32 Introduction
1:20 What made you want to coach?
6:43 Learning to be a coach
8:23 Preparing
10:04 Struggles with recruiting
11:20 Wearing various hats as a coach
13:40 Growth at Rose-Hulman
15:20 Taking opportunities at small schools
16:50 Getting back to Ottawa
20:00 Preparing for HC interview
23:00 Defining culture
25:25 Structuring staff
29:00 Staff turnover
32:25 Unexpected things as HC
34:35 AFCA 35u35 Class
36:03 Social/Conclusion
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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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This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Nick Davis, the head coach at Ottawa University. Coach Davis reflects on his career progression, growth as a coach, and experience with the AFCA 35u35. Coach Davis enters his second year as the head coach at Ottawa University, after successful stops at Rose-Hulman, Michigan, Western Illinois, and Monmouth. Coach Davis was recently a part of the 2022 AFCA 35u35 class and is active in the coaching education community.
Follow Coach Davis and Ottawa University on social media
@CoachNickDavis & @OttawaBravesFB
0:32 Introduction
1:20 What made you want to coach?
6:43 Learning to be a coach
8:23 Preparing
10:04 Struggles with recruiting
11:20 Wearing various hats as a coach
13:40 Growth at Rose-Hulman
15:20 Taking opportunities at small schools
16:50 Getting back to Ottawa
20:00 Preparing for HC interview
23:00 Defining culture
25:25 Structuring staff
29:00 Staff turnover
32:25 Unexpected things as HC
34:35 AFCA 35u35 Class
36:03 Social/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.
