May 17, 2018
On this episode of Inside the Headset, we focus on creating the ever important balance between family and coaching.
In the first segment we chat with Blake Anderson, head coach at Arkansas State University. Coach Anderson discussed his early coaching career, taking a 2 year break from coaching, creating a family-friendly coaching schedule, and getting involved with the AFCA.
0:42 - Start of interview
1:00 - Lessons learned at early coaching stops
4:43 - Finding a good "fit" in recruiting
8:26 - Stepping away from coaching
15:50 - Reentering the profession & finding balance
20:03 - Creating a family-friendly coaching schedule
26:04 - Snack closet & taking care of assistants
30:00 - Wendy's fight with cancer
34:50 - Getting involved with the AFCA
Follow Coach Anderson on Twitter: CHbanderson
In our second segment we talked with Jason Eck, offensive line coach at South Dakota State, and his wife, Kimberly.
40:55 - Start of interview
41:51 - Moving to a new city & getting acclimated
44:00 - Bringing up new job opportunities with family
48:40 - Being positive through transitions
52:14 - Celebrating wins & dealing with losses
56:45 - Finding balance in the coaching profession
1:01:00 - American Football Coaches Wives Association
1:04:20 - Joining the AFCWA
1:05:05 - Advice to a young coaching couple
Follow the AFCWA on Twitter: @AFCWA_Org
Follow Coach Eck on Twitter: @Coach_Eck
Follow Kimberly Eck on Twitter: @BeautyBabesBall and check out her blog, beautybabesandball.com
Have any questions, comments, or ideas for the show? Send us an email at podcast@afca.com