May 28, 2018
On this special Memorial Day episode of Inside the Headset, we speak with Navy Head Coach Ken Niumatalolo and AFCA Executive Director, and former Army head coach Todd Berry about the uniqueness of coaching at a service academy and what this day means to them.
Niumatalolo Segment
0:24 - Start of interview
0:44 - Difficulties and rewards of coaching at a service academy
3:22 - Swim requirements & spring football
5:44 - Recruiting for Navy football
7:15 - "Undersized" linemen and chips on shoulders
9:05 - Uniqueness of Army vs. Navy
10:47 - Signing athletes post-9/11
14:10 - Remembering those that paid the ultimate sacrifice
15:57 - Family atmosphere and longevity as a staff
22:44 - Speaking at AFCA Convention
Berry Segment
24:42 - Start of interview
25:05 - Impact of relationships with players
26:55 - Unique experiences at Army
36:42 - Greatest lesson learned from athletics
39:09 - Lunch with President George W. Bush
Have any questions, comments, or ideas for the show? Send us an email at podcast@afca.com.