Jun 1, 2023
This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Joe Bowen, the defensive run game coordinator and linebackers coach at Miami (OH). Coach Bowen discusses his entrance into the profession, time as a GA at high-level FBS programs, and returning to his alma mater to coach.
Joe Bowen recently completed his first year at Miami (OH) and will add defensive run game coordinator to his responsibilities for the fall. Coach Bowen is a Miami graduate and has spent time at numerous Power 5 programs as a graduate assistant learning from some of the best in the profession. He has also coached and worked with multiple defensive NFL draft selections.
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1:10 Start in coaching
3:30 Student Assistant at Miami University
7:19 Responsibilities
10:20 Learning more about the game
12:35 Disciplined approach
15:25 Remaining on staff as defensive GA
18:50 Being vocal as a young coach
23:00 Time at high-level schools as a GA
28:50 Takeaways as GA
32:00 Various memories at GA spots
34:25 Decision-making process for job selection
38:15 Development as a coach
41:00 Returning to alma mater
44:00 Importance of the AFCA
46:10 Social/Conclusion