Inside the Headset Presented by CoachComm
Todd Knight, Head Coach – Ouachita Baptist
May 1, 2025
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Ouachita Baptist HC, Todd Knight. In this episode, Coach Knight looks back on his coaching journey, from the moment he discovered his passion for the game to his 25-year tenure as Head Coach at Ouachita Baptist. He also talks about the early opportunities that helped him grow and the impact of having great assistant coaches along the way. Coach Knight led the Tigers to a 10-2 record and an appearance in the Division 2 playoffs in 2024. Coach Knight is also a recent inductee into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame and is tied with Buddy Benson as OBU’s All-Time Winningest Coach.
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Show Notes:
1:20 Introduction.
1:42 When did you know you wanted to be a part of the profession?
3:07 Determining whether to go the HS route or College Route.
4:02 Exploring opportunities to get into the profession.
5:01 Breaking into the profession at Delta State.
6:04 Eye opening parts of coaching.
7:41 Importance of coaching and learning new positions.
11:01 Opportunity at UTEP.
12:22 Handling emotions as a young coach.
15:00 Becoming a HC at Delta State at 28.
16:45 What made Delta State so special and influential on your career?
18:39 Navigating the early days as a HC.
20:00 Hiring the right staff.
21:48 Biggest area of growth in first few years as a HC.
23:07 Uniqueness of recruiting in Mississippi.
24:50 Opportunity to return to Ouachita Baptist as the HC.
26:50 Building longevity at a program.
29:25 Investing in the players before focusing on personal goals.
31:38 Working toward success.
34:18 Taking a step back to look at successful career.
38:17 Importance of AFCA involvement in your career growth.
40:00 Being named 2024 AFCA Division 2 Region 4 Regional Coach of the Year.
41:34 Conclusion.
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Todd Knight, Head Coach – Ouachita Baptist
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Ouachita Baptist HC, Todd Knight. In this episode, Coach Knight looks back on his coaching journey, from the moment he discovered his passion for the game to his 25-year tenure as Head Coach at Ouachita Baptist. He also talks about the early opportunities that helped him grow and the impact of having great assistant coaches along the way. Coach Knight led the Tigers to a 10-2 record and an appearance in the Division 2 playoffs in 2024. Coach Knight is also a recent inductee into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame and is tied with Buddy Benson as OBU’s All-Time Winningest Coach.
Follow Ouachita Baptist Football on social media here: @OuachitaFB
Follow Inside the Headset on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive content. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a like and leave a review—it really helps others discover the show. We drop new episodes every week, so hit that follow button and never miss a moment.
Show Notes:
1:20 Introduction.
1:42 When did you know you wanted to be a part of the profession?
3:07 Determining whether to go the HS route or College Route.
4:02 Exploring opportunities to get into the profession.
5:01 Breaking into the profession at Delta State.
6:04 Eye opening parts of coaching.
7:41 Importance of coaching and learning new positions.
11:01 Opportunity at UTEP.
12:22 Handling emotions as a young coach.
15:00 Becoming a HC at Delta State at 28.
16:45 What made Delta State so special and influential on your career?
18:39 Navigating the early days as a HC.
20:00 Hiring the right staff.
21:48 Biggest area of growth in first few years as a HC.
23:07 Uniqueness of recruiting in Mississippi.
24:50 Opportunity to return to Ouachita Baptist as the HC.
26:50 Building longevity at a program.
29:25 Investing in the players before focusing on personal goals.
31:38 Working toward success.
34:18 Taking a step back to look at successful career.
38:17 Importance of AFCA involvement in your career growth.
40:00 Being named 2024 AFCA Division 2 Region 4 Regional Coach of the Year.
41:34 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.
