Inside the Headset Presented by CoachComm
Brett Ekkens, Head Coach – Tiffin
November 20, 2025
This week on Inside the Headset, presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Brett Ekkens, the head coach at Tiffin University. Coach Ekkens talks about his path from playing the game to coaching it, the value of taking ownership of every responsibility, and the lessons that helped him grow into a head coach.
He shares how simple tasks, a willingness to help at every level, and a steady commitment to learning shaped the coach he is today. He explains why focusing on the smallest details creates trust, builds strong habits, and forms the foundation of the culture he is working to establish at Tiffin.
Coach Ekkens also reflects on how he became a head coach and the approach he takes when building a staff. He talks about the mentors who influenced him, the qualities he looks for when hiring assistants, and the importance of creating a coaching team that works with unified purpose.
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@Coach_Ekkens
@TiffinFootball
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Brett Ekkens, Head Coach – Tiffin
This week on Inside the Headset, presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Brett Ekkens, the head coach at Tiffin University. Coach Ekkens talks about his path from playing the game to coaching it, the value of taking ownership of every responsibility, and the lessons that helped him grow into a head coach.
He shares how simple tasks, a willingness to help at every level, and a steady commitment to learning shaped the coach he is today. He explains why focusing on the smallest details creates trust, builds strong habits, and forms the foundation of the culture he is working to establish at Tiffin.
Coach Ekkens also reflects on how he became a head coach and the approach he takes when building a staff. He talks about the mentors who influenced him, the qualities he looks for when hiring assistants, and the importance of creating a coaching team that works with unified purpose.
You can listen to this episode and many others from Inside the Headset at the link below
https://linktr.ee/insidetheheadset
New episodes are released every week. Subscribe on your favorite platform and stay connected for more conversations with coaches from across the country.
Follow Coach Ekkens and Tiffin Football
@Coach_Ekkens
@TiffinFootball
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.
