Inside the Headset Presented by CoachComm
Jerry Mack, Head Coach – Kennesaw State
March 19, 2026
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Kennesaw State Head Coach Jerry Mack, who shares an in-depth look at his journey through the coaching profession and the experiences that shaped him into a leader.
From his early days as a student-athlete to his first opportunity breaking into coaching at Delta State, Coach Mack reflects on the pivotal moments that defined his career path. He discusses the importance of relationships, adaptability, and gaining experience across multiple positions and levels of football.
Throughout the conversation, Coach Mack provides valuable insight into the growth required to move from a position coach to a coordinator and ultimately to a head coach. He also shares lessons learned from stepping in and out of leadership roles, including time spent in both college football and the NFL.
In this episode, Coach Mack talks about:
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Breaking into the coaching profession
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Navigating career transitions across programs and levels
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Developing a personal coaching philosophy
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Leading and managing people effectively
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Learning from both success and adversity
Listen on Your Favorite Platform
Be sure to subscribe to Inside the Headset on your preferred podcast platform to stay up to date with the latest episodes featuring coaches from across the profession.
👉 https://linktr.ee/insidetheheadset
Connect with Coach Mack
Follow Coach Mack and Kennesaw State Football:
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X: @CoachMack_KSU
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X: @kennesawstfb
About Inside the Headset
Inside the Headset is the official podcast of the American Football Coaches Association, providing insights, stories, and lessons from coaches at all levels of the game.
New episodes are released weekly. Be sure to subscribe on YouTube and follow along for exclusive content. SUBSCRIBE
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.
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Jerry Mack, Head Coach – Kennesaw State
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Kennesaw State Head Coach Jerry Mack, who shares an in-depth look at his journey through the coaching profession and the experiences that shaped him into a leader.
From his early days as a student-athlete to his first opportunity breaking into coaching at Delta State, Coach Mack reflects on the pivotal moments that defined his career path. He discusses the importance of relationships, adaptability, and gaining experience across multiple positions and levels of football.
Throughout the conversation, Coach Mack provides valuable insight into the growth required to move from a position coach to a coordinator and ultimately to a head coach. He also shares lessons learned from stepping in and out of leadership roles, including time spent in both college football and the NFL.
In this episode, Coach Mack talks about:
-
Breaking into the coaching profession
-
Navigating career transitions across programs and levels
-
Developing a personal coaching philosophy
-
Leading and managing people effectively
-
Learning from both success and adversity
Listen on Your Favorite Platform
Be sure to subscribe to Inside the Headset on your preferred podcast platform to stay up to date with the latest episodes featuring coaches from across the profession.
👉 https://linktr.ee/insidetheheadset
Connect with Coach Mack
Follow Coach Mack and Kennesaw State Football:
-
X: @CoachMack_KSU
-
X: @kennesawstfb
About Inside the Headset
Inside the Headset is the official podcast of the American Football Coaches Association, providing insights, stories, and lessons from coaches at all levels of the game.
New episodes are released weekly. Be sure to subscribe on YouTube and follow along for exclusive content. SUBSCRIBE
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.
