Inside the Headset Presented by CoachComm
Alex Golesh, Head Coach – USF
July 24, 2025
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Alex Golesh, the Head Football Coach at the University of South Florida. In this in-depth conversation, Coach Golesh shares his thought process behind accepting the USF head coaching job, his approach to recruiting and retaining players in today’s college football landscape, and how he’s working to build a strong, sustainable culture in Tampa.
Topics Covered in This Episode:
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Preparing to take on a head coaching role
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Strategic planning for leadership transitions
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Adapting to recruiting challenges
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Retaining and re-recruiting players
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Building and instilling team culture
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Learning from past programs and leadership experiences
Show Notes & Timestamps:
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1:12 – Introduction
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1:45 – What Coach Golesh considered before accepting the USF job
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9:35 – How planning helped shape his head coaching philosophy
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14:54 – Navigating recruiting as a new head coach
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20:35 – Re-recruiting your current roster
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27:00 – How to establish a new culture in a program
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33:40 – Lessons learned from previous coaching stops
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41:50 – Final thoughts
Listen & Subscribe:
🎧 Listen to the full episode and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform:
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📺 Watch the full conversation on YouTube and catch exclusive video content by subscribing to our channel.
Follow Coach Golesh and the USF Bulls:
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Alex Golesh, Head Coach – USF
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Alex Golesh, the Head Football Coach at the University of South Florida. In this in-depth conversation, Coach Golesh shares his thought process behind accepting the USF head coaching job, his approach to recruiting and retaining players in today’s college football landscape, and how he’s working to build a strong, sustainable culture in Tampa.
Topics Covered in This Episode:
-
Preparing to take on a head coaching role
-
Strategic planning for leadership transitions
-
Adapting to recruiting challenges
-
Retaining and re-recruiting players
-
Building and instilling team culture
-
Learning from past programs and leadership experiences
Show Notes & Timestamps:
-
1:12 – Introduction
-
1:45 – What Coach Golesh considered before accepting the USF job
-
9:35 – How planning helped shape his head coaching philosophy
-
14:54 – Navigating recruiting as a new head coach
-
20:35 – Re-recruiting your current roster
-
27:00 – How to establish a new culture in a program
-
33:40 – Lessons learned from previous coaching stops
-
41:50 – Final thoughts
Listen & Subscribe:
🎧 Listen to the full episode and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform:
👉 Inside the Headset – Linktree
📺 Watch the full conversation on YouTube and catch exclusive video content by subscribing to our channel.
Follow Coach Golesh and the USF Bulls:
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a review and share it with fellow coaches and football fans. New episodes drop every week!
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.
