Inside the Headset Presented by CoachComm
Chris Stutzreim, Head Coach – Rocky Mountain College
August 7, 2025
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Chris Stutzreim, the Head Football Coach at Rocky Mountain College. In this conversation, Coach Stutzreim walks us through his journey in the coaching profession—from his early days navigating the transfer portal as a player to rising through the ranks and ultimately taking over as head coach at Rocky Mountain.
Throughout the episode, Coach Stutzreim emphasizes the value of building programs with intention, staying flexible in your approach, and most importantly, being genuine in the relationships you cultivate along the way. His path highlights how personal growth, adaptability, and a strong coaching network can shape a career in football.
🔊 Listen & Subscribe
🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms
📺 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel
🔗 Linktree – All Platforms
📌 Episode Highlights
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1:55 – When did you know you wanted to coach?
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3:35 – Transfer portal experience
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5:50 – Landing a GA job at William Penn
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7:28 – Transition from player to coach
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13:24 – Leveraging relationships to launch a coaching career
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17:34 – Preparing to be an offensive coordinator
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20:00 – Learning new positions and systems
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26:10 – Taking over the offense at Rocky Mountain
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28:30 – How flexibility has impacted recruiting
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32:22 – Brief stop at Southwestern Oklahoma State
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34:33 – Did stepping away from Rocky help you get the head job?
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37:00 – Building relationships with your AD and administration
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38:53 – Personal growth as a head coach
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43:30 – Why young coaches should apply for AFCA’s 35 Under 35 program
🔗 Connect with Coach Stutzreim & Rocky Football
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Twitter: @Coach_Stutz
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Rocky Mountain Football: @Rocky_Football
📣 Don’t Miss an Episode
If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media. We drop new episodes every week featuring coaches from all levels of the game.
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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Chris Stutzreim, Head Coach – Rocky Mountain College
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Chris Stutzreim, the Head Football Coach at Rocky Mountain College. In this conversation, Coach Stutzreim walks us through his journey in the coaching profession—from his early days navigating the transfer portal as a player to rising through the ranks and ultimately taking over as head coach at Rocky Mountain.
Throughout the episode, Coach Stutzreim emphasizes the value of building programs with intention, staying flexible in your approach, and most importantly, being genuine in the relationships you cultivate along the way. His path highlights how personal growth, adaptability, and a strong coaching network can shape a career in football.
🔊 Listen & Subscribe
🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms
📺 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel
🔗 Linktree – All Platforms
📌 Episode Highlights
-
1:55 – When did you know you wanted to coach?
-
3:35 – Transfer portal experience
-
5:50 – Landing a GA job at William Penn
-
7:28 – Transition from player to coach
-
13:24 – Leveraging relationships to launch a coaching career
-
17:34 – Preparing to be an offensive coordinator
-
20:00 – Learning new positions and systems
-
26:10 – Taking over the offense at Rocky Mountain
-
28:30 – How flexibility has impacted recruiting
-
32:22 – Brief stop at Southwestern Oklahoma State
-
34:33 – Did stepping away from Rocky help you get the head job?
-
37:00 – Building relationships with your AD and administration
-
38:53 – Personal growth as a head coach
-
43:30 – Why young coaches should apply for AFCA’s 35 Under 35 program
🔗 Connect with Coach Stutzreim & Rocky Football
-
Twitter: @Coach_Stutz
-
Rocky Mountain Football: @Rocky_Football
📣 Don’t Miss an Episode
If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media. We drop new episodes every week featuring coaches from all levels of the game.
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.
