Inside the Headset Presented by CoachComm
Clint Killough, Head Coach – UIW
December 18, 2025
On this episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Clint Killough, Head Coach at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW). This conversation was recorded prior to the start of the season.
Coach Killough shares how football has shaped his life, influenced his relationships, and guided his development throughout his coaching career. He also reflects on the experiences that prepared him to take on the responsibility of leading an FCS program.
A Journey Shaped by Football
From an early age, football played a central role in Coach Killough’s life. Throughout the episode, he explains how the game helped build lasting relationships and provided a foundation for personal growth, both on and off the field.
Those relationships, he notes, continue to influence how he approaches leadership and mentorship within his program today.
Growing Through the Coaching Profession
Coach Killough walks through his coaching path, highlighting the lessons learned along the way. Each role helped shape his philosophy, reinforced the importance of trust and accountability, and prepared him for the challenges that come with leading a program.
He emphasizes that growth in the profession often comes from embracing responsibility and learning from the people around you.
Becoming the Head Coach at UIW
Now in charge of an FCS program at UIW, Coach Killough discusses what the opportunity means to him and how his past experiences have influenced his approach as a head coach. He speaks to the importance of culture, relationships, and staying grounded in the values that brought him into the profession.
Listen to the Full Episode
🎧 Catch the full conversation with Coach Killough on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, where he dives deeper into leadership, coaching development, and his journey through football.
👉 Listen here: https://linktr.ee/insidetheheadset
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Clint Killough, Head Coach – UIW
On this episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Clint Killough, Head Coach at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW). This conversation was recorded prior to the start of the season.
Coach Killough shares how football has shaped his life, influenced his relationships, and guided his development throughout his coaching career. He also reflects on the experiences that prepared him to take on the responsibility of leading an FCS program.
A Journey Shaped by Football
From an early age, football played a central role in Coach Killough’s life. Throughout the episode, he explains how the game helped build lasting relationships and provided a foundation for personal growth, both on and off the field.
Those relationships, he notes, continue to influence how he approaches leadership and mentorship within his program today.
Growing Through the Coaching Profession
Coach Killough walks through his coaching path, highlighting the lessons learned along the way. Each role helped shape his philosophy, reinforced the importance of trust and accountability, and prepared him for the challenges that come with leading a program.
He emphasizes that growth in the profession often comes from embracing responsibility and learning from the people around you.
Becoming the Head Coach at UIW
Now in charge of an FCS program at UIW, Coach Killough discusses what the opportunity means to him and how his past experiences have influenced his approach as a head coach. He speaks to the importance of culture, relationships, and staying grounded in the values that brought him into the profession.
Listen to the Full Episode
🎧 Catch the full conversation with Coach Killough on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, where he dives deeper into leadership, coaching development, and his journey through football.
👉 Listen here: https://linktr.ee/insidetheheadset
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.
