Inside the Headset – Kevin May, DC – Seton Hill
August 24, 2023
This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Kevin May, the Defensive Coordinator at Seton Hill University.
In this episode, Coach May shares about his entry into the coaching profession, his experience as a GA and doing many roles within a program, and how he took advantage of the AFCA 35 Under 35 Program. Coach May will be entering into his fifth season at Seton Hill and was a member of the 2023 AFCA 35 Under 35 class.
Follow Coach May and Seton Hill Football on social media.
Show Notes:
0:34 Introduction
1:00 When did you know you wanted to be a football coach?
2:16 Transitioning from a player to a coach
3:37 Separating yourself as a coach from teammates
5:38 Juggling many roles as a young coach
7:40 Using connections to learn how to coach new things
9:13 Learning curve starting out as a coach
12:06 Transition to Wyoming
14:40 Surviving as a volunteer coach
16:11 Working as a GA at Wyoming
18:34 Transition to Texas A&M Kingsville
21:37 Development of your own coaching style
24:00 Differences in recruiting between different levels of football
27:38 At what stop did you learn the most?
29:23 Making the decision to move to Seton Hill
31:42 What role has your wife played in the decision to move jobs and your development?
34:40 Evolving as a coach throughout your career
37:21 Experience with AFCA 35 Under 35 Program
38:47 Conclusion
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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This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Kevin May, the Defensive Coordinator at Seton Hill University.
In this episode, Coach May shares about his entry into the coaching profession, his experience as a GA and doing many roles within a program, and how he took advantage of the AFCA 35 Under 35 Program. Coach May will be entering into his fifth season at Seton Hill and was a member of the 2023 AFCA 35 Under 35 class.
Follow Coach May and Seton Hill Football on social media.
Show Notes:
0:34 Introduction
1:00 When did you know you wanted to be a football coach?
2:16 Transitioning from a player to a coach
3:37 Separating yourself as a coach from teammates
5:38 Juggling many roles as a young coach
7:40 Using connections to learn how to coach new things
9:13 Learning curve starting out as a coach
12:06 Transition to Wyoming
14:40 Surviving as a volunteer coach
16:11 Working as a GA at Wyoming
18:34 Transition to Texas A&M Kingsville
21:37 Development of your own coaching style
24:00 Differences in recruiting between different levels of football
27:38 At what stop did you learn the most?
29:23 Making the decision to move to Seton Hill
31:42 What role has your wife played in the decision to move jobs and your development?
34:40 Evolving as a coach throughout your career
37:21 Experience with AFCA 35 Under 35 Program
38:47 Conclusion
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.
