Inside the Headset Presented by CoachComm
Jas Bains, Head Coach – Western Colorado
June 26, 2025
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Jas Bains, the Head Coach at Western Colorado University. In this conversation, Coach Bains looks back on his coaching journey, longevity as a Head Coach, and his active involvement with the AFCA. Coach Bains enters his 15th season as Head Coach at Western Colorado and currently serves on the AFCA Board of Trustees.
Follow Coach Bains and Western Colorado Football here: Jas_Bains_12 & MountaineerFB
Be sure to follow Inside the Headset on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive content. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a like and leave a review—it really helps others discover the show. We drop new episodes every week, so hit that follow button and never miss a moment. Find us here: https://linktr.ee/insidetheheadset
1:18 Introduction
1:45 When did you know you wanted to be a part of the coaching profession?
4:20 Experience playing at Willamette and Fresno State
5:46 How did you get your first coaching opportunity?
10:50 Lessons learned in the early coaching years
13:34 In what ways did your approach as a graduate assistant lead to a full-time promotion?
16:15 What has contributed to your success with blocked kicks and your overall impact on the special teams unit?
20:03 Taking the job as Defensive and Special Teams Coordinator at Western Colorado
22:10 How did you adjust to taking over as a coordinator at a young age?
24:25 Encouraging players and coaches to understand each position
27:00 Managing maintaining leadership with players and coaches similar in age
29:30 Managing serving as the Defensive and Special Teams Coordinators
31:50 What was the process like transitioning into the Head Coaching role?
38:58 What was your approach to hiring your first staff?
44:28 Personal and staff longevity and building a team culture
48:58 How have you been able to create a culture within your coaching staff?
53:52 Involvement on the AFCA Board of Trustees
55:58 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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Jas Bains, Head Coach – Western Colorado
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Jas Bains, the Head Coach at Western Colorado University. In this conversation, Coach Bains looks back on his coaching journey, longevity as a Head Coach, and his active involvement with the AFCA. Coach Bains enters his 15th season as Head Coach at Western Colorado and currently serves on the AFCA Board of Trustees.
Follow Coach Bains and Western Colorado Football here: Jas_Bains_12 & MountaineerFB
Be sure to follow Inside the Headset on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive content. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a like and leave a review—it really helps others discover the show. We drop new episodes every week, so hit that follow button and never miss a moment. Find us here: https://linktr.ee/insidetheheadset
1:18 Introduction
1:45 When did you know you wanted to be a part of the coaching profession?
4:20 Experience playing at Willamette and Fresno State
5:46 How did you get your first coaching opportunity?
10:50 Lessons learned in the early coaching years
13:34 In what ways did your approach as a graduate assistant lead to a full-time promotion?
16:15 What has contributed to your success with blocked kicks and your overall impact on the special teams unit?
20:03 Taking the job as Defensive and Special Teams Coordinator at Western Colorado
22:10 How did you adjust to taking over as a coordinator at a young age?
24:25 Encouraging players and coaches to understand each position
27:00 Managing maintaining leadership with players and coaches similar in age
29:30 Managing serving as the Defensive and Special Teams Coordinators
31:50 What was the process like transitioning into the Head Coaching role?
38:58 What was your approach to hiring your first staff?
44:28 Personal and staff longevity and building a team culture
48:58 How have you been able to create a culture within your coaching staff?
53:52 Involvement on the AFCA Board of Trustees
55:58 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.
