Inside the Headset Presented by CoachComm
Mac Alexander, Asst. Head Coach – Colorado State University – Pueblo
September 25, 2025
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Mac Alexander, the Assistant Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator at Colorado State Pueblo.
Coach Alexander guides us through his unique coaching journey, from his beginnings as a student assistant to his rise to leadership at CSU Pueblo. He shares lessons learned across multiple stops—Colorado Mesa, Fort Lewis, Tarleton State, Washington State, and Western New Mexico, before returning to Pueblo with Head Coach Philip Vigil.
In this conversation, Coach Alexander emphasizes the importance of working with the right people, building trust with players and staff, and seizing opportunities as they arise. He also reflects on what it meant to be recognized as part of the 2024 AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute, and why young coaches should apply for the program.
Episode Highlights
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Deciding to pursue coaching and landing his first student assistant role
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Navigating the transition from player to coach
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Growing through opportunities at Colorado Mesa, Fort Lewis, Tarleton State, Washington State, and Western New Mexico
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Taking on the Assistant Head Coach role at CSU Pueblo
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Insights on the AFCA 35 Under 35 program and its impact on his career
👉 Follow Coach Alexander and CSU Pueblo Football: @CoachMac_A | @CSUPFootball
🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Inside the Headset Podcast
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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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Mac Alexander, Asst. Head Coach – Colorado State University – Pueblo
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Mac Alexander, the Assistant Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator at Colorado State Pueblo.
Coach Alexander guides us through his unique coaching journey, from his beginnings as a student assistant to his rise to leadership at CSU Pueblo. He shares lessons learned across multiple stops—Colorado Mesa, Fort Lewis, Tarleton State, Washington State, and Western New Mexico, before returning to Pueblo with Head Coach Philip Vigil.
In this conversation, Coach Alexander emphasizes the importance of working with the right people, building trust with players and staff, and seizing opportunities as they arise. He also reflects on what it meant to be recognized as part of the 2024 AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute, and why young coaches should apply for the program.
Episode Highlights
-
Deciding to pursue coaching and landing his first student assistant role
-
Navigating the transition from player to coach
-
Growing through opportunities at Colorado Mesa, Fort Lewis, Tarleton State, Washington State, and Western New Mexico
-
Taking on the Assistant Head Coach role at CSU Pueblo
-
Insights on the AFCA 35 Under 35 program and its impact on his career
👉 Follow Coach Alexander and CSU Pueblo Football: @CoachMac_A | @CSUPFootball
🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Inside the Headset Podcast
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.
