Inside the Headset Presented by CoachComm
Nick Lezynski, Linebackers – Vanderbilt
September 18, 2025
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Nick Lezynski, Linebackers Coach at Vanderbilt University.
Coach Lezynski dives into his coaching journey, from his playing days at Notre Dame to his early start at Holy Cross, and how each stop prepared him for the challenges of building a strong program. He discusses the importance of relationships with players and coaches, the lessons learned through tough transitions, and what it means to develop a successful defensive unit at Vanderbilt.
Lezynski also shares his thoughts on being selected to the 2025 AFCA 35 Under 35 class, a prestigious program designed to identify and train rising leaders in the coaching profession.
🔗Listen to the full episode here: https://linktr.ee/insidetheheadset
Episode Highlights
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Early Inspiration: Why Lezynski knew coaching was the right path.
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Notre Dame Playing Days: How competing on both sides of the ball shaped his perspective.
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Breaking In: The first steps from player to intern at Holy Cross.
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Overcoming Challenges: How he found his niche and kept moving forward.
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Climbing the Ranks: From Holy Cross to Lafayette, back to Notre Dame, and reuniting with Clark Lea at Vanderbilt.
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Leadership Recognition: Why the AFCA 35 Under 35 program matters for young coaches.
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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Nick Lezynski, Linebackers – Vanderbilt
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Nick Lezynski, Linebackers Coach at Vanderbilt University.
Coach Lezynski dives into his coaching journey, from his playing days at Notre Dame to his early start at Holy Cross, and how each stop prepared him for the challenges of building a strong program. He discusses the importance of relationships with players and coaches, the lessons learned through tough transitions, and what it means to develop a successful defensive unit at Vanderbilt.
Lezynski also shares his thoughts on being selected to the 2025 AFCA 35 Under 35 class, a prestigious program designed to identify and train rising leaders in the coaching profession.
🔗Listen to the full episode here: https://linktr.ee/insidetheheadset
Episode Highlights
-
Early Inspiration: Why Lezynski knew coaching was the right path.
-
Notre Dame Playing Days: How competing on both sides of the ball shaped his perspective.
-
Breaking In: The first steps from player to intern at Holy Cross.
-
Overcoming Challenges: How he found his niche and kept moving forward.
-
Climbing the Ranks: From Holy Cross to Lafayette, back to Notre Dame, and reuniting with Clark Lea at Vanderbilt.
-
Leadership Recognition: Why the AFCA 35 Under 35 program matters for young coaches.
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.
