Mike Babcock, Head Coach - McKendree

Inside the Headset with the AFCA

This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Mike Babcock, the Head Coach at McKendree University. In this conversation, Coach Babcock discusses his humble beginnings in the profession, how he has navigated the ever-changing world of college football, and his commitment to pushing the game of football forward. Coach Babcock is entering his 12th season leading the Bearcats and has been a member of the AFCA Board of Trustees since 2023.

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Show Notes:

1:04 Becoming a coach after playing, value of coaching on both sides of the ball, humble beginnings as a coach.

21:23 First full-time job at San Diego, navigating the profession with your significant other, juggling other responsibilities on top of coaching.

40:41 Opportunity at Colorado State-Pueblo, learning from mentors and peers, transition to McKendree.

57:52 Differences between being the Head Coach and an Assistant Coach, finding comfort in longevity, moving football forward.