C.J. Cox, Corners - Kent State

Inside the Headset with the AFCA

On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset presented by CoachComm, C.J. Cox, the Corners coach at Kent State, shares how coaching many positions has benefitted him, how he found his voice as a young coach, and where he has seen the most growth throughout his career. Coach Cox, a member of the 2023 AFCA 35 Under 35 Class, is in his third season with the Golden Flashes.

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Show Notes:

0:59 Introduction

1:17 When did you decide to be a football coach and was that your plan going into college?

3:15 Benefits of being around and coaching many different positions

5:36 Learning from other coaches and past experiences

8:04 Experience as the Director of Player Personnel at UNLV

10:34 Concern with serving in an off-field role

11:54 Getting back on the field at Sacramento State

14:13 Importance of having conversations with your Head Coach

15:53 Learning curves in your first year with your own position and your own room

17:42 Preparing to be knowledgeable in coaching an unfamiliar position

20:05 Transition to Montana

22:38 Approaching tough conversations with people affected by moving jobs

24:32 Experience having 3 jobs in 3 years at 3 different places

26:34 Finding your voice as a young coach

29:20 Transition to Kent State

31:58 Approaching moving conversations with your wife

34:07 Experience as an interim DC

36:59 Biggest areas of growth throughout your career

39:24 Conclusion