Greg Holsworth, Head Coach - Henderson State

Inside the Headset with the AFCA

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Greg Holsworth, Head Coach at Henderson State University.

Coach Holsworth discusses how he got his start in coaching, the lessons learned from balancing multiple roles early in his career, and the mindset it takes to stay consistent and build a winning culture. He also reflects on leadership, self-evaluation, and his experience in the 2025 AFCA 35 Under 35 program.

Key Takeaways:

• How Coach Holsworth broke into the coaching profession

• Lessons from early challenges and opportunities

• Building and maintaining a successful team culture

• The importance of self-reflection and growth

• Insights from the AFCA 35 Under 35 class

Episode Highlights: 1:13 – When did you know you wanted to be a coach? 5:00 – Starting your career at Occidental College 10:43 – Balancing high-school and college coaching 18:40 – Graduate assistant experience at Wyoming 27:20 – Coaching influences and leadership style 40:00 – Special Teams philosophy as a head coach 49:10 – Creating a defensive identity 54:30 – AFCA 35 Under 35 experience

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