Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm welcomes Jericho Silvernail, Associate Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator at Long Beach City College.
In this episode, Coach Silvernail details his coaching journey, the challenges he’s faced, and how he earned recognition as part of the 2025 AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute.
01:11 – Introduction
01:30 – When did you know you wanted to coach?
04:21 – First coaching stop at Santiago High School
06:05 – Making the big leap early in your career
07:50 – Handling adversity and adapting in your role
09:10 – Coaching at Cerritos High School
13:00 – Preparing to be a Special Teams Coordinator
18:42 – Getting started at Long Beach City College
23:00 – Promotion to Defensive Front Coordinator
26:25 – Transitioning to the Offensive Line
29:35 – Path to Associate Head Coach & Special Teams Coordinator
31:20 – Why apply for the AFCA 35 Under 35 program
34:00 – Conclusion
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