On this episode of Inside the Headset, we are joined by Pete Shinnick, head football coach at the University of West Florida, to discuss how he started football programs at two different universities, UWF's run to the D2 National Championship game, growing up in a football family, and what makes Pensacola, Florida a special place to play football.
0:34 - Start of interview
0:52 - Starting a brand new football program
2:20 - Learning experience from UNC-Pembroke and applying lessons at West Florida
8:41 - Finding success quickly through player buy-in and belief
12:28 - Creating a “PG” mentality for the Argos
15:08 - Navigating milestones for a new program & “Expect to Win”
18:31 - Growing up on the Oakland Raiders’ sideline & watching his dad’s example
21:07 - Having his daughters on the sideline as his assistants
23:54 - Playing football in Pensacola & #BallingByTheBay
26:18 - Advice to young coaches
Follow Coach Shinnick on Twitter: @PeteShinnick
Have any questions, comments, or ideas for the show? Send us an email at podcast@afca.com.
