In this episode of Inside the Headset, presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Western Michigan Head Coach Lance Taylor to explore his coaching philosophy and career journey. Coach Taylor shares how his “walk-on mentality” drives his approach to the game, the importance of building meaningful relationships, and his relentless pursuit of personal and professional growth.
🌟 Highlights from this episode include:
✅ Lessons learned as a walk-on at Alabama.
✅ Insights from working with Nick Saban.
✅ Building player-coach relationships in college and the NFL.
✅ Key career moments, including coaching stints with the New York Jets, Carolina Panthers, and Stanford.
🎖 Coach Taylor led the Broncos to the 2024 Salute to Veterans Bowl and was recently named to the AFCA’s Board of Trustees. Don’t miss his inspiring story and invaluable advice for coaches at all levels!
📌 Timestamps:
1:15 – Starting a coaching career.
2:54 – Walk-on experience at Alabama.
8:18 – Learning from Nick Saban.
17:27 – Working with the New York Jets.
26:12 – Coaching RBs at Stanford.
28:16 Opportunity to coach RBs at Stanford.
32:22 Experience in the interview process.
35:08 Sharpening your tools as an offensive coach at Stanford.
37:13 Returning to the Panthers as the WR coach.
40:01 Leaving a good impression on the people you work for.
41:58 Returning to the college game as the RB coach at Notre Dame.
44:27 Learning lessons from each head coach you work for.
47:31 First opportunity as an Offensive Coordinator at Louisville.
51:45 Involvement in the offense as a HC.
53:41 Differences in interviews for Coordinator jobs.
55:04 Hiring staff as a first-time HC.
59:49 Joining the AFCA’s Board of Trustees.
🎥 Follow Coach Taylor & WMU
Coach Lance Taylor: @CoachLT39
WMU Football: @WMU_Football
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