Zach Kittley, Head Coach - FAU

Inside the Headset with the AFCA

On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Zach Kittley, Head Coach at Florida Atlantic University. Coach Kittley shares his path from following his father’s coaching legacy to becoming a Division I head coach, his experiences with the Air Raid offense, and the process of building his staff and culture at FAU.

If you’re a coach, player, or fan interested in offensive strategy and leadership, this episode is packed with valuable insight.

Episode Timestamps:

• 1:13 – Introduction

• 1:48 – Deciding to pursue coaching

• 8:10 – Balancing student life and coaching

• 12:20 – Developing as a QB coach at Texas Tech

• 15:20 – Opportunity at Houston Christian

• 18:50 – First challenges as an OC

• 24:50 – Adapting in the Air Raid offense

• 26:40 – Lessons from first year as an OC

• 30:20 – Taking the Western Kentucky job

• 39:00 – Building a stronger run game

• 42:30 – Returning to Texas Tech as OC

• 49:40 – Coaching at his alma mater

• 54:30 – Building a staff at FAU

• 1:00:00 – Importance of AFCA 35 Under 35 program

• 1:01:32 – Conclusion

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