Show notes
On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Stanton Weber, the Special Teams Coordinator at the University of Toledo. Coach Weber shares his journey from Kansas State walk-on to Toledo coordinator, his approach to building elite special teams units, and how being named to the AFCA 2024 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute has shaped his growth as a coach and leader. In this conversation, Coach Weber discusses: 1:13 Introduction 1:44 When did you know you wanted to part of this profession? 3:09 What made you want to go down the CPA track originally? 5:25 What ultimately led to beginning your career as a graduate assistant at Kansas State? 12:48 How were you able to draw the line when transitioning from player to coach? 15:05 How did you know you were going to be able to stick around at Kansas State and be promoted to a special teams QC? 22:05 What would you name your 2-year chapter as the special teams QC at Kansas State? 27:45 Did you ever find yourself in tough conversations as a young coach? 33:55 How do you motivate guys to be motivated about special teams? 47:45 How transformational was your experience at South Carolina? 55:15 How did your early career prepare you for your interview to become the STC at Toledo? 59:30 What was your experience like as a member of the 2024 AFCA 35 under 35? 1:03:00 Conclusion Follow Coach Weber and Toledo Football on social media: 📱 Twitter: @stantonweber | @ToledoFB Subscribe to Inside the Headset for weekly conversations with football coaches and leaders across all levels of the game. 🎧 Listen and follow here: linktr.ee/insidetheheadset
