Nick Davis, Head Coach - Ottawa
This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Nick Davis, the head coach at Ottawa University. Coach Davis reflects on his career progression, growth as a coach, and experience with the AFCA 35u35. Coach Davis enters his second year as the head coach at Ottawa University, after successful stops at Rose-Hulman, Michigan, Western Illinois, and Monmouth. Coach Davis was recently a part of the 2022 AFCA 35u35 class and is active in the coaching education community. Follow Coach Davis and Ottawa University on social media @CoachNickDavis & @OttawaBravesFB 0:32 Introduction 1:20 What made you want to coach? 6:43 Learning to be a coach 8:23 Preparing 10:04 Struggles with recruiting 11:20 Wearing various hats as a coach 13:40 Growth at Rose-Hulman 15:20 Taking opportunities at small schools 16:50 Getting back to Ottawa 20:00 Preparing for HC interview 23:00 Defining culture 25:25 Structuring staff 29:00 Staff turnover 32:25 Unexpected things as HC 34:35 AFCA 35u35 Class 36:03 Social/Conclusion
Nick Davis, Head Coach - Ottawa