Jerheme Urban, Head Coach - Trinity

Inside the Headset with the AFCA

On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Jerheme Urban, Head Coach at Trinity University and a proud alum. Coach Urban takes us through his incredible journey—from setting records as a Trinity athlete to leading the Tigers as Head Coach since 2013.

Discover how Coach Urban’s playing career shaped his coaching philosophy, the value of being a multi-sport athlete, and the strategies behind building a perennial playoff contender.

🕒 Episode Highlights & Timestamps:

• 1:21 – Introduction.

• 1:40 – When did you know you wanted to be a part of the coaching profession?

• 4:03 – Breaking into the profession.

• 7:12 – Looking back on your playing career and how it has helped you as a coach.

• 10:18 – Experience as a multi-sport athlete and the value of doing multiple sports.

• 12:29 – Learning to coach both sides of the ball.

• 14:37 – Acclimating to the coaching lifestyle.

• 16:12 – Becoming a full-time coach.

• 18:58 – Developing a scheme that fits the players you have.

• 21:28 – Becoming the head coach at Trinity.

• 24:49 – Weathering the storm in the early days as Head Coach.

• 31:38 – Preparing for the future, now.

• 35:09 – Finding your place as a Head Coach.

• 39:03 – Philosophy in hiring coaches.

• 42:43 – Building a program into a perennial playoff team.

• 45:43 – Passion and drive for the success of Trinity Football.

• 48:19 – Joining the AFCA Board of Trustees.

• 51:06 – Uniqueness and success of Trinity Football Camps.

• 54:13 – Conclusion.

Follow Coach Urban and Trinity Football on Twitter: @JerhemeUrban83 & @TUFootballTX

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