Bryant Haines, Defensive Coordinator - Indiana

On this episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Bryant Haines, Defensive Coordinator at Indiana University and the 2025 AFCA FBS Assistant Coach of the Year. Coach Haines shares the experiences that shaped his coaching journey from his early days as a graduate assistant to leading a Power Four defense. He discusses lessons learned early in his career, mentorship and leadership development, navigating coaching opportunities across the country, and the challenges that come with building championship-caliber programs. Haines also reflects on working alongside Curt Cignetti, transitioning into a full-time defensive coordinator role, and the advice he gives young coaches looking to grow in today's profession. 🎧

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Bryant Haines, Defensive Coordinator - Indiana is an episode from Inside the Headset with the AFCA by Inside the Headset with the AFCA.

This episode is 54:28 long.

This episode was published on Feb 26, 2026.

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