Episode 79 - Scott Brisson

Fun episode sitting down with Coach Scott Brisson. We talk about how he has navigated the world of college football coaching, from Division III to Lehigh and now as a P4 analyst at UCLA. We talk about his experience as an offensive coordinator, being let go, Shippensburg, Wake Forest, playoff run at James Madison, culture at UCLA, reflection and much more!02:23 - Early influences and college playing experiences at Bowdoin04:29 - Transition from player to coach and first coaching roles07:10 - The significance of scheme, schematics, and continual learning11:47 - Experience moving through Division III programs and lessons learned14:14 - Transitioning back to Lehigh and growth as an offensive coordinator22:32 - The importance of humility and learning from others26:11 - Reflecting on the end of a coaching stint at Lehigh and transition to other opportunities28:45 - Building relationships and networking amidst coaching changes36:49 - Lessons from coaching at Wake Forest and Holy Cross41:23 - Culture at JMU and UCLA with the right people46:08 - Continuous growth through film, discussion, and innovation48:08 - Final reflections and advice for young and seasoned coachesFired Coaches Podcast will give you perspective of what it is like to lose a coaching position at the college level. Episodes will contain the trials and tribulations that coaches went through and give insight on what matters most. The ONLY podcast dedicated to giving fired, resigned or non-renewed coaches a voice.Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Follow on X - https://x.com/firedcoachespodFollow our Newsletter - https://firedcoachespod.beehiiv.com/