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The Mental Health Playbook

NFL’s Fired Coaches & Hot List Coordinators

Coach Trav January 15, 2026

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This week on The Mental Health Playbook:

In this episode of Coaches Corner, Coach Trav and Coach Jerry Seymour discuss the recent changes in the NFL coaching landscape, particularly focusing on Mike Tomlin’s departure from the Pittsburgh Steelers. They explore the implications of such changes, the qualities that define effective head coaches, and the future prospects for coaches in the league. The conversation also touches on the importance of leadership, team dynamics, and the challenges faced by coaches in managing player relationships. Coach Trav and Coach Jerry Seymour discuss the essential traits of a successful head coach, contrasting them with those of elite coordinators. They explore the importance of building a strong culture, effective leadership, staff hiring, game management, emotional control, and communication skills. The discussion emphasizes that a head coach’s role extends beyond just football strategy, focusing on people management and creating a cohesive team environment. Coach Trav and Coach Jerry Seymour discuss the vital roles of elite assistants in coaching, emphasizing the importance of scheme mastery, teaching, player development, adaptability, detail, execution, and small group leadership. They explore how these elements contribute to a successful coaching strategy in the NFL, highlighting the need for coordinators to lead their departments effectively while head coaches oversee the entire organization. Coach Trav and Coach Jerry Seymour evaluate various NFL coaches who have recently been fired or are under scrutiny. They discuss whether these coaches should return as head coaches, take on assistant roles, or step back as analysts. The conversation covers notable figures like Pete Carroll, Raheem Morris, Kevin Stefanski, Jonathan Gannon, Mike McDaniel, Brian Dable, and Brian Callahan, providing insights into their coaching styles, challenges faced, and potential future paths in their careers.

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00:00 Erin Jackson USA Women’s Speed Skater
01:05 The Mental Health Playbook Intro Theme
01:48 Introduction and New Directions
03:48 Coaching Carousel and Mike Tomlin’s Departure
11:48 Future Prospects for Coaches and Teams
12:44 The Foundation of Coaching: Head Coach vs. Coordinator
15:44 Building Culture and Leadership in Coaching
18:40 Staff Hiring and Delegation Challenges
21:32 Game Management and Situational Mastery
24:39 Emotional Control and Player Management
27:39 Communication and Public Leadership as a Coach
29:04 The Role of Elite Assistants in Coaching
45:40 Game Time: Evaluating Coaching Careers

NFL, coaching carousel, Mike Tomlin, sports analysis, leadership, coaching strategies, team dynamics, player management, coaching changes, football insights

 

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