Inside CdM Football with Coach Hettig

0:00 – Meet Coach Hettig
Corona del Mar Head Coach Kevin Hettig joins the show to talk Sea Kings football, league changes, and what’s ahead for 2025.

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0:20 – Agenda Breakdown
Kevin and Moe lay out the topics, starting with Hettig’s thoughts on the new league structure.

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0:50 – Sunset League No More
Coach shares his take on the breakup of the Sunset League and the new Bravo League—explaining the geographic downsides but competitive upsides.

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2:20 – Which League Fits Best?
Hettig offers his preference and why Bravo brings out the best in teams week after week.

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3:30 – Competing Against the Best
The pros and cons of playing a stacked schedule—and how to stay healthy deep into the season.

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4:50 – Transfer Rules Today
Coach explains how transfers work, who handles them, and why transparency is key to avoiding penalties.

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6:30 – The Culture Impact
Why Hettig believes today’s transfer culture is hurting high school football—and what’s been lost along the way.

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7:15 – NIL’s Role in High School Sports
Coach weighs in on how college NIL rules are trickling down—and creating challenges for coaches and programs.

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8:10 – Future of NIL & Athlete Compensation
What NIL means for player loyalty, locker rooms, and long-term change.

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10:20 – Coaching Roots
Growing up as a coach’s son, Hettig shares the values he learned and how they shape his philosophy today.

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10:50 – Player Connection is Everything
Why building relationships and making each player feel valued is at the core of Hettig’s coaching style.

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11:40 – Season Expectations
A detailed look at the team’s offseason focus, and why accountability is at the center of their identity.

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12:55 – New Strength Coach, New Energy
The addition of Chad Wesley Smith to the program has sparked fresh energy and a focus on power and unity.

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13:20 – Chemistry and Buy-In
From team bonding to weight room work, the players are fully embracing the new direction.

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17:00 – New Coaching Additions
Coach Brown (QBs), Coach Jeff (DBs), and a new WR coach join the fold—each bringing something unique to the table.

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19:00 – Schedule Shakeups
Santa Barbara joins as a home-and-home. Palos Verdes drops off. Green Mountain (Colorado) enters the mix.

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21:45 – Battle of the Bay
Hettig talks history, energy, and the potential return to Orange Coast College—home of the rivalry’s biggest moments.

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22:30 – The Jack Elliott Character Award
Named after a special community figure, this honor goes to the player who best embodies heart, grit, and character.

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24:45 – Community Support & Fundraisers
A look ahead at golf tournaments and ways families are helping sustain the program.

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25:50 – Freshman Outlook & Coastal Challenges
High hopes for the lower levels, even with a limited pool of local athletes.

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28:50 – Alumni Relationships
The bond between CdM football and its past players runs deep—and continues to inspire today’s team.

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30:00 – Final Thoughts
Coach Hettig wraps up with his excitement for the season and what’s next for Sea Kings football.

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Special Thanks

Thank you to Coach Kevin Hettig for sharing his insights and vision for CdM Football. And a big shoutout to the players, families, and fans of Sea Kings for keeping the Sunset Rewind community strong.