WACO, Texas  -  Henderson State head coach Greg Holsworth has been selected for the 2025 AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute. He was the only NCAA Division II head coach selected for this national honor.

The AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute is a prestigious program aimed at identifying and developing premier, future leaders in the football coaching profession. Selected participants are invited to attend the one-day institute that features a curriculum of interactive lectures focused on topics specifically tailored to emphasize leadership in the coaching profession, ethics, influential responsibilities, career progression, and family balance.

To be eligible, applicants had to be born on or after January 1, 1989, and must be currently serving as a high school head coach, two-year college full-time assistant or head coach, or NAIA/NCAA (all divisions) full-time assistant or head coach. Applicants were required to submit a resume, five references, and a 1,600-word article or 10-minute live instructional video on an offensive, defensive, special teams, or position-specific topic of the applicant's choosing back in the summer.

In 2024, Holsworth led the Reddies to an 8-3 record in what proved to be the winningest season by a first-year head coach in program history. He has directly contributed to HSU's streak of five consecutive seasons with eight or more victories through his roles as defensive coordinator, assistant head coach, and now head coach.